Ferris State University Emeriti Association

06/20/2026

The rose garden at Helen’s Garden suffered the loss of three rose bushes due to the harsh winter. Fortunately, we were able to replace the rose bushes with funds raised through One Day For Dogs! We were also able to purchase flowers and greenery for our newly added planter in the center of the garden, along with other botanical delights to enhance the aesthetics of the garden. Be sure to stop in and browse.

05/24/2026

Gardening season at Helen’s Garden officially began last week with cleanup and planting of the graduation geraniums. Stay tuned for more updates on the garden progress.

05/03/2026

The deadline for the Spring Luncheon on May 11 is tomorrow! If you haven't already sent in your RSVP, please let us know you will be there and that you will pay at the door. Here's the link to the March newsletter with the RSVP form:

04/15/2026

Congrats to Brutus!

Brutus now stands among the immortals — and he got there in style.

04/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new provost!

Dr. Sean Lancaster has been named Ferris State University’s next provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. With a strong commitment to student success, access, and equity, he brings decades of experience in higher education leadership.

We’re excited for the future ahead as we continue building an academic community where all Bulldogs can thrive.

Read more about Dr. Lancaster: https://www.ferris.edu/news/archive/2026/ferris-state-names-sean-lancaster-as-next-provost.htm

04/08/2026

One Day for Dawgs begins at midnight, April 8! Click on the link below to choose your favorite cause. The Emeriti Association has two options - our scholarship endowment and Helen’s Garden.

One Day for Dawgs is Ferris State University's day of giving on April 8. Join me in supporting great causes that need our help to build champions in the classroom, on the field, and across professions! Learn more and donate: https://igfn.us/vf/ODFD2026

04/08/2026

Here we go! One Day For Dawgs has begun. This year, we have added Helen’s Garden to the list of teams. To learn more about the garden and how you can donate, please click the link below.

One Day for Dawgs is Ferris State University's day of giving on April 8. Join me in supporting great causes that need our help to build champions in the classroom, on the field, and across professions! Learn more and donate: https://igfn.us/vf/ODFD2026

04/06/2026

One Day for Dawgs is almost here!

2 days left, until Bulldog nation kicks off One Day For Dawgs!
ferris.edu/oneday

03/30/2026

Helen's Garden is a tribute to our very first lady. A group of volunteers passionately cares for the garden each year to provide a place of reflection and solace for all who wander its aesthetically pleasing space. This year, One Day For Dawgs includes a fundraiser for this precious garden. With the collected funds, we plan to grace the middle of the garden with a welcoming centerpiece to fill the currently vacant space. We would also like to restore the southeast portion of the garden which has remained unattended for a length of time. For those wishing to donate to this lasting tribute, a link will soon be posted to the One Day For Dawgs Helen's Garden campaign. Imagine what could be....