The annual Ferris Foundation for Excellence Benefit will be held on November 6, 2009, at a new location this year! The beautiful JW Marriot in Grand Rapids, Mich. will be the location of the annual black tie event. Jane Seymour, noted actress and author, will be the guest speaker. Seymour has showcased her talents on the Broadway stage, in motion pictures, and on television, with her Golden Globe-winning role as Dr. Michaela Quinn on "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman." Seymour's film credits include the iconic James Bond film Live and Let Die and the cult classic Somewhere in Time.

Follow this link for more information or to purchase tickets: ferris.edu/htmls/foundation/
Benefit/benefitsavedate.htm

Brutus, the much-loved Bulldog Mascot, is turning 30 this year! As a part of the 125th Celebration events, the Student Alumni Gold Club has planned a birthday party for the Dawg on Friday, November 20! Bring the entire family and help Brutus celebrate along with his very best mascot friends. Kids are asked to bring Brutus a birthday present such dog food, dog toys, collars and leashes as a donation to a local animal shelter.

More details are available on the Online Community at ferrisalumni.org

The popular alumni "Tailgate on Ice" will return on February 19, 2010! The event will be held prior to the Bulldogs facing off against the Michigan State Spartans at 7:05 p.m. Stay tuned for details!

The 2010 Alumni and Emeriti Luncheon will be held Saturday, January 30 at the TCP at Prestancia in Sarasota. Social time begins at 11 a.m., followed by the luncheon at noon and a program at 1 p.m. President Dave Eisler will update attendees on current events, including our 125th Celebration at the University.

Local hosts are Ray and Mary Jane Helsing and Bob and Mary Louise Leach.

The cost is $25 per person. Please RSVP to Amy Packard toll-free 888.378.3647 or email alumni_office@ferris.edu.

Get an inside perspective on Bulldog sports by following Sandy Gholston's blog at ferrisstateathleticsblog.blogspot.com/. Sandy will keep fans up-to-date throughout the year with periodic blogs, opinions, features and recaps of various teams, games and events. He'll also correspond live from the action as the Bulldogs compete over the course of the season.

Join the Bulldog Athletics Fan Page on Facebook! Adding the official "Ferris State Athletics" Fan Page is simple and can be done by searching Facebook for "Ferris State Athletics" and clicking on the appropriate fan page. Once you access the page, click on the "Become a Fan" link.

Click here for more information.

Put on some of that Bulldog Spirit by listening to the Fight Song online at: http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/
sports/fight.au

Make your phone a Dawg Phone! Add the Ferris Fight Song as a ringtone on your cellphone by visiting this link: ferris.edu/tac/departments/
page.cfm?DepID=3&PageID=270

Ferris Sports Update has returned to the airwaves for a 4th straight season and features a new host, Robert Bentley. Follow this link for broadcast informtion: ferrisstatebulldogs.com/information/
releases/ferrisportsupdate09

Check the athletic schedules for Bulldog sports at www.ferris.edu/htmls/sports/index/
homepage.cfm

Visit ferrisstatebulldogs.com/
information/wallpaper/index and download your favorite Bulldog Sport for your computer's desktop!

If the links do not work in your email program, copy this link into your browser for the web version of Bulldog Bytes:
ferris.edu/htmls/alumni/BulldogBytes/

The Ferris State University Credit Card Program!

Make your purchases in style – while receiving top quality benefits and service with no annual fee and active fraud protection against unauthorized use, online and offline! Support Ferris State University with every purchase you make—at no additional cost to you. Simply click wwwa.applyonlinenow.com/USCCapp/
Ctl/entry?directMail=true&sc=FACY3A to apply online today or call 1-800-932-2775 and mention priority code FACZTZ.

The FSU Alumni Association has a page on Facebook. Follow this link to become a fan! facebook.com/FerrisAlumni

We are also on LinkedIn! Follow this link: linkedin.com/groups?
gid=2434053&trk=hb_side_g

Did you get married, promoted, receive an honor, have a baby? Let us know! We'll publish your news in the next issue of Crimson and Gold. Send your class note to the editor at maciverm@ferris.edu or post it on the Online Community at ferrisalumni.org

Pete Rericha (B'04) and Kelda (Barnum) Rericha (B'03) announce the birth of their son, Jack Suva Rericha. Born Aug. 14, 2009 at 8 lbs., 8 oz.

A coffee table book has been released to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Ferris State University. Packed with wonderful photos (who knows, maybe you're in there!) and interesting facts you may not know about the history of Ferris. The books will be available at the Barnes and Noble Lundberg Bookstore, Great Lakes Book and Supply, the Old Pioneer Store and Emporium and the Ice Arena Pro Shop. They will make wonderful gifts for all of your Ferris friends! Be sure to have your copy Homecoming weekend and collect autographs from all your Ferris Heroes!

Visit www.ferris.edu/alumni/historical/ to learn more about the history of Ferris.

Have some memorabilia that you would like to donate? Contact Ferris archivist Melinda McMartin Isler at islerm@ferris.edu

Alumni Services

Announcing enhanced alumni benefits! Register online at ferrisalumni.org and check out benefits offered to Ferris alumni! Several new partnerships bring savings at your favorite online stores, including Lands' End, Office Depot, Coldwater Creek, Target and more. Significant travel discounts are also available. Another partnership includes Cash Course, a site available to Ferris students and alumni that teaches financial literacy. Registered users of the site can access the following link: ferrisalumni.org/s/812/index.aspx?
sid=812&gid=1&pgid=376

Not registered? Contact Mary Kay MacIver at maciverm@ferris.edu for assistance to register for the Online Community and to access your benefits.

The James L. Lundberg Bookstore, a division of Barnes and Noble, is a popular destination for returning alumni!

Pictured left is a variety of merchandise to celebrate Ferris' 125th!

Visit the store online at ferris.bncollege.com

Last spring, the Rock Cafe closed for renovations. Faculty and staff, as well as students taking summer classes, were entertained by the construction activities. (Including a crane falling over on one of the apartment buildings, but that's another story.)

As the deadline approached, we all thought "No way will they be ready!" But against all odds, the Rock reopened just in time for the fall semester. It was instantly the talk of campus! It even has its own Fan page on Facebook! The buzz was all about the "Mongo Grill" (pictured above) and "Brick Oven Pizza" along with several other stations offering styles of dining dubbed "eatertainment" by the Rock staff.

The Rock has become the place to gather for students, faculty, staff and even area residents! Follow this link to read more about the Rock: ferris.edu/htmls/news/news/News.cfm?AnnouncementID=978
&CatID=1&year=2009