THE FINAL YEAR: RETIRING PRESIDENT ADDRESSES STUDENT BODY posted 8/20/04
Stan Caine reflects on presidency; new Ridge Student Center celebrated

Dr. Stanley Caine still has a year at the Adrian College helm. But when he welcomes students back this fall, it will be the last time he does so as president, and he will use the opportunity to share some of what the last 15 years have taught him.

Caine, who is retiring in June 2005, is the speaker at this year’s Convocation ceremony. His speech, “Reflections on My Adrian Education,” will highlight what he has valued most about his experience with the College and the community.

Convocation is scheduled Sept. 1 at 11:30 a.m. in the Adrian College Chapel, and is free and open to the public. The chapel is located on Charles Street.

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Since Caine took over in 1989, Adrian College has improved greatly in a number of ways, most recently through the complete overhaul of Ridge Student Center. The former gymnasium is now a fully-modern, 24-hour facility. A celebration for Ridge is planned for the campus on the same day.

Though classes at Adrian College start Aug. 30, Convocation is the traditional welcome to the academic year. It begins the Convocation speaker series, which brings in speakers as diverse as TV news journalists, authors, and nationally-renowned educators. A full schedule is available online.