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I’m amazed that already I am writing to you with holiday greetings and reflections on an awesome fall semester at Ferris. It was great to see so many of you return to campus for Homecoming 2001. Celebrating what Ferris State University was and what it has become, and finding time to “Paws to Reflect” was truly special this year. We now have pictures and recaps of all the events available on our online community at www.ferrisalumni.org. Thank you all for your continued support! I will be starting a new feature, “Off The Porch,” for my Crimson & Gold column. With each new edition I will share an experience I’ve had with a fellow alumna or alumnus. I will be highlighting how Ferris graduates are succeeding in a wide variety of careers. As some of you know, I am a graduate of Ferris’ Criminal Justice Program. However, before I had the chance to patrol in a squad car or write a PSI (pre-sentence investigation) I began working for you, the Alumni of Ferris. Recently I accepted an offer to participate in a “ride-along” with Livonia Police Officer and Ferris Alumnus Erik Leinonen (E’99). Although Livonia, Mich., is often touted as one of our country’s top suburbs, there is still a great need for people like Erik to protect and serve. Before hitting the streets we were briefed on the problems and concerns facing our shift. Then we cruised. Leinonen enforced the new “click it or ticket” law, searched an abandoned building for some rowdy youths and responded to calls from both private citizens and area businesses. And in case you’re wondering, yes, we did stop for Krispy Kremes. Many of the officers on the Livonia Police Department were trained at Ferris. Reconnecting with them and with my own area of study was a great experience. My thanks to Erik and everyone on the LPD for the opportunity to be a part of law enforcement in action. Do you have a unique job or exciting career? Send me an e-mail at mishlerj@ferris.edu and perhaps I can visit, learn about what you do and tell the Ferris community about it.

Sincerely,

Jeremy J. Mishler, E’96