Adrian College Celebrates Declaration Week posted 3/17/09
Campus will hold first ever event dedicated to freshmen and sophomores declaring a major

ADRIAN, Mich. – Adrian College will host Declaration Week on Monday, March 23 thru Friday, March 27, 2009.

At the suggestion of Dr. Sheri Bleam, professor of communication arts and sciences, Adrian College is sponsoring a day to encourage first and second year students to declare their majors. All first and second year students are encouraged to participate in next week’s events and declare their major on Declaration Day 2009 which will be held on Friday, April 3.

Declaration Week focuses first and second year students on their course selection for advising. It creates an identity with other students who share common interests. The week will also give students direction for their professional aspirations by declaring a major.

By declaring a major early on, it allows advisors to support students in their academic progress.

Declaration week also allows the College faculty and staff an opportunity to encourage students in their exploration of their major. It’s a fun way for students to engage the mission of Adrian College and begin living the Ribbons of Excellence.

Career planning in the Administration Building will be hosting an Open House all week. Students can stop in and obtain helpful resources. Donuts will be provided.

On Tuesday, March 24, the College will host a Declaration Fair from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. in the A/T Room. This will give students the opportunity to talk with faculty and students about programs of study here at the College. Snacks will also be provided.

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.

Declaration Day will take place on Friday, April 3 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. 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. There will be food and fun for all students who declare their major that day. We encourage all students, faculty and staff to support these first and second year students who declare their major at Declaration Day 2009.