text: Making Connextions, the theme of the 2012-2013 Welcome Back Week (PDF 181KB), reflects what is
  a core essence of academe. Our and our students’ experiences at Ferris State depend
  upon making connections – connections with each other, our communities, and the world.
  We connect theory with practice, hypotheses with evidence, and teaching with learning.
  As members of the academy, we make connections within and among our academic disciplines.
  And finally, our understanding of ourselves and the world we live in relies on making
  connections – connections with beliefs, experiences, and more.
  
  All faculty and staff are invited to attend the events this week. These presentations
  will be engaging and dynamic in a venue that will have the look and feel of a TED
  or TEDx conference.
  
  If you have any questions, please contact fctl@ferris.edu or call 231-591-3826.
  
  This event is hosted by the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic
  Affairs and the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.