Ferris Statewide & Online

Today, we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, celebrate Black history, and reflect on the ongoing struggle for freedom and racial equality. On this important day in 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to proclaim the end of slavery.

This day provides us an opportunity to honor and celebrate the great contributions of the Black community while striving for a more equitable society. We hope that you all have a meaningful Juneteenth, and if you would like to learn more about its historical and cultural significance, check out Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Check out how this Ferris Alum, Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, is sharing and celebrating Black history across the United States!

Inspired by the words of Minister Louis Farrakhan, El-Hakim established the Black History 101 Mobile Museum, comprised of over 10,000 original artifacts ranging from the painful era of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the vibrant culture of hip hop. The museum has traveled to 43 states and over 1,000 institutions in the past 25 years, teaching Black history to countless individuals across diverse settings. Most recently, the museum made its way to Port Huron in collaboration with the Port Huron Branch NAACP Adult and Youth Councils.

We are so proud of the amazing work our alums accomplish every single day.

Read more and check out Dr. el-Hakim's Black History 101 Mobile Museum here: https://www.secondwavemedia.com/the-keel/features/Black-History-Mobile-Museum.aspx

Fast Track to Ferris is officially here! And that means you have the opportunity to kick-start your educational journey this fall with an extra $1,000!

The Fast Track Scholarship is reserved for new freshmen, new transfer, and new graduate students who are enrolled in a statewide, online, or graduate program. Check out the eligibility form and complete the required checklist by August 16 here: https://www.ferris.edu/statewide/made-to-move/fast-track.htm

Do you often find yourself struggling to communicate effectively? Do you struggle to hear and be heard despite that being what you desire? We all like to think of ourselves as active listeners, open to considering another’s perspective to collaborate toward shared goals successfully but that isn't always the case.

Join us tomorrow for Caitlin's take on the Improv Approach and how it can open the door for healthy communication and increased empathy. Register here: https://alumlc.org/ferris/upcoming

Have you ever responded to a request — to add a task to your already full plate, express grievances to the boss on behalf of the group, or cover for a co-worker — with a reluctant "no problem?" It might be because you've got a "no" problem.

Join us tomorrow, June 13, and learn how to confidently assert boundaries in this empowering webinar featuring author and national speaker Candace Doby. Candace will unveil seven practical strategies for courageously saying "no," empowering you to manage your workload and relationships confidently and clearly.

Register here: https://alumlc.org/ferris/upcoming

Thrilled to see Ferris in the top 26 best online Master of Science in Nursing programs! Ferris is one of the only programs that enable registered nurses to earn their BSNs and MSNs in nursing informatics at the same time.

Read more here: https://www.nursingprocess.org/online-msn-nursing-informatics-programs.html

Congratulations to KCAD for being one of the top performers in the National Wildlife Federation's 2024 Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition! The Campus Race to Zero Waste hosted 81 colleges in the Diversion category and ranked second in the Small Campus division, and third overall.

From January 28 through March 23, KCAD diverted over 60% of waste generated on its campus, away from landfills. We can't wait to use this momentum and keep up the good work!

Check out some of KCAD's results below:
✅ Total pounds of waste recycled, donated, or composted: 2,326.5 pounds
✅ Total greenhouse has emissions reductions: 3 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent

Learn more here: https://wybr.com/big-rapids-daily-news/a6b01cbdde6420a5a18e18feb0b05c71

The marketing team at Ferris had a wonderful time last week supporting the West Michigan Whitecaps, and an even better time watching them bring home another WIN! ⚾

What better way to spend than by highlighting our amazing students that make our university so incredible!

Toxic thoughts, depression, and anxiety–our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it's just our new normal. Hope and help are available to us, and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may be shorter than you think.

Join us today in this enlightening webinar, where bestselling author and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf will provide a scientifically proven five-step plan to find and eliminate the root of anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts in your life so you can experience dramatically improved mental and physical health.

Register here: https://www.ferris.edu/calendar/ -details/15fd832e-793a-4964-8c22-1603df6a0441

As we enter Pride Month, we hope you are feeling all the joy and love! Happy Pride Month to everyone that identifies as LGBTQIA+ and everyone in between, you are valid, and welcome here. Let's use this month as an opportunity to create safe and uplifting spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Check out our LGBTQIA+ Resource Center for more information: https://www.ferris.edu/administration/president/DiversityOffice/lgbtq-center/index.htm

Check out this wonderful interview from MarandaTV with our very own Carrie Weis, Museum and Gallery Director! Maranda and Carrie explore the center, where guests can observe over 250 specimens from 52 countries! The center serves as a great learning tool for all ages with a specific focus on nature, wildlife, and conservation. Weis shared, "We're wanting people to grow an appreciation for what's in their backyard, but also what's around the globe."

The Card/Riley Conservation and Wildlife Education Center is open Monday through Saturday and is free to the public–making it a wonderful activity for families this summer! Check out the segment here: https://bit.ly/3X3Msb6

You heard that right...86% of our students receive some type of financial aid funding! Check out Scholarship Universe to access a range of funding opportunities waiting for a future bulldog, just like you!🐶

Learn more here: https://www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/scholarship/Incoming/scholarship-universe.htm?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6auyBhDzARIsALIo6v-SZPAh4h095o7cU0Tt8BkwHusKbRVw1Ygf1yDAG9BwhmteKBHciwgaAuYEEALw_wcB

We are excited to share that President Pink will be joining leaders from universities across Michigan to discuss higher education's role in building a talented workforce at the Mackinac Policy Conference.

These leaders will convene for four days on Mackinac Island next week! Pink expressed, "Developing talent and creating opportunities for all people to thrive is what Ferris State University has done for nearly 140 years...we move at the speed of industry so that our students can step off the stage at commencement and directly into a rewarding career."

The panel will take place tomorrow, Thursday, May 30 from 10:55 to 11:30 a.m. and the livestream is available here: https://www.detroitchamber.com/mackinac-policy-conference/livestreams/

Tomorrow is the day! It's not too late to register for the MSN and DNP Information Session, where you will learn the ins and outs of each program, and have the opportunity to speak with the program coordinator!

Register here: https://ferris.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events #/esr?eid=a0JUT000000RwRJ2A0

We'd like to take time today to recognize the courageous individuals who have given their lives for our country. We are committed to carrying their legacy forward and building a better future.

Ferris will be closed today, but will resume normal hours tomorrow.

Smile brighter when you complete a Bachelor's of Science in Dental Hygiene with Ferris! Graduates are equipped with educational leadership, advanced research, communication, practice management and dental hygiene knowledge.

✅ Admissions: Must have completed or be in the final academic year of an associate degree in an accredited Dental Hygiene program from an accredited college or university.
📍Location: Online

New students, we are so excited to welcome you as bulldogs this Fall! Get ahead of the game by following these six steps to begin your educational journey.

Check out a detailed description of these steps here: https://www.ferris.edu/statewide/welcome/index.htm

If you’re looking to start a career in a transportation industry, or add a bachelor degree for continued advancement in your current career, the Automotive Management degree from Ferris will help you to achieve your goal through a unique blend of hands-on, practical, technical work and management skills.

✅ Admissions: Must have previously earned an associate degree in an automotive or related program from an accredited college or university
📍Locations: Online, Big Rapids, and Clinton Township

Join us Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. to discover how the MSN and DNP program at Ferris can help you accelerate your career forward! You'll be able to meet with the program coordinator to explore the programs and the steps to get started.

Register here: https://ferris.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events #/esr?eid=a0JUT000000RwRJ2A0

What do you need? As simple as it is powerful, this question is not often asked of women of color. But the answer to the question could be the difference between dreaming of a successful life and living one. Join us for this illuminating webinar as author and PR expert Lauren Wesley Wilson helps to fill this gap for women at any stage of their careers.

Register here: https://www.ferris.edu/calendar/ -details/f2824cf1-d1bb-4c7b-be90-146cc912f2ea

Even as a little girl battling leukemia, Luci Archer knew she wanted to be a helper. Diagnosed at the age of 6, Archer was inspired by a child life specialist at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids who helped make her cancer treatment just a little less scary.

Fast forward years later, and Archer is walking across the graduation stage with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, beginning her journey of helping children in similar situations. Archer shared, "At the end of the day, I came out of my childhood cancer a better person because of my experiences and I want to give back in return".

Read the rest of Archer's story here: https://wybr.com/big-rapids-daily-news/bacef31a1b3bec06bf8b71c6a819c7a3

Don't forget that the drop/add period ends today at 5 p.m. for the summer semester! Make changes to your schedule if needed here: https://www.ferris.edu/registration/homepage.htm

Built with flexibility and affordability in mind, Ferris offers a range of 4-year degrees online, or at one of our many community college partners near you.

Explore partner locations and online programs to find your perfect fit here: https://www.ferris.edu/everywhere

We love our online programs and the flexibility it brings to people. Check out Angelica’s amazing story below!

California mom earns HVACR degree online at Ferris State ‘to provide a better life for my kids’ In San Bernardino County, Calif., lies a town of 40,000 people called Adelanto. The name in Spanish means to advance or to progress. Among those 40,000 people living in Adelanto is Angelica Decasas, a California native who grew up 40 miles south in Fontana where, in 2001 she graduated from A.B Mille...

Wishing all the students starting summer classes today the best of luck!

We may think memory is merely remembering someone's name, where we put the car keys, or where we went on vacation five years ago. But, Dr. Charan Ranganath illuminates the profound significance of memory beyond mere recollection of the past in his recent book, Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Matters.

Join us for this illuminating webinar as Dr. Charan Ranganath, renewed neuroscientist, and psychologist, reshapes our understanding of memory, showcasing its transformative potential in shaping our perceptions, biases, and self-awareness.

Register here: https://www.ferris.edu/calendar/ -details/410a4b2d-67a8-4a61-8c7e-638736f10002

Join us for the special Ferris sponsored Kalamazoo Growlers baseball game at Homer Stryker Field on June 2nd at 1:35 p.m. EST. Enjoy a pair of tickets to our hospitality section complete with Ferris swag, delicious food and drinks!

For a chance to win a pair of Kalamazoo Growlers tickets, complete the following:

⚾ Follow our page
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⚾ Tag a friend you would bring to the game in the comments
⚾ Comment below your favorite thing about summer

❗The giveaway will end next Tuesday, May 14❗

It is a bittersweet goodbye, as we bid farewell to the Spring 2024 Graduates. We could not be more proud of you, and are excited to cheer you on to your next endeavors! 🐶