Career Week
February 11th - 14th
Schedule
 
Monday, February 11
 
Noon-1:00 pm "The Importance of Internships for Your Future"
Presenters: Dr. Joe Stogner, Dr. Mike Trochim,
Dr. Faye Angel ‘83, Jason Ritzert, Shamaill Ross, and Charles Crabtree
Location: Panther’s Den
 
Noon-1:30 pm Cover Letter and Resume Critique by "Upper Tier" management
Facilitators: Dr. John Hardt, Dr. Dan Miller,
Susan Weisgerber ‘82 (Ex. Dir., Franklin Co.
Chamber), Larry Heaton (BOT, Ferrum College)
Location: Glass Room, Dining Hall
 
2:00-4:00 pm Panel Presentations by Division of Fine Arts, History and Political Science  Wayne Bowman, Rachel Denham,
Dr. Erma Rose, Dr. Milt Rowan, Dr. Frederic
Torimiro, Ferrum Seniors and Alumni
Location: Sigmon Recital Hall, Grousbeck
 
2:00-4:00 pm Panel Presentations by Divison of Life Sciences 
Dr. Joe Stogner,Lee West ‘94 (Novozymes Biochemicals), Barry
Hughes ‘80 (Soil/Water Conservation &
Recreation), Frank Scearce ‘95 (VDOT, Environ.
Specialist) Casey Magruder ‘96 (DEQ), Rodney
Dellis ‘90 (Farm Credit), Dr. Kevin Bradley ‘95
(Post Doctoral Research Associate, VA Tech), John
Sheets ‘92 (Monsanto) and Dr. Nancy Brubaker
‘96 (Pet Clinic of Rocky Mount)
Location: Garber 106
 
4:00-5:00 pm Make-up Etiquette
Mary Kay Cosmetic Demo on proper use of make-
up for an interview - Presented by:Christine
Tanner - Call ext 4259 to RSVP
Location: Glass Room, Dining Hall
 
5:00-7:00 pm ELC/SIFE Etiquette Dinner and Fashion Show
Call ext. 4259 to reserve your seat
(Free dinner for first 40 to sign up)
Location: Panther’s Den
 
Tuesday, February 12
 
* Pre-registration required to participate in the Interviewing Sessions - call ext. 4259 to register*
 
9:00-11:30 am Interviewing* Interviews, Panel Interviews, and Debriefing
                            Session I
Participants: Dave Newcombe, Melanie Shandor,
Leslie Holden, Lydia Odell, Diane Akers
(Issues Mgmt. Grp.), Florella Johnson (Franklin
Co. Schools), Cindy Perdue (Town of Rocky
Mount), Ray Lavinder (Chief of Police-Roanoke
Co.), Jeff Gring, Wes Astin ‘74
Location: ELC Area, 101 Bassett Hall
 
12:30-3:00 pm Interviewing* (continued)
                            Session II
Participants: Phyllis Scott (County of Franklin),
Lori Jones (Ronile), Susan Freeman (Carilion,
Franklin Memorial), Stuart Yeaman (Danville
Police), Dana Newton, Donita Hooker
Location: ELC Area, 101 Bassett Hall
 
2:00-4:00 pm Panel Presentations by Division of Social Sciences 
2:00-3:00 pm LaVerne Dillon, Physical Education; Linwood
Clayton, Recreation; representatives from:
Education, and Sports Management.
3:00- 4:00 pm Dr. Martha Brown, Psychology; Dr.
Ken McCreedy, Criminal Justice; Martha Haley
Bowling ‘90, Social Work and Sarah Roberts,
Psychology student
Location: Panther’s Den
 
7:00-8:00 pm Internship Workshop for Athletes
Speakers: Dave Newcombe and Leslie Holden
Location: Swartz Gym Classroom 102
 
 
Wednesday, February 13
 
Career Connections Fair
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Panther's Den
 
 
Thursday, February 14

 

1:00 - 2:00 pm "The Liberal Arts Curriculum: How it prepares students for the world of work and graduate school"
Presented by: Dr. Peter Crow
Introduction by: Dr. Rich Sours
Location: Panther’s Den
 
2:00 - 4:00 pm Panel Presentation Division of Language, Literature, Philosophy and
Religion 
Ferrum Grads: Susan Weisgerber ‘82
(Executive Director of Franklin Co. Chamber of
Commerce and Mike "Redd" Dunavent ‘93
(WWBT-TV and Metro News, Richmond), Dr.
Lana Whited, Dr. Gary Angel, Dr. David Howell
and Sasha Saari. A representative of the Peace
Corps will be available.
Location: Franklin Hall Conference Rooms
 
3:00 - 4:00 pm Panel Presentation "Technology Careers" Division of Academic
Support and Division of Business, Computer Science and Math 
Finding a Job (Dr. Cy Dillon),
A Student’s Perspective (Jay Greeley) and
Electronic Portfolios (Dr. Faye Angel)
Location: AV Auditorium, Stanley Library8
 
 
Last updated February 05, 2002