Congratulations to CUW’s runne…
Congratulations to CUW’s runners. Women are NAC champs, and Men are 2nd place. Samantha and Andy are individual… http://bit.ly/2kFRaj
Letters and Reactions to the Book Part 3
I am enjoying correspondence from the first readers of Faith in the Freshman. Different people are finding different places to connect. Here is the latest ~Pat
Dear Pat:
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed reading your book, “FAITH in the FRESHMAN.” As a proud member of the half century club as well as a father of two wonderful boys I could personally relate to your story. I laughed when you shared the fact that God blessed you with your five children over a seven-year span, with your wife unfortunately battling morning sickness throughout each pregnancy. My wife Terri was pregnant seven times over the first 9 years of our marriage, the joy of two boys and twin daughters and the incredible sadness of four miscarriages. She shared with Tammy the constant reminder of her physical state with 24/7 morning sickness from what seemed like conception through delivery. Read the rest of this entry »
Buzzer Beater! Andrew Ferry h…
Buzzer Beater! Andrew Ferry hit his 7th three-pointer of the game as his Palm Beach Community College team claimed… http://bit.ly/3IN0Jq
Letters and Reactions to the Book Part 2
We continue to get reactions to the publication of Faith in the Freshman. I am grateful for the permission to publish some of these on the website for others to read and enjoy. Neither the previous message, nor this communication was addressed originally to me. This letter was addressed to my wife, Tammy. ~Pat
Thank you, Tammy!
The website is fabulous…I plan to order at least three copies of “Faith in the Freshman” today. My son, Chris, age 15 and VERY close to his cousin, Wyatt, our 15-year-old nephew with Juvenile Diabetes, is excited to read it (the “hoops” part appeals to the athlete in him, too!). And I want to order a copy for my sister for Christmas. Our associate pastor, Jason Schockman, also has Juvenile Diabetes. (When Wyatt comes from South Dakota to visit, he and Pastor Jason share pump issues, stories, etc.!) Jason will love this book, too. Read the rest of this entry »
Just posted another letter abo…
Just posted another letter about the book at its website http://www.faithinthefreshman.com. Check out the latest!
Just posted a new article on t…
Just posted a new article on the blog:
5 Questions with Dr. Patrick Ferry – Ozaukee News Graphic http://bit.ly/2VKRU
5 Questions with Dr. Patrick Ferry – Ozaukee News Graphic
I recently sat down with reporters from the Ozaukee News Graphic to discuss topics including the book and the University. The full article is embedded below.
VU walk-on Ferry takes on a thankless role
by Mark Lazerus, Post-Tribune
Originally appeared on July 10, 2008
Here’s what Andrew Ferry has to look forward to this year—and potentially the three years that follow. Long, grueling practices. Endless weight-lifting sessions and diet restrictions. Countless hours on a bus. Curfews, a cramped social life, lost weekends. And a $30,000 bill to pay.
‘It’s just kind of my dream,’ he said.
Ah, the life of a walk-on. This is the path Ferry—a 6 foot, 155-pound guard out of Milwaukee—chose when he took Homer Drew up on his invitation to be a walk-on at Valparaiso.
Ferry, a 3-point specialist who set school records from beyond the arc and averaged more than 18 points per game as a senior, had offers from Division II and Division III schools—but he wanted to play Division I basketball. Always has. And his only option was to pay his own way, and hopefully earn his way into a scholarship. Read the rest of this entry »
Fall Presidential Forum at Concordia
Our blog is a wonderful opportunity to talk about a range of issues and themes that emerge in Faith in the Freshman. In anticipation of that we have created categories for dialog and discussion. One of these is titled “Concordia Conversations.” Christian higher education is a big part of my book, and Concordia is a place where the story continues to unfold day after day. Last night we had a good “Concordia Conversation” on campus!
Once a semester our Student Government Association sponsors a forum for me and other administrators on campus to interact with students. Usually on a Monday night, SGA leaders were careful to avoid scheduling the forum on an evening when the Packers might be on TV. They were obviously less concerned about avoiding a conflict with my beloved Denver Broncos who were en route to their sixth straight victory with a win over division rival San Diego. That’s okay—I’d rather spend an evening with Concordia students any time! Read the rest of this entry »
Pie the President – Concordia Homecoming 2009
Some fun at Concordia’s homecoming festivities, Pie the President.
Patrick Ferry with a little pie on his face at the recent homecoming events.
Death Valley ride for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Complete
She did it! 105 miles in 105 degree temperatures through Death Valley, California on her bicycle. Tammy Ferry’s months of training paid off. So did her fund-raising. She gathered more than $5000 for JDRF–the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Thanks so much to everyone who made a contribution. Research draws us closer each day to finding a cure to type 1 diabetes. You are helping to make that quest a success.
Her ride began Saturday morning at 7 o’clock. Tammy was in the saddle for 7 1/2 hours in what she described as “sort of a surreal experience.” The magnicent, rugged beauty provided a scenic backdrop for the riders–about 175 courageous women and men who set out together to cross Death Valley and defeat diabetes. No worse for wear, Tammy is pondering the possibility of a return trip next year! Read the rest of this entry »
Homecoming 2009 – Pie the Pres…
Homecoming 2009 – Pie the President http://bit.ly/IDCKR
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Andrew’s Junior Year Highlight Video
This is Andrew’s junior year in high school basketball highlight video. It is referenced in the book on pages 121-126.
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Letters and Reactions to the Book
We continue to get reactions to the publication of Faith in the Freshman. I am grateful for the permission to publish some of these on the website for others to read and enjoy. Neither this message, nor another that I plan to post in the coming days was addressed originally to me. This letter was addressed to my son, Andrew. ~Pat
Andrew,
I just got done reading your Dad’s book. My Dad brought me a copy when he was out here in Nebraska for homecoming a couple weeks ago. Initially, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to read it since I thought I knew the story (I’ve heard your Dad’s speech about his freshman year and have been getting updates on your situation from Hannah). However, after letting it sit on the shelf for a few days I picked it up and started reading the intro, and never put it down! Read the rest of this entry »