Purple & Gold Weekend
Join us for the second annual Purple & Gold Weekend: April 10-12, 2025!
Purple & Gold Weekend is a time for Britons to gather on campus and celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our students and alumni, as well as the experiences at Albion College that have shaped our personal and professional growth.
Registration will be open soon. With questions, please contact [email protected].
Thursday, April 10
35th Annual Elkin R. Isaac Student Research Symposium: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Established in 1990, the Elkin R. Isaac Student Research Symposium honors excellent student research, scholarship, and creative activity. Student participants are nominated by faculty sponsors after having participated in independent research that results in the significant synthesis of new knowledge.
Join us for student platform presentations, the Honors Convocation, and poster presentations.
More information about the symposium
Student Leadership Awards: 7 p.m.
Hosted by the Office of Campus Life, the Student Leadership Awards is a time for student organizations to recognize students for their involvement, contributions, and accomplishments during the year.
Friday, April 11
Alumni Awards Dinner & Ceremony: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
During this annual event, we celebrate the recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, Young Alumni Awards, and James L. Curtis ’44 Alumni Leadership Award.
Kaos in the KC: 7 to 10 p.m.
Hosted by the Office of Campus Life, Kaos in the KC is a monthly student event featuring different activities on each floor. Alumni and all Britons are invited to join us for our Purple & Gold Kaos, which includes massages, mini rock painting, and a silent disco!
Saturday, April 12
Continental Breakfast: 8 to 9 a.m.
Visit with College administrators and staff over coffee and breakfast. Open-house style.
State of the College with President Wayne Webster: 9 to 10 a.m.
Join us for remarks and discussion with President Webster about the latest updates and happenings at the College.
Experiential Learning Student Panel: 10 to 11 a.m.
A spotlight on our institutional strength of facilitating exceptional experiential learning, this panel will feature current students from a variety of academic disciplines and campus involvements.
Breakout Sessions: 11 a.m. to Noon
Join for one of two mini classes offered by emeriti faculty “celebrity appearances!”
Stockwell Society Luncheon: Noon to 1 p.m.
The Stockwell Society honors alumni, friends, faculty, and staff who have included a gift to Albion College in their estate plan. All current members of the Stockwell Society are invited to a special luncheon, as well as those interested in learning more about planned giving opportunities.
Learn more about the Stockwell Society
Campus Activities: 1 to 2 p.m.
Join for a campus tour or a walk at the Whitehouse Nature Center!
Live Music: Afternoon/Evening
The Big Show, reimagined. Several musical acts will be on stage throughout the afternoon and evening in this festival-style concert.
Sponsored by the Union Board, Office of Campus Life, and other student organizations. All are welcome.