Host, Terry Doyle, talks to representatives from different organizations on FSU’s campus. The guests are asked a series of questions pertaining to their roles as leaders on campus as well as their contributions to the community of Big Rapids.

Oluwatobi Olorunsola is the President of Black Greek Council as well as Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated here at FSU. He is representing seven Registered Student Organizations under the Black Greek Council. (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Phi Delta Psi Fraternity Inc.) He encourages all students to get out of the dorms and get active on campus and in the community because there are a lot more things to do than students think.

Elizabeth Adams is the Vice-President of recruitment for the Panhellenic Council on the Ferris Campus. She is representing six Registered Student Organizations under the Panhellenic Council. (Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, Delta Zeta Sorority, Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, Lambda kappa Sigma Fraternity) She lets students know that most stereotypes about Greeks are not accurate and to contact these organizations if you have any questions about how to get involved.

Leanne Day is the President of Entertainment Unlimited at Ferris. She is representing an organization that is not a sorority or fraternity letting students know that anybody can be involved on campus as well as give back to the community. She encourages students to get involved on campus no matter what your interests are.

Who's Who is produced, directed, designed and distributed by students in the Television and Digital Media Production Program (TDMP).

Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Ferris State University, we go back through the history of Ferris. Host Terry Doyle introduces three important individuals. Melinda Isler is the University Archivist, Gary Huey is the Professor of History, and Mary Kay Maclver is the Associate Director for Advancement Services.

In the beginning, Woodbridge Ferris attended the University of Michigan. Knowing anyone could sit at a desk with a textbook, Woodbridge started his own private school with the vision of making the world better through firm ideas of education representation. The school was started as a business when Woodbridge Ferris sold his stock in to his school, believing in education and an opportunity to make a living.
Early residents of Big Rapids discouraged Woodbridge from coming here, but that did not stop him from following his dream. He believed strongly in the business of honor. Woodbridge and his wife Helen were the first professors here, but realized they would need bigger quarters when enrollment expanded. Early courses were practical-based. The first course ever was in business, which included classes on the telegraph, railroad, and other related instructions.

In May of 1949, Michigan’s state legislation passed a bill that would eventually turn Ferris into an institution in July of 1950. Then, in 1959, Ferris Institution was accredited by the North Central Association to become a University. Through the 125 years of education here, Ferris has expanded everything from campus size to extracurricular activities. There are a ton of sports “camps”, including a Division I hockey program, brought here by Abe McGlaven. The Sports Complex now bears his name.

Be sure to look for celebratory events in the coming months to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Ferris State University. Events will include a play about Woodbridge’s life, music, dinner, a return of Ferris’ previous presidents, and other events.

Who's Who is produced, directed, designed and distributed by students in the Television and Digital Media Production Program (TDMP).