Bulldog Bytes - Ferris State University Alumni Electronic Newsletter

The Alumni Online Electronic Newsletter • Volume Twelve • Issue Twelve • May 2013

From the Alumni Office

Happy Spring to our alumni and friends! At least we think it's finally here. The daffodils are appearing outside of the Prakken Building, and robins are in abundance. But the surest signs of spring are the preparations for the Spring Reunion Banquet on May 9 and Commencement on May 10 & 11. And the final sign of Spring - the Alumni Association Golf Outing! Read details about our upcoming events in this month's issue of Bulldog Bytes.

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Upcoming Events
	Spring Reunion The annual Spring Reunion Banquet will be held on May 9, 2013. Graduates from 1963 will be inducted into the Society of Golden Eagles and the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2013 will be honored. Follow this link for more information: ferrisalumni.org
	Alumni Golf Outing The 2013 Alumni Golf Outing is filling up fast! This year, the event will be held at the nationally renowned and prestigious Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan! Register today - space is very limited! Follow this link for more information: ferrisalumni.org
	CMT "On the Road" Golf Outing Construction Management Technology alumni in the Washington, D.C. area have the opportunity to participate in a golf outing at Westfields Golf Club in Clifton, VA on May 29. Follow this link for more information: ferrisalumni.org
	Detroit Tigers Outing Join fellow alumni & friends at Comerica Park for a Detroit Tigers game on June 22! Tickets are $35 and include a picnic lunch and game ticket. Follow this link for more information: ferrisalumni.org
	Bulldog Bike Tour The first ever Bulldog Bike Tour will be held on June 29 in Big Rapids. Riders can choose from 10, 23, 40, 55, or 100 mile routes. Registration is $50 per person with proceeds benefitting student scholarships. Check out the custom bike shirt available for purchase! Follow this link for more information: ferrisalumni.org
	Great Lakes Loons Outing Join Brutus and fellow alumni & friends for an outing at the Dow Diamond for a Great Lakes Loons game on July 26 in Midland, Mich. Tickets include dinner and game ticket. $20 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under. Follow this link for more information: ferrisalumni.org
	Beach Bums Outing Brutus heads to Traverse City on August 1 for an evening with the Beach Bums! Join fellow alumni & friends at 6 p.m. for dinner with the game following at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under. Follow this link for more information: ferrisalumni.org
	Grand Rapids Ferris & Kendall Alumni Entrepreneurial Networking Reception Join us on August 14, at the newly renovated Federal Building downtown Grand Rapids, MI, for an alumni networking reception featuring keynote presentations by Start Garden and ArtPrize Founder and Ferris Honorary Doctorate Rick DeVos, and Kendall College of Art & Design President David Rosen. Follow this link for more information: ferrisalumni.org
	Save the Date - Fall Events! Here are several events to circle on your calendar for Fall 2013: September 26 - Wine tasting event at the D.O.C. Wine Bar, Lincoln Park IL. September 27 - Family Fun at Pinstripes in South Barrington, IL October 5 - Homecoming 2013, Big Rapids, Mich. October 6 - PGM Alumni Fall Tournament, Katke Golf Course, Big Rapids, Mich. Follow this link for more information: ferrisalumni.org
Bulldog Athletics
	Record Setting Bulldog Jessica Pilling, a member of the Ferris track and field team, established a new school record in the hammer throw at a meet at Aquinas on April 27. Jessica's toss of 187-8 (57.21m) was a NCAA automatic qualifying mark. Follow this link to read more: ferrisstatebulldogs.com
	Golf Teams Receive NCAA Tourney Bids The Ferris men's golf team has received its 11th-straight and the women's team has received its 12th-straight NCAA tourney bid. The men's regional will be held in Kenosha, WI - follow this link for more information: ferrisstatebulldogs.com The women's regional will be held in Joliet, IL - follow this link to read more: ferrisstatebulldogs.com
	Sports Schedules Catch the latest news and schedules for the Bulldogs at ferrisstatebulldogs.com
Announcements
	Download Our Free Mobile App Download our mobile app today and get alumni, campus and athletic news on the go! Visit www.mycribsheet.com/ferris and download the app today!
	Tips From Liberty Mutual Insurance Liberty Mutual offers a series of short articles for safety, travel and insurance tips for Ferris alumni. This month's tip is all about renter's insurance. Visit ferrisalumni.org to learn more.
	Ospreys Return Osprey Nesting 2013 is underway! Join the thousands of viewers by following this link: osprey.ferris.edu Be sure to encourage your local K-12 schools to watch the ospreys hatch their eggs and care for their family.
Alumni News
	Class Note Justin Murray (B'03) and Lacey (Spedowske) Murray, Saginaw, Mich., welcomed the arrival of their daughter, Mikayla Katherine, on April 24, 2012. Read more class notes in the Ferris Magazine by following this link: ferris.edu/htmls/alumni/ferrismagazine/index.htm
Career Corner

	Sponsored by Buhler and Martinrea Career Services invites Ferris alumni to check out the resources available on their website. Follow this link for information: ferris.edu/careerservices To help alumni easily set themselves apart, Career Services has an Alumni resume book to Bulldog CareerLink! Create your account today at ferris.edu/careerservices. Call for assistance 231-591-2685. Current positions posted at Career Services in Bulldog CareerLink for Ferris alumni: Information Security Director, Kent County, MI Plastics Injection Molding Specialist, Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing, North America Central Dispatch Director, Newaygo County Be sure to check for opportunities have been posted on the job board on the Alumni Online Community at ferrisalumni.org The Alumni Office and the Career Services Office continue to partner to bring our alumni as much great information as possible for your job search, including: Job Postings - available in the Alumni Online Community and Bulldog CareerLink Resume Book "help employers find you" - available in the Alumni Online Community and Bulldog CareerLink Networking Opportunities - Career Services events, Alumni gatherings, LinkedIn and Facebook connections with Alumni and Career Services offices. Additional Resources: Resume Assistance - online resources and resume critiques Interviewing Assistance - online resources, mock interviews, web-based interview practice Career Planning - not sure where to start? Schedule an appointment with Career Services at 231-591-2685. Employers - click here to learn how to connect with Ferris alumni.