Press Releases

Delta Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi

News Release

FOR MORE INFORMATION: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

William Harris September 5, 2014

Alumni Relations Secretary

269-­‐532-­‐9894

harriw10@ferris.edu

Ferris Band To March In Art Van Santa Parade

The Ferris State University band program has been invited to march in the annual Art Van Santa Parade in downtown Grand Rapids on Nov. 22. The parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be broadcast live on WOOD TV8.

The Kappa Kappa Psi band fraternity will take charge of all preparation for this event, including rehearsals and travel to the event. The fraternity hopes to draw participants from multiple Ferris ensembles including the Ferris State Athletic Pep Band, the West Central Concert Band, the FSU Symphonic Band, and the FSU Jazz Band to march in the parade. This marks the first time since1994 that a Ferris ensemble will march in a parade outside of Big Rapids.

However, Kappa Kappa Psi is no stranger when it comes to putting on a parade. For the last three years the organization has donned the old marching band uniforms and marched in the annual Fall Festival Parade in downtown Big Rapids. This year the organization hopes to use the parade as a sort of ‘practice run’ for the bigger and longer Art Van Santa Parade.

“Marching in the Fall Fest parade allows us to give back to the community that supports us as college students, and bring awareness to a void in the FSU community,” said Eric Watson, former president of Kappa Kappa Psi.

Despite the positive responses the unofficial marching band has received from the community, Ferris still has no marching band to call its own. In fact, Ferris State University is one of a handful of schools in the GIAC conference without a marching band.

“Funding just isn’t available [for a marching band], however, I think if funding was available then it would come back,” explained Dale Skornia, Assistant Music Conductor and Faculty Director of the Athletic Pep Band.

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Nevertheless, Kappa Kappa Psi hopes that one day a marching band will eventually return to Ferris. Until then the organization is taking advantage of every opportunity to march in events such as the Fall Festival Parade and the Art Van Santa Parade.

Kappa Kappa Psi is a national honorary band fraternity that operates to better band programs across the nation. The Delta Omega chapter was chartered on Sep. 25, 2011 at Ferris State University.

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The American Marketing Association

News Release

FOR MORE INFORMATION: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

William Harris Sept. 16, 2014

Client Relations

269-­‐532-­‐9894

harriw10@ferris.edu

AMA Presents Hunger Around the World and the Annual CROP Hunger Walk

On Sunday, Oct. 5 the American Marketing Association will present Hunger Around the World, a 5 Star event aimed to educate students about world hunger. The event will take place in the IRC Connector from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will be followed by the annual CROP Hunger Walk from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Hunger around the World will utilize the space in the IRC to showcase the struggle of world hunger in different countries. Participants will be able to visit various stations highlighting the effect of hunger around the world. At the conclusion of the event, participants will be encouraged to take part in The CROP Hunger Walk.

The purpose of the Walk is to raise money to fight against world hunger.

Participants of the Walk will be able to choose between a 2.5 or 4.5 mile walk starting at the IRC. Fundraising for the event is to be done by participants prior to the event. Last year $12,290 was raised from the event. This year, AMA hopes to top that by raising $15,000.

Over the past 30 years more than $205,000 has been raised by the event.

Funds raised from the event will also directly benefit the surrounding communities as well. Part of the proceeds from the Walk will be donated directly to Project Starburst, a non-­‐profit agency that offers food, clothing, and supplementary assistance to those in need within Mecosta and Osceola counties. In previous years up to $3,000 has been donated to the local agency.

The Ferris State University Student Chapter of the American Marketing Association is a professional business organization dedicated to preparing future leaders for successful careers in today’s competitive business environment. The annual CROP Hunger Walk has been held every year at Ferris since it’s inception in 1983, and raises funds through participant donations in order to combat world and local hunger. AMA has assisted with the Walk for the past five years.

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Kappa Kappa Psi News Release

FOR MORE INFORMATION: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

William Harris October 21, 2014

Alumni Relations Secretary

269-­‐532-­‐9894

harriw10@ferris.edu

Kappa Kappa Psi To March in Annual Fall Festival Parade

BIG RAPIDS, MI-­‐ The Delta Omega chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Ferris State University will march in the annual Fall Festival Parade in downtown, Big Rapids on Oct. 25. The parade is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m.

Kappa Kappa Psi will once again don the uniforms of the former Ferris Marching Band, and lead a host of costumed children down Michigan Avenue. The parade is a part of a series of fall events in the community. This marks the fourth time that the chapter has become active participants in the parade since its inception in 2011.

“The parade gives the chapter an opportunity to give back to the community. The community supports our band program in a bunch of ways, and this is just one way we can show our appreciation for them,” said Chelsea Miller, Vice President of Projects for the chapter. “I think the community appreciates having a live band at the parade, it makes it special for all the little kids.”

The group has received positive feedback from the community, and hopes to continue to their involvement in the parade in the coming years. This is just one of many community outreach programs the chapter has planned. The chapter will also be hosting an instrument petting zoo at the Big Rapids Elementary School on Oct. 24.

Kappa Kappa Psi is a national honorary band society created in 1919 in Stillwater Oklahoma. The Delta Omega Chapter was chartered on Sept. 25, 2011. Kappa Kappa Psi is dedicated to enhancing and promoting the music programs on campus.

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Michigan Roots Sponsored by the Music Industry Management Association

News Release

FOR MORE INFORMATION: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Seth Luplow November 18, 2014

Event Host

734-­‐770-­‐2709

luplows@ferris.edu

Michigan Roots Hip-­‐Hop Concert at The Gate

BIG RAPIDS, MI-­‐ On Dec. 5, Michigan Roots will be taking over The Gate in Big Rapids. Michigan artists will be coming together to perform a hip-­‐hop show and introduce local talent to Ferris State students.

“Most Hip-­‐Hop shows up here bring well-­‐known artists from all over to campus,” said Seth Luplow, a Music Industry Management senior at Ferris State University, as well as the concert’s organizer. “Michigan Roots is an opportunity for students to learn together all while showcasing the amazing up-­‐and-­‐coming talent that exists in our own state.”

The concert will begin at 9 p.m. at The Gate (18+). Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. There will also be meet and greet tickets available for $15. Tickets will be available at the Music Industry Management Office (MIMA) or from any MIMA member.

Students should make sure to bring an I.D. when purchasing tickets.

The show will feature performances from multiple artists from across the state of Michigan. During the show, audience members will have the opportunity to win prize giveaways.

The Music Industry Management Association (MIMA) is an on-­‐campus organization at Ferris State University. As a registered student organization it provides participants with many career development opportunities. These activities span from organizing arena-­‐ sized concerts, with acts like Relient K, Somthing Corporate, Train and Fuel, to attending the Winter NAMM conference in Anaheim, California each year.

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News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2014

FOR MORE INFORMATION: William Harris Alumni Relations Secretary 269-­‐532-­‐9894 harriw10@ferris.edu

Kappa Kappa Psi To Host District Convention

BIG RAPIDS, MI-­‐ The Delta Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi will host the fraternity’s annual North Central District Convention. The convention will take place April 10-­‐12, at the Amway Grand in Grand Rapids, MI.

Fraternity brothers from the five states of the North Central District (Wis., Ind., Mich., Ohio, and Ky.) will gather at the Amway Grand for the event. The theme for this year’s convention is “Reflect. Grow. Change.” Brothers will have the opportunity to attend various workshops relating to different aspects of the fraternity. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to see a special performance by the North Central District Intercollegiate Band.

Despite only being three years old, the Delta Omega chapter will take charge of planning the event from on the ground level. The chapter will be in charge of all of the finances, logistics, and promotions for the event. The chapter is the youngest to plan a district convention in its district.

Kappa Kappa Psi is a national honorary band society created in 1919 in Stillwater Oklahoma. The Delta Omega Chapter was chartered on Sept. 25, 2011. Kappa Kappa Psi is dedicated to enhancing and promoting the music programs on campus.

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