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2012-2013 Fact Book - Ferris State University

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FERRIS BUILDINGS AND POINTS OF INTEREST<br />

GENERAL INFORMATION<br />

Alumni Building (1929) - The oldest building on campus and the only building to survive the fire in 1950,<br />

the Alumni Building houses the <strong>University</strong> Archives and Extended and International Operations, which<br />

administers <strong>Ferris</strong> <strong>State</strong>wide, <strong>Ferris</strong> Online, Conference and Professional Services, Office of International<br />

Education, Entrepreneurship Institute, Academic Incubator and the doctorate program in Community<br />

College Leadership. Classrooms and faculty offices for the College of Arts and Sciences are also in this<br />

building.<br />

Arts and Sciences Commons (1996) - This building houses Arts and Sciences faculty and administrative<br />

offices, Retention & Student Success faculty and administrative offices, the Academic Support Center,<br />

the Card Wildlife Education Center, and the Writing Center, which provides peer tutoring to assist<br />

students with writing and study skills. The building also features "The Visionary," a mural - one of the<br />

largest of its type in the world - depicting the history of FSU. The Arts and Sciences Commons structure<br />

connects the Science and Starr Buildings.<br />

Automotive Center (former Technical and Applied Arts Center) (1956) - The Automotive Center<br />

comprises the instructional and lecture facilities for Automotive Services, Automotive Management and<br />

Automotive Engineering Technology.<br />

Bishop Hall/College of Education (1967) - Built as a residence hall, Bishop Hall/College of Education was<br />

remodeled in 1986 to house the College of Education & Human Services administrative offices and<br />

classrooms. Tot’s Place is also located in Bishop.<br />

Business Building (1970) - The College of Business houses regular and team-based classrooms and<br />

computer labs (Mac, PC, and Networking), as well as administrative and faculty offices. The facility also<br />

includes an auditorium that accommodates in excess of 200.<br />

Creative Arts Center (1965) - This building houses the studios, classrooms, and faculty offices needed for<br />

the Studio Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences.<br />

Ewigleben Sports Complex/Ice Arena (1974) - This building comprises two indoor ice rinks and a<br />

recreational wing with facilities for intercollegiate hockey, recreational hockey and skating, basketball,<br />

and volleyball, all completed in 1975. An addition completed in 1981 includes fitness and sportsmedicine<br />

facilities and a volleyball arena.<br />

<strong>Ferris</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Fact</strong> <strong>Book</strong> 21

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