2006-2007 Fact Book - Ferris State University

GENERAL INFORMATION
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Alumni Building (1929) - The oldest building on campus and the only building to survive the fire in 1950.
Classrooms and faculty offices for the College of Arts and Sciences are in this building. It also houses the
UCEL office and the Corporate & Professional Development Center.
Arts and Sciences Commons (1996) - houses Arts and Sciences faculty and administrative offices, the
Card Wildlife Education Center, the Math Science Technology Center, and features "The Visionary," a mural
– one of the largest of its type in the world – depicting the history of FSU, and the Writing Center which
provides peer tutoring to assist students with writing and study skills. This building connects the Science
and Starr Buildings.
Automotive Center (former Technical and Applied Arts Center) (1956) - Comprises the instructional and
lecture facilities for Automotive Services, Automotive Body, Auto and Heavy Equipment Management and
Automotive Engineering Technology.
Business Building (1970) - Houses the auditorium, classrooms and offices of the College of Business.
Extensive terminal and mainframe computer facilities include one of the state’s largest “library concept”
microcomputer laboratories used for educational purposes.
Bishop Hall/College of Education (1967) – Built as a residence hall, it was remodeled in 1986 to house
the College of Education & Human Services administrative offices and classrooms. Tot’s Place is also
located in Bishop.
Granger Center for Construction & HVACR (1962) – Originally built in 1962, the CTC has undergone an
eighteen million dollar new construction and renovation project. The new Granger Center has 75,000
square feet of new construction and houses both the Construction Technology and Management and
HVACR programs. One unusual characteristic is that all building infrastructure and equipment installed in
the building are exposed to view the building as an active teaching tool for all students in both programs.
The Granger Center for Construction and HVACR was dedicated in April 2004.
Creative Arts Center (1965) - This building houses the studios, classrooms, and faculty offices needed for
the Studio Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Ewigleben Sports Complex/Ice Arena - Comprises two indoor ice rinks and a recreational wing with
facilities for intercollegiate hockey, recreational hockey and skating, basketball, and volleyball, all completed
in 1975. An addition completed in 1981 includes a combative room, fitness and sports medicine facilities and
a mini-arena.
G. Mennen Williams Auditorium (1961) – This facility houses FSU’s theater program and also
serves as the major multipurpose auditorium for the FSU campus. With seating for 1,644, Williams
Auditorium hosts musical, dramatic, cultural, and convocation events throughout the year. It also is
available for public rental use when scheduling allows.
Heavy Equipment Center (1987) - A 52,000-square-foot building accommodating students in the heavy
equipment and auto programs. The HEC building is the largest facility in the country dedicated to training
heavy equipment and heavy duty engine technicians.
Interdisciplinary Resource Center (1969) – Contains one large lecture hall seating 250; six classroom
seating 4-60; and the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning office suite that includes two computer
training rooms. The second floor houses faculty from the College of Business.
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