Music Week

Music & 125th Celebration Week

The 125th Celebration will be highlighted in April with a series of special events, including a special musical celebration, a Presidential Symposium and the Ferris Birthday Party.
The musical events begin on April 21 with the debut of a commemorative music piece written by Harry Dempsy. An alumni band and choir performance will be held on Saturday, April 24.
The Presidential Symposium will be held on April 22. All past presidents have been invited to return to campus for various activities thoughout the week.
The Birthday Party will be held the evening of April 22 at the Holiday Inn. More details to follow.

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New Book Marks Ferris Anniversary

Ferris State University: The First 125 Years celebrates the living history of our remarkable institution of higher learning founded by Woodbridge N. and Helen Gillespie Ferris in 1884.

"A Century of Opportunity"

Read more about the history of the university in the book by Joseph Deupree

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