No Torch next week
There will not be an issue of the Torch printed on Wednesday, Nov. 23 due to the holiday weekend.
All classes will be dismissed at noon on Nov. 23.
No parking overnight during the winter
In order for the City of Big Rapids to properly remove all snow and ice from streets during the winter months, no individuals are permitted to park their vehicle on any city street.
The rule went into effect on Nov. 15 and will last until March 1. Between the hours of 2-6 a.m., any vehicles parked in violation may be ticketed and/or impounded by the police.
Sidewalk snow removal notice
For any owners/occupants of an apartment/house, it is their responsibility to remove the snow and ice from the sidewalks on their property.
A notice from the City of Big Rapids, Department of Public Works stated the occupant of any premises, or the owner of any unoccupied premises is required to keep the sidewalks in front of or adjacent to such premises cleared from snow and/or ice for pedestrian use.
Accumulation of snow and/or ice is to be cleared within 12 hours.
Ferris partners with Wayne County Community College
Ferris State is partnering with Wayne County Community College District in order to benefit families in southeast Michigan.
On Nov. 9, there was an open house hosted by Ferris and WCCCD in Harper Woods, where WCCCD is located.
The open house was set up to introduce the new partnership, along with explaining what Ferris programs are going to be offered at WCCCD.
The Bachelor of Science degree programs that are available are criminal justice, information security and intelligence, digital media software engineering, allied health sciences and dental hygiene.
Ferris Alumnus becomes Red Wings assistant coach
This past summer Jeff Blashill, Ferris alumnus, accepted the position to be the NHL assistant coach for the Red Wings.
Blashill came to Ferris as a student in 1994, where he played on the D1 hockey team as the goaltender. After the first year, he earned the Rookie of the Year Award.
After graduating, Blashill became the assistant coach for the Ferris hockey team for a few years until he took the assistant coach offer at Miami University.
He stayed at that position until 2008, when he was named head coach and general manager of the Indiana Ice of the United States Hockey League. He served these roles until 2010, when he became head coach of Western Michigan’s hockey team.
Eventually Blashill’s name became so well known in the hockey world that it caught the attention of Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock, who then offered him a position.
Student Government’s fourth annual Holiday Food Drive
From Nov. 14 to Dec. 5, the Student Government Association is putting on a food drive.
Each holiday, bins are set up in residence halls and other university buildings for students to donate food items. The purpose of this event is to help local families during the holidays.
For more information, contact Carli Denholm at ext. 2611.