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Multicultural News Adrian College 110 S. Madison - Adrian, MI 49221 January/February 2015
International Student Luncheon Held Fall 2014
The AC Culture Club hosted a lunch for the International students and it’s members at the China Garden.
Seven of the eight International students attended
and nine AC Culture Club members attended the
luncheon. The purpose for the lunch was to wel-
come these students to Adrian College. FinCom
provided the funds for the lunch.
Pictured from left to right: Sicheng Hu (China),
Josh Pascoe-Davison (UK), Shunbin Yao (China),
Phuong Hoac (Vietnam), Espy Coronado-Jimenez
(AC Culture Club President), Shelby Miller
(President of ALPHA), Max Ohr (Germany) and
Alma Coronado-Jimenez.
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Resident Assistants Experience the Holocaust Memorial
The AC Resident Assistants were provided with a new
experience as part of their overall RA Training - a visit
to the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills,
MI. Part of the experience included an opportunity to
hear a survivor’s story. Jerry Manko, a Holocaust sur-
vivor, was kind enough to take a few minutes to have
his photograph taken with the Resident Assistants.
Photo taken by Idalí Feliciano, for the Adrian College
Year Book.
MLK, Jr. Make a Difference Day Student Conference
Forty plus students were in attendance at the First Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Make a Difference
Day Conference led by students. The primary objective of the conference was to bring students togeth-
er to discuss action plans and strategies for academic success. The workshop covered topics like: in-
volvement beyond athletics, Professional Etiquette, and using your voice to make a difference. These
are a few of the many recommendations that were made by students: 1) We need to make this an
annual event, 2) invite more administrators, 3) make the conference longer next year.
Workshop presenters were: Austin Hinojos, Devin Alexander, Cynthia Fyre, TaShina Salas, Charlie
(CJ) Frank and Brandon Neal.
This photo shows the students participating in a Peace
March from Herrick Chapel to Valade Hall, conference site.
ALPHA Fall Accomplishments
ALPHA had a very successful Fall semester. One of the
organization’s notable achievements was the showing of
the movie 12 Years a Slave, in October. The reason
ALPHA took on this project was due-to-the-fact that the
movie was not
distributed to the
Adrian Cinema.
Approximately 50
students, faculty,
staff and commu-
nity members were in attendance. After the viewing
Monique Savage, Director of the Counseling Center,
and Rev. Chris Momany held a discussion.
The first week of the semester ALPHA and AC Culture
Club held their Annual Welcome Back BBQ for new
and returning students. The event provided a meal and
getting to know each other activities. Students were
given some cultural questions and those with correct
responses won prizes!
The Annual ALPHA Talent Show was held in Novem-
ber and was attended by almost 200 students and staff.
International Student, Nick (Shunbin) Yao won first
place with a rendition of Mrs. Jones.
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ALPHA’s 2015 Gift of Life Charity
ALPHA has selected the Lenawee County Habitat
for Humanity organization as its Spring 2015 Gift
of Life Charity. This semester funds collected from
its various fundraising efforts will be donated to
help Habitat for Humanity revitalize the Adrian
Community.
ALPHA will work closely with Adrian College’s
Student Habitat for Humanity Group to raise
funds for this worthwhile community endeavor.
The Gift of Life will be held on April 11, 2015
Multicultural Programs Staff:
Idalí Feliciano, Director
Cindy Schmucker, Administrative Assistant
Shikeem Hayle, Office Assistant
Shelby Miller, Office Assistant
Cierra Riddle, Office Assistant
517 264-3278 / www. adrian.edu/
adrian.edu/student_life/multicultural/index.php
Student Activities - Caine Student Center
2015 MLK, Jr. Student Award
Devin Alexander, a Junior and President of the Adrian
College Student Government Association was awarded
the 2015 MLK, Jr. Student Service Award, at the 27th
Annual MLK, Jr. Community Celebration, held on Jan.
19th. The award was given to Devin for his dedication to
addressing issues of diversity, stereotyping and racism.
He was given a plaque naming him a Drum Major for
Justice, along with a cash award. Devin, thank you for
all you do to make a difference!
8th Annual Global Food Festival
The 8th Annual Global Food Festival will be held on Thurs-
day, February 12, from 11:45 to 1:00pm. The cuisine in-
cludes Hawaiian, Mexican, Greek, French, German, Cu-
ban, Puerto Rican, Polish, and a dozen other dishes from
around the world.
Greek Life and the Office of Multicultural Programs will
sponsor a contest between the Greek organizations to see
which group can prepare the most delicious Greek dish. The
winner will walk away with a cash prize of $125.
Favorite dishes last year included the Hawaiian Pork dish
prepared by Robin and Bryan Bott, Don Cellini’s famous
Cuban Ropa Vieja, Puerto Rican Empanadillas, and Tom
and Kellie Largent’s Better than Swedish Meatballs.
Delicious desserts included the Essence of Chocolate pre-
pared by student Stephanie Boehringer, German chocolate
cupcakes baked by Cindy Schmucker, and Peach cobbler
provided by Dawn Marsh. The French Club’s crepes were
once again a big hit!
Multicultural Programs is looking forward to introducing
new cuisine this year and hope that you will offer to make a
dish from your own cultural/ethnic background!
We have already been informed that Boyi Liu, International
student from China, will prepare a Chinese dish and Devin
Alexander will provide a Jamaican dish.
A big thank you to our sponsors: The Institute for Study
Abroad, FinCom, Sodexo, the Office of Multicultural
Programs, AC Culture Club and the Institute for Creativity.
We hope to be able to serve 300 students, faculty and staff .
If you have not yet participated we encourage you to
share a dish from your own cultural or ethnic back-
ground!
If you would like to prepare a dish to share, please
contact Idalí Feliciano, Multicultural Programs at
extension 3278 or email her at [email protected]
Event Name or Topic Location Time Date
Charles Wright African-American Museum Detroit 9:00am - 4:00pm Feb. 7
8th Annual Global Food Festival Caine Student Center 11:45am -1:00pm Feb. 12
Dodging for Hope—Dodgeball Tournament Merillatt 7:00pm - 9:00pm March 21
Cesar Chavez - The movie Knight Auditorium 6:00pm - 8:00pm March 31
ALPHA Gift of Life Charity
Ritchie -Tobias 6:00pm - 8:00pm April 11
Frankenmuth with International Students Frankenmuth 9:00am - 5:00pm April 18
On September 16, 2014, the Club hosted its Annual Salsa Dance Night to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Derek
Jackson, who graduated in May and is now a teacher at Onsted High School, served as the Salsa instructor. Stephanie
Boehringer and Ms. Basch (may graduates) assisted Mr. Jackson. The event was co-sponsored by FinCom and Multi-
cultural Programs. Adrian High School students from Siena Heights’ Up Bound Program were guests at this year’s
dance and made the Piñata that was filled with international candies from the United Kingdom, Canada and Mexico.
AC Culture Club Presents: Chavez: The Movie
The Culture Club will have a special showing of the movie Cesar Chavez on March 31, 2015, at 6pm in Knight Audito-
rium. The movie chronicles Chavez’ non-violence movement to organize the nation’s Migrant Farm workers in Cali-
fornia. This is an excellent movie for those who are taking Spanish Language and U.S. History courses.
A discussion will follow and will include individuals who actually worked with the Farmworker’s movement and
those who participated in the Grape boycott.
LEARN THE TEXAS 2 - STEP AC student Brendan Harvey, known as Tex, will teach all interested students how to do the Texas 2 Step, on
Wednesday, February 4 @ 7pm in the Mahan Dance Studio. This event is sponsored by the AC Culture Club,
with funds from FinCom! The lessons are free to AC students!
Beverages and snacks will be provided.