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Alumni Association Golf Outing
The annual Alumni Association Golf Outing will be held on Friday, May 11, at the Resorts of Tullymore and St. Ives in Stanwood, Mich. Register today for 18 holes of world-class golf, lunch and buffet dinner, fabulous prizes and commemorative outing attire! Don't delay, reserve your spot today! Follow this link for more information: ferrisalumni.org
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Pharmacy Golf Outing
The Pharmacy Golf Outing will be held on May 14 at Katke Golf Course. Follow this link for more information: ferris.edu/htlms/colleges/pharmacy.
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Shedd Aquarium Outing
The annual Alumni Association Summer of Fun events begins in Chicago with an outing to the Shedd Aquarium on June 16! The event begins at 6 p.m. with a strolling dinner. Afterwards, explore the facility with your fellow alumni and friends. Be sure to enjoy the Navy Pier fireworks from the back patio later on in the evening! Follow this link for more information: ferrisalumni.org
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Join us in Little Bavaria!
In July, the Summer of Fun finds us in Frankenmuth, Michigan! Join us on July 14 for a German beer sampling or transform into a German baker and learn the art of pretzel rolling! Afterwards, we will enjoy a traditional chicken luncheon at the Bavarian Inn. Follow this link for more information and to register: ferrisalumni.org
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Life is a Zoo!
The Dawg Days of August concludes the Summer of Fun events with a stop at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo! Starting at 6 p.m. on August 18, we will have exclusive access to the museum, rides and attractions. Admission includes dinner.
Follow this link for more information and to register: ferrisalumni.org
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Homecoming 2012
Save the date! Homecoming 2012 will be celebrated on October 13. Hotels are already filling up, so make your reservation now.
Follow this link for more information: ferris.edu/alumni/homecoming
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Bulldog Athletics |
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Successful Bulldogs!
The 2011-12 season has been an impressive one for multiple Bulldog sports teams! Watch this segment of "Sports Update" with host Rob Bentley and guest Jon Coles, Associate Athletic Director, as they talk about the outstanding efforts of men's and women's athletics, with many teams making post-season tournament appearances. Follow this link for more information: ferrisstatebulldogs.com
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Frozen Four Shirts
Frozen Four shirts are still available at the Bulldog Shop! Get yours today!
Follow this link to purchase a shirt: Ferrisstatebulldogs.com
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Ferris Football Golf Outing
The Ferris State Football golf outing will be held on June 2 at the Clear Lake Golf Club (formerly Meceola Golf Course). Follow this link for more information: ferrisstatebulldogs.com
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Announcements |
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Commencement
Graduates will hear from three honorary doctorate recipients at this weekend's ceremonies. They are alumna JoLaine Draugalis, dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; alumnus Brent Knight, president of Lansing Community College; and social entrepreneur Rick DeVos. Follow this link for more information: ferris.edu/news
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Giving to Ferris
Want to learn more about the estate, financial and gift planning topics that matter to you?
Visit ferris.edu/plannedgiving or contact Todd Jacobs, Director of Planned Giving at
(231) 591-3817 or toddjacobs@ferris.edu.
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Yates Named Dean
Recently, Fritz Erickson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs named J.K. Yates as Dean of the College of Engineering Technology. Yates will begin her assignment on July 1. Follow this link for more information: ferris.edu/news
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Ferris Osprey Cam
The 2012 Osprey nesting is underway with a clutch of 4 eggs! Follow this link to watch the ospreys live: osprey.ferris.edu
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Sign Up for Summer Camps
The 2012 Summer Camp schedule has been announced! Between sports and academics, there is a camp for everyone! Follow this link for more information: ferris.edu/HTMLS/visitors/summercamps/
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Alumni News |
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Class note
Kristy Nunn (B'04), Port Huron, Mich., wed Scott Hutchinson (B'03), of Walloon Lake, July 31, 2010 in Petoskey, and honeymooned in Greece, Spain and Italy. Kristy is employed with Credigy as a senior HR generalist and Scott is employed as a head tennis professional with the PGA Tour at TPC Sugarloaf. The couple resides in Atlanta, Ga.
Read more class notes in the Ferris Magazine by following this link: ferris.edu/htmls/alumni/ferrismagazine/index.htm
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Career Corner |
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Sponsored by Enterprise, Inc.
Career Services invites Ferris alumni to check out the resources available on their website. Follow this link for information: ferris.edu/careerservices
New! To help alumni easily set themselves apart, Career Services has added 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 for Ferris alumni:
Account Receivable Coordinator - Bandit Industries, Remus MI
Corrections Officer - Kent County, MI
Fleet Operations Analyst - City of Grand Rapids, MI
In addition, several 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.
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