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2012-2013 Fact Book - Ferris State University

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GENERAL INFORMATION<br />

Michigan College of Optometry (2011) - This state-of-the-art 87,000 sq. ft. building is the university's<br />

first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified building. The facility houses the<br />

offices and classrooms of the Michigan College of Optometry, as well as the teaching laboratories<br />

including the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Interactive Eye Learning Center. It is also the site of the<br />

<strong>University</strong> Eye Center, which provides clinical-education experiences for optometry interns as well as<br />

provides patient vision- and eye-health services to the public.<br />

National Elastomer Center for Plastics and Rubber Technology (1987) - The <strong>Ferris</strong> Plastics and Rubber<br />

program is the largest and most respected undergraduate program of its kind in the United <strong>State</strong>s. The<br />

Plastics B.S. program was started in 1982 and continues to fill a great need in the growing plastics<br />

industry for technically trained personnel. <strong>Ferris</strong> graduates gain immediate status as recognized<br />

technical leaders. This innovative program provides students with a background that includes topics<br />

such as processing, material testing and properties, and mold and product design. Classes emphasize<br />

hands-on learning, using the same type of equipment that is currently used in industry. The Plastics<br />

building was expanded in 1998, and renamed the "National Elastomer Center" to include educational<br />

space for the new Rubber degrees. The Rubber program is a unique educational experience with<br />

graduates being sought after by the rubber industry. Coursework follows the original plastics degree in<br />

processing, testing, and design but also includes rubber compounding. The plastics and rubber industry<br />

has shown support for the <strong>Ferris</strong> programs by sponsoring the construction of the Plastics Building in<br />

1987 and the expansion in 1998 with funding for equipment and supplies, providing job experience by<br />

employing our students for summer internships and finally hiring our graduates.<br />

Pharmacy Building (1972) - Designed to house all on-campus operations of the College of Pharmacy, this<br />

building includes specialized laboratories and the model pharmacy as well as an antique pharmacy<br />

exhibit.<br />

Presidential Art Collection (1996) - Daniel Roache was chosen as the first contributor for a collection<br />

featuring commissioned works by Michigan artists honoring <strong>Ferris</strong> presidents. His aluminum, wallmounted<br />

sculpture representing the seven (at that time) academic colleges hangs in the Williams<br />

Auditorium lobby. A bronze bust of President Byron Brophy by Midland sculptors James S.<br />

Hopfensperger and Joan Hopfensperger-Most was dedicated on April 30, 1999. It is on display in the<br />

<strong>Ferris</strong> Library for Information, Technology, and Education (FLITE).<br />

Racquet Facility (acquired in 1980) - The facility offers 4 indoor tennis courts, 10 outdoor hard courts, 2<br />

outdoor clay courts, 3 indoor racquetball courts, cardiovascular and free-weight equipment, aerobic and<br />

fitness classes, tanning booths, tennis lessons, clinics and league programs, interactive Sportwall, rental<br />

equipment and a full-service tennis pro shop. This facility serves intercollegiate athletes, the club tennis<br />

team, faculty/staff, students, the general public and as a laboratory for the Professional Tennis<br />

Management program.<br />

<strong>Ferris</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Fact</strong> <strong>Book</strong> 25

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