Name: Purple & Gold Weekend
Start: 2026-04-16T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-19T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Albion College

Purple & Gold Weekend invites you to experience Albion from the inside—and to celebrate the ideas, achievements, and relationships that define our community. Through the Elkin R. Isaac Student Research Symposium, panels showcasing our signature programs and initiatives, and the Alumni Awards Ceremony, you’ll see Albion at its very best. With opportunities to connect with students, cheer on Briton athletics, and enjoy a theatre performance, the weekend offers meaningful moments at every turn. We hope you’ll join us as we lift up the people and programs that continue to shape Albion’s future.
For a full schedule of campus events during the weekend: albion.edu/purplegold.
Please register by Wednesday, April 8. With questions, contact Alumni Engagement at [email protected] or 517-629-1835.

Thursday, April 16
36th Annual Elkin R. Isaac Student Research Symposium | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Discover the exceptional research, scholarship, and creative work being produced by Albion students.

Friday, April 17
Purple & Gold Insider’s Summit | 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Engaging panels with faculty and staff on academics, student life, and Experiential Learning for All—plus lunch and conversations with students.
Celebration of Philanthropy Reception | 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy refreshments, brief remarks, and meaningful conversations with students whose Albion experiences are made possible through philanthropic support.
Alumni Awards Ceremony | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Join us in honoring the 2026 Alumni Award recipients and celebrating Albion’s proud tradition of leadership and service.