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How Wesley and Leslie Met Chloé Zhao & Her Words of Wisdom

Chloe Zhao and Wes Dick

Chloe Zhao and Wes Dick
Albion College professor of history Wesley Arden Dick recounts a 2017 dinner conversation aboard an Amtrak train with Chloé Zhao, and how he and his wife, Leslie, were inspired by the filmmaker's best director Oscar acceptance speech during the April 25 Academy Awards.

Albion to Offer Prestigious New National Scholarship in History

Albion College sign with State of Michigan historical marker at the Michigan Avenue entrance to campus.

Albion College sign with State of Michigan historical marker at the Michigan Avenue entrance to campus.
In partnership with two leading organizations championing the study of history, Albion joins eight other colleges—and is the only Midwest institution—offering a four-year $5,000 award to students declaring history as their major at the time of admission. 

History Professor Dr. Wesley Arden Dick Reflects on the Passing of Rep. John Lewis

Rep. John Lewis and Dr. Wesley Arden Dick, March 31, 2015

Rep. John Lewis and Dr. Wesley Arden Dick, March 31, 2015
"Late Friday night, July 27, television programs were interrupted by the very sad news that Civil Rights giant John Lewis had died following a battle with cancer," Dick writes. "My generation was introduced to John Lewis through his bravery and we followed his political career as a congressman from Atlanta, Ga. As a professor, one of my joys is telling his story to my history students."

Dr. Deborah Kanter Discusses Her Book Chicago Católico with U.S. Catholic Magazine

Dr. Deborah Kanter, John S. Ludington Endowed Professor of History and History Department chair, Albion College

Dr. Deborah Kanter, John S. Ludington Endowed Professor of History and History Department chair, Albion CollegeDr. Deborah Kanter, the John S. Ludington Endowed Professor of History and History Department chair at Albion College, recently was the subject of a question-and-answer feature on the website of U.S. Catholic magazine, where she talked about her recently published book, Chicago Católico: Making Catholic Parishes Mexican (University of Illinois Press, 2020). The book examines the role of churches in transforming neighborhoods throughout Chicago and fostering community for generations of Mexican Americans.

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