Thursday, October 16, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Adrian College Students Demonstrate Mock Drunk Driving Accident
A group of students in Professor Pat Quinlan’s advertising and promotion management class will be putting on a mock drunk driving accident next Wednesday, Oct. 15. The event will take place in the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center parking lot from 4-5 P.M.
The class is participating in the 2008-09 National Student Advertising Case Competition developed by the American Advertising Federation. The sponsor for this year’s case is the Century Council, a group comprised of major manufacturers in the spirits industry with a mission of encouraging responsible drinking behavior. The ultimate goal of the $10,000,000 campaigns is to bring about a reduction in binge drinking on college campuses. The campaigns are being developed by AAF collegiate chapters across the country.
The group, which has developed and planned the mock drunk driving accident, hopes to bring awareness to the local campus community.
“We want to increase the awareness of binge drinking and its dangers on a college campus,” said group member Elysia Norris.
A “mock accident” is the recreation of an actual automobile accident including most of the physical and emotional outcomes. There are two objectives of this event. The first is to allow the group to pretest the potential effectiveness of this communication tool as part of a national campaign strategy. Second, this group believes that our campus community would benefit from the sobering effects of a well-staged mock accident.
The Adrian City fire and police departments and Lenawee Ambulance and rescue team as well as Life Flight will be on hand acting as if the accident were real. Two cars, which are being donated from a local junk yard, will be positioned in the scene of an accident. Five “actors” who are other Adrian College students will act as the victims. One car will contain a drunk driver and passenger and the other car will contain three victims.
The fire department will cut open one of the vehicles. One victim will die at the scene, one will be lifted in Life Flight, and one will be carried to the ambulance. The driver will also be arrested at the scene. The group of students putting on this mock accident includes Elysia Norris, Ray Knox, Rob Magyar, Mark Eberline, Kate Walsh, and Jenna Kloster. The students will narrate the story as it is happening and afterwards they will talk to the crowd about the effects and statistics of binge drinking and drunk driving.
All students and community members are encouraged to attend. This event is free and open to the public. Donuts and juice will be provided to all spectators. Further information about this event may be obtained by contacting Professor Pat Quinlan at pquinlan@adrian.edu.
The class is participating in the 2008-09 National Student Advertising Case Competition developed by the American Advertising Federation. The sponsor for this year’s case is the Century Council, a group comprised of major manufacturers in the spirits industry with a mission of encouraging responsible drinking behavior. The ultimate goal of the $10,000,000 campaigns is to bring about a reduction in binge drinking on college campuses. The campaigns are being developed by AAF collegiate chapters across the country.
The group, which has developed and planned the mock drunk driving accident, hopes to bring awareness to the local campus community.
“We want to increase the awareness of binge drinking and its dangers on a college campus,” said group member Elysia Norris.
A “mock accident” is the recreation of an actual automobile accident including most of the physical and emotional outcomes. There are two objectives of this event. The first is to allow the group to pretest the potential effectiveness of this communication tool as part of a national campaign strategy. Second, this group believes that our campus community would benefit from the sobering effects of a well-staged mock accident.
The Adrian City fire and police departments and Lenawee Ambulance and rescue team as well as Life Flight will be on hand acting as if the accident were real. Two cars, which are being donated from a local junk yard, will be positioned in the scene of an accident. Five “actors” who are other Adrian College students will act as the victims. One car will contain a drunk driver and passenger and the other car will contain three victims.
The fire department will cut open one of the vehicles. One victim will die at the scene, one will be lifted in Life Flight, and one will be carried to the ambulance. The driver will also be arrested at the scene. The group of students putting on this mock accident includes Elysia Norris, Ray Knox, Rob Magyar, Mark Eberline, Kate Walsh, and Jenna Kloster. The students will narrate the story as it is happening and afterwards they will talk to the crowd about the effects and statistics of binge drinking and drunk driving.
All students and community members are encouraged to attend. This event is free and open to the public. Donuts and juice will be provided to all spectators. Further information about this event may be obtained by contacting Professor Pat Quinlan at pquinlan@adrian.edu.
Monday, September 15, 2008
ACES Program
Attention first-year first-generation Adrian College Students
The Wal-Mart College Success Award grant is being used to establish the Adrian College Educational Success Project (ACES). ACES is designed to increase the success of first-generation college students by providing a close mentoring relationship between first-generation students and faculty/ staff members who were first-generation students themselves during the students first year of college.
Successful applicants (called 2008 ACES cohorts) will be expected to complete two years of the two semester program. During the first year, ACES cohorts will meet a minimum of eight times each semester with your faculty mentor, attending eight workshops, three of which will be during the first semester on the dates listed below, and completing two surveys based on a Habits of Mind workbook that will be the focus of the workshops and mentoring program. Upon completion of the program requirements at the end of each semester, students will be awarded a $350 voucher for textbooks through the Arrington Bookstore. During the second year of the project, the 2008 ACES cohort will partner with faculty presenters to co-facilitate the second series of Habits of Mind workshops, presented for the 2009 ACES cohort.
Only first generation first-year college students are eligible for the program. Qualified students need to please complete the ACES student application and return to Mary Ann Bone in the Administration Building by Sept. 29.
The Wal-Mart College Success Award grant is being used to establish the Adrian College Educational Success Project (ACES). ACES is designed to increase the success of first-generation college students by providing a close mentoring relationship between first-generation students and faculty/ staff members who were first-generation students themselves during the students first year of college.
Successful applicants (called 2008 ACES cohorts) will be expected to complete two years of the two semester program. During the first year, ACES cohorts will meet a minimum of eight times each semester with your faculty mentor, attending eight workshops, three of which will be during the first semester on the dates listed below, and completing two surveys based on a Habits of Mind workbook that will be the focus of the workshops and mentoring program. Upon completion of the program requirements at the end of each semester, students will be awarded a $350 voucher for textbooks through the Arrington Bookstore. During the second year of the project, the 2008 ACES cohort will partner with faculty presenters to co-facilitate the second series of Habits of Mind workshops, presented for the 2009 ACES cohort.
Only first generation first-year college students are eligible for the program. Qualified students need to please complete the ACES student application and return to Mary Ann Bone in the Administration Building by Sept. 29.
This Week at AC!
Here are the upcoming events for the week of September 15.
Mark your calendars!
September 15
* Sorority Recruitment First Round
* PKS Information Night
* 6:00 PM JV Football vs. Ohio Northern University (Home)
September 16
* ATO Information Night
September 17
* Sorority Recruitment Second Round
* TC Information Night
* 4:00 PM - V M Soccer vs. Ohio Northern University (Home)
* 6:30 PM - JV Volleyball vs. Tri-State University (Home)
* 6:30 PM - V Volleyball vs. Tri-State University (Home)
September 18
* Sorority Recruitment Choice Party
* 7:00 - 9:00 PM - HIspanic Heritage Celebration (Knight Auditorium)
September 19
* SAE Recruitment Party
* 6:00 PM - V W Soccer vs. Manchester College (Home)
* 10:00PM - 2:00 AM ALPHA Icebreaker
September 20
* Sorority Recruitment Preference Party
* M Golf (Home)
* 1:00 PM - V Football vs. Bluffton University (Home)
* 6:00 PM - JV M Soccer vs. Muskegon CC (Home)
September 21
* Sorority Recruitment Bid Day
* SAE Information Night
Mark your calendars!
September 15
* Sorority Recruitment First Round
* PKS Information Night
* 6:00 PM JV Football vs. Ohio Northern University (Home)
September 16
* ATO Information Night
September 17
* Sorority Recruitment Second Round
* TC Information Night
* 4:00 PM - V M Soccer vs. Ohio Northern University (Home)
* 6:30 PM - JV Volleyball vs. Tri-State University (Home)
* 6:30 PM - V Volleyball vs. Tri-State University (Home)
September 18
* Sorority Recruitment Choice Party
* 7:00 - 9:00 PM - HIspanic Heritage Celebration (Knight Auditorium)
September 19
* SAE Recruitment Party
* 6:00 PM - V W Soccer vs. Manchester College (Home)
* 10:00PM - 2:00 AM ALPHA Icebreaker
September 20
* Sorority Recruitment Preference Party
* M Golf (Home)
* 1:00 PM - V Football vs. Bluffton University (Home)
* 6:00 PM - JV M Soccer vs. Muskegon CC (Home)
September 21
* Sorority Recruitment Bid Day
* SAE Information Night
Monday, March 31, 2008
OXCART!!!
Oxcart
Pre-Moving
Book Sale
poetry
novels
science fiction
writing guides
romance
short stories
history
sociology
classics
young adult
summer reading
philosophy
cookbooks
gardening
languages
Westerns
religion
Friday and Saturday, April 4-5
9:00 – 5:00 Mahan 102
Bargains! Freebies! Fun for all!
For further information contact Cindy Bily at 264-3970
Pre-Moving
Book Sale
poetry
novels
science fiction
writing guides
romance
short stories
history
sociology
classics
young adult
summer reading
philosophy
cookbooks
gardening
languages
Westerns
religion
Friday and Saturday, April 4-5
9:00 – 5:00 Mahan 102
Bargains! Freebies! Fun for all!
For further information contact Cindy Bily at 264-3970
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Ben Folds to perform at ADRIAN COLLEGE!
Renowned pianist and solo artist Ben Folds will be performing in concert on Adrian College’s campus April 16, 2008. Tickets for the concert go on sale next week.
The performance will take place in the Merillat Sport & Fitness Center’s multi-purpose room. The concert will begin at 8:30 P.M. with the opening act, Ben Lee. The concert is open to Adrian College students, faculty and staff and the entire community. Doors open at 7:30 P.M.
Adrian College students and personnel can purchase tickets beginning at 9 A.M. Monday, March 10. General Admission is standing room only. All students receive one free ticket and must redeem these on the website. Additional tickets can be purchased for $10. Tickets for College personnel are also $10.
Tickets will go on sale for the general public on Monday, March 17 at 9 A.M. These tickets are $15 each and general admission is standing room only.
To purchase tickets, please visit the website at: http://www.adriantickets.com/.This link will not go live until Monday morning. All tickets are electronic and MUST be printed at time of purchase. Each ticket has a barcode that will be scanned when entering the venue. Students must have their student ID and electronic ticket to be admitted free.
To read the complete purchase policy for this event, please click here.
Discretion is advised to the general public due to the offensive lyrical content the performers use.
Folds is best known as a solo artist and as the front-man and pianist of Ben Folds Five. Folds’ music is evocative of artists such as Joe Jackson and Sir Elton John with an added edge and bold infusion of energy and wit.
In 2000, Ben Folds Five broke up and Folds began his solo career in 2001 with the release of many albums. Over the past few years Folds has also provided a number of songs for film soundtracks. He is currently recording his newest album which will be released later this year.
More information can be obtained by contacting Katie Watkins in the student activities office at 517-265-5161, ext. 3836 or via e-mail at kwatkins@adrian.edu.
For more information on Ben Folds please go to his website: www.Benfolds.com
The NORMAN MAGIC EXPERIENCE
The NORMAN MAGIC EXPERIENCE
Check out the Video and join us at this C.A.N. sponsored event
The Norman Magic Experience
(as part of Sibs n' Kids Weekend)
Saturday April 5, 2008
8:00pm
Dawson Auditorium
Free for students and their Sibs
Baby Wants Candy!!
Baby Wants Candy, the worlds premiere musical improvisation theater group has entered its 10th year of open run in Chicago. BWC asks the audience for a suggestion of a musical that has never been performed before. The first title they hear then becomes the basis and title for that 60 minute one act musical. Using this format BWC has performed over 1,400 different musicals. Founded in Chicago, BWC has performed completely improvised musicals to sold-out crowds from Singapore to Edinburgh.
When: Thursday April 3, 2008, 8:00pm
Where: Dawson Auditorium
Admission is FREE for students and $8.00 for the general public
Sponsored by C.A.N.
Monday, February 25, 2008
SGA ELECTIONS TIMELINE 2008!!!
It's about time for you, ADRIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS, to decided who will represent the student body as next year's Student Government Association President, Vice President and Class Officers.
The following is a timeline of the election process for your knowledge.
The following is a timeline of the election process for your knowledge.
- Monday March 3, 2008: SGA petitions will be available in the Office of Student Activities.
If you want to run for President of Vice President you will need 100 signatures from your peers, if you would like to run for a Class Officer position (which includes President, VP and Sec/Treasurer) you must have 50 signatures from your peers.
- Tuesday March 11, 2008: SGA Informal Debate, 8:00-10:00pm, Caine Student Center.
This debate is for anyone who is INTERESTED in running for SGA President. You do not need to have your 100 signatures completed at this point - this is just to give you an opportunity to voice some of your ideas to the students and to help you decide if the position is right for you.
- Tuesday March 18, 2008: SGA Formal Debate, 8:00-10:00pm, Mahan 102.
In order to participate in this debate you must have your 100 signatures turned in to the Office of Student Activities by 5:00pm on Monday March 17, 2oo8.
- Wednesday March 26, 2008: Elections, Ritchie Lobby, 11:30am-1:00pm & 5:00-7:00pm.
Adrian College students may vote for SGA President, VP and class officers at this time.
- Thursday March 27, 2008: Election results announced.
If you have any questions/concerns about elections please feel free to contact me at either kwatkins@adrian.edu or x3836.
Thanks,
Katie
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Poster Sale Today Cancelled :(
Attention Students:
We are sorry to inform you that “Beyond the Wall” has cancelled the C.A.N. poster sale that was scheduled for today in The Caine Student Center.
Thank you.
-Katie
We are sorry to inform you that “Beyond the Wall” has cancelled the C.A.N. poster sale that was scheduled for today in The Caine Student Center.
Thank you.
-Katie
Friday, February 15, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
OPEN SKATE!!
SGA is sponsoring an OPEN SKATE FREE to students
Friday February 15
9:30-11:30PM
Arrington Ice Area
COW (Community Outreach Week)
Community Outreach Week (COW) is approaching quickly!
If you would like to contribute ideas or sign up for a free t-shirt, please attend the interest meeting.
Organizations are encouraged to bring a representative from their executive board an include any other interested members.
Caine Student Center
Vivian Conference Room
Wednesday February 20, 2008
8:00PM
If you have any questions of concerns, please contact Ashley Laabs, Student Life Intern, alaabs@adrian.edu
If you would like to contribute ideas or sign up for a free t-shirt, please attend the interest meeting.
Organizations are encouraged to bring a representative from their executive board an include any other interested members.
Caine Student Center
Vivian Conference Room
Wednesday February 20, 2008
8:00PM
If you have any questions of concerns, please contact Ashley Laabs, Student Life Intern, alaabs@adrian.edu
Monday, February 11, 2008
Do you want YOUR voice to be heard?
Do you feel like you have something to say?
Do you have new ideas that could challenge students at Adrian College?
Do you want to inspire others?
Do you want to make a difference?
Think about running for SGA President or Vice President.
keep your eyes peeled for more information....coming your way....soon.
-KW
Do you have new ideas that could challenge students at Adrian College?
Do you want to inspire others?
Do you want to make a difference?
Think about running for SGA President or Vice President.
keep your eyes peeled for more information....coming your way....soon.
-KW
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Self Defense Workshop for Women
If you are interested in learning some basic self defense techniques and having fun, then SGA has the perfect event for you!
Self Defense Workshop for Women
Monday February 18, 2008
6:30PM-8:30PM
AT Room
FREE!!!
There will be t-shirts for $10 after the event!
Hope to see you all there!!!
Ryanhood @ AC!
Members of C.A.N. pose with Ryanhood after the show.
Ryanhood playing in the Caine Student Center on January 30, 2008.
Justin Branam
JUSTIN BRANAM
Thursday FEBRUARY 14, 2008
8:00PM
Caine Student Center
Free (sponsored by C.A.N.)
Come bring your sweetheart or your friends and listen to some fabulous acoustic music.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Shihan @ AC
Join C.A.N. and The Pen & Ink Society for an exciting evening of self expression...
Wednesday February 6, 2008
6:00pm (Open Mic)
7:00pm (Shihan)
Caine Student Center - main floor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5WgmbMW7Ek
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Ryanhood @ ADRIAN COLLEGE
Do you or a friend play a musical instrument? If so - find CAN in Ritchie Dining Hall on Thursday January 24th to sign up for a slot in our Pre-Ryanhood Coffeehouse/Open mic night.
The show is Wednesday January 30th with open mic going from 7:30-8:30pm, Katie & Pat playing from 8:30-9:00pm (www.myspace.com/katieandpat) and Ryanhood (www.myspace.com/ryanhood) from 9:00-10:00pm.
If you have any questions about this event please contact the office of student activities @ x3811 or kwatkins@adrian.edu.
See you then!
Monday, January 14, 2008
Kevin Bozeman @ Adrian College
Kevin Bozeman
Tuesday January 15
Caine Student Center
9:00PM
FREE for students
Tuesday January 15
Caine Student Center
9:00PM
FREE for students
We saw this HILARIOUS comic at the NACA mid American conference in October, and we were SO impressed that we had to bring him for YOU!
Check out the link below for a clip from Kevin's act.
Enjoy!
Katie :)
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Welcome Back and JAY BLACK!
Welcome Back Everyone!
If we haven't met, my name is Katie Watkins - and I am the Student Activities Coordinator here at Adrian College. One of the main parts of my job is that I plan events (like Homecoming, Family Weekend, etc.) and advise SGA and CAN (the Student Government Association and Campus Activities Network), the groups that plan and organize many of the different activities that occur on campus.
I decided that hanging fliers and making signs is good, but starting a blog could be even better! This way I can update YOU about activities as they come up - and you can have it all of that information at your fingertips.
Check it out
Jay Black - Comedian
Dawson Auditorium
Friday January 11, 2008
8:00PM
Sponsered by C.A.N.
FREE!!
Jay Black started life as a high school teacher. He was happy and he was talented: in six years of teaching, Mr. Black racked up two local teacher of the year nominations and one nomination for the prestigious Disney award for excellence in teaching. Jay always wanted to try standup, though, and it wasn't long before he took the same high energy act he used in the classroom into the night clubs. It was an easy transition: After entertaining teenagers (the hardest audience in the world) every day, five shows a day for years and years, the nightclub audiences seemed tame by comparison. "It was like swinging two bats in the on-deck circle", Jay says with a grin, "teaching high school was the best education I could get on how to be a stand-up comic." Jay quickly shot up the ranks of the Philadlephia stand-up scene, going from his first open-mic to his first paid gig much more quickly than the norm. Within his first year, he had performed in such notable clubs as The Comedy Zone, Rascals, Dangerfields, Stand-Up NY, Carolines, and many others. He got to open for luminaries such as Jim Norton, Otto and George, Ross Bennet, Victoria Jackson, and Bob Nelson. Jay also began performing at colleges and universities around the country. He's been heard on countless college radio programs and profiled in nearly a dozen college newspapers. In 2003, Jay won Delaware's comedian of the year award and was profiled on Comcast. He also won the regional tournament of the Captain's of Comedy contest and had his comedy shown on UPN. In 2004, Jay won the first ever "Make it or Break it" contest on Philadelphia's number one radio station WMMR. Recently, Jay has been tapped as a writer on the Richie Byrne Show, a comedy revue starring notables for Sex and the City and the Sopranos. He's also been added as a featured columnist on both collegehumor.com and thecollegeweb.com, two sites that boast thousands of hits from college students every day. On stage, Jay still exudes the cool of every student's favorite teacher. Jay is always friendly and accessible, even when he's pointing out bits about our daily life that usually make us blush. He exudes likeability while never losing command of the audience.
Come on out and enjoy some Comedy!
Have a great week everyone!
-Katie
If we haven't met, my name is Katie Watkins - and I am the Student Activities Coordinator here at Adrian College. One of the main parts of my job is that I plan events (like Homecoming, Family Weekend, etc.) and advise SGA and CAN (the Student Government Association and Campus Activities Network), the groups that plan and organize many of the different activities that occur on campus.
I decided that hanging fliers and making signs is good, but starting a blog could be even better! This way I can update YOU about activities as they come up - and you can have it all of that information at your fingertips.
Check it out
Jay Black - Comedian
Dawson Auditorium
Friday January 11, 2008
8:00PM
Sponsered by C.A.N.
FREE!!
Jay Black started life as a high school teacher. He was happy and he was talented: in six years of teaching, Mr. Black racked up two local teacher of the year nominations and one nomination for the prestigious Disney award for excellence in teaching. Jay always wanted to try standup, though, and it wasn't long before he took the same high energy act he used in the classroom into the night clubs. It was an easy transition: After entertaining teenagers (the hardest audience in the world) every day, five shows a day for years and years, the nightclub audiences seemed tame by comparison. "It was like swinging two bats in the on-deck circle", Jay says with a grin, "teaching high school was the best education I could get on how to be a stand-up comic." Jay quickly shot up the ranks of the Philadlephia stand-up scene, going from his first open-mic to his first paid gig much more quickly than the norm. Within his first year, he had performed in such notable clubs as The Comedy Zone, Rascals, Dangerfields, Stand-Up NY, Carolines, and many others. He got to open for luminaries such as Jim Norton, Otto and George, Ross Bennet, Victoria Jackson, and Bob Nelson. Jay also began performing at colleges and universities around the country. He's been heard on countless college radio programs and profiled in nearly a dozen college newspapers. In 2003, Jay won Delaware's comedian of the year award and was profiled on Comcast. He also won the regional tournament of the Captain's of Comedy contest and had his comedy shown on UPN. In 2004, Jay won the first ever "Make it or Break it" contest on Philadelphia's number one radio station WMMR. Recently, Jay has been tapped as a writer on the Richie Byrne Show, a comedy revue starring notables for Sex and the City and the Sopranos. He's also been added as a featured columnist on both collegehumor.com and thecollegeweb.com, two sites that boast thousands of hits from college students every day. On stage, Jay still exudes the cool of every student's favorite teacher. Jay is always friendly and accessible, even when he's pointing out bits about our daily life that usually make us blush. He exudes likeability while never losing command of the audience.
Come on out and enjoy some Comedy!
Have a great week everyone!
-Katie
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