The Ludington Center

Students inside the lobby of the Ludington Center next to a sign for the Career and Internship Center.

The Ludington Center, located in the heart of downtown Albion, is named in honor of Jack and Dorothy Ludington, both of whom were 1951 graduates of Albion College.

The Center aims to serve as both a College and Community space, while also acting as the home to the School for Public Purpose and Professional Advancement as well as the Albion College Center and Institutes;  The Gerald R. Ford Institute for Leadership in Public Policy and Service , The James L. Curtis Institute for Race and Belonging, The Center for Sustainability and Environment and the Career and Internship Center.

Jack Ludington was a committed supporter of community outreach in Albion and also believed in the notion that a liberal arts education has a connection to Main Street, or in this case Superior Street. This building is dedicated to his vision of collaborative problem-solving.

A special thank you to our generous donors who have helped make the Ludington Center possible. Albion College recognizes the time and talent of Samuel J. Shaheen, ’88, for his commitment in designing and developing the Center.

Ludington Center Hours

Fall/Spring Hours

Summer Hours

  • Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: Closed
  • Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Ludington Center Offices

Main Lobby
Lobby Phone: (517) 629-0702

Gerald R. Ford Institute for Leadership in Public Policy and Service Toggle Accordion

Office: Suite 218

  • Eddie Visco
    Executive Director
    Phone: (517)629-0328
  • Carrie Booth Walling
    Associate Director
    Phone: (517)629-0908

James L. Curtis Institute for Race and Belonging Toggle Accordion

Office: Suite 210
Phone: (517)629-0161

  • Ari McCaskill
    Executive Director
    Phone: (517)629-0702
  • Dominick Quinney
    Facility Director
    Phone: (517)629-0702

Center for Sustainability and the Environment Toggle Accordion

Office: Suite 218

  • Dr. Thomas Wilch
    Faculty Director
    Phone: (517)629-0759

Career and Internship Center Toggle Accordion

Office: Suite 114
Phone: (517)629-0332

  • Troy Kase
    Director
    Phone: (517)629-0636
  • Dawn Hernandez
    Associate Director
    Phone: (517)629-0746