The College offers many opportunities for intellectual and cultural enrichment outside the classroom.
Ribbons of Excellence Day
The annual event features student scholarly and creative activities of Adrian College students based on the standards of excellence or “ribbons” established in 2007 to support the College’s mission statement. The purpose of this day is to engage in the acquisition of new knowledge outside the classroom and to act as a catalyst for student and faculty collaboration.
Lectureship Series
The college offers numerous opportunities to the Adrian College community to engage international and national experts on a variety of topics and subjects through lecture and film.
Disabilities Awareness Week
Disability Awareness Week: Adrian College dedicates a week to the study and recognition of issues of disability. Students, community persons, and agencies active in areas of disability are a part of the week.
Art Exhibits
The Valade Gallery located in Mahan Hall presents at least seven exhibits each school year. These include the works of regionally and nationally-known artists, emerging artists, and Adrian College art faculty and students. The Heritage Room in Shipman Library also hosts exhibits, including art by regional artists and Adrian College students and alumni.
Bulldog Media
Bulldog Media is a platform powered by the talent and passion of students from College World, Oxcart, WVAC 107.9 FM, PRush Creative Student PR Firm, and Adrian College ACTV. From thought-provoking articles to engaging video productions, we showcase the voices and stories of our campus community.
Musical Organizations
The Performing Arts Department presents several annual concerts, including the Showcase Concert in November, the Service of Lessons and Carols in December, and band and choir spring concerts in April. For further information on musical organizations and programs, please contact the Music Department.
Adrian College Choir
The Adrian College Choir is open to all students without audition. Music ranges in style from classical to contemporary. The choir performs several times a year and goes on an annual tour.
Jazz Bands
The two jazz bands at Adrian College perform modern jazz and blues throughout the year at a variety of events on and off campus. Open to all qualified students.
Adrian Concert Band/ Marching Band
The band offers students the opportunity to march and play at football games in the fall, and play traditional band literature in the spring. The band also participates in the annual Homecoming Parade and the Intercollegiate Honors Band performance. Open to all qualified students.
Pep Band
Band members may also choose to participate in pep band, which perform for basketball, hockey, and a variety of other team sporting events.
Adrian College Chamber Choir
Repertoire ranging in style from classic to contemporary. Performs in concert and in the community several times a year and participated in an annual choir tour. An audition is required for participation.
Adrian Symphony Orchestra (ASO)
The Adrian Symphony Orchestra is the Professional Orchestra-in-Residence at Adrian College. The ASO performs a season which includes classical concerts, chamber music, Casual Classic concerts, pops and family concerts.
Adrian Student Symphony Orchestra (ASSO)
The Adrian Student Symphony Orchestra is open to all students without audition. Music selections focus primarily in classical genres. The ASSO performs several times per year.
Chamber Ensembles
Students may audition for any of the following chamber ensembles: Brass Quintet, Woodwind Quintet, Percussion Ensemble, String Ensemble, Trombone Quartet, Flute Ensemble, and Saxophone Quartet. Audition required.
Media, Film & Public Relations Activities
Adrian College offers professional experiences through the Communication Department and The Production House. The Communication Arts and Sciences department is in its own multi-purpose media production facility, Rush Hall. The Production House, or ACTV, creates streamed productions. The Rush Hall media complex houses the streaming capable TV Studio, the Mac Editing Lab, production equipment available to Communication Majors, Podcasting and Audio Production facility Adrian College’s student-run radio station, WVAC 107.9 FM, and PRush the public relations working group. Students are provided with a variety of hands-on learning opportunities.
Religious Activities
The chaplain, the department of philosophy and religion, faculty, staff and students work together at Adrian in numerous curricular and extracurricular religious activities designed to help the campus and community develop sound Christian character. The Chaplain’s Office seeks to offer programs, information and opportunities which nurture men and women in the experience and practice of personal and social holiness as defined by scripture and Christian theology.
Chapel
Chapel attendance is a rewarding experience for many members of the College community and occurs on each Wednesday at noon. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the weekly chapel programs, which feature contemporary music, a relevant message, and prayer.
Student Religious Organizations and Activities
Several student religious groups meet on campus. Wesley Fellowship, a fellowship and study group affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is ecumenical in nature. Additional religious groups offer the “Not for Sale” Anti-human trafficking organization, a chapel praise team, and A.L.P.H.A. (African-American Leaders Promoting Higher Achievement) are vital contributors to student religious life. Students who wish to register for Conscientious Objector status may do so through the Chaplain’s Office. The Religious Life Council serves as a forum where all religious groups on campus can come together to coordinate and discuss their activities and concerns. In this way it supports and promotes open communication and ecumenical dialogue on campus.
Church Participation
The churches of the City of Adrian are organized for worship and service. Students are welcome to attend all services and will find an atmosphere of genuine fellowship and many helpful contacts with pastors and members of the congregations.
Training for Church Leadership
The Christian Church is essential to a society founded on Christian principles, and its effectiveness will always depend upon its leadership. Adrian College aims to help develop effective church leaders. Students planning careers in the ministry, Christian education, church music or mission service will find appropriate foundational courses to help them prepare for graduate training. For those looking ahead to the ordained ministry, mission service or another church occupation, the College offers a selection of courses leading to these vocations. However, courses in philosophy and religion are open to all students, who are encouraged to elect as many as possible. Our pre-seminary/pre-ministry student organization and other groups offer students an opportunity to develop leadership skills that will be useful in church or community work regardless of occupations.
The Ministry
For service in the ministry of any major denomination, a three-year graduate course at an approved theological seminary is required. The pre-seminary undergraduate program should include philosophy and religion. Pre- ministerial students might consider a major in Philosophy or Religion or in such fields as History, Sociology, Social Work, English or Psychology. This, however, is not a requirement. Pre-seminary students can obtain catalogs and the requirements of many seminaries from the Chaplain’s Office or from the chairperson of the department Philosophy, Religion and Leadership. United Methodist pre-ministerial students should maintain contact with their local church, district and conference boards of ministry, with special attention given to requirements and procedures dictated by the Boards of Ordained Ministry. Pre-ministerial students also should consider Christian vocational opportunities in such fields as chaplaincy, college teaching and Christian education. Students interested in various forms of ministry will want to join the “Major Cole” pre-seminary association.