Bulldog Beginnings
Fall 2020 Bulldog Beginnings
We are excited for another great Bulldog Beginnings this year. We hope to be able to provide the students with an opportunity to connect with campus resources, scavenger hunts, resource fairs, campus tours and more. Through these events we hope to be able to help you all make friends, discover music, crafts, and entertainment. We hope to see you all in the fall. Stay Healthy and Safe.
Go Bulldogs!
Fall 2019 Bulldog Beginnings Schedule
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| Thursday, Aug. 22 |
First Impressions 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Location: Throughout Main campus First Impressions are informational booths strategically placed around campus welcoming students and parents to campus. Faculty and staff volunteers provide information as requested, direct visitors to their desired locations, and most importantly, offer a friendly face in a new environment to our incoming students and their parents.
Move-In Day 8 A.M. to 12 P.M. & 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Location: Wink Arena Join us at the Wink Arena to find out everything you need to know about living on campus.
Live Music on the Quad 7 P.M. Location: North Campus Quad Grab a blanket, chair, or hammock and catch some live tunes brought to you by local bands; Common Nonsense punk rock and Rendered Worthless grunge rock. |
| Friday, Aug. 23 |
First Impressions Location: Throughout Main campus First Impressions are informational booths strategically placed around campus welcoming students and parents to campus. Faculty and staff volunteers provide information as requested, direct visitors to their desired locations, and most importantly, offer a friendly face in a new environment to our incoming students and their parents.
Move-In Day 8 A.M. to 12 P.M. & 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Location: Wink Arena Join us at the Wink Arena to find out everything you need to know about living on campus.
Bulldog Welcome Location: Top Taggart Field Residence Hall Association (RHA) Movie in the Quad Your chance to watch Avengers Endgame on the big screen. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on the lawn and enjoy a movie with new and old friends. Depending on the weather, you may want to bring a sweater or light jacket.
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| Saturday, Aug. 24 |
Greeks Carnival This event is open to ALL students. Chapters from Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic and Black Greek Council will be hosting games and snacks. Come and hang out, listen to some music and play yard games. This is a great opportunity to let our new Bulldogs (students) learn about our Greek community. If interested in joining Greek Life contact [email protected]
Big Rapids Summer Fest (Downtown)
Meijer Back to College '19 Location: Big Rapids Meijer
UC Late Night 9 P.M. to 12 A.M. Location: University Center Come on in to the University Center for free food, games, and some really great giveaways through our giant bingo competition!
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| Sunday, Aug. 25 |
Greeks on the Quad This event is open to ALL students. Chapters from Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic and Black Greek Council will be hosting games and snacks. Come and hang out, listen to some music and play yard games. This is a great opportunity to let our new Bulldogs (students) learn about our Greek community.
Soccer Hosts Adrian 1:00 P.M. Location: Bulldog Soccer Field
#BulldogReady 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. Location: First Floor of the University Center We are ready, are you? Head into classes fully prepared tomorrow by heading to the UC anytime from 2-5:00 P.M. Informational booths of on campus student resources will be available to explore. Play some games and win cool free prizes that will help you start the school year out right!
Barnes and Noble Bookstore VIP Event 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. Location: Barnes and Noble Bookstore Come in and pick up necessary materials for classes such as textbooks, notebooks, and more!
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| Monday, Aug. 26 |
First Day of Classes First Impressions Location: Throughout Main campus First Impressions are informational booths strategically placed around campus welcoming students and parents to campus. Faculty and staff volunteers provide information as requested, direct visitors to their desired locations, and most importantly, offer a friendly face in a new environment to our incoming students and their parents.
BEgin WELL! 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. Location: Birkam Health Center BEgin WELL! Is a health and counseling center open house with resources, food & games! Come learn more about how to lead a healthy fall semester on-campus, and about the resources available to you to make it happen.
Rec Fest and Grand Opening Celebration 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. Location: Student Recreation Center There will be games, food, prizes to win, and free giveaways! All of the club sport teams will be there with information about their club as well as info on intramural sports and everything else the SRC has to offer.
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| Tuesday, Aug. 27 |
Erbert and Gerbert Sample Day Time: 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. Location: IRC Connector The students will be able to sample some of the offering that we have at E and G and learn what items they can purchase with their meal plan equivalency that they have once a day with their unlimited plan and what students that have an express meal plan can get for a swipe. They will also get to know where E and G is located and a little history/story behind each of the sandwiches that they offer.
Student Employment Job Fair Time: 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. Location: University Center 202
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| Wednesday, Aug. 28 |
OMSS: Open House 12 P.M. to 3 P.M. Location: FLITE, Suite 159 (Ferris Library for Information Technology and Education) The Office of Multicultural Student Services invites students to visit their office to learn about ways they can get involved! TOWERS Leadership Development Series, The Black Male Network, Volunteer Opportunities, Upcoming Events, and much more. Light refreshments will be provided.
Transfer Services Center Open House 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Location: Arts and Science Commons 1015 Food, fun, prizes and transfer students, oh my! Are you a transfer student who is interested in learning about resources at Ferris specifically for students like you? Would you like to connect with other transfer students? Drop in anytime for a quick game of Cornhole, Washer Toss and more. Did we mention food and prizes? Join us!
Academic Credit Opportunities and Resources for Veterans 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Location: Arts and Science Commons 1015 Food, fun, prizes and veteran students! Are you interested in learning how your military experience can be turned into college credit? We have a lot of new academic credit opportunities for veteran students. Are you a veteran student who is interested in learning about resources at Ferris specifically for students like you? Would you like to connect with other veteran students? Drop in anytime for a quick game of Cornhole, Washer Toss and more. Did we mention food and prizes? Join us
LGBTQ+ and Allies Welcome Reception 5 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Location: UC 203 (Founders Room) Join the LGBTQ+ Resource Center in welcoming back LGBTQ+ Bulldogs and our allies! Enjoy light finger foods and beverages, receive information on how to get involved in LGBTQ+ life at Ferris and spend time with friends!
LGBTQ+ Community Gaymes Night 6:30 P.M. to 8 P.M. Location: UC 203 (Founders Room) Join the LGBTQ+ Resource Center in welcoming back LGBTQ+ Bulldogs and our allies! Light finger foods and beverages, information on how to get involved in LGBTQ+ life at Ferris, and friends!
EU Comedian - Jessi Campbell 8 P.M. Location: UCB 202 Jessi Campbell is quite simply the best! She’s likable, smart, witty, and most of all… hilarious! She was the 2015 Campus Activities Magazine Female Performer of the Year, an award she was also nominated for in 2013 and has performed at over 1,000 college Nationwide. Jessi’s comedy CD “Winner Winner” has been featured on iTunes and can be heard on Sirius/XM Radio, Pandora/Spotify, and terrestrial radio stations across country. Jessi has performed at Gilda’s LaughFest, The Boston Comedy Festival, The Great American Comedy Festival, San Francisco SketchFest, and was the People’s Choice winner at the 2009 Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival. She was featured on NBC‘s Last Comic. Standing and her Dry Bar Comedy special “The Sharpest Knife on the Porch” can be seen on Amazon Prime, Facebook, Youtube, etc. Brought to you by Entertainment Unlimited, your campus programming board, and student activity fund.
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| Thursday, Aug. 29 |
Founders' Day Celebration - All Day
President Eisler's State of the University Speech 11 A.M. Location: University Center, Room 203 This presentation is open for everyone to hear President Eisler's remarks about the past, present, and future of Ferris State University.
Center for [email protected] Studies Open House - Coffee, Conchas, and Connections 11 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Come meet the Center for [email protected] Staff, learn about the Promesa Scholars Program, Amigos de Promesa Scholars, and employment and internship opportunities, and more ways to stay involved.
Founders' Day Extravaganza & Ice Cream Social 4 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Location: North Campus Quad (University Center, in case of rain) Founders’ Day is an annual event for students, faculty, staff and community members to come together to celebrate founders Woodbridge and Helen Gillespie Ferris, and their contributions to what is today known as Ferris State University. Founders’ Day activities are free and open to students, faculty, staff and community members. Come and enjoy some great food, great games and win lots of prizes. There is also a resource fair to discover places you can volunteer around the community, departments on campus that provide services for you, and your 5-star Registered Student Organizations. Check it out and get connected. The annual Founders’ Day Community Ice Cream Social will once again feature the famous Jones' Homemade Ice Cream served up by local celebrities from the Big Rapids community. Free ice cream will be served as long as the ice cream lasts. Register to win awesome raffle prizes such as a large screen TV. Drawing will be held on the quad at 6:30 pm and you MUST be present to win.
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| Friday, Aug. 30 |
Disc Golf @ FLITE 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. Location: FLITE (Ferris Library for Information Technology and Education) Participate in an 18 hole indoor/outdoor disc golf tournament in FLITE on Friday, August 30th from 1 to 3 P.M. Teams of 2 compete in a best disc format while navigating through the FLITE building. Prizes to the overall winning team, and in divisions (Men’s Mixed, and Women’s). Must tee off no later than 2:45. Prizes awarded at the conclusion of the event approximately @ 3:30 P.M. Helpful if you are present to claim your prize.
Rockin' at the Roller Rink 10 P.M. to Midnight Location: 325 N. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 Free Roller Skating at the Big Rapids Roller Rink. Concessions will also be available for a few dollars
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Saturday, Aug. 31 |
Michigan's Adventure Trip 10 A.M. - 10 P.M. Location: Leave from Lot 1 - University Center Come join us as we return to Michigan Adventures! Travel there and back, snacks, and a day full of memories are provided. Click here to purchase your special event ticket. Pre-registration and payment required as seats are limited.
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| Sunday, Sept. 1 |
Have a great day Bulldogs! |
| Monday, Sept. 2 |
Labor Day (NO CLASSES, OFFICES CLOSED) The 51st Annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Fair 10 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Location: Hemlock Park It is the 51st Annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival! This event will draw over 10,000 visitors to Hemlock Park in Big Rapids on Monday, September 2, 2019, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Come on out to browse through a vast array of handcrafted items: from wheel-thrown pottery to hand-woven baskets, stained glass, oak furniture, painting, jewelry, weather vanes and lawn ornaments and much more! Admission is free. |
| Tuesday, Sept. 3 |
Lobby Event: Plan Your Planner 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Location: CLACS Lobby Wanting to get a head start on organizing your semester? Stop by the CLACS office anytime between 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. to decorate a free planner and start the school year out right!
Taco Tuesday 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Location: University Center Come on in and enjoy a walking taco bar on Ferris while supplies last!
Relationships, Respect, and Resources Not Your Average Sex Talk 11 A.M. or 7 P.M. Location: 11 A.M. Williams Auditorium & 7 P.M. University Center 202 This engaging and interactive program will be presented in collaboration with Birkam Health & Counseling Center and the Anti-Violence Coalition on September 3rd at 11 a.m. in Williams Auditorium and 7:00 p.m. session in the University Center Room 202. It covers healthy relationships, consent, as well as bystander intervention basics to be proactive in prevention efforts. Be prepared to dialog about who, how and what shapes our decisions around relationships and sex, as well as ways we work together as a campus community to keep each other safe. Students attending this event for an FSUS course will have proof of attendance by having their student ID card swiped and/or ticket stamped. Students - please bring your student ID card.
Student Government Welcome Event 6:00pm Location: University Center History Lounge Meet student government members and enjoy refreshments. Short business meeting will start at 6:30pm and all are welcome to stay. |
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| Wednesday, Sept. 4 |
Bulldog Bonanza 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. Location: University Center and North Campus Quad Come on out to the University Center and North Quad to find your family away from home! All of our Registered Student Organizations will be out in North Quad showcasing themselves to recruit new members. Along with them, local businesses will be set up in the UC offering samples of their products and information on the services they can provide to you as a student!
LGBTQ+ Resource Center Coffeehouse Kickoff 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. Location: LGBTQ+ Resource Center UC 121 The LGBTQ+ Center is hosting a running drop-in Coffeehouse with tea, coffee, and light refreshments on Wednesdays from 4-6pm! Drop in, relax, eat some snacks, make a friend, find out what's new at the Resource Center. See you there!
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| Thursday, Sept. 5 |
CLACS Lobby Event: DIY School Spirit 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Location: CLACS Lobby What better way to get pumped for the first home football game of the year than to swing by the CLACS Office! Come on in and get prepped for another season against our first matchup, the Findlay Oilers.
Volleyball Hosts Ohio Dominican 5:00 P.M. Location: Ewigleben Sports Complex
Blues and BBQ 5:30 P.M. to 7:15 P.M. Location: Top Taggart Field Kick off the season with some BBQ food and live Blues music in preparation for the first home Football game. Ticket package details coming soon.
Football Hosts Findlay 7:30 P.M. Location: Top Taggart Field Home opener for the Bulldogs.
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| Friday, Sept. 6 |
Volleyball Hosts McKendree 6 P.M. Location: Ewigleben Sports Complex Come watch the Varsity Bulldogs Volleyball team defend their home turf against McKendree!
Soccer Hosts Truman 4 P.M. Location: Bulldog Soccer Field Come watch the Varsity Bulldogs Soccer Team defend their home from Truman.
Friday's at Ferris: Headphone Disco 9 P.M. to 11 P.M. Location: North Campus Quad Students will wear wireless headphones with the ability to switch through the variety of music that will be played by disc jockeys. Participants are able to choose their own music to dance and sing to during the event.
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| Saturday, Sept. 7 |
Big Alleyway Clean Up 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Location: North Campus Quad Come serve the community by helping clean up Big Rapids alleys by the off campus student housing. A great way to give back to the community you live in.
Volleyball hosts Gannon & Bemidji State 10 A.M. & 6 P.M. Location: Ewigleben Sports Complex Come watch the Varsity Bulldogs Volleyball team defend their home turf against Gannon to start of the day followed up Bemidji State!
Drive-In Movie 9 P.M. Location: Lot 4 Looking for something to do on a Saturday night? Well look no further! Come and relive your childhood and watch the live action Aladdin at Ferris' first ever Drive-In Movie. If you don't have a car no problem bring a blanket and sit on the grass with your friends. Ferris' food truck will be there providing movie snacks and refreshments. Hope to see you there.
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| Sunday, Sept. 8 |
Soccer Hosts Quincy 12 P.M. Location: Bulldog Soccer Field Come watch the Varsity Bulldogs Soccer Team defend their home from Quincy.
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Anyone with a disability that needs special accommodations to attend this event should contact the Center for Leadership, Activities and Career Services at (231) 591-2685 or [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance.
