Abraham Lincoln Series
The Role of Myth Versus Reality
Presented by Dr. William C. Harris
(Community Event)

Sunday, April 26
Schomburg Auditorium
7:30pm

Presenter: William C. Harris, Ph.D. is a Professor Emeritus from North Carolina University. He is a recipient of the Lincoln Prize and was awarded the Abraham Lincoln Institute Award.

Exhibit: The exhibit will focus on the multitude of books in print with Abraham Lincoln as the subject.

William Harris will give Lincoln Series Presentation April 26
Dr. William C. Harris, Professor Emeritus from North Carolina State University and recipient of the Lincoln Prize and Abraham Lincoln Institute Award, will be the presenter at the next Lincoln Series event scheduled for Sunday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. The lecture will be held in Schomburg Auditorium on the campus of Defiance College and is free and open to the public.
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Admissions Open House
(Admissions Event)

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Can I participate in athletics? What scholarships are available? Where will I live on campus? Will I get a job after graduation? Is the campus safe? These and many other questions will be answered as you have the chance to learn about all aspects of the Defiance College campus. The College's vision calls for an educational experience of engagement - civic, cultural, and learning - for all students. Learn more about the McMaster School for Advancing Humanity, the Carolyn M. Small Honors Program, and the Citizen-Leader Program.

You'll tour campus and have the opportunity to meet with our faculty and learn about all of our academic programs. And remember ... lunch is on us!

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Transfer Open House

Friday, April 4, 2008
9:00am - 1:00pm

Thinking about transferring to DC? Then visit campus and get answers to your questions. Talk with the Registrar and have an immediate transcript evaluation, learn about transfer merit awards and financial aid, converse with our faculty on major areas of study, learn about our adult programs including the Fast Track program, hear from current transfer students on why they transferred to DC, and tour our growing campus.  Accepted transfer students will also schedule their classes for the spring semester during the December Open House and for the fall semester during the April Open House.

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Orientation 2009: It's Showtime!

The next step for accepted students and their family is to participate in 2009 Fall Semester Orientation to schedule their classes.

We know that students who are just starting classes at the College have lots of questions - questions about the academic program, student activities on campus, housing, and support services. Orientation is designed to give you the answers to these and other important questions and to make the transition to Defiance College as smooth as possible.
2009 Fall Semester Orientation

Senior Art Show Reception
(Community Event)

Saturday, May 9
Women's Commission Gallery
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Defiance College Senior Art Show on Display
The Defiance College Senior Art Show is currently on display in the Women’s Commission Gallery located in Dana Hall on the campus of Defiance College. The Senior Art Show affords upcoming graduates the opportunity to share their collective works of art accumulated over the past four years with their family, friends, peers and community.
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Defiance College Commencement
Sunday, May 10
(Special Event)

Baccalaureate Ceremony
Karl H. Weaner Community Center
10:30am

Commencement Ceremony
Serrick Colonnade
Noon

Defiance College Commencement
Rockford College President Dr. Robert L. Head will speak at the Defiance College commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 10. Two-hundred and seven graduates will be awarded diplomas during the 12 noon ceremony on the Colonnade Green in front of the Pilgrim Library.
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NCAA Regional Tournament
Second Round
(Community Event)

Friday, May 8
vs. Ohio Northern University
Location: Greencastle, Ind.
2:00pm

Jackets Advance to Second Round with Shutout of Trine
Justine Johnston tossed her second-straight shutout, helping Defiance claim a 2-0 victory over Trine University in the opening round of the NCAA Regional Tournament on Thursday. The Jackets improve to 29-14 on the year with the victory, tying the school record for the most wins in a season.
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SAAC Cookout
(Community Event)

Wednesday, April 22
3:000pm

SAAC Cookout
Please come join SAAC on Wednesday, April 22nd, at the softball game. SAAC will be grilling out, serving hotdogs and non-alcoholic beverages to support the NCAA Choices Grant for alcohol awareness.
 
Softball will be playing Alma at 3pm. Come support our student athletes while enjoying a grill out!

Detective Camp
The Detectives of Defiance: Got Clue?
(Special Event)

Saturday & Sunday, June 27-28

Defiance College’s forensic science, digital forensic science and criminal justice programs will conduct a two-day summer camp for students in grades 8 to 11 on June 27-28.

The Detectives of Defiance: Got Clue? camp will introduce students to crime scene investigations and forensics through a realistic mock crime scene. Students will learn how to search for and collect physical evidence such as fingerprints, shoeprints, and DNA; collect and analyze digital evidence from computers and cell phones; photograph and document a crime scene; interview suspects; and pull it all together to solve the crime. This exciting experience will show the young detectives what really happens “behind the scenes” of popular television shows.
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Yom H'Shoah
Holocaust Remembrance Day
(Campus Event)

Tuesday, April 21
Peace Pole outside Serrick Center
Noon - 12:30pm

Yom H' Shoah
(Holocaust Remembrance Day)
Tuesday, April 21 is Yom H’Shoah, the Holocaust Day of Remembrance. There will be a Noon Service of Remembrance at the Peace Pole and Seible plaque located outside at the northwest corner of the Serrick Center.