# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Purple & Gold Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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 alumniengagement@albion.edu 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albion/purple-and-gold-weekend/200029712212349
- **Event Categories**: business, sports, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029712212349?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=albion-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Albion
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Albion College
- **lat**: 42.245086949863
- **long**: -84.743184499671
- **full address**: Albion College, 713 E Cass St, Albion, MI 49224-1837, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Purple & Gold Weekend being held?
  - **A:** Purple & Gold Weekend takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Albion College, 713 E Cass St, Albion, MI 49224-1837, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Purple & Gold Weekend is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albion, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Purple & Gold Weekend sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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