Family Day Schedule
9/26/2011
Ferrum Family Day 2011
October 1
Saturday, October 1
8:00 am - 8:45 am
Registration and Check-in for Ferrum College 5K Panther Scamper
Look for signs and registration table at Franklin Hall.
Race begins at 9:00 am in the parking lot of Franklin Hall.
Refreshments provided. Post race prizes and music.
All proceeds will benefit the Saint James United Methodist Church Food Bank and
Relay for Life.
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Family Weekend Check-in and Packet Pick up
Franklin Hall-Outdoors
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bookstore Open
Pick up Ferrum gear for you and your family and wear it proudly!
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Art Exhibit
Stanley Library
Check out the works by talented Ferrum students, faculty, alumni and friends included in the special exhibit.
10:00 am
Faculty Lectures
Swartz Gym “Smart Classroom”
Join us for special presentations from the School of Arts and Humanities, School of Natural Science and Mathematics and the School of Social Sciences. 
11:00 am
Jack Tales Performance
Franklin Hall Quad
Jack Tale shows feature fast-paced action, energetic actors, innovative staging, and toe-stomping traditional music. The Jack Tales have universal appeal to all age groups and locations.
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Picnic on the Lawn
Franklin Hall Quad
For the entire family! You don’t want to miss this year’s festival fun! Events include a great picnic lunch, inflatables for kids of all ages, games, face painting, performances, music, and so much more!
11:30 am
Ferrum Christian Fellowship Cookout
Behind Adams Stadium
Parents of Ferrum Christian Fellowship members,
Mu Sigma Chi and Sigma Sigma Chi are invited to attend.
1:00 pm
Men’s Soccer Game
Show your Ferrum gear proudly as we highlight our Panther men! Come out to support them as they punt, charge and dribble their way to a victory over Christopher Newport University.
1:30 pm
Tours of Ferrum College Campus
Meet outside Franklin Hall
Our campus is beautiful, growing and changing! Get the news on our exciting new buildings and renovations- The Hart International Plaza, Dyer Hall, Hank Norton Center, “Smart Classrooms,” and the Blue Ridge Institute.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hank Norton Center Tent
Baseball Complex- Outdoors
As construction continues on the incredible new hub for field sports you can get a glance of the long-awaited Hank Norton Center. Review the plans and drawings, check out the locker rooms, weight room, offices and more. There are still opportunities to name a room or a locker in honor of your family, your student or a special coach or mentor! Find out how you can become a part of this exciting project!
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All Sports Tailgate hosted by Ferrum’s President, Dr. Jennifer Braaten
Baseball Complex-OUTDOORS- Under tent
Ferrum sports are a foundation of our history. Here’s your opportunity to meet the President along with some of our coaches. Come enjoy refreshments and learn how the teams are growing and becoming more competitive by the season!
4:00 pm
Women’s Soccer Game
Join us as the Women Panthers take on Christopher Newport University.
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