UPCOMING CAN EVENTS

The Campus Activities Network will be staging events for you to attend soon

FOR FREE

Super Bowl Party
Sunday, February 7

Poster Sale
Tuesday, February 9

Sadie Hawkins Dance
Wed., February 24, 8-10pm

Bruiser's Coronation

Last Friday Adrian College held the Official Debut of the new live mascot Bruiser.
The young English Bulldog was the center of attention at the Men's Hockey Game.

Student Government President Kourtney Price introduced and crowned the puppy before Bruiser made the ceremonial puck drop.

Bruiser drew so much attention
that Arrington Ice Arena
recorded a record crowd of 1,054 fans

The Men's Hockey Team recorded
a 10 to 3 win over Lawrence.
To get the details on the game,
check the link below:

Men's Hockey Wins 10-3

Under the spotlight Bruiser was 'knighted' and celebrated signifying the beginning of his reign as the schools mascot. A number of other attractions were available in his honor including contests and swag for the present students and community. Plenty of dog related humor was used and everything from the concessions to the free giveaways were phrased in Bruiser's terms.

Hungry for more?

Check out this article from the
Daily Telegram by Dan Cherry:

Adrian College’s new live mascot introduced

Recital Series to be Presented by the Music Department Faculty

Clarinetist and Adrian College faculty member Shannon Ford (pictured right) presents a concert of enjoyable and exciting music by French, Danish, and American composers on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 8PM in Dawson Auditorium.

Bassoonist Susan Nelson(pictured left), double bassist Derek Weller(pictured right), pianist Pamela Ashmore(left) and percussionist Scott Kretzer(right) will add their talents to the program, and a reception will follow this free performance.

In addition to her work at Adrian College, Ford is the principal clarinetist of the Lima Symphony, part of the flute-clarinet-piano trio, “Mirepoix”, and has been featured on several CD's, including the recently-released “Toledo Clarinets.”

She has performed on numerous occasions

for WGTE's "Live from FM91" radio program and performs occasionally with the Toledo Symphony and Michigan Opera Theatre.

Dawson Auditorium is located on the Adrian College campus off of Charles St. This event is free and open to the public.

This Febuary Expect Increases in Internet Bandwidth

Following an extensive usage study and cost analysis, Adrian College will be moving forward with a significant investment in its Internet connectivity infrastructure. This investment will double the existing bandwidth capacity to the campus community.

"We are pleased to double the bandwidth which will increase internet connectivity and usage on campus,” said Dr. Agnes Caldwell, vice president and dean of academic affairs at the College. “This is a major investment in the technology of campus and everyone should see improvements.”

The increased bandwidth should greatly improve the user experience at the campus, including that for wireless connectivity.

This investment is precipitated by the increased demands on the existing infrastructure due to growth of the student population as well as the increased data content being accessed.

“The main reason for the increase is due to the campus doubling in size over the past five years,” said Steve Stempien, director of information services at the College. “President Docking also recognized the growing trend with students being internet needy and made the logical choice as it was necessary to keep up with the growing population and the students’ needs.”

Stempien says the secondary reason is because students use the internet for everything today.

“Students can access the internet for all types of entertainment as well as doing research for school,” he said. “They can play games, watch videos, social network, and video chat with friends and family; the possibilities are endless. The internet is also available on their cell phones and video game systems so it’s always being used across campus and we needed to keep up with the massive activity.”

RESIDENT ASSISTANTS WANTED

The Residence Life Office is looking for student leaders for the position of Resident Assistant. Check out the application on the Residence Life website.

Bruisers Official Debut Tonight!

Come to the Men’s Hockey Game, Jan. 22

The hockey team faces Lawrence University.

Festivities include:

Dog themed giveaways

Contests and prizes

temporary tattoos

Meet Bruiser nose-to-nose

Specials at the concession stand

Unique intermission contests.

Faceoff is set to begin at 8 P.M.

In a pre-game ceremony, scheduled for 7:45 p.m., Bruiser will make his first public appearance at that time appearing at center ice to do a ceremonial puck drop. In addition, a special presentation will be made signifying the beginning of Bruiser’s reign at Adrian College.

For tickets, please contact Kate Hamilton at 517-265-5161 ext. 5011.

Tickets are $10 for reserved seating and $5 for standing room.

Unlock Your Future

Register in the Career Services Office for

THE JOB PURSUIT Interview Fair

The Interview Fair:
available to Seniors of all majors

including students from

Michigan's private liberal arts colleges

Thursday, Febuary 2, 2010 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lexington Lansing Hotel
Lansing, MI

$ 10 Registration

be sure to register prior to the 28th of January in the Career Services Office.

Participating employers listed: click here

Prize Drawings

President Docking to Speak on Martin Luther King, Jr.

President Jeffrey R. Docking will be presenting
"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: The Relevance of Nonviolence in Today's World"

Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 4 P.M. at the Adrian Public Library.

This is the first event Adrian College and the Adrian Public Library will be offering in the 2010 Library Lecture series.

“Martin Luther King's message of non-violence and equal opportunity for all people is as relevant today as it was during his lifetime,” said Docking. “This great American represents the highest ideals of American democracy.”

President Docking earned his doctorate in social ethics from Boston University. His dissertation was concentrated on the work and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The goals of this lecture series partnership are to strengthen the College's connections to the public library and the Adrian community, enable faculty to provide service to the community, contribute to the Adrian Public Library adult education programs, and foster interdisciplinary relations among faculty and between faculty and community organizations. This lectureship will offer 2-3 public lectures per season. All lectures are free and open to the public.

Bruiser's Official Debut

Meet Bruiser, the new live mascot, at the varsity hockey game on Friday, Jan. 22.

The hockey team also faces stiff competition from Lawrence University.

A pre-game ceremony is scheduled to begin at approximately 7:45 P.M. Bruiser will make his first public appearance at that time appearing at center ice to do a ceremonial puck drop. In addition, a special presentation will be made signifying the beginning of Bruiser’s reign at Adrian College.

Throughout the evening there will be many dog themed giveaways, contests and prizes. Some of the things taking place include: temporary tattoos, opportunities to meet Bruiser nose-to-nose, specials at the concession stand and unique intermission contests. Be sure to bring your cameras to capture all the evening has to offer.

The opening faceoff is set to begin at 8 P.M. For tickets, please contact Kate Hamilton at 517-265-5161 ext. 5011. Tickets are $10 for reserved seating and $5 for standing room. Reserved seats are limited so please act quickly to ensure a great view of the action. Standing room tickets will be available at the door as well as any remaining reserved seats.

FEM hosts The Vagina Monologues

Come support Adrian College's Feminist Empowerment Movement (FEM) by attending The Vagina Monologues, performed by AC women, and directed and produced by AC juniors Emma Donelson and Angelica Lopez. The Vagina Monologues is an award winning play by women's activist Eve Ensler.

Performances are February 4-5 (Thursday and Friday). Doors will open at 7:00pm, and the show will begin at 7:30pm.

Tickets are $5/general admission, $3 if you provide a valid student I.D. or food/clothing donation, or free to students who provide both I.D. and a donation.

All proceeds will benefit the Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence Shelter, SAFER (a group that works to improve campus sexual assault policies), and the women and children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

We are supported by the V-Day 2010 Campaign.

Merchandise will be sold, and there will be a silent art auction featuring the art of Adrian College women and student artists. Donations are welcome!

Empty Bowls

Events planned to help hungry

The Adrian Art department will sponsor three Empty Bowls events in January and February to benefit the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen.

The handmade bowls can be purchased on site at the events, filled with soup and later taken home.

Adrian College art students, teaching assistants, alumni and staff, Community Clay students, and the Adrian College Youth Art Program have all been making bowls with the goal of 500 bowls to be offered for a donation of $10-$20.

1 Evans Street Station in Tecumseh on Thursday, Jan. 21 from 11am-2pm. Evans Street Station is located at 110 S. Evans St.

2 Adrian College campus in Caine Student Center on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 11am-1pm with food donated by Sodexho. The Caine Student Center is located on Williams St.

3 First United Methodist Church on Maple Avenue in Adrian on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 11am-2 pm with food donated by Meijer, JR’s Hometown Grill & Pub, Red Lobster, Tip Top, ZZ’s Sports Bar & Grill.

More information may be obtained by contacting Pi Benio, professor of art and design at the College, at 517-264-3901 or via e-mail pbenio@adrian.edu .

Bruiser the Bulldog now a ‘live’ mascot

Bruiser, a 10 week-old English bulldog puppy, recently arrived on campus and can expect a busy January schedule.

The bulldog, born in Oklahoma, will be the new face of Adrian College. He will make special appearances around campus showing up at College-related functions to cheer on students.

Adrian College is one of only a few colleges in the nation to have a live mascot.

Kristi Maxwell, dean of students, says Bruiser will keep school spirit alive by beginning a new tradition at the College.

“We are proud to have Bruiser as a member of our family,” said Maxwell. “He’s the new face of school spirit and we are excited to introduce him to campus. The students will have many opportunities to meet their new ‘sibling’. He’ll be pretty busy during the school year but he will be in excellent hands.”

President Docking thinks the students will be surprised and happy when they return. Although he made it clear to fraternity leaders that Bruiser will not be allowed to join a fraternity or apply for spring classes. Some students who are still on campus and heard about Bruiser are very excited.

“I think it is so great to have a real live bulldog that will attend our events,” said Erin Laurell, a junior at Adrian College. “It's an exciting and unique way to show our school spirit. Not many schools have live mascots so this makes Adrian College standout even more.”

Senior Ryann Waterstradt agrees saying he will get a lot of attention.

“Now we can have Bruiser present at homecoming, campus activities, and our athletic events,” she said. “Bruiser will have no problem getting tons of attention from kids (young and old) who will be willing to pet him and give him tasty treats!”

Although President Docking was reticent at first to host a live mascot, Docking says Bruiser will be required to follow all the school rules like any other student.

“He won’t be legally allowed to drink until he’s three years old,” he said jokingly. “By my calculation he will then be twenty-one in dog years. All kidding aside, I am very excited to bring this new experience to campus and look forward to having Bruiser be a part of the Adrian College Community.”

Bruiser will officially make his debut at the men’s varsity hockey game on Friday, January 22 where he will wave to the crowd from center ice. He will be the honorary guest during a ceremonial puck drop before the game begins at 8 P.M.

Interested in helping with bruiser?

Join the 'Dawg Squad', students who help care and look after Bruiser during events

Apply now

Winter Commencement

29 students graduated this winter in a ceremony with family, friends, and members of the College community. Commencement was held Friday Dec. 4, 2009 at Herrick Chapel.

Information on the individual graduates available: Graduates

Community Clay Art Exhibition

Come to the Adrian College library to see the creativity of adults from our community.

The exhibit will be available from January 23 thru Feb. 12, 2010.

The collection, from the Community Clay class from fall of 2009, offers over fifty works including glazed surfaces using a variety of techniques: raku, salt, wood, and high fire reduction.

Community Clay classes are offered by the Adrian College Art and Design Department in the fall, winter and spring. Students, high school age and older, are represented in this exhibition.

The reception is open to the community and offers the opportunity to meet the artists on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 from 1 – 3 pm.

The exhibition will be on display through February 12, 2010 and can be viewed during regular library hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9am-9pm; Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10 am -5:30 pm. The library is closed on Sundays.

The Adrian Public Library is located at 143 E. Maumee Street in downtown Adrian. Parking is available along Maumee Street and in the Toledo Street parking lot.

More information may be obtained by contacting Pi Benio, professor of art and design at Adrian College, at 517-264-3901 or via e-mail at pbenio@adrian.edu