AROUND THE MALL GREEK LIFE
2012/13 A YEAR IN REVIEW STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
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AC gifted Hope Center of Lenawee a 60-inch flat screen television. A distinct partner, the Center hosts internships and community outreach opportunities for students.
MLK CELEBRATION HONOREE
GREEK LIFE BOASTED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN 2012-13, EXPANDING FROM A 16% STUDENT INVOLVEMENT TO OVER 19%.
On Monday, January 21, Adrian College senior De’Javone B. Cribbs was recognized during the 25th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Adrian. The day began as a small breakfast in 1989 and grew into a community event held to recognize people who make a difference in their hometown. This year’s festivities highlighted two college students, a local coach and minister.
LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS
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MALE RECRUITMENT GREW SIGNIFICANTLY FROM 15% TO NEARLY 20% STUDENT BODY INVOLVEMENT.
MAKING FRIENDS FOR LIFE
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Adrian Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at WOW Café inside Adrian College's Arrington Ice Arena offered delectable food and community conversation. Cribbs, who hails from Detroit, has worked to address issues of stereotypes, racism and diversity on campus through various student-led forums and workshops. Inspired by King, Cribbs attempts to live a life of conviction and trust. “Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase,” Cribbs told attendees. “Everything Dr. King achieved and accomplished has helped us all grow and become better people in our everyday lives.”
NEW FACES
THIS YEAR ALSO BOASTED THE LARGEST RECRUITMENT NUMBERS EXPERIENCED IN SEVEN (7) YEARS.
BIG GIVERS
17,000
GREEK LIFE DONATED OVER $17,000 TO THEIR RESPECTED PHILANTHROPIES.
PAYING IT FORWARD
1,500
OVER 1,500 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS WERE SERVED IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. Looking ahead to 2013-2014, Greek Life Coordinator DAVE NAPIERALSKI '11 noted a strong connection with the incoming freshman class to continue the upward trend in recruitment, philanthropic efforts and community service. 16
C O N TA C T
BRIDGITT MERILLAT ’12 BART BRADLEY
KATRINA WOTTEN '12
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR CAMPUS SAFETY
CAPTAIN FOR CAMPUS SAFETY
STUDENT ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
BRIDGITT MERILLAT ’12 officially joined the team at Adrian in spring 2013 as the Administrative Assistant for Campus Safety. She has been working at Adrian College since her high school graduation in 2008 in both Admissions and Athletic Department support roles. A 2012 graduate of Adrian College, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing. She is excited to return to the Bulldog family in her new capacity.
Bart Bradley joined the Campus Safety team as Captain earlier this summer. Bradley, a public safety professional and trainer has served the Adrian Police Department since 1997 and is the Commander of the Reserve Unit. He started with the College in Campus Safety as a Lieutenant in 2007.
KATRINA WOTTEN ‘12 joins the Student Life team as the Student Activities Coordinator. An AC graduate, Katrina majored in business administration with a minor in studio art. She graduated in 2012 summa cum laude. Katrina worked at Cartwright Sports and Recreation in Ontario, Canada, before returning to Adrian College this fall.
Bart created Fitmix Plus! and conducts personal and professional safety/self defense training and motivational speaking for law enforcement, public safety professionals and the general public.