Center for Student Involvement
805 Campus Dr., Suite 120
Big Rapids MI
Spring Welcome is your chance to reconnect with campus. Grab your friends (or make some more) and have a great start to your Spring 2025 semester!
2025 Spring Welcome Events
JAN13
First-Day Donuts and Coffee
9-11AM, David L Eisler Center, Center for Student Involvement
What to Expect:
What to Expect:
- Delicious Donuts from Jack's Italian Bakery
- Fresh Coffe to start your first day of classes!
JAN13
National Championship Celebration
11AM - 1PM, David L Eisler Center, Rankin Atrium
What to Expect:
What to Expect:
- Meet Players and Coaches
- Take pictures with the trophy
- Celebrate our Bulldogs
- Walking Tacos and Punch!
JAN14
Grocery Bingo
6-7:30PM, David L Eisler Center, Rankin Fireplace Stage
What to Expect:
What to Expect:
- Bingo!
- Fun with Friends
- Free Groceries
JAN16
Spring RSO Fair
4-7PM, David L Eisler Center Ballrooms
What to Expect:
What to Expect:
- Explore new interests with 70 Registered Student Organizations
- Campus Departments Info Tables
- Grow personally and professionally
- Learn about future RSO events and opportunities
JAN20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Hosted by Office of Multicultural Student Services
What to Expect:
What to Expect:
- No Classes
- Day of Service
- Social Media Challenge: @ferrisomss #ferrismlk2025
JAN21
Crafting and Gratitude for First Responders
11AM - 2PM, DEC 209
Hosted by OMSS
Hosted by OMSS
JAN21
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Fireside Chat
4PM, DEC Rankin Stage
4:30PM, DEC Ballrooms A&B
Hosted by OMSS
What to Expect:
President Pink and Dr. Pilgrim speak; Special Performances by the Ferris Jazz Band and the Western Michigan Jurisdiction Choir and Friends
4:30PM, DEC Ballrooms A&B
Hosted by OMSS
What to Expect:
President Pink and Dr. Pilgrim speak; Special Performances by the Ferris Jazz Band and the Western Michigan Jurisdiction Choir and Friends
JAN22
Crafting and Gratitude for First Responders
11AM - 3PM, DEC 217
Hosted by OMSS
Hosted by OMSS
JAN22
Metamorphosis: A Time to Change
5PM DEC Ballrooms A&B
Hosted by OMSS
What to Expect:
Spoken Word artist and Ferris Alumni, Mike Sears will be performing. Event beginning with student performances followed by Mr. Sears. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Hosted by OMSS
What to Expect:
Spoken Word artist and Ferris Alumni, Mike Sears will be performing. Event beginning with student performances followed by Mr. Sears. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
JAN23
Trivia Night with Franklin Hughes
5PM, DEC Ballroom C
Hosted by OMSS
What to Expect:
Test your knowledge on Ferris and Civil Rights history. Prizes and light snacks will be provided.
Hosted by OMSS
What to Expect:
Test your knowledge on Ferris and Civil Rights history. Prizes and light snacks will be provided.
JAN27
Entertainment Unlimited and LGBTQ+ RC Host Open Mic Night
5-8PM, DEC Rankin Fireplace Stage
What to Expect:
Singers, Musicians, Karaoke Enthusiasts, Spoken Word artists and all! Come share your talents with us and cheer on your friends! Special guest Drag Queen Bittasweet hosts and performs!
What to Expect:
Singers, Musicians, Karaoke Enthusiasts, Spoken Word artists and all! Come share your talents with us and cheer on your friends! Special guest Drag Queen Bittasweet hosts and performs!
JAN30
Archery Tag
6-8PM, Student Recreation Center
What to Expect:
Compete as a team, take cover behind inflated obstacles, and take your best shot!
What to Expect:
Compete as a team, take cover behind inflated obstacles, and take your best shot!
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