University News

BIG RAPIDS – When a storm hits, are you ready? Ferris State University students, faculty and staff will be: Ferris was recognized as a StormReady University by the National Weather Service on Nov. 18.

Ferris is one of only four universities in Michigan to receive this special acknowledgment.

BIG RAPIDS – Hino Trucks, a division of Toyota, donated a new medium-duty truck to the School of Automotive and Heavy Equipment at Ferris State University. The truck, one of six donated throughout the country and the only one in Michigan, will be used by students in all five programs in the school, said Mike Ropele, associate professor of Automotive Management.

Alumnus Chris Russell (Automotive Management ‘02), Hino sales support coordinator, is the catalyst behind the donation. Russell credits Ferris’ educational mix of hands-on technology and management training as the reason for his career success. He is pleased to be able to give back and provide opportunities for current and future students to advance their learning in the classroom.

LANSING – Ferris State University’s Automotive Management program is expanding to its second off-campus location in January 2010.

The program is being offered at Lansing Community College’s University Center in downtown Lansing and is geared toward the working adult.

“This is a powerful partnership between Ferris State University and Lansing Community College and a great opportunity to offer one of Ferris’ more unique programs to a wider variety of students,” said Greg Denny, Ferris Automotive Management professor.

BIG RAPIDS – Ferris State University received the third of four $25,000 payments as part of a $100,000 grant from the Charles E. Schell Foundation. Fifth Third Bank serves as trustee to the Schell Foundation and bank representatives recently presented the check to the university.

Charles E. Schell established his trust in 1932 to provide interest-free loans to students who meet the following criteria: recipients must be from Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia or adjacent states; have at least a 2.0 grade point average; and demonstrate loyalty to the United States.

BIG RAPIDS – Men at Ferris State University are saying “No” to violence against women with the White Ribbon Campaign, being held Nov. 5 through Dec. 5.

During the month of November, men around campus will be showcasing their commitment to ending violence against women by wearing a white ribbon, said Nicholas Campau, coordinator of Student Life at Ferris.

The purpose of the White Ribbon Campaign is to educate men about all forms of violence against women (physical, sexual and emotional), Campau explained. The campaign also will help young men become aware of the impact that violence has on women, as well as give them a chance to reflect on their behavior.