Albion’s Big Read: The Planning Committee, Donors, and Partners
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Made up of college and community leaders, our planning committee works throughout the year. Most notably, these individuals choose the Big Read book, collaborate with local partners, and further the progress of Albion's current and future Big Reads. We would like to thank the members of the 2023 Planning Committee for their steadfast support.
Lynette Gumbleton
Akaiia Ridley, Assistant Director
Jess Roberts, Director
Mary Slater
Cindy Stanczak
Ellen Wilch
Keena Williams
Rhiki Swinton
Elijah Armstrong
Kimberly Arndts
Wanda Kemp
Harry Bonner
Nels Christensen, Wingman
Maddie Drury
Mandy Dubiel
Mae Ola Dunklin
Jei Lee-Cullen
DONORS
We would like to wholeheartedly thank our generous supporters. Albion's 2023 Big Read is made possible by the support of the following amazing organizations and individuals. Click the green text of the donors below to learn more.
* denotes donors who have supported more than one Big Read
Barbara Weiskittel*
Paul T. and Mary Louise Mielke*
The HafRob Family
The Robovans*
Eddie Williams*
Lenn Reid
PAST DONORS
Albion’s Big Read is deeply grateful for the incredible generosity of these marvelous organizations and individuals, which makes doing the good work possible.
*denotes donors who have supported more than one Big Read
National Endowment for the Arts*
Arts Midwest*
John and Karen Vournakis*
Albion Philanthropic Women
Cronin Foundation*
The Serra Family Foundation
Albion Community Foundation*
The Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation*
Gwen Tabb*
The Albion-Homer United Way*
Coy James Endowed Lecture*
Marilyn Crandall Schleg Endowed Lecture
Yinger Endowed Lecture
Albion College Office of the President*
Sandy and Paul Pimintel
Hazel Lias*
Dene Roberts*
Libby Roberts*
Union Board
CPO
Office of Intercultural Affairs*
Caitlin Roberts-Donovan*
Elizabeth Roberts and Jeff Hafner*
Joyce Spicer
Catherine Fontana
Albion Rotary Club
The Linda Kochinski Fund*
Team 1 Plastics*
Parks Drug Store
Caster Concepts
Albion College History Department*
Marshall Community Foundation*
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Lubaway Masten and Co.
Gerald and Eddie Williams*
John and Kathryn Fitzsimmons
Conrad and Peggy Sindt
John and Susan Cease
Ed and Ginnie Edwardson
American Association of University Women, Albion branch
Joyce Ferguson*
NAACP, Albion Brach
Vivian Davis
Albion College Office of the Provost*
The Franke Center
Dr. James L. Curtis
John and Mardie Roberts*
Lewis Chapel AME Church*
PARTNERS
Our partners are local individuals, organizations, and businesses who donate time and energy to Albion’s Big Read. They support our program from behind the scenes by hosting book discussions, sharing space and resources, and much more. We joyfully thank them!
Albion District Library
The Bohm Theater
City of Albion
Psi Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Albion College School for Public Purpose and Professional Development
Marshall Public Schools
Albion Branch NAACP
Local chapter of AAUW
Albion's Sister City Committee
Stirling Books and Brew
Albion Walk the Beat