Please make sure when filling out the gift form for the "other" designations that you let us know where you would like your funds to go! Please note any undesignated funds will support the Fund for Ferris. Thank you for joining Bulldogs everywhere in supporting Ferris State University on One Day For Dawgs. Your gift today will provide critical support to the cause of your choice and we cannot thank you enough for your generosity on this day of giving. Go Bulldogs!

Here at the Academic Literacies Center, we strive to create an environment that encourages participation, acceptance, and a willingness to ask questions. Our center provides students with academic support so they can be successful in their college careers and beyond. We need your help to continue our efforts. We provide free snacks to students so that they don't have to work on an empty stomach as well as tools such as whiteboards to allow for greater visual learning. We would like to further expand our services by purchasing affordable headphones for our center computers, tablets for a quicker check-in process, a program called NetTutor to continue supporting students after-hours, and a scholarship to help our tutors afford textbooks. Your contribution is essential to allowing us to continue our great work. We hope you will consider making a donation to help the students of Ferris State University.

The mission of the Ferris Alumni Association is to help strengthen alumni-to-alumni, alumni-to-student and alumni-to-University connections while also promoting mutual beneficial relationships that keep alumni informed, involved and invested in Ferris State University. In an effort to uphold the mission of the Alumni Association, we are asking for your support to help fund the Alumni Association Legacy Endowment which recognizes academic achievements and leadership potential in students who parent, sibling, grandparent, son or daughter is a Ferris State University graduate. Last year we were fortunate enough to provide $45,000 in scholarship funds to help support our students in their quest for a degree from Ferris State. Please help us continue the legacy tradition and support our students.

Thank you for joining Bulldogs everywhere in supporting Ferris State University on One Day For Dawgs as we raise funds to help students succeed. Your gift today will provide critical support to the Automotive Program! We are currently working on increasing our Electric Vehicle offerings in the Auto Service area. Your support will be used towards the purchase an EV to increase the hands on opportunities auto service students have with this technology. Please support the future of Automotive Program students. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity on this day of giving. Go Bulldogs!

Welcome to Ferris State Baja Racing! We are a club at Ferris State that includes members from multiple different programs including Automotive, Welding, manufacturing, and many more. We build an off-road vehicle entirely from scratch. We start with designing the car on solid works, bending, cutting, and welding tubing to create a frame and fabricating and assembling engine, transmission, and suspension components. We race schools all across the country in off-road endurance races and compete in multiple events each year. This club allows students to learn hands-on skills and important engineering principles, while also learning great teamwork and communication skills. We are looking for donations to help us further our club and allow for more students to be able to be involved and attend races. We are also in need of new rims and tires for the four-wheel drive SAE baja vehicle build. Thank you for your consideration in donating to our club!

$200 Match - Sponsored by Ben Withey Brutus is the beloved mascot of Ferris State. From supporting our championship athletics to going out into the community, Brutus impacts Big Rapids every single day. Your gift will help us care for Brutus' maintenance, purchase new props and clothes, and give him many new opportunities and events. Help us care for The Dawg on this One Day for Dawgs! Thank you!

Support Ferris State Athletics $500 Match - Sponsored by Steve Brockelbank The Bulldog Athletic Association (BAA) is dedicated to nurturing and empowering over 400 student-athletes within our athletic program. Our ongoing fundraising efforts are crucial in providing essential support and development opportunities for these talented individuals. Your contributions to the BAA directly impact areas such as student-athlete nutrition, ensuring that our athletes have access to the fuel they need to perform at their best. Additionally, funds raised go towards supporting student-athlete professional development initiatives, including career workshops, leadership training, and networking opportunities. By investing in the BAA, you are investing in the holistic growth and success of our student-athletes, both on and off the field. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of these remarkable individuals who proudly represent our university.

We are raising funds to support our multimedia broadcasting, photography & streaming efforts for all 17 Ferris State varsity athletics programs. These funds will allow us to continue to upgrade and modernize equipment used for our radio, video, website, social media and multimedia productions, including potential camera, software/hardware, and audio/video upgrades. All of the support raised will go back towards helping maximize our production capabilities and help ensure we remain a leader in this area. Please consider a donation today, Go Dawgs!

$700 Match - Sponsored by Sheila Nero, Kathy and Marco Menezes Since 2020, the Bulldog Basic Needs Alliance has provided emergency assistance to Ferris students experiencing food and housing insecurity. Knowing that struggles with basic needs have a direct impact on student success, the BBNA strives to support students as quickly as possible. We know that hunger and homelessness can directly impact academic performance, often leading to a lack of concentration, delay in degree completion or total withdrawal from the university. With 1 in 5 undergraduate students experiencing food insecurity, and 9% of university students experiencing homelessness, your gift will help us feed the next hungry student or keep a Bulldog where they belong: right here, on our campus. In 2023, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we were able to provide 521 meal swipes to students. The BBNA also responded to a 23% increase in housing requests. Whether through meal swipes, temporary housing, funding for our campus food pantries or more, your gift to the BBNA can enormously impact a student's success. Thank you for keeping the dream of a Ferris education alive for our students.

Support the Bulldog Math Center! The Mathematics Department at Ferris State University wants to offer an additional resource to support our students in their math courses on campus by creating an inclusive and safe space for all students to ask questions, learn, and improve their confidence and skills in a subject that is often feared by many. Many institutions have tutoring centers that focus on math only. Creating a space such as this here at Ferris would encourage students to frequently visit the Mathematics Department where faculty offices are also conveniently located. Between creating this center, encouraging positive and productive interactions between students/tutors/faculty, and your support, we can further assist our students as they work towards their degrees!

Join us in supporting our students in the Business Administration program. A gift of any amount will directly impact our Business Administration students by providing opportunities not necessarily funded through tuition. These funds will provide opportunities for experiential learning, conferences, guest speakers, and other opportunities for students to move Ferris Forward together. Thank you for considering supporting the Business Administration program. We appreciate you an your continued support and commitment to the Business Administration students. Go Bulldogs!

$250 Match - Sponsored by Anonymous Thank you for joining Bulldogs everywhere in supporting Ferris State University on One Day For Dawgs as we raise funds to help us move Ferris Forward Together. Your support is critical to the success of the Business Innovation and Lean Center (BILC) continuing to provide students with high-impact experiential learning opportunities and extending our reach into offering summer camps to the K-12 student population. Here are some highlights of the BILC over the past year: The BILC supported 17 process improvement experiential projects for student teams in 2022/2023 and 10 process improvement experiential projects for student teams in 2023/2024. The funds raised from last year's campaign provided funds for gas reimbursement and Process Improvement project materials. The BILC co-sponsored two events: Internships 101, and the Bulldogs Mean Business - Nolan Transportation Group. The BILC also sponsored the Menlo Innovations Virtual factory tour. We're thrilled to announce the latest initiatives in the BILC this year (2023/2024): Chain Reaction Podcast Mentee and Mentor Program Alumni Engagement Speaker Series We cannot thank you enough for your generosity on this day of giving. Go Bulldogs!

To assist in purchasing new equipment and making all the equipment operational by connecting multiple pieces to high-voltage power sources and having factory refurbishing on our donated pieces.

BULLDOGS- It is hard to believe that it has been two years since we all came together to honor Eddie by teaming up to raise enough money to make the Eddie Luck Memorial Scholarship an endowed scholarship, to be awarded annually in perpetuity to a Ferris tennis team member most embodying the qualities Eddie lived, competed and coached by. Please join me today, “One Day for Dawgs,” to add to the fund and grow its impact. Please donate by clicking on the make a donation button. Gifts of any size matter and help students achieve their dreams. We miss you, Coach, and will never forget you. #OneDayforDawgs

Students need your help! join us in supporting the Ferris Cares Opportunity Scholarship in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education Fund. Despite its lengthy name, the mission of this fund is straightforward: to assist students facing unforeseen financial obstacles that could hinder their academic journey. Last year, this fund provided over $10,000 in support to students, ensuring they could stay on track towards their educational goals. However, due to the significant demand and the depletion of funds, it's crucial to replenish the fund to continue offering this vital support to our students. Witnessing underprivileged, underrepresented, and first-generation students thrive thanks to the generosity of this fund is not only rewarding but also a testament to the core values upon which our institution was founded. Your contribution can make a profound impact on the lives of our students, helping them overcome financial barriers and achieve academic success. Join us in making a difference today!

FSU MEANS BUSINESS! The College of Business is one of the largest colleges at Ferris State and also offers one of the most diverse collection of unique and distinctive business degree offerings in the State of Michigan. Under the leadership of our new Dean Dr. Logan Jones, we are re-building and strengthening our programs, student and faculty initiatives. Your general gift to the college will be put to good use as we continue to offer our students the best applied business education in the state. Go Business Dawgs!

College of Health Professions Opportunity Cares Scholarship We are inviting everyone to contribute to our College of Health Professions Opportunity Cares Scholarship. This scholarship is used to assist our students when they are challenged with a monetary situation and need assistance. Thank you for joining Bulldogs everywhere in supporting Ferris State University on One Day For Dawgs as we raise funds for our students' success. Your gift today will provide critical support to the College of Health Professions and we cannot thank you enough for your generosity on this day of giving. Go Bulldogs!

$1,500 Match - Sponsored by Dean Steve Durst, Jackie Morse This fund supports students, faculty and alumni. Students are supported with travel grants that allow them to attend conferences at both the state and national level. These networking opportunities allow students to search out residencies, present research and grow professionally. Faculty are supported through the purchase of laboratory instrumentation. Alumni also benefit from this fund which supports alumni receptions, continuing education programing and homecoming events. If you haven't joined us for an event, you should!

$1,500 Match - Sponsored by Dean Steve Durst, Patti Smeelink Keim Thank you for joining College of Pharmacy Alumni and Friends on One Day For Dawgs. Your gift today will provide critical support to students in the College of Pharmacy through the Ferris Cares Opportunity Scholarship fund. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity on this day of giving. The Ferris Cares Opportunity Scholarship was created to provide support to students encountering unexpected financial needs. We continue to expand the fund to include support for students facing challenges outside of tuition costs. Students receiving support have consistently commented that they may not have been able to graduate on time without the modest assistance provided by this fund.

$1,000 Match - Sponsored by Dean Steve Durst, Kim & Doug Hancock This initiative enhances the pharmacy student experience by providing a safe and secure 24/7 study space within the College of Pharmacy. With an initial lead gift of $25,000 from alumni Kim ('88) and Doug ('88) Hancock, plans are underway to renovate the lounge area and update furniture. It can be a challenge to find a place to study on nights and weekends, this project assures that pharmacy students will always have a safe and secure place to study by providing a spacious, comfortable and functional area for their hours spent while pursuing their degree. If you are an alumnus of the Pharmacy program you recognize the challenges of finding study spaces and the need today for a safe and secure space to study. Please support our students needs, every donation helps move this project closer to reality!

Help support our 50th year of graduating the best criminal justice professionals in Michigan! You can make a difference for Bulldog Students at Ferris State by supporting One Day for Dawgs!

The alumni of the Delta Tau Epsilon-Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity established this endowment to reward those students who exemplify character, integrity, and initiative. Candidates for the scholarship must be a child, sibling, or grandchild of an alumnus of Delta Tau Epsilon, whose membership was active prior to January 1963; or Lambda Chi Alpha; or be an active member in good standing of the Iota Psi Zeta Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. LXA Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ferrislxa/ Thank you for joining Bulldogs everywhere in supporting Ferris State University on One Day For Dawgs as we raise funds to help us move Ferris Forward Together. Your gift today will provide critical support to DTE-LXA and we cannot thank you enough for your generosity on this day of giving. Go Bulldogs!

The DCCL Scholarship Endowment provides combined opportunities for our students: Scholarship funds to support their academic work, and a Fellowship opportunity to support their research and publication efforts. Please consider making a gift to this scholarship fund, or any of the DCCL endowed scholarships! Thank you for your continued support of the DCCL program.

Support the Don and Amy Lowell Endowed Scholarship The Don and Amy Lowell Endowed Scholarship is for students pursuing their BS Degree in Survey-Engineering Technology. To qualify for this scholarship, student must meet the following criteria: 1. Students need to be a full time Junior or Senior in the Survey-Engineering Technology program. 2. Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and 3. be a participating member of the ACSM Student Chapter - Burt & Bullett. Thank you for joining Bulldogs everywhere in supporting Ferris State University on One Day For Dawgs as we raise funds for our students' success. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity on this day of giving. Go Bulldogs!

Nearly 20% of college students report having a disability, but many do not go on to complete their degrees due to institutional barriers, including financial barriers. 25% of college students with disabilities leave college after one year compared to 14% of those without disabilities. Students with disabilities can choose to take a reduced course load, but that often means reduced financial and fewer scholarship opportunities. The longer time to degree also means more college debt and lost wages. By supporting this scholarship, you are helping to decrease these barriers. Thank you for supporting this fundraising effort. Student Message: My Name is Nicole O’Brien. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Ferris State University. I also work for Educational Counseling & Disability Services at Ferris. I am writing to you in hopes you will consider supporting a disability scholarship at Ferris State University. Please take a second to imagine someone with a disability saying to you, “Our society is not made for me.” Their shoulders slumped. A dejected look on their face. What would you think. How would you respond. This is a reality that nearly 20% of all college students in America must live with every day, including myself. I was born with Cerebral Palsy (CP). My CP is such that I cannot feed myself, dress myself, open doors, or get a Kleenex box if need be. I am reliant upon personal care with nearly all activities of daily living. To graduate from college, students with disabilities must endure added expenses in areas such as personal care assistants, transportation, and technology. When their families cannot help, disparities loom even larger. Many students like myself must dedicate a considerable amount of time to simple tasks like getting out of bed, getting dressed and going to the bathroom; making it difficult to maintain a full-time class schedule. By supporting a disability scholarship, you are investing in the independence and inclusion of all students with disabilities at Ferris State University and helping to further their personal and professional development. This scholarship would help relieve many of the added costs and stress associated with an education for students with disabilities in a tangible and practical way. Thank You, Nicole O’Brien

Help support Music for Life at Ferris State University as we strive to bring back the Marching Bulldogs! The Ferris State Pep Band currently provides energy and atmosphere to home Football, Basketball, and Hockey games while also participating in various championship trips and community events. But now, with national and regional championships being the norm for the Bulldogs - it's time to get the band back together. Your gift to the Ferris State Marching Band will provide critical funds to our startup efforts: supporting student scholarships, recruitment efforts, updated sheet music, brand new uniforms, and maintaining instruments. Thank you for your consideration - Go Dawgs!

The Ferris Women’s Network is dedicated to advancement and empowerment. We strive to support lifelong education and development, as well as pride in self and work. With a focus on collaboration, support networks, and inclusion, FWN promotes self-reflection, growth, impact, opportunity, and authentic, courageous living. By fostering critical thinking while creating connections and elevating others, FWN aspires to amplify that support and influence throughout Ferris State University and the greater community. This year for One Day for Dawgs we are raising funds to help support future programming, such as a Women's Leadership Mentoring Workshop, student engagement opportunities, and more. Please consider being a part of this initiative.

I am raising funds for the Ferris Youth Initiative Johnson Scholars Program. The “FYI” Johnson Scholars program provides on-going support for FSU student members, who have experienced and/or aged out of foster care. Funds received will be utilized to purchase much needed items for the "FYI" student pantry such as pillows, blankets, school supplies, towels, and personal items. In addition, funding will provide additional resources to meet un-met needs. Your support is truly appreciated!

First-Generation students embody the mission and vision that Ferris State University was founded upon. First-Generation students may be the first in their family to attend college, and may not have the same knowledge and support as other students. Over the past four years, the First-Generation Initiative at Ferris has supported and celebrated First-Gen students with workshops, outreach, support, an ally program, graduation cords, a student organization, and so much more. Now the Initiative wants to go even further by providing First-Generation students at Ferris with more financial support through the First-Gen Student Scholarship. These students have the opportunity to create generational change for their families. Please consider being a part of that change by making a gift to the First Generation Scholarship.

First-Generation students embody the mission and vision that Ferris State University was founded upon. First-Generation students may be the first in their family to attend college, and may not have the same knowledge and support as other students. Over the past four years, the First-Generation Initiative at Ferris has supported and celebrated First-Gen students with workshops, outreach, support, an ally program, graduation cords, a student organization, mini-grants, and technology support, and so much more. Your contribution to this important initiative, will ensure that we can continue to support and celebrate our First-Gen students.