Homecoming
ONCE A BULLDOG, ALWAYS A BULLDOG
HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2022 – September 23-25
It’s a special time when alumni, students, staff, and faculty come together to celebrate their Bulldog pride by participating in the events planned throughout the Homecoming weekend. See the main events schedule below, and CHECK BACK OFTEN to see schedule updates for events, reunions, athletics, Greek gatherings, and more!
Contact the Alumni Relations Office with questions by phone: 517-264-3168 or by email: alumniconnect@adrian.edu.
Enjoy photos from previous homecoming festivities
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2021 Alumni Awards
2021 Walk of fame
2021 Hall of Fame
Adrian College Homcoming 2022
weekend events schedule
Friday, September 23, 2022
3:00 – 8:00 pm Registration & Information
Merillat Sport & Fitness Center, Lobby
Sign in; pick up your campus map and other goodies! Football game tickets may be purchased here. *Sign in here to get your FAMILY coupon to use at the bookstore on Saturday.
5:15 pm Athletic Walk of Fame
Caine Student Center to Adrian Tobias Center, Walkway
All alumni are invited to join AC student-athletes, the marching band, faculty, staff, and friends to congratulate the 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees! (See a separate listing of inductees below.)
5:30 – 8:00 pm 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet
Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Tobias Center
Invited guests will enjoy a reception, dinner, and the induction of the 2022 Hall of Fame class.
7:00 pm Men’s Rugby vs. Marian University
Docking Stadium
Cheer on the Bulldogs, under the leadership of Head Coach Benny Mateialona . See Athletic Event Tickets for admission information.
Saturday, September 24, 2022
9:00 am – 10:30 pm 50th & Golden Reunion Brunch
Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Tobias Center
Join classmates for your 50th reunion and recognition as members of the Golden Alumni Club. All alumni members of the class of 1972, and earlier, are welcome to attend. RSVPs are required; 1972 alumni free; all others pay $12 per person. If you are a member of the 1972 class, you can RSVP by; emailing alumniconnect@adrian.edu, calling 517-264-3168 or purchase tickets at; https://events.
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration & Information
Merillat Sport & Fitness Center, Lobby
Sign in; pick up your campus map and other goodies! Football game tickets may be purchased here before 2 pm. *Sign in here to get your FAMILY coupon for the bookstore to redeem on Saturday only.
11:00 am -12:00 pm Alumni Award Ceremony
Dawson Auditorium, Lobby
All are welcome to congratulate the 2022 Alumni Award recipients. Hosted by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. (See a separate listing of honorees below.)
11:00 am Women’s Volleyball vs. Alma College
Merillat Sport & Fitness Center, Performance Gym
Cheer on the Bulldogs under the leadership of Head Coach David Kwan. See Athletic Event Tickets for admission information.
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Kids Korner
Walkway along Herrick Chapel
Children of all ages will enjoy a giant inflatable, games, petting zoo, kiddie train, and more! Featuring Hoddinott Farms Petting Zoo and mini train, and Tyler’s Exotics Petting Zoo & Mobile Zoo.
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Homecoming Tailgate Activities
Merillat Sport & Fitness Center, Parking Lot
Enjoy Bulldog camaraderie throughout the day! Special vendors will be on site.
12:30 pm Homecoming Parade
Starts at 400 block of W. Maumee, then to S. Madison, Michigan, and Charles Streets
Enjoy a fantastic parade! Bring the family to watch as the parade moves around campus arriving at Madison St. about 12:40 pm.
1:00 – 3:00 pm Class Reunion Gatherings
Merillat Sport & Fitness Center, Parking Lot – Reunion Tent
Welcoming classmates from class of 1982, 1992, 1997, and 2002. Come join us for pregame fun and giveaways.
1:00 – 3:00 pm Young Alumni Tailgate
Merillat Sport & Fitness Center, Parking Lot
Welcoming the reunion class of 2012 and all young alumni (2002-2022) to stop by the Young Alumni Tent and say hello. Look for the Young Alumni banner!
3:00 pm Bulldog Football vs. Finlandia University
Docking Stadium
Cheer on the Bulldogs under the leadership of Head Coach Jim Deere ’90. General Admission $7; Seniors over 60 & children under 12, $5. Tickets available at the gate or Registration & Information before 2 pm, Sat. Gates open at 2 pm!
- PRE-GAME
- Introductions of the 2022 Alumni Award recipients and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. Let’s applaud them!
- Misty Blues Skydivers will bring in the game ball!
- HALF-TIME
- 2022 Homecoming King, Queen, and Court – Congratulate this year’s royalty!
- AC Marching Band – Enjoy a wonderful musical performance!
- Recognition of the 2022 NCAA National Championship Men’s Hockey Team
- Alumni Gathering – Stop by the Thomas Pavilion for donuts and cider during half-time. Hosted by the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Sunday, September 25, 2022
11:00 am Homecoming Worship
All are welcome to join us for a refreshing Sunday morning after a busy Homecoming. Our Homecoming Worship also features the AC College Choir conducted by Phillip A. Clark, Director of Choral Activities.
Friday, September 23, 2022
Adrian College Athletic Hall of Fame
The athletes and teams being inducted in the 2022 Hall of Fame Class
2022 Hall of Fame
Mark Bushinski ’81, Football
Amy Sparkman Gubesch ’88, Swimming
Anthony Vennekotter ’06, Baseball
Lindsay Chitwood Weber ’10, Women’s Soccer
Shawn Skelly ’11, NCAA Men’s Hockey
Amanda Lambert Barnes ’12, Women’s Lacrosse
Adrian College Women’s Soccer Team, 2011-2012
Henry Mensing, Coach and Administrator
Coach Stan Albeck, Honorary (posthumously)
2021 Hall of Fame Class
LtoR: Kacie Ehinger ’06, Volleyball, Abby Sikora Kieltyka ’07, Volleyball, Jennifer Carlson ’09, Volleyball & Basketball, Dr. Jeffrey Docking, Daniel Slagle ’00, Baseball, Tavarski Wallace ’07, Football, and Coach Craig Rainey ’89, Adrian College Baseball Teams 2010 & 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Adrian College Alumni awards ceremony
2021 Alumni Awards recipients
L to R: Dr. Jeffrey Docking, Dr. Bruce Diven ’77, Alumni Service Award, James Mahony ’00, Young Alumni Achievement Award, Dr. John Weeks, AC Stewardship Award, Beth Weidmayer Heiss ’98, Outstanding Alumni Employee Award, Carrie Hartley ’04, Alumni Humanitarian Award, and Pat DuMont, Honorary Alumni Award.
The alumni and honorary alumni recipients of the 2022 Alumni Awards
2022 Alumni Awards
Distinguished Alumni Award – David C. Anderson ’74
Young Alumni Achievement Award – Eric D. Driver ’03
Alumni Service Award – Dawn Howard Mullins ’80
Alumni Humanitarian Award – John J. Krimmel IV ’92
AC Stewardship Award – Connie Williams
Outstanding Alumni Employee Award – Toby Ernst ’03
Athletic events are still being planned and confirmed, please continue to check back for updates.
ATHLETIC EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Thursday, September 22
7:30 pm Home Opener: Men’s ACHA D1 Hockey vs. Trine University, Arrington Ice Arena
Friday, September 23
10:00 am 11th Annual Bulldog Hockey Alumni and Community Golf Outing, Hills of Lenawee Golf Club. To register click here!
5:15 pm Athletic Walk of Fame, Caine Student Center
7:00 pm Men’s Rugby vs. Marian University, Docking Stadium
6:00 – 9:00 pm Public Skate, Arrington Ice Arena
Saturday, September 24
8:00 – 9:00 am Adrian Youth Hockey Association, Arrington Ice Arena
9:00 – 11:00 am Homecoming Skate, Arrington Ice Arena
9:00 – 11:00 am 1st Annual Rowing Alumni Row, Devil’s Lake Boathouse
Alumni and Parents join us for the first annual alumni row, and the christening of our new boats. Breakfast will be provided. For more information and to register please contact Coach Pratt at spratt@adrian.edu.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Softball Alumni Game, AC Softball Field
For more information and to register please contact Coach Fox at kfox@adrian.edu.
11:00 am Women’s Volleyball vs Alma College, Merillat Sport & Fitness Center
11:00 am Women’s Soccer Alumni Match, Docking Stadium
For more information and to register please contact Coach Alamdari at aalamdari@adrian.edu.
11:00 – 12:30 pm NCAA Men’s Hockey Alumni Game, Arrington Ice Arena
For more information and to register please contact Coach Krug at akrug@adrian.edu.
1:00 pm Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Tailgate, Merillat Parking Lot
For more information and to register please contact Coach Schindel or Coach Cushard at bschindel@adrian.edu or ccushard@adrian.edu.
1:00 – 3:00 pm NCAA Women’s Hockey Alumni Game, Arrington Ice Arena
For more information and to register please contact Coach Skelly at sskelly@adrian.edu.
1:00 – 3:00 pm Athletic Hall of Fame Gathering, Merillat Sport & Fitness Center Parking Lot Tent
2:15 pm Women’s Basketball Alumni Game, Merillat Sport & Fitness Center
For more information and to register please contact Coach Crawford at kcrawford@adrian.edu.
3:00 pm Bulldog Football vs Finlandia University, Docking Stadium
Sunday, September 25
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn to Skate, Arrington Ice Arena
12:00 – 1:00 pm Adrian College Skating Showcase, Arrington Ice Arena
1:15 – 3:15 pm Public Skate, Arrington Ice Arena
5:00 – 10:00 pm Adrian Over 30 Hockey Association, Arrington Ice Arena
Be sure to stop by THE ADRIAN COLLEGE HALL OF FAME AND AWARDS KIOSK
Stop by the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center and check out the Hall of Fame and Awards Kiosk! Interact with our new touchscreen kiosk that features all of the Adrian College Athletics Hall of Fame members, individual award winners, and team award winners. You can search by sport, years, or awards and view profiles and pictures of all of our inductees and winners.
Greek events are still being planned and confirmed, please continue to check back for updates.
GREEK EVENTS
FRATERNITIES
Alpha Tau Omega
Friday, September 23
6 pm: Grill Out/Mixer: With the Actives, join us in the back lot at the Cornelius House.
6 pm: Casual Dinner: Hills of Lenawee Golf Club and Banquet Center, (formerly Lenawee Country Club)
Happy Hour at 6:00 pm, Dinner at 7:00 pm, with Alumni, Actives, & Guests. After dinner stop by the Cornelius House for an informal gathering.
RSVP to Karl Epps (karl@epps4n6.com or 602-463-5544) by September 13
Saturday, September 24
8 am: ATO Board of Trustees Meeting -NEW LOCATION, Hickman Board Room in the Caine Student Center
10 am-Noon: Open House – Meet the chapter and pledges, Cornelius House
Noon: ATO Luncheon & Program – Ritchie Marketplace Annex, $23 pp.
RSVP and purchase your ticket here; https://events.idonate.com/atohclunch22, by September 13.
Noon: Tailgate – With Brother Greg Wanger ’93, ATO Tent in the Merillat parking lot
3 pm: Bulldog Football Vs Greenville University, Docking Stadium
Postgame -10 pm: “Food, Fraternity, and Fun”
Alumni and family gathering at the Carlton Lodge conference room. Dinner from Mancino’s will be provided. NEW: Slide Show and ATO/AC Trivia!!!
All actives, alumni, and their families are invited.
Local Hotel Accommodations: Carlton Lodge – Reserve ASAP for one of the available rooms blocked for ATO
pHI kAPPA sIGMA
Saturday, September 24
1:00- 3:00 pm – Tailgate
Alumni of Phi Kappa Sigma and Sigma Sigma Sigma are invited to stop in at the tailgate tent in the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center Parking Lot from 1 to 3 pm and after the game. Hosted by Brad ‘76 and Carol McCowan Baum ‘77, Mark and Ruth Miser Courtade, ‘76, and Bruce and Kim Montz Diven ‘77.
TAU KAPPA EPSILON
THETA CHI
PI KAPPA ALPHA
SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON
-SORORITIES
ALPHA PHI
ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
CHI OMEGA
Saturday, September 24
10:00 am – Noon – Open House & Brunch Enjoy brunch with your sisters and take a house tour of our renovations!
12:30 pm- Homecoming Parade
12:30 – 2:00 pm- Snacks and Light Refreshments
SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA
Saturday, September 24
1:00- 3:00 pm – Tailgate
Alumni of Phi Kappa Sigma and Sigma Sigma Sigma are invited to stop in at the tailgate tent in the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center Parking Lot from 1 to 3 pm and after the game. Hosted by Brad ‘76 and Carol McCowan Baum ‘77, Mark and Ruth Miser Courtade, ‘76, and Bruce and Kim Montz Diven ‘77.
We send a lot of information via email, if you have changed your email address or moved recently please click this link to update your contact information; https://contact.adrian.edu/submissions/address-change/ .
ADRIAN COLLEGE CLASS REUNIONS
RSVPs are requested by September 9, 2021.
SAT. 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
Class of 1972 – 50th & Golden Reunion Brunch
Ritchie Marketplace, Tobias Room
Join classmates for your 50th reunion and recognition as members of the Golden Alumni Club. All alumni members of the class of 1972, and earlier, are welcome to attend. RSVPs are required; 1972 alumni free; all others pay $12 per person. If you are a member of the 1972 class, you can RSVP by; emailing alumniconnect@adrian.edu, calling 517-264-3168 or purchase tickets at; https://events.
SAT. 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Class of 1982 – 40th Reunion Gathering
Reunion Tent – Merillat Parking Lot
Welcoming classmates from 1982, come and join us for pregame fun and giveaways. Please RSVP here, https://events.idonate.com/achcreuniontent22.
Class of 1992 – 30th Reunion Gathering
Reunion Tent – Merillat Parking Lot
Welcoming classmates from 1992, come and join us for pregame fun and giveaways. Please RSVP here, https://events.idonate.com/achcreuniontent22.
Class of 1997 – 25th Reunion Gathering
Reunion Tent – Merillat Parking Lot
Welcoming classmates from 1997, come and join us for pregame fun and giveaways. Please RSVP here, https://events.idonate.com/achcreuniontent22.
Class of 2002 – 20th Reunion Gathering
Reunion Tent – Merillat Parking Lot
Welcoming classmates from 2002, come and join us for pregame fun and giveaways. Please RSVP here, https://events.idonate.com/achcreuniontent22.
Class of 2012 – 10th Reunion Tailgate
Young Alumni Tent – Merillat Parking Lot
Welcoming classmates from 2012, come and join us for pregame fun and giveaways. Please RSVP here, https://events.idonate.com/achc10th22.
STOP BY!
CAINE STUDENT CENTER (CSC)
Stop by, put up your feet & relax at any time! Campus Safety is located here. Open 24 hours.
ARRINGTON BOOKSTORE, CSC, 2nd floor HOURS: Fri. 8:30 am-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-4 pm., Sun. closed Josten’s AC & Hall of Fame ring orders, Fri. noon–6 pm, Sat. 10 am-4 pm SPIRIT SHOP at Docking Stadium open at 2 pm through the 3rd quarter of the football game.
Sign in at our Homecoming Registration location and receive your FAMILY coupon for the bookstore good for Saturday only.
BULLDOG BEANERY, CSC, main floor HOURS: Fri. 7 am-3 pm, Sat. 8 am-3 pm, Sun. closed
Proudly serving Starbucks coffee; Homecoming specials.
PAWS ‘N GO CONVENIENCE STORE, CSC, main floor
*Credit, Dining Dollars, or Bulldog Bucks only from 11 pm-8 am.
THE GRILLE & ZIME by SODEXO, CSC, main floor HOURS: Fri. 11 am-11 pm, Sat. 11 am–10 pm, Sun. 1-10 pm
A favorite dining option of students.
110 MADISON AVE SALON, CSC, lower level HOURS: Fri. 11 am-4 pm, Sat. 11 am–2 pm
An award-winning salon open to the public.
ACADEMIC BUILDINGS – All open unless otherwise posted. Fri. 8 am-6 pm, Sat. 9 am-4 pm
ARRINGTON ICE ARENA – Fri., Sat., Sun. 7 am-midnight
HERRICK CHAPEL
Experience peace and inspiration amidst the beautiful stained glass windows. Fri. 8 am-6 pm, Sat. 9 am-4 pm, Sun. 8 am-4 pm
MERILLAT SPORT & FITNESS CENTER – Fri. 7 am-10 pm, Sat. 8 am-10 pm, Sun. noon-11 pm
RITCHIE MARKETPLACE
Relive your Ritchie days! Open to all; pay at the door.
Fri. 7:30–9 am breakfast; 11 am–1 pm lunch; 5–7 pm dinner – Sat., Sun. 11 am–1:30 pm brunch; 5–7 pm dinner
SHIPMAN LIBRARY – Fri. 8 am-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. noon-midnight
WARD ADMISSIONS HOUSE
135 S. Madison St.
See where we welcome prospective students – our future alumni! Sat. 9 am-noon
WOW CAFÉ & WINGERY Arrington Ice Arena
Homecoming food & drink specials daily! Fri., Sat. 11 am–10 pm, Sun. 11 am–9 pm
SPECIAL INFORMATION
ATHLETIC EVENT TICKETS
Except as indicated, admission is free to AC athletic events and activities.
Football Tickets:
General Admission: $7
Seniors over 60 & children under 12: $5
Reserved Seating: $10.
To purchase tickets, click here.
General Admission football tickets are also available at the gate or at Registration & Information in the Merillat Lobby Fri. 3-8 pm; Sat. 10 am–2 pm. Gates open one hour before game time.
Merillat Parking Passes:
Pre-purchased one-day parking pass $30. You can purchase online here, or by call 517-264-5001 or email bhanson@adrian.edu (spaces are limited).
RSVP Online
PARKING
Parking is at a premium but we ask that you please honor the reserved and no parking areas. Safety officers and other designated persons will help direct you. Some local street parking may be available.
Dawson Lot and temporary parking near Lowry Hall (Williams St.) will be available for parking for a fee. Watch for additional signs to indicate parking options.
Handicapped parking is available in several lots; for the stadium, handicapped guests may take the ramp into the main entrance of Merillat Sport & Fitness Center to the lobby elevator and enter the stadium concourse from the second floor.
Merillat Sport & Fitness Center Parking Lot is reserved for football season ticket holders and pre-purchased one-day parking pass if available.
COURTESY GOLF CARTS will be roaming the campus with some designated stops.
PETS – Except for service animals and College-sponsored activities, no pets are allowed on the stadium grounds during Homecoming weekend.
CAMPUS SAFETY
Caine Student Center, just inside the south entrance
Local 265-5161 or ext. 4333 on-campus; assistance available 24 hours.
HOTELS
LOCAL HOTELS
Staying in the area? We are sorry there is no on-campus lodging available. Reserve your room now, rooms fill up fast! Ann Arbor, Chelsea, and Toledo are less than an hour drive; closer are small towns with lodging, Tecumseh 12 miles, and Brooklyn 20 miles.
Comfort Inn & Suites: 419-534-4234
Hampton Inn & Suites Adrian: 517-266-2600
The Carlton Lodge Hotel: 517-263-7000
Holiday Inn Express Adrian: 517-265-5700
Super 8 by Windham: 517-265-8888