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Torch News Briefs

by Published: Sep 16, 2009

Bulldog Bonanza

On Sept. 16 stu­dents can learn more about what area busi­nesses, reg­is­tered stu­dent orga­ni­za­tions, and FSU ser­vice depart­ments have to offer. This free event will take place in the Wink Arena Sports Complex from 4 to 7 p.m. For more infor­ma­tion con­tact Teresa Fogel at fogelt@ferris.edu or call x5936.

Hispanic Festival

Ferris’ Hispanic Festival will take place on Sept. 16 as part of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15). The event will take place in the cam­pus quad from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can expe­ri­ence tra­di­tional dancers, crafts and authen­tic Mexican cui­sine. The band “Mr. LAC y el OSO” will also per­form. For more infor­ma­tion con­tact the Office of Multicultural Student Services in FLITE 159.

Red Cross Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is hold­ing a blood drive on Sept. 16 in the Student Recreation Center from 12 to 5:45 p.m. In order to give blood, donors will need a photo ID. For more infor­ma­tion con­tact Emily Burley at burleye@ferris.edu
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Comedian Alex Thomas

Entertainment Unlimited will fea­ture the com­edy of Alex Thomas on Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. in the Rankin Center Dome Room. For more infor­ma­tion con­tact eu@ferris.edu or call x2610.

Blues and BBQ

From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m on Sept. 19 Student Government will host its sec­ond annual Blues and BBQ. The event will include all-you-can eat ham­burg­ers and hot dogs and will fea­ture the music of Big Daddy Fox and the Krewe. Tents will be in Lot 36 (directly across from Taggart Field). Admission into the event will be $8 for Ferris stu­dents and $10 for adults. For more infor­ma­tion con­tact FSU Student Government in the Rankin Center or by call x2611.

Academic Success Fair

This free event put on by the Academic Support Center will take place on Sept. 22 in the Rankin Center Dome Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will fea­ture intere­ac­tive ses­sions on test and note tak­ing tips, mem­ory skills, read­ing com­pre­hen­sion and more. For more infor­ma­tion con­tact Julie Urick at Julie_Urick@ferris.edu.