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

Stressed? CAN wants you to relax

FREE Stress balls and FREE Food will be available in the Caine Student Center Tuesday, December 8 from 11am - 3pm!!!! Students must present a valid student ID to receive their stress ball.
The Campus Activities Network is also offering Yoga sessions led by Alice McGrath as a way for students to relax Sessions are from 1 to 1:30 and 1:30 to 2 pm in the Hickman Board Room and are open to 15 to 20 people in each session.

Questions? E-mail CAN at can@adrian.edu

Help AC Students Travel to Washington D.C.

In January, a group of students who participate in the Adrian College Students for Life group will be traveling to Washington D.C. to participate in a Right to Life March. By eating at Applebee's on Wednesday, December 2nd you can support the group in their effort to raise funds to travel to Washington D.C.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Students for Life President, Calie McLouth at cmclouth@adrian.edu

Lip Sync Contest sponsored by CAN

The Campus Activities Network will be holding its second annual Lip Sync Contest Wednesday, December 2 at 7 pm on the main floor of the Caine Student Center.

Students can sign up by emailing can@adrian.edu, signing up in Ritchie, or signing up at the event.

First prize is Rock Band 2 for any gaming system, and second prize a Karaoke Machine!!

Come out and watch AC students "sing" their hearts out in the battle to win first place!

HoMeCoMiNg Parade 2009

The Adrian College Parade took place Saturday, September 26, 2009 in honor of the sesquicentennial. The themed parade “150 years- Adrian College Through the Decades” started at 3pm, with the parade route going from Maumee St. to Madison St. to Michigan Ave. to Charles St. and ending inside the Multi Sport Performance Stadium on campus.

Geneva Walton Pinnell '52 celebrated her 54th homecoming with AC this year. She has only missed two homecomings, one in 1956 when she and her husband, William "Bill" H. Pinnell '54, were in Germany and the other in 1959 when she was giving birth to their daughter.

Greek organizations showed off their spirit with floats, banners, and creativity!

National AC Sororities

Alpha Phi

Alpha Sigma Alpha

Chi Omega

Local Sorority

Delta Nu Kappa

National AC Fraternities

Alpha Tao Omega

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Tau Kappa Epsilon

Theta Chi - Winning Float!

Some of the members of Adrian College's 2009 Homecoming Court wave at those watching the parade from the comforts of their lawn chairs, blankets, or patch of grass.

Bulldog Athletic teams were also present in the parade making their presence know...

NCAA Men's Ice Hockey

Dance Team

Women's Ice Hockey

Track Team

Softball Team

Lacrosse Team

Women's Basketball Team

With hundreds of people lining the streets around the campus, everyone was excited to see what would be coming down the street next. Local businesses along with student organizations like, Student Government Association, A.L.P.H.A., Religious Life Council, Equestrian Club, and

Celebrating 150 years at Adrian College was a blast! Bruiser would like you to come back next year and so you can experience the bulldog excitement too!

Mackinaw Trip

Adrian College Class of 2013 took over Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island August 20th-21st. Despite the rain, students enjoyed the 3rd annual freshman class trip and developed new friendships through this unique bonding experience!

Students were given one ferry pass aboard the Star Line Hydro-Jet ferry to transport them to the historic Mackinac Island. With over 500 Adrian College students on the trip, lines were often long, but this encouraged students to strike up conversations with their peers.

The Star Line Hydro-Jet ferry provides riders with an unique riding experience to the island. The ferry shoots out a 35' spout of water looking like a rooster tail from the rear of the boat that can be easily viewed from the shore or from the open air observation decks. Individuals who were not big fans of sitting "on top" of the boat took advantage of the glass enclosed cabins where the ride was not as bumpy.

The main modes of transportation on the island are: riding in carriages, walking, and bike riding.

Once on the island, many students took advantage of the discounted bike rental rate for members of the Adrian College community...riders had to pay close attention to all the road apples!

Upperclassmen who serve as Welcome Week Leaders during Welcome Week also get to go on this annual trip to Mackinaw and participate in the various activities available on the mainland and on the island.

Back on the main land students walked the streets of Mackinaw City browsing local merchants shops and tasting the local eats.

Animal Tracks Adventure Golf discounted the fee for Adrian College individuals to play a round of mini-golf. When the sun was shining, many students took advantage of this semi-challenging course complete with waterfalls and rock bridges!

Searching for the perfect souvenir, students headed to the downtown shopping district. Conveniently located within walking distance from the hotels. Shops within Mackinaw Crossings provided AC students with coupon booklets for specific discounts on items like tote bags, ice cream, and that Mackinac Island classic...fudge!

After a long day of exploring the island or walking through downtown Mackinaw City, students were invited to pizza parties located in hotels along the main strip in the city. Nonna Lisa's Italian Restaurante made sure that the hungry freshmen were provided with dozens and dozens of oven fresh pizzas and leafy green salads.

Adrian College - Mackinac Island Trip 2009

CrAzY CAN Friday

Last Friday, the Adrian College Campus Activities Network (CAN) hosted it's annual Crazy CAN Friday event in the Caine Student Center. What is Crazy CAN Friday? A day full of events to get new and returning students involved in organizations on campus.

The day included: a student organization resource fair, poster sale, and drive-in movie.

AC students had the opportunity to purchase decor for their residence hall rooms and apartments to match their personalities at the Poster Sale. There were hundreds of posters to choose from and they came in a variety of sizes as a student discounted price!

Representatives from many student organizations were present at the resouce fair to invite current AC students to join their respective organizations. The Adrian College Equestrian Club passed out candy and let students know how to get involved with their club.

CAN handed out free t-shirts to those individuals who participated in a quick survey asking what events students would like to see happen on campus. Events like: Speed Dating, Bingo, The Price is Right, A Dodgeball Tournament, Raffles, Small Concerts, A Cornhole Tournament, and more...

There is always an opportunity to get involved at Adrian College with an organization that fits with your interests! For more information on what organizations exist on campus, visit the Student Activities Office located in 235 Caine.

Mr. Alpha Phi Pageant

The Alpha Phi sorority will be hosting its annual "Mr. Alpha Phi" pageant on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 8 P.M. in Dawson Auditorium. All proceeds will benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation in support of cardiac care research for women.

The contest is a male beauty pageant consisting of approximately 15 Adrian College students. The pageant has 3 rounds: beachwear, formal and casual.

Each participant will also be asked three questions about relationships, love, etc.

The women of Alpha Phi are excited about the event and are encouraging students to come out and show their support for this worthy cause.

"The competition is fierce this year; we are very excited for the show," said Nikki Baldwin, director of philanthropy for the College's chapter of Alpha Phi. "I think we will have a great turnout. 'Mr. Alpha Phi' will be a great time and a lot of fun! The best part is that it's all for a good cause."

Last year's reining "Mr. Alpha Phi" is Kyle Watson, a member of the men's varsity hockey team.

"Over the past year, I have developed awareness for the sorority's fellowship and positive direction," said Watson. "The Mr. Alpha Phi pageant is a great event, and with it being for cardiac care, it's for an exceptional cause. It's an excellent opportunity for students to interact with the sorority and share some laughs."

Cost is $2 with a student I.D. and $3 without a student I.D.

AC on YouTube!

Check out one of the three new videos recently posted on Adrian College's YouTube Channel.