Office of Housing & Residence Life
1325 Cramer Circle
CRA 106
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-3745
[email protected]
Monday - Friday:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Merrill/Travis was built in 1961 and was named after Karl D. Merrill and Bert S. Travis. Karl D. Merrill (’04) who both attended and taught at Ferris in commercial subjects. Merrill also was Dean of Commerce, Dean of Men and vice-president (1937-1941) and acting president (1952). Bert S. Travis (’92) was another early graduate who returned to teach at the school. Among his subjects were civics, mathematics and spelling. He also worked in the business office. He co-owned part of the school between 1921-1931.
Location on Campus
Merrill/Travis Hall is located in South Campus. Merrill/Travis is near the IRC, Business, the Market, the Rock Cafe, and is directly across the road from the sports complex.
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