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Ferris Forward Podcast

Ferris State University President David L. Eisler speaks with guests about Ferris State University and higher education in Michigan.

  1. 06/22/2022

    Moving Ferris Forward with Dr. Bill Pink - Incoming 19th President of Ferris State University

    In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with the incoming president of Ferris State University, Dr. Bill Pink. Here they discuss Dr. Pink's transition from Grand Rapids Community College to Ferris, his first impressions of the campus community and furthering the mission and vision of Ferris State University.

    22 min

  2. 06/15/2022

    An Interview With Ed Clemente, Alumnus and MEDC Senior Advisor for Trends and Development

    In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with alumnus Ed Clemente, senior advisor for trends and development at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Here they discuss what brought Ed to Ferris and his fascinating career trajectory from family restaurant owner and chamber of commerce director to state representative and now host of the MEDC's Michigan Opportunity podcast, helping to connect Michigan businesses and communities to the MEDC and its services.

    21 min

  3. 04/28/2022

    An Interview With HVACR Industry Leader and Alumnus Dick Shaw

    In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with U.S. Army veteran, alumnus and longtime Ferris champion Dick Shaw. Here they discuss what brought him to Ferris, his passion for the HVACR industry, and his dedication to ensuring students and veterans have access to the opportunity of a Ferris education. In May the University will award him with an Honorary Doctorate in Industry.

    23 min

  4. 04/12/2022

    An Interview with Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist, Sculptor and Alumna Dana King

    In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with Big Rapids native and alumna Dana King who graduated from Ferris in 1982 with a bachelor's degree in Marketing. They discuss her time at Ferris, her award-winning 25-year career as a broadcast journalist and her role now as an artist/sculptor. She looks forward to returning to her hometown in May to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Ferris in May.

    24 min

  5. 03/16/2022

    Moving Ferris Forward With Tim Murphy, Alumnus and Chair of The Ferris Foundation

    In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with College of Business Criminal Justice alumnus and chair of The Ferris Foundation Tim Murphy. They discuss Tim's experience as a first-generation college student at Ferris, his career trajectory from police officer to deputy director of the FBI, and his upcoming goals as chair of The Ferris Foundation.

    19 min

  6. 01/26/2022

    Moving Ferris Forward With Patrick Bishop - 2021 Distinguished Teacher of the Year

    In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with Patrick Bishop, professor of Marketing and the 2021 Distinguished Teacher of the Year. Here they talk about Dr. Bishop's career, the real-world marketing and public relations experience he brings to the classroom, and how he helps shape students' lives at Ferris State University.

    20 min

  7. 12/07/2021

    Ready for Life - Cultivating Opportunity for All Students

    In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with Emily Perton, executive director of Ready for Life. Here they share how Ready for Life came to Ferris State University and how together they are helping to foster an inclusive learning community and cultivating opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities.

    18 min

  8. 08/18/2021

    Moving Ferris Forward - Welcome Back, Bulldogs!

    In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with Vice President for Student Affairs Jeanine Ward-Roof, and Dean of Student Life Joy Pulsifer. Here they share their excitement for the start of the fall semester, what students can look forward to when they arrive, and they share some advice for students and parents on how to have the best experience possible at Ferris State University.

    18 min
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Ferris State University President David L. Eisler speaks with guests about Ferris State University and higher education in Michigan.

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  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Ferris Forward
  • Show Website
    Ferris Forward

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