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Posts by Jessica Oakes

Dr. Bill Pink addressing the SGA.

Back in business

News, Student Life, Top Stories, University News September 7, 2022September 6, 2022 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

Ferris’ Student Government Association began the 2022 academic year with hope for growth and collaboration on Tuesday, Aug. 30.   Psychology senior MaeLynn Huhn led her first general assembly as this […]

President Pink tours Michigan

News, Top Stories, University News August 31, 2022August 30, 2022 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

Wednesday, Aug. 31 marks the beginning of President Bill Pink’s “Link with Pink” tour.   Less than two months into his presidency, Pink is embarking on an eight-stop tour through […]

In defense of online classes

Opinions August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

People from older generations gasp when I tell them about my fully virtual freshman year at Ferris. I appreciate their concern for students during a pandemic, but they overlook the […]

A crowd of people gather outside the Supreme Court building in Washington DC to protest the overturning of Roe V. Wade.

The Ferris community on life after Roe

News, Social Issues June 28, 2022August 20, 2022 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

The Supreme Court ruled against the nearly 50-year-old constitutional right to abortion on June 24, but Ferris students believe the work is not over.  As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer explained in […]

The late Thomas Mehl laughing.

Big Rapids mourns Professor Emeritus Thomas Mehl

News May 29, 2022August 19, 2022 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

On May 1, advertising and marketing professor, Ferris graduate and Big Rapids native Thomas Mehl passed away at 80 years old.   Mehl retired in 2020 after 40 years of work […]

Every penny counts

Summer May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

It is 2022 and tuition prices nationwide have never been higher. Fortunately, there are ways for college students to protect their savings account while putting in the work for their […]

Graffiti on a cement pillar reading "i don't even know MYSELF"

Protect water, protect life

Special Editions April 27, 2022 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

After years of logging and damming, west Michigan naturalists are committed to protecting the Muskegon River for generations to come.  The Muskegon River, spanning 216 miles, has given the city […]

Bill Pink poses

Who is Dr. Bill Pink?

News, Top Stories, University News April 27, 2022October 3, 2022 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

Motivated by his faith and the opportunity to help others, Dr. Bill Pink is looking forward to joining the Ferris community as president.  Pink was named Ferris’ presidential search finalist […]

Letter-sized paper affixed to a pole displaying Russian President Vladimir Putin as a clown with the caption "Russian clown" in Ukrainian.

Sending in the Marine

News, The world at large, Top Stories April 20, 2022April 19, 2022 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

Of one mind  The Busch family household became its own hub of democracy in late February, as a mother, father and their two daughters voted to “send in the Marine.”   […]

Remembering Dr. Daniel Ding

News, University News April 13, 2022April 19, 2022 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

A supportive co-worker, an insightful researcher, a dedicated multiculturalist and a humble gentleman. This is how English professor Daniel Dingxiong Ding’s colleagues remember him after his passing on Sunday, March […]

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