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Campus Events | Composite Athletics Calendar
Saturday, Feb. 21: Baseball First Pitch
5:30 p.m.
Upper Baldwin
Albion College
Come celebrate the first pitch of the 2026 Albion College baseball season.
Join us on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in Upper Baldwin to hear stories from the past as well as the current team’s plan for the future.
Baseball Coach Matt Rix will introduce the 2026 team, alumni will share memories from their days on the field and current team members will discuss this year’s strategy for a successful season.
Saturday, Feb. 28: Women's Lacrosse First Draw
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Upper Baldwin
Albion College
The First Draw Dinner will bring together current players, families, and alumni for a celebration of the Albion College Women’s Lacrosse program as we look ahead on the 2026 season. We hope you will join us for an evening that honors where the program has been–and where it’s headed!
Sunday, March 22 - Saturday, March 28: Albion Everywhere
Join us for one (or more) of our 27 gatherings during the week of March 22, in celebration of Albion College’s Founders’ Day!
Thursday, March 26: Albion College Night at Detroit Pistons & Pre-Game Happy Hour
Albion Everywhere Detroit:
Albion College Night Pre-Game Happy Hour
4 – 7 p.m.
Pistons Performance Center – 2nd Floor
Join hosts Matt Jonna ’94, Andrew Jonna ’22, and Plum Market for an Albion Everywhere pre-game gathering with a unique backdrop — views of the practice court at the Pistons Performance Center!
Mix, mingle, and reconnect with alumni and friends before heading to the arena! Our gracious hosts will be providing a spread of appetizers, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Albion College Night – Detroit Pistons vs. New Orleans Pelicans
7 p.m.
Little Caesars Arena
Game tickets must be purchased separately. Ticket purchase is not required to attend the pre-game happy hour.
March 15: Alumni Board Applications Due
Applications are open for the Albion College Alumni Board’s 2026–29 term. The Alumni Board is a group of engaged alumni leaders who work in partnership with College leadership to strengthen alumni connections, support student and alumni experiences, and advance Albion’s mission.
Board members help champion signature programs such as Albion Everywhere and the Alumni Awards; contribute ideas and expertise; and foster the vibrant, lifelong Briton community that defines the Albion experience. Serving on the Board offers a meaningful way to stay connected to campus while making a lasting impact.
Applications are due by March 15.
Thursday, April 16 - Saturday, April 18: Purple & Gold Weekend
Purple & Gold Weekend brings together alumni, supporters, students, and campus leaders for a meaningful look at the impact of engagement and philanthropy through student research, candid conversations, and time spent with the people shaping Albion’s future.
Thursday, April 16
- Elkin R. Isaac Student Research Symposium
Friday, April 17
- Purple & Gold Insider’s Summit
- Celebration of Philanthropy Reception
- Alumni Awards Ceremony
View the full weekend schedule – including campus events and activities – and register at albion.edu/purplegold.
Saturday, May 9: Commencement
Join us on campus as we celebrate our 2026 graduates!
Friday, May 8
- Multicultural Stoling Celebrations 6:30 – 8 p.m.
- Graduation Kickoff Tent Party 8 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 9
- Baccalaureate Ceremony 10 – 10:45 a.m.
- Complimentary Commencement Brunch 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Commencement Ceremony 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 7: Briton Classic Golf Outing sponsored by Serra Automotive
Location: Marshall Country Club
Choice of flight: 8 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Registration and sponsorship opportunities will open May 4.