Office of Multicultural Student Services
1010 Campus Drive,
FLITE Suite 159,
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-2617
[email protected]
Our department promotes the intellectual understanding and appreciation of diversity, inclusion and social justice by creating opportunities for learning and leadership development for our campus community.
In addition, we provide meaningful support to assist in the transition, retention and graduation of our underrepresented student populations.
For any of our events: If you have a disability and need assistance to attend, contact the OMSS at least 72 hours in advance at (231)591-2617 or [email protected] Ferris State University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University’s Policy on non-discrimination, visit www.ferris.edu/non-discrimination.
Upcoming Events
APR01
BLACKTOPIA: DETROIT 3000 (AI PROJECT)
Exhibit Dates: April 1 – May 10 Tylonn Sawyer Blacktopia: Detroit 3000 (AI Project)
Tylonn J. Sawyer is an American multidisciplinary artist educator and curator. Trained
in figurative arts-based practices Sawyer’s work juxtaposes themes of identity–both
individual and collective–with investigations of race and history in popular culture.
FSU Fine Art Gallery
APR25
HLCC Graduation Party
Thursday, April 25
3:00pm - 5:00pm
IRC 131
APR27
OMSS Picnic (Pignic)
Saturday, April 27
10:00am-4:00pm
Robinson Quad
APR27
Black Greek Council's Annual Step Show
Saturday, April 27
4:30pm-7:00pm
Robinson Quad
May02
Multicultural Graduation
Thursday, May 2
6:00pm-8:00pm
DEC Ballroom A&B
6:00pm-8:00pm
DEC Ballroom A&B
Zoom link for registering to view the grad celebration.
Registrants will receive an email with a Join Button and calendar invite that they can use to save and watch the webinar.
Please try registering yourself so you can view the process.
You can share this link to anyone you wish to invite.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Efr0FyFtSruUJAdKkVJbhw
Student Equity & Inclusion Experienceship Annual Scholarship
Dr. Matthew Chaney, fondly known as Matty C, worked at Ferris State University for 25 years. His position as the Director of OMSS was not a job but a passion to see students reach their full potential and to help them graduate. In his philosophy and honor, The Dr. Matthew C. Chaney Student Equity & Inclusion Experienceship Annual Scholarship was created to continue to support students.
Contribute to the Matthew C. Chaney scholarship
Contact Information
General Information: [email protected] or (231) 591-2617
Marcia Alger:[email protected] or (231) 591-3525