In the Fast Lane: English Major Develops Car Web Site
Monday, May 21, 2012
In addition to developing the Car Wars web site, Jake Lane was a member of Albion's swimming & diving team and the canoe club.Though his career at Albion College recently passed under the checkered flag, Jake Lane can safely say that he has already accomplished his goals even before he enters the workforce.
A 2012 graduate from the Detroit suburb of Northville, Lane originally stepped on campus as an English major with a goal of writing for a publication like Car & Driver. He took the step of turning ambition into reality in the closing days of his junior year as a study break during final examinations led to the development of Car Wars, which Lane describes as an online car show.
University Senate of The United Methodist Church Reaffirms Albion College’s Affiliation with the Church
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The University Senate of The United Methodist Church recently reaffirmed Albion College’s affiliation with the church, after an in-depth review last fall. Albion was founded by Methodist clergy and other early settlers of what was then the Michigan Territory in 1835, and has maintained its relationship with the church since that time. United Methodist representatives continue to sit on the College’s Board of Trustees. Albion is one of 120 United Methodist-related educational institutions in the United States.
FITT Brits Run Out Year of Wellness with Team Effort
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Nearly 30 Albion College staff (and some family members) teamed up for a group entry in Kalamazoo’s Borgess Hospital Fun Run. From seasoned marathoners to 5K walkers, the FITT Brits group capped Albion’s Year of Wellness with one of its biggest successes.
Albion College Announces Ludington Estate Gift for Career Development
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Albion College's distinctive "Albion Advantage" lays an even stronger path from college to career, thanks to a major gift in support of the Stockwell Library renovation plans.
The Office of Institutional Advancement recently announced the estate of former Dow Corning executive John Ludington, '51, will help underwrite the John S. Ludington Career and Internship Center in Stockwell Library, part of Phase II of the library upgrades.
E&M Students Consult on Redesign of Municipal Web Site
Written by Dan Myckowiak, '14 Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Katie Blumberg gestures while making her final presentation in class.Academics are an essential part of the everyday life of a Division III athlete. But it’s not every day that athletes are given the opportunity to enter their surrounding community and take a hands-on approach to their learning.
Albion College baseball pitcher Brett Timmer (Jenison, senior), women’s tennis No. 2 singles player and 2012 all-MIAA first team performer Katie Blumberg (Farmington Hills, sophomore), football kicker Steve Seward (Trenton, sophomore), and women’s soccer midfielder Lindsey Lubanski (Lathrup Village, sophomore) were part of a school project charged with assisting Albion’s local government during the spring semester.
