| COMMUNITY INVITED
TO CELEBRATE ADRIAN COLLEGE HOMECOMING
 ADRIAN,
Mich. - Adrian College is excited to announce its “See
you at the Dawg House Homecoming 2006” from Friday,
Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 15. There are many great
events designed for the community. Note: Unless
otherwise noted, all events free and open to the public.
Throughout the weekend:
BOOKSTORE: The Adrian College Bookstore
will be open Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and
Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Check out the
“AC Spirit Shop” at the stadium, too!
CAINE STUDENT CENTER: The Caine
Student Center, located off of Williams Street, is
open 24 hours. Be sure to check out the new Jazzman’s
Café located in the student center for coffee
and more.
SHIPMAN LIBRARY: There will be an
art exhibit in the Heritage Room of Shipman Library,
located off of Williams Street. The photography of
Matthew Snead, class of 2002, and the porcelain works
of Ann Vreeland, class of 1974, will be showcased.
The exhibit is scheduled to be open Friday from 8
a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. –
5 p.m. and Sunday from noon – 11 p.m.
STUBNITZ ART GALLERY: The 2006 Juried
Student Art Exhibition, comprised of nearly 60 selected
works of student art, will be showcased Friday from
noon – 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. –
5 p.m. and Sunday from noon – 4 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 13
GOLF: The Adrian College Homecoming
Golf Scramble is scheduled for noon at the Wolf Creek
Golf Course. There will be food, prizes and merriment.
The fee for this event is $180/foursome and tee times
are from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
SOCCER: Check out the women’s
soccer team as they compete against Olivet College
in the new stadium located off of Charles Street.
General admission is $5 with a discounted rate of
$2 for seniors 60+ and youth 10 and under. This event
is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 14
BULLDOG RUN: A 5K Bulldog Run is
scheduled through local neighborhoods around Adrian
College. Participants are asked to meet in the Merillat
Sport & Fitness Center lobby. Check-in is from
6:30 – 7:45 a.m. Participants will receive a
Bulldog Run T-shirt and be eligible for prizes. The
run is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. The cost is $17.
For more information, contact Jeff Webb at 517-264-3992
or jwebb@adrian.edu.
MINI-CLASSES: Become a student again
as Adrian College faculty present light-hearted lectures
on a variety of topics. The lectures being offered
are listed below:
10:30 a.m. lectures:
- “Watch Your Language and
Gain Confidence from Your Listener” (Avoid
the most common speaking errors) will be presented
in Mahan Hall, Room 110, by Dr. Don Kleinsmith,
professor of English and business.
- “Music and Society”
(Exploring some of the influences that have shaped
music in our world) will be presented in Mahan Hall,
Room 107, by Mr. John Dodson, associate professor
of music and director of the Adrian Symphony Orchestra,
and Dr. Tom Hodgman, chair of the music department.
- “What on Earth is
Going On!” (Coping with ecological and personal
changes in our environment) will be presented in
Mahan Hall, Room 102, by Dr. Craig Weatherby, professor
of biology.
11:30 a.m. lectures:
- “Digital Photography for
Dummies” (Tips to capture better photos with
your digital camera) will be presented in Mahan
Hall, Room 102, by Mr. Gary McDowell, mayor of the
city of Adrian.
- “Democracy in Action: How
Average Citizens Can Influence Government”
(Learn how you can get involved to make a difference)
will be presented in Mahan Hall, Room 110, by Dr.
James Hanley, assistant professor of political science.
- “Laugh Your Way Through
Stress” (A humorous perspective on everyday
living) will be presented in Mahan Hall, Room 107,
by Dr. Hank Cetola, professor emeritus of psychology.
LUNCHEON: A Homecoming Luncheon is scheduled for 11:30
a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Ritchie Marketplace. Come
see what Adrian College students are enjoying every
day in the “all new” dining facility.
The cost for this luncheon is $5.75 for teens and
adults, $4.50 for children ages 5-12 and FREE for
children four and under.
CRAFT SHOW: Talented Adrian College
faculty, staff and students will offer a wide variety
of items for sale. This is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.
– 1:30 p.m. This event is taking place at the
center of the Adrian College campus off of Madison
Street. Be sure to bring money for this, you’re
sure to find something you’ll like.
SOUND STAGE: There will be a Sound
Stage from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the center of the
Adrian College Campus. New performances begin every
half hour.
KIDS KORNER: Check out Kids Korner
from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Children of all ages will
enjoy activities including a mini-train, inflatable
fun and much more! This event will take place at the
center of the Adrian College campus off Madison Street.
COMPETITION: Walkin’ the Dawg is a newer event
to the Homecoming Festivities, and is scheduled for
12:30 p.m. This event is taking place at the center
of the Adrian College campus off of Madison Street.
Community members are encouraged to bring their bulldogs
or bulldog wannabes to strut their stuff before the
game and vie for the grand prize. They will compete
for the best-dressed canine. The winner will be crowned
at 1:35 p.m. at the Adrian College Stadium. This year
a division has been added for dogs of any breed. For
more information, contact Molly More at 517-264-3998,
or mmoore@adrian.edu.
PARADE: Please join the Adrian College
students, faculty and alumni at the bell tower as
we begin our sidewalk route to the new stadium. Watch
and listen for the Adrian College drummers as they
lead the way. The parade is scheduled to begin at
1 p.m.
FOOTBALL: Cheer the Adrian College
Bulldogs to victory against the Tri-State Thunder
at the new Adrian College stadium located off of Charles
Street. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. General
admission is $5; seniors 60+ and youth 10 and under
$2. The gates will open at noon.
POST-GAME PIG ROAST & PARTY:
There will be a post-game pig roast and party. This
event is taking place at the center of the Adrian
College campus off of Madison Street. All are invited
to partake. The cost is $11.25 for teens/adults, $7.50
for children ages 5-12 and FREE for children four
& under. This event is scheduled to begin at 8
p.m.
COMEDIAN: As part of the Homecoming
festivities, Adrian College Campus Activities Network
will feature a performance by comedian Tim Young.
The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and Young is scheduled
to take the stage at 8 p.m. Known for his inventive,
off-beat and mischievous brand of humor, Young has
performed at over 400 colleges across the country.
He has headlined NBC's "Friday Night" and
has been featured on MTV's "The Jim Breuer Show"
and "Apartment 2F." He has also been seen
at The Montreal "Just for Laughs" Comedy
Festival and in New York City's Toyota Comedy Festival
for three straight years. This event is open to the
public and suggested for mature audiences.
Sunday, Oct. 15
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: A pancake breakfast
is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in
Caine Student Center. The price of admission is $5
for teens/adults, $3 for children ages 5-12 and FREE
for children four and under.
HOMECOMING WORSHIP SERVICE: Adrian’s
own chaplain, the Reverend Dr. Chris Momany, class
of 1984, invites you to come to worship! His sermon
entitled “The Gathering” comes from Zephaniah
3:14-20.
Join students, alumni and friends
for this uplifting service as well as a performance
by the Adrian College and Alumni Choirs under the
direction of Dr. Tom Hodgman, chair of the music department.
For more information – including a full schedule
– please click
here! We hope to see all of the Adrian Community
at these great events!
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