Docking's Address

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State of the College Address
March 2010
“Shared Vision, Shared Success”

SWITCHFOOT THIS WEDNESDAY!

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Doors open at 7 P.M.

Passport Day

The Institute of Study Abroad

Friday, March 26, 2010, in the institute office from 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.

A Passport Acceptance Agent from the county clerk’s office will be on hand to process completed applications.

Applicants wishing to complete everything at the event will need to bring the following items with them:

(1) a government issued photo ID (i.e. a driver's license)

(2) a photocopy of the ID, with both sides of the ID copied onto the same sheet of paper

(3) proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e. a certified birth certificate)

(4) 2 recent passport photos (these will be taken for $3 at the event)

(5) passport fees in 2 separate checks of $75 payable to the U.S. Department of State and $25 payable to the Lenawee County Clerk's Office

The entire community is invited to attend. Passport photos will be taken and applications will be handed out. The cost is $3 for two passport photos. Personnel will be available to answer any questions regarding the passport application and process.

Light refreshments will also be served at Passport Day. The Institute of Study Abroad is located in 131 Valade Hall off of Williams St. For more information about passports, prospective applicants should visit the U.S. Department of State's web site at www.state.gov. Additional information regarding the WHTI can be found at www.getyouhome.gov.

More information about Passport Day may be obtained by contacting Dr. Robin Bott, director of the Institute for Study Abroad, at 517- 265-5161, ext. 4080 or via e-mail at studyabroad@adrian.edu.

St. Patrick's Day Annual Social Event

There is a long tradition on St. Patrick's Day at Adrian College. This including games, Cornhole, green refreshments, music... etc. Students gather in front of Cargo today (March, 17 2010) for the afternoon. Regularly starting at 3 p.m. Stop by and catch up with some of your friends!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Theta Chi Chapter to host Walk for Hope

Event to raise funds for the Hope Community Center

ADRIAN, Mich. – Zeta Beta chapter of Theta Chi at Adrian College will host its second annual Walk For Hope event, with all proceeds benefiting the Hope Community Center, an organization aiding adults with disabilities to live a richer and fuller life.

The Walk for Hope will be an event with sponsored participants walking during a six hour period. It will take place on Saturday, March 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Adrian College Track and Field facility. Teams made up of 10 members will be asked a $250 entry fee; additional participants will cost $10 each.

The Hope Community Center has been giving adults with disabilities a place to socialize and enjoy themselves throughout Lenawee County since 1976. Today, there are approximately 400 members and more than 120 programs available monthly. The Zeta Beta chapter of Theta Chi has been working closely with the center over the past several years to help them fulfill their mission statement. The Walk for Hope will be the second philanthropic event Theta Chi has participated in benefitting the Hope Center.

For more information about the event, please contact Skylar Lambert, Theta Chi Chaplain, at rlambert@adrian.edu or Greg Bartosh, Theta Chi President at gbartosch@adrian.edu.

Watch Now: Interview with event coordinator.

Rich Like Them

Ryan D'Agostino

Author Rich Like Them

Attend the James Borland Convocation Series this coming Wednesday, March 17, at noon in Dawson Auditorium. This event’s special guest speaker is author Ryan D'Agostino.

D'Agostino is the author of “Rich Like Them: Unlocking the Secrets of Regular (But Very Rich) Americans” and is editor and writer at “Esquire” magazine.

D'Agostino wanted to know how the extremely rich in America got that way. So he asked. In his book, “Rich Like Them” he traveled to the richest zip codes in the country, knocking on doors, notepad in hand. The people who spoke with him -- hardworking everyday people -- offered generous advice, much of it quirky, all of it timeless. The kind of advice you can only get by asking for it.

In his book, D'Agostino takes care not to offer a "get rich quick" scheme nor does he celebrate indulgence and excess. If anything, he has written a brilliant antidote to that very way of life. Charming, readable and very wise, D'Agostino's book is about what it takes to find good ideas -- to see the opportunities that exist all around you.

Ryan D'Agostino is the articles editor at “Esquire”, where he works closely with writers, pitching, assigning, writing, and editing stories, and giving voice and shape to the magazine. D'Agostino has also written for “Money”, “The New Yorker”, and “MBA Jungle”, a magazine he helped start while in his twenties. He also appears frequently in the media, including on CNN and “The Today Show.”

This Convocation Series is presented to you by the Adrian College Office of the Vice President and various lectureship funds. This event is free and open to the public. Dawson Auditorium is located on Charles St.

Green Bingo

Green Action Club

March 22 @ 7PM

Come learn about common misconceptions
about 'being green' and ways to be
environmentally friendly
March 22 @ 7PM in Knight Auditorium.

Poker Tournament

Campus Activities Network Presents

Register in Ritchie March 2 - March 15th when we return from spring break. There will only be 40 spots for the tournament with 5 tables. The tournament will be singles Texas hold 'em style. Should the games go too long a time limit will be set and who ever has the most money at a certain point is the winner of that round so we can keep things moving.

1st place - poker table top

2nd place - nice poker chip set

3rd place - a movie box set


Snack foods will be provided, such as, chex mix, popcorn, mixed nuts, and candy bars. Pop and water will be served as well to those playing.

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SGA ELECTIONS

Student Government Association

Petitions available now.

March 19, 2010: Petitions due

March 22, 2010: Informal Debate in Caine Student Center 8:00 p.m.

March 29, 2010: Formal Debate in Knight Auditorium 8:00 p.m.

March 31, 2010: Elections in Ritchie Market Place

Stay informed and choose a good representative

or make a difference yourself.

Petitions can be found in the Student Activities Office [Caine 235]

Available Positions:

Student Government Association President, Vice President or Class Officer Positions.

# 1 Up-and-Coming Baccalaureate in Midwest

In its 2010 edition of America’s Best Colleges, U.S. News & World Report ranks Adrian College as the number one Up-and-Coming Baccalaureate College in the Midwest for the second year in a row. The College is also listed as 23rd in the Midwest region in its “Best Baccalaureate Colleges” section. Ranking information can be found at www.usnews.com.

“Our selection as the number one Up-and-Coming College in the Midwest strongly affirms the changes we continue to make at the College,” said Dr. Jeffrey R. Docking, president of Adrian College. “Adrian College continues its rapid ascent as one of the premier private, selective colleges in the United States. Students and alumni should be proud of how our rapid growth and expansion has resulted in more highly qualified students.”

According to U.S. News, top college officials identified 77 colleges and universities throughout the country as schools that have recently made the most promising and innovative changes in academics, faculty, students, campus, or facilities.

These 77 institutions were ranked with other schools within the same categories used for the regular U.S. News rankings. Under the baccalaureate college category, Adrian was named as the number one school to watch in the Midwest.

For the past two years, Adrian College has been categorized differently, moving from “Best Liberal Arts Colleges” to “Best Baccalaureate Colleges.” There are 320 baccalaureate colleges within four regions: North, South, Midwest, and West. The Midwest category consists of 48 schools.

The U.S. News identifies baccalaureate colleges as those institutions that “focus on undergraduate education and offer a range of degree programs – in the liberal arts, which account for fewer than half of their bachelor’s degrees, and in professional fields such as business, nursing, and education.”

The College continues to thrive with exceptionally qualified students and an experienced faculty in the top of their fields. The campus community is proud of this accomplishment and is honored to be ranked in such prestigious categories.

“We thank U.S. News for recognizing the spectacular improvements at Adrian College in recent years and how these improvements translate into higher academic credentials in our student body,” said Docking.

Second Annual Women's Diversity Conference

“Unity in Diversity: Transforming our Communities”

Saturday, March 27, 2010

The one-day conference includes panel discussions and presentations on diverse women’s issues, experiences, and communities.

The conference is designed to bring together women of diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds to celebrate women as contributing and vital members of our community.

The event runs from 8:30am-5pm in Ritchie Marketplace and is co-sponsored by women’s studies and multicultural programs at Adrian College as well as the office of academic affairs.

The keynote address will be given by Lolita Hernandez. Hernandez writes poetry and fiction which draw from her Trinidad and St. Vincent heritage, and are driven by her experience as a UAW worker. She was in the profession for 33 years, 21 of them at the Cadillac Plant in Detroit.

She is the author of “Autopsy of an Engine and Other Stories From the Cadillac Plant” which won a 2005 PEN Beyond Margins Award. She is also the author of two collections of poems: “Quiet Battles” and “Snakecrossing.” Her work appears in many literary publications, and she reads from her works in the Detroit area and nationally.

The cost of registration is $5 and one non-perishable food item. Lunch will be provided. To register, please read the registration information packet and complete the registration form. The registration deadline is Friday, March 19. Please mail registration forms to Carissa Massey, 110 S. Madison St, Adrian, MI 49221. They can also be e-mailed to cmassey@adrian.edu.

Declaration Day!

Freshmen and Sophomores it is time to declare a major.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Aside from the alliteration Declaration Day is designed to encourage first and second year students to declare their majors.

By declaring a major early on, students have the opportunity to create an identity with other students who share common interests. It also allows advisors to support students in their academic progress.

“It’s a fun way for students to engage the mission of Adrian College and begin living the Ribbons of Excellence,” said Dr. Agnes Caldwell, dean and vice president of academic affairs.

First and second year students who decide to declare their major can pick up a declaration form in the registrar’s office, career planning office, Caine Student Center, with their advisor, or print it off the registrar’s webpage at http://www.adrian.edu/registrar/index.php .

Declaration Day will take place in the Caine Student Center from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Students who are declaring their major are asked to bring their forms to Caine that day and participate in the activities.

Participating students will receive a free t-shirt and have the chance to win numerous prizes including gift cards to local businesses, an iPod and a Wii. We encourage all students, faculty and staff to support these first and second year students who declare their major at Declaration Day 2010.



Bruiser will also be at Declaration Day to declare his major and he hopes to see you there!

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MORTAR BOARD

Mortar Board, national senior honors society, will soon initiate its newest members. Accepted applicants will learn of their success this week.


Mortar Board, with the help of the Adrian College community, collected over 200 books for the fifth graders and the books were delivered to the students back in January.