February

10 An Evening with Mark Twain and Friends: A production beginning with a recreation of Twain's 1908 lecture tour, recounting his life including his boyhood in Hannibal, Missouri, his experiences as a prospector in California, his time on the Mississippi as a riverboat pilot, his skirmishes as an author and playwright, and his encounters as a world traveler. 7:30 p.m., Sale Theatre, Schoolfield Hall. Co-sponsored by the Franklin Guild and the History and Political Science Division. For more information, contact Dr. Jody Brown at (540) 365-4354 or e-mail jbrown@ferrum.edu.

12 Music for Royalty: A program featuring music for flute and harpsichord from the court of the German royal flutist, Frederick the Great. It features international flutist and master flute teacher, Deborah Kemper, and Dr. Erma Rose, professor of music at Ferrum College. 7:30 p.m., Sigmon Recital Hall, Grousbeck Music Center. Co-sponsored by the Franklin Guild. For more information, contact Dr. Jody Brown at (540) 365-4354, or e-mail jbrown@ferrum.edu.

13 Searching for the Spiritual in Visual Art: Exhibit through March 11. Jesse Carkin, Joseph Ingram, and Rachel Denham exhibit their work--the culmination of a summer 2000 student/faculty research project, funded by a grant from the Appalachian College Association. These mixed media works were based on the research of people who create environments to reflect their own spiritual natures. E. Taylor Greer Gallery, Stanley Library. For more information, contact Ms. Rachel Denham at (540) 365-4357 or e-mail rdenham@ferrum.edu.

19 Grace Note: A five-piece band that includes piano, guitar, bass, drums, and violin, will present an evening of original music that draws on country, folk, rock, and new age traditions. Co-sponsored by the Franklin Guild. 7:30 p.m., Sigmon Recital Hall, Grousbeck Music Center. For more information, contact Dr. Jody Brown at (540) 365-4354 or e-mail jbrown@ferrum.edu.

27 "And They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank": Performance by the Mill Mountain Theatre traveling company. 7:30 p.m., Sale Theatre, Schoolfield Hall. Admission free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Marcia Horn at (540) 365-4328 or e-mail mhorn@ferrum.edu.


March

15 Art Majors Senior Show: Exhibit through April 5. Robert Harris, Joseph Ingram, Clinton Wickers, Kimberly Wills. Ferrum College senior art students will exhibit their works in this group show. Reception date to be announced. E. Taylor Greer Gallery, Stanley Library. For more information, contact Ms. Rachel Denham at (540) 365-4357 or e-mail rdenham@ferrum.edu.

20 The Reel World String Band: This female ensemble will take Ferrum College on a journey of southern culture, from its fiddling roots to its political activism. A reception welcoming the artists and celebrating Ferrum College's service learning efforts will begin at 7:00 p.m., with the performance following at 7:45 p.m., Panther's Den, Franklin Hall. For more information, contact Dr. Susan Mead at (540) 365-4611 or e-mail smead@ferrum.edu.

21 Community Hour--Women's Leadership Conference: Speaker to be announced. 11:00 a.m. Sale Theatre, Schoolfield Hall. For more information, contact Dr. Katherine Grimes at (540) 365-4264 or e-mail kgrimes@ferrum.edu.

22-25 Spring Play, "The Dining Room" : 7:30 p.m., Sale Theatre, Schoolfield Hall. For more information, contact Mr. Wayne Bowman at (540) 365-4338 or e-mail wbowman@ferrum.edu.

24 Open House: An opportunity for prospective students and their families to find out more about living and learning at Ferrum College. Free admission. For more information and to register, call 1-800-868-9797 or e-mail admissions@ferrum.edu.

26 Holocaust Speaker: Robert Heller will give a Holocaust address, "A Survivor Remembers," 7:30 p.m., Vaughn Chapel. Admission free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Marcia Horn at (540) 365-4328 or e-mail mhorn@ferrum.edu.

26-30 International Week: A week of entertainment, displays and foods of the various countries represented on campus by students, staff, and faculty. For more information, contact Dr. Sasha Saari at (540) 365-4331 or e-mail ssaari@ferrum.edu.

April

3 Poetry Reading: Frank X. Walker, poet and director of the Kentucky Governor's School For the Arts will be reading from his collection of works, including his recently published book, Affrilachia. 7:00 p.m., Sale Theatre, Schoolfield Hall. For more information, contact Dr. Susan Mead at (540) 365-4611 or e-mail smead@ferrum.edu.

4 Community Hour--Academic Talent Show: Students compete for cash prizes by displaying, in an interesting and educational way, knowledge they gained in a Ferrum class. Sponsored by the Academic Resources Center and the Teacher Education Program. 11:00 a.m. Panther's Den, Franklin Hall. For more information, contact Dr. Katherine Grimes at (540) 365-4264 or e-mail kgrimes@ferrum.edu.

5 "Search for Survivors: The Fate of the St. Louis Passengers": Scott Miller from the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, will speak on this memorable event in history. 7:30 p.m., Vaughn Chapel. Admission free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Marcia Horn at (540) 365-4328 or e-mail mhorn@ferrum.edu.

10-30 Spring Student Art Show: An exhibition of works from all art studio classes including painting, drawing, clay, two-dimensional and three-dimensional design, photography, and computer graphics. Opening reception, April 10, 3:30-5:00 p.m., E. Taylor Greer Gallery, Stanley Library. For more information, contact Ms. Jane Stogner at (540) 365-4342 or e-mail jstogner2@ferrum.edu.

10 Senior Recital: Works by Sandra Ratcliff will be presented. E. Taylor Greer Gallery, Stanley Library. For more information, contact Dr. Sharon Van Nest at (540) 365-4355 or e-mail svannest@ferrum.edu.

17 Holocaust Speaker: Betty Oberlender, a former hidden child of the Holocaust, will give a presentation with video, "My Holocaust Experience." 7:30 p.m., A-V Auditorium, Stanley Library. Admission free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Marcia Horn at (540) 365-4328 or e-mail mhorn@ferrum.edu.

24 Spring Choral and Bell Concert: The Ferrum College Concert Choir, Ferrum Edition, the Ferrum College Gospel Choir and the Handbell Ensemble present selections from their spring tour. 7:30 p.m., Sale Theatre, Schoolfield Hall. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Sharon Van Nest at (540) 365-4355.

26 Spring Instrumental Concert: The Ferrum College Jazz Ensemble and the Classical Ensemble present a concert of standards.7:30 p.m., Sigmon Recital Hall, Grousbeck Music Center. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Colleen Hartung at (540) 365-4351.

28 Open House: An opportunity for prospective students and their families to find out more about living and learning at Ferrum College. Free admission. For more information and to register, call 1-800-868-9797 or e-mail admissions@ferrum.edu.

May

12 Baccalaureate Ceremonies: Vaughn Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

13 Commencement Ceremonies: Campus Lawn, 10:30 a.m.

18 New BRI Exhibit: On display through February 2002. Admission free. For more information, call (540) 365-4416 or e-mail bri@ferrum.edu.

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