Auditions - The Music Man - New Day & Time!
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Rex Stephenson Theatre – Schoolfield Hall, 215 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, VA, 24088-2611, United States
The Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre at Ferrum College announces open auditions for our mainstage spring musical, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, to be performed March 19-22, 2026​. Auditions are open to all, including non-majors, community members, faculty, staff, and students at Ferrum College.
Updated 1/27/26 after winter weather delays – Auditions are February 6, 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Rex Stephenson Theatre, in lower Schoolfield Hall on the Ferrum College campus. Performers should prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Please bring prepared sheet music in the key you wish to sing. Sides will be provided. Come prepared to move! Contact Emily Blankenship-Tucker at ebtucker@ferrum.edu with questions.
Click here for more information about the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre.
Junior Danielle Wilburn, assistant editor of The Iron Blade and a BRDT performer, described the Tony-award-winning play as “a classic Broadway favorite filled with fast-talking charm, big ensemble numbers, and plenty of small-town mischief. The story follows Professor and con-man Harold Hill through River City, Iowa. With its lively music and colorful cast of characters, the show offers multiple opportunities for performers to jump in, have fun, and shine together on stage.”
Click here for photos from last year’s spring musical, Mary Poppins.

Spring Career and Internship Fair
2026-02-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Blue Ridge Mountain Room, 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Explore career and internship opportunities and connect with employers at Ferrum College’s Spring 2026 Career and Internship Fair. This event is free to attend.
Location: Blue Ridge Mountain Room, Franklin Hall
Information on academic programs at Ferrum College
Questions: Leslie Holden, Director of Career Development | lholden@ferrum.edu | 540.365.4460

Wrestling Alumni & Friends Gathering & Match Day
2026-02-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Swartz Gym, 435 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Ferrum College Wrestling is entering an exciting new era as we transition to NCAA Division II and Conference Carolinas — and we want YOU to be part of it! Join us Friday, February 13, 2026, for a Wrestling Alumni & Friends Reception at 5:00 p.m. in the Swartz Gymnasium Trophy Room, followed by Ferrum Wrestling vs. Coker at 6:00 p.m. After the match, alumni and friends are invited to continue the evening with a casual gathering at Jose’s Mexican Grill in Ferrum, VA. This night is designed to reconnect teammates and supporters, honor our tradition, and rally around the next era of Ferrum Wrestling. We hope you’ll join us for all or part of the evening.
Click here to register and confirm your attendance today!

Alumni Sweetheart Society Valentine's Event — Open to All!
2026-02-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Blue Ridge Mountain Room, 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Dear Panther Family,
Some relationships begin in the classroom, others at the student union, on the field, or during a late-night study session in the library. No matter where your spark first ignited, your story is part of our shared Panther history.
You’re invited to the Alumni Sweetheart Society Valentine’s Event—a festive evening celebrating love, connection, and community at Ferrum College. While the Sweetheart Society honors alumni couples who met on campus, this event is open to everyone who would like to attend. Students are welcome to attend and may use Metz dining dollars.
Whether you’re married, dating, longtime partners, single, alumni, or simply looking for a fun and elegant Valentine’s celebration, we welcome you to join us for a memorable night back on campus.
Event Details
Saturday, February 14, 2026 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Blue Ridge Mountain Room, Franklin Hall
Formal/semi-formal (optional black tie for those who want to go all out!)
Black, gold, red, and white color theme
Registration Rates
Early-bird (expires January 31, 2026)
• $50/couple
• $25/single
Advance Registration (expires February 10, 2026)
• $60/couple
• $30/single
At the Door
• $70/couple
• $35/single
Enjoy an evening of great food, music, selfie photo opportunities, and more as we celebrate love in all its forms. Space is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early.
Click here to register today.

Have a special story to share? Click here to tell us your sweetheart story.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to Ferrum for this signature Alumni Engagement event. Let’s celebrate love, laughter, and lasting connections—right where so many memories were made

The Work of Hands and Hearts: An Evening of Poetry and Prose with Aaron Fagan & Patrick Dacey
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Blue Ridge Mountain Room, 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
“The Work of Hands and Hearts” is an intimate, one-night literary event celebrating the dignity, struggle, and spirit of working people through poetry and fiction. Acclaimed poet Aaron Fagan and award-winning fiction writer Patrick Dacey will share selections from their work that explore labor, class, and the everyday beauty found in persistence. The reading will be followed by a moderated conversation and audience Q & A, offering insight into how each author approaches the lives and language of work in contemporary America.
The Blue Ridge Mountain Room is in the upper level of Franklin Hall. Parking is available along Ferrum Mountain Road (behind Grousbeck Hall or the Panther Grounds campus store) or Wiley Drive (just past Adams Lake and Franklin Hall).

Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk, Feb. 20-22
2026-02-20 19:00 - 2026-02-22 14:00 | The Rex Stephenson Theatre – Schoolfield Hall, 215 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, VA, 24088-2611, United States
In 1955, Emma “Grandma” Gatewood, a 67-year-old Ohio woman in Keds, carrying her things in a homemade sack, walked the entire Appalachian Trail. She hiked nearly 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. She was the first woman to complete a solo thru-hike and later did it again twice.
Her story is about grit, stubborn hope, and that deep Appalachian knowing that if you keep putting one foot in front of the other, you’ll get where you’re meant to go. Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk by Catherine Bush brings this true story to the stage. It offers a reminder that it’s never too late to start over, chase freedom, or answer the call of the trail. If these mountains mean something to you, come walk a while with Grandma Gatewood.
Performances February 20 and 21 at 7 p.m., February 22 at 2 p.m. An optional pre-show dinner is served on Saturday at 5:30 and Sunday at 12:30.
Directed by Emily Blankenship-Tucker, with visiting performer Becky Prophet as Grandma Gatewood and Rebecca Crocker performing thirteen supporting roles.
Produced with permission of the playwright.
The play has adult themes and is not intended for children. It is based on a true story, as told in the nonfiction book Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery (2014), and in Gatewood’s diaries and interviews.
www.ferrum.edu/theatre-tickets
Click here to read more about it.

Ferrum College Alumni Engagement - 419 West, Roanoke, VA
2026-03-03 17:00 - 21:00
Panthers in the Roanoke area, we’re coming to you! Join fellow Ferrum alumni for an evening of connection, conversation, and community at 419 West. This regional stop is all about bringing the Ferrum spirit closer to home—no long drive back to campus required.

Date: March 3, 2026
Time: Registration: 5:00 – 5:30 pm | Meet & Greet 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: 419 West, 3865 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018

First Round of appetizers on us. Participants are responsible for all subsequent food and beverage orders (including tax and 20% gratuity).
This regional tour is designed to bring the spirit of Ferrum directly to you. It is the perfect opportunity to reconnect, share ideas, and network with fellow Panthers without having to make the long journey back to campus.

To register, click here.

Open Mike Night
2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Panthers Den
An Open Mike Night for the campus and community will be held on Wednesday, March 11 in Franklin Hall at Ferrum College, beginning at 7 p.m. “Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine“ invites students, faculty, and staff to read original poems and short stories, sing, or present other talents.
“Chrysalis“ and other student groups host open mike coffee houses several times throughout the academic year. Anyone is welcome to attend and participate without signing up in advance. Free refreshments will be served.
The editor of “Chrysalis” is senior Mattie Green (shown reading from her work in the photo) and the faculty advisor is Professor of English Katherine Grimes. The Fall 2025 issue and other past issues of “Chrysalis” can be read online and the Spring 2026 issue will be revealed at the end of the semester. A limited number of free printed copies of the magazine are also available each semester.
“Chrysalis” is both a club and a practicum course for students who submit their own work and earn course credit for compiling, editing, and laying out the magazine each semester. They encourage students, faculty, and staff to submit original work early in each semester and to read from their work and discuss visual artwork at the coffee houses and end-of-semester reveal.
For the Open Mike event, go to the Panthers Den on the ground floor of Franklin Hall. Contact Dr. Katherine Grimes for additional information, at kgrimes@ferrum.edu.

Bachelor of Social Work Program 50-Year Anniversary Event and Alumni Gathering
2026-03-13 08:30 | Blue Ridge Mountain Room, 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Celebrate 50 years of impact and community at the Ferrum College Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program’s 50th Anniversary Event and Alumni Gathering on March 13, 2026, in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room of Franklin Hall. The day begins with check-in and registration at 8:30 a.m., followed by ACES training from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. Following lunch on your own, the afternoon program beginning at 1:00 p.m. will feature guest speakers, including Ira Colby, the founding father of the Ferrum College BSW Program, along with alumna Holly D’Heron ’09 and alumnus Ralph Branch III ’14, followed by a Phi Alpha Initiation Ceremony. The celebration continues with an alumni social and gathering at Jose’s Mexican Grill (Ferrum location) immediately after the event.

Click here to register today!

Ferrum College Softball Alumni Gathering & Doubleheader
2026-03-14 13:30 - 17:00 | Vickie Van Kleeck Softball Complex, 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA, United States
Ferrum College softball is entering an exciting new era as we transition to NCAA Division II and Conference Carolinas — and we want YOU to be part of it! Join us Saturday, March 14, for Softball Alumni Day as the Panthers take on King University in a Conference Carolinas doubleheader! Reconnect with teammates, swap stories from your playing days, and celebrate the legacy that continues to shape Ferrum Softball today.
Event Schedule
1:30 p.m. – Alumni Check-in & Registration
2:00 p.m. – Alumni Gathering + Game One
Look for the Alumni Tent near the dugout when you arrive!
Register today and help us pack the stands with Panther pride!

Empty Bowls 2026
2026-03-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Blue Ridge Mountain Room, 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
The 16th annual Empty Bowls event at Ferrum College will be on March 15, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This event funds Panther Packs food for Ferrum Elementary School children to take home throughout the school year. Any family with food insecurity can sign their children up to receive food every week. Throughout the winter, college students, Blue Ridge Potters Guild members, and other volunteers make hundreds of clay bowls. At the event, the college dining service provides soup to eat in the unique bowl you purchase.
The silent auction offers a variety of items made by potters and other artisans–a great place to buy gifts. Throughout the school year, community and college volunteers purchase nonperishable food and pack it in bags that are delivered to the school.
In 2025, Empty Bowls at Ferrum College had record attendance and proceeds, raising over $13,000. Participating in a national network of Empty Bowls fundraisers to provide food where needed in any locality, this is the sole fundraiser for the Panther Packs program at Ferrum Elementary. With the price of food rising in recent times, every bowl donated and sold is important.
For more information, contact Nell Fredericksen, adjunct professor of art, nfredericksen2@ferrum.edu.
Check the Ferrum College Empty Bowls Facebook page for more photos and previews.

The Music Man – March 19-22, 2026
2026-03-19 19:00 - 2026-03-22 14:00
By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
This production is directed by Emily Blankenship-Tucker, with a multigenerational cast of Ferrum College students, faculty, staff, alumni, local children, and other community volunteers.
The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.
Click here to read more about the show.
About Us:
No preshow meal will be served on Thursday or Friday, March 19 & 20 – Join us for the Fish Fry Friday in Franklin Hall (sold separately at the dining hall) on Friday March 20.
An optional dinner or lunch is served before the show (on Saturday and Sunday only) in Franklin Hall next door, and is served by the actors in the tradition of The Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre. Both Franklin Hall and Schoolfield Hall, where our performances are held, are handicapped accessible. We offer alternative meals for those with food allergies when given advance notice: please note dietary and mobility restrictions in the comments at checkout.
Meal ticket sales often end before the show dates, and may not be available at the door. Tickets are available at www.ferrum.edu/theatre-tickets.
Thursday is Student Night. Area high school students will be admitted for $1 cash, and younger children are free.
Email us at theatre@ferrum.edu or call the box office at (540) 365-4355. Please leave a message at the box office phone number, and we will make every effort to respond as quickly as possible.
Follow Ferrum College Theatre Arts in Facebook and ferrumtheatrearts in Instagram for cast announcements and other previews.

Black & Gold Open House
2026-03-20 09:00 - 13:00
We’re thrilled to invite you to Ferrum College for our Black & Gold Open House – a special event designed just for prospective students! Spend the day exploring campus, meeting faculty and students, taking a guided tour, and learning what life at Ferrum is all about. Plus, enjoy a complimentary lunch in our award-winning dining hall.
Planning to apply? Bring a copy of your high school or college transcripts to receive an admission decision on the spot. We also encourage you to start your application before you arrive to make the process even faster!
For more information about attending, email admissions@ferrum.edu or call 540-365-2121. Click here to register.

Ferrum Tennis Alumni & Friends Round Robin
2026-03-20 15:30 - 18:00 | Burrows Skeens Tennis Courts, 333 Wiley Dr, Ferrum, VA 24088
Join us on Friday, March 20, for A Celebration of Legacy and Competition at Ferrum College! Alumni, supporters, and current student-athletes will take the court together for an afternoon of connection, competition, and Panther pride.
Burrows Skeens Tennis Courts
Registration: 3:30 p.m.
Play begins: 4:00 p.m.
As Ferrum Athletics moves into NCAA Division II, we’re celebrating the tradition that built our program and the alumni who continue to shape its future.
Come back, reconnect, and represent the Black & Gold!
Click here to register.

Agripalooza: Where Innovation Meets Tradition
2026-03-24 08:00
Ferrum College will host Agripalooza: Where Technology Meets Tradition on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in celebration of National Agriculture Day. Presented in partnership with the Virginia Small Business Development Center, Greater Roanoke & NRV, and Franklin County, Virginia, the in-person conference will bring together farmers, entrepreneurs, and community partners to explore innovation and opportunity in today’s agricultural economy. The Commonwealth’s Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Katie Frazier, will headline the program as the keynote speaker.
Registration for Agripalooza is $50 per person and includes access to all conference sessions, networking opportunities, light refreshments, and lunch. Additional event details and registration information are available at the Virginia SBDC website at roanokesmallbusiness.org/agripalooza.

Blood Drive at Ferrum College March 25
2026-03-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Vaughn Chapel, Ferrum College, Rt. 40, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Ferrum College Nursing and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive at Ferrum College.
Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Site: Lower Level of Vaughn Chapel
Address: Vaughn Chapel, 80 Wiley Dr, Ferrum, VA, 24088
Date: Wed Mar 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Blood Program Leader Name: Tammy Hodges, thodges@ferrum.edu
Blood Program Leader Phone Number: 540 365-5558
Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store or Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations.
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
More information about nursing and allied health programs at this link.

Don’t Wait! Now Is The Best Time To Write That Book!
2026-03-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Stanley Library, 150 Wiley Drive, Ferrum, 24088, United States
Many college students dream of writing a book someday—but most believe they need more experience, more confidence, or permission before they can begin. In this engaging and practical talk, bestselling author Jane Fenton challenges that assumption and reveals why now is the best time to start writing and sharing your work. Drawing from her real-world experience publishing multiple books and building an audience from the ground up, Fenton breaks down the core principles behind writing a book people actually want to read. Students will learn why it’s important to know your audience, how social media can be used to connect with your readers, and why imperfect, authentic content consistently outperforms polished perfection. This presentation reframes writing a book not as a distant dream, but as a powerful tool for confidence and career momentum—whether students plan to become authors, entrepreneurs, or professionals in any field. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to begin, practical steps they can take immediately, and the realization that waiting is often the biggest obstacle of all.
Inquiring Minds offers lively, informal presentations and activities on various interesting topics for the entire community. Stanley Library at Ferrum College presents the series on most Wednesdays during the academic year, in the LEaP Studio on the library’s main floor during the campus’s community hour from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Jane Fenton is author of the Repo Girl series of novels about a young woman who repossesses cars for a living and keeps running across dead bodies. They have been called “fast-paced mysteries with lots of laughs and a little romance.” Jane is an avid reader of books that combine romance, mystery, and laughter because they’re as satisfying as a triple fudge sundae—without the calories. Although she shares her heroine’s love of Roanoke City, good friends, junk food, stray dogs, and Jeep Wranglers, she’s quite happy to create these fun misadventures from the comfort of her quiet farmhouse in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia where she lives with her family.
Jane Fenton website

Janine Latus: We Need to Talk (about Relationship Abuse)
2026-03-30 11:30 - 12:30 | Panthers Den
Janine Latus, author of the nonfiction book If I Am Missing or Dead, will return to the Ferrum College campus on March 30 to lead a discussion about relationship abuse. The event will take place in the Panthers Den in Franklin Hall at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome for free.
Latus is a journalist, author and advocate who describes herself as a “fierce warrior against sexual assault and domestic violence.”
She travels the world telling her own stories about domestic violence and educating clients who have included the U.S. Navy, Major League Baseball, and many other companies, nonprofits, and schools. Her work has inspired thousands of people to recognize relationship abuse, break free, and heal. One previous host called her “the most compelling speaker on sexual assault and relationship violence that I have ever heard.”
In addition to being a widely sought-after speaker, Latus is also a writing teacher and her New York Times best-selling book, If I Am Missing or Dead, was published in 2007. She earned a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and a master’s degree in journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia. One Amazon reviewer wrote about her book, “I give this story . . . my highest recommendation. I would like to track down the journalism professor who once gave Janine Latus a ‘C’ and buy her a copy of the book.”
After one of Latus’ previous three visits to Ferrum College, Professor of English Lana Whited wrote, “I have seldom heard the undergraduate students on our campus quieter than when Janine Latus was speaking to them. At the end of my class, students filed out, shaking her hand and offering their thanks. Over the course of the three days she spent on our campus, she spoke in five classes, at a campus-wide program, and with clients at our local women’s shelter. On campus, I frequently saw students talking with her privately, sometimes with tears in their eyes. Janine helps victims of abuse understand that they neither deserved nor provoked it, and she encourages them on their own healing journeys. She is generous with her time and talents and unwavering in her crusade to spare others what she and her sister Amy endured. Her message resonates long after she has gone.”
You can watch a TED talk by Latus on YouTube, and you can read her feature stories at janinelatus.com.
Copies of her book will be available for purchase, and a reception will follow the program. It is sponsored by the Ferrum chapter of Help Save the Next Girl, as well as the Quality Enhancement Program and the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement.
Help Save the Next Girl is a national nonprofit organization formed in honor of Morgan Dana Harrington, a 20-year-old Virginia Tech student who was abducted and murdered in 2009. It seeks to sensitize young women and girls to predatory danger. The foundation fosters mutual respect and camaraderie with young men, and is committed to be an active, imaginative presence on campuses and in clubs and violence prevention forums across the country. Help Save the Next Girl continually develops vital relationships with media and law enforcement. Its connections enhance its ability to quickly disseminate urgent information, such as about a missing person. Help Save the Next Girl also provides outreach support to victims’ families. Its media presence also promotes its mission to keep young women and campus communities alert to predatory danger. It participates actively in endorsing legislation that augments safety practices in communities. Through diligent activism in education, victim support, and legislation, it creates a strong foundation against violence as it strives to help save the next girl.

More background:
“If I am missing or dead, this has obviously not protected me,” wrote Janine Latus’s youngest sister, Amy, in a note she taped to the underside of her desk in 2002. The note was found after Amy disappeared during the same spring when Janine left her own marriage–escaped, she would say–due to feelings of being “afraid, controlled, inadequate, and trapped.” A journalist by training, Janine turned her skills in investigation and analysis to the question of how she and her sister, “two seemingly well-adjusted, successful women,” ended up in relationships with men who regularly assaulted and denigrated them physically, emotionally, and psychologically. The result was If I Am Missing or Dead: A Sister’s Story of Love, Murder, and LIberation, published by Simon & Schuster in 2007. On the momentum of the book’s success, Latus launched a crusade to take her insights wherever they might be useful–to college campuses, civic and advocacy organizations, and training sessions with organizations such as the U.S. Department of Defense and Major League Baseball.
Information provided by Dr. Lana Whited and Ms. Janine Latus.

Pet-a-Puppet: Past, Present and Future
2026-04-01 11:30 - 12:30 | Schoolfield Hall, Wiley Drive, Ferrum, VA, VA, 24088, United States
The campus community and the public are invited to attend Pet-a-Puppet: Past, Present and Future on April 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will be held outside Schoolfield Hall (weather permitting) as part of the Inquiring Minds discussion series. Attendees will be able to view and manipulate a variety of puppets created and collected by Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Rebecca Crocker and her students, as well as discussing upcoming opportunities to build and perform puppets.

Click here for more photos of puppets on campus.
Click here for Cardinal News article by Lindsey Hull on making of the puppets and 2023 production of Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas.
Click here to read about Crocker’s upcoming summer fellowship to develop a new puppetry project.
Photograph from Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas in 2025 courtesy of Dr. Bob Pohlad.
Photograph from Pet-a-Puppet 2025 by Dr. Tina Hanlon.

Fast Track Visit Day
2026-04-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Admissions, Spillman-Daniels House, Ferrum, 24088, United States
Do everything in a day – come in for your Fast Track visit!
Schedule one day to come in and get your application done, your financial aid finished, and everything else checked off the list. You’ll get your entire admission process completed in just a single day.
Register Now.

Oldtime Dance and Flatfoot Contest
2026-04-03 19:00 - 21:30 | The Rex Stephenson Theatre – Schoolfield Hall, 215 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, VA, 24088-2611, United States
Lots of folks remember dances in the lower level of Schoolfield Hall years ago, and the legendary local oldtime group Twin Creeks Stringband is ready to do it up right on April 3. Come join us in the Rex Stephenson Theatre on the campus at Ferrum College for an evening of hot tunes and flatfoot dancing!
This event scheduled in January has been postponed until April 3. So you have more time to practice your dance moves!
Hosted by Appalachian Music at Ferrum College
All are welcome. The Rex Stephenson Theatre is in the lower level of Schoolfield Hall, accessible by elevator or stairs from the ground-level entrance on the side of the building facing the main campus.
$7 for adults
FREE for kids under 12 and for Ferrum College students, staff, and faculty
No extra charge to enter the contest!

Global Conflict and Human Consequence: A Talk with Kenneth R. Rosen
2026-04-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Panthers Den
Join us at Ferrum College on Tuesday, April 7, for a thought-provoking and timely talk by award-winning journalist and author Kenneth R. Rosen, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Panthers Den at Franklin Hall. This engaging event will cover key issues in political science, journalism, geopolitics, and Arctic affairs, and is free and open to everyone. Rosen’s talk will also be live-streamed on the Ferrum College Facebook page.
Rosen is an internationally recognized narrative journalist whose work focuses on the human impact of global conflict and geopolitical changes. A recipient of the Kurt Schork Award and the Bayeux-Calvados Award for War
Correspondents—and a two-time finalist for the Livingston Award—his reporting has taken him across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Rosen’s work has appeared in major publications such as “The New Yorker,” “The New York Times,” “The Atlantic,” and “WIRED.” He is the author of three books, including his latest, “Polar War: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic,” which examines rising tensions and global power struggles in the Arctic.
Rosen divides his time between Western Massachusetts and Northern Italy with his wife and their three children.

Ferrum College Lacrosse Alumni Gathering
2026-04-11 11:30 - 15:00 | W.B. Adams Stadium, State Route 602, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Ferrum College Women’s Lacrosse invites alumni, families, and supporters back to campus for our Women’s Lacrosse Alumni & Family Event!

Saturday, April 11, 2026
W.B. Adams Stadium
Check-in: 11:30–11:45 a.m.
Event Begins: 12:00 p.m.

Reconnect with former teammates, meet our current Panthers, and celebrate the program’s continued growth. Food and beverages will be provided!
We can’t wait to see you back in the Black and Gold!
Click here to register!

Spring Football Alumni Gathering & Game
2026-04-11 12:00 - 18:00 | W.B. Adams Stadium, State Route 602, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Ferrum Football invites alumni and supporters back to campus for the Spring Game on Saturday, April 11, at W.B. Adams Stadium. Check-in and registration begin at 12:00 p.m. at the Hank Norton Center. The alumni gathering will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Big Green Room, followed by the Black Hat Walk on Bassett Field at 3:00 p.m., and the Spring Game in Adams Stadium at 4:00 p.m. The event will bring former players together to reconnect with teammates, celebrate the proud tradition of Ferrum Football, and cheer on the next generation of Black Hats as they take the field.
The Football program will also present its prestigious Big Green Award for the 2025 season, honoring the player who best exemplifies the toughness, leadership, and commitment that define Ferrum Football.
Enjoy a tailgating atmosphere with food, beverages, and fellowship with fellow members of the Black Hat Brotherhood.
Parking will be behind the stadium. The tent with food and beverages will be behind the stadium, near the parking lot.
Click here to register.

Pixels and Pages: Senior Art Exhibit by Mattie Green
2026-04-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Stanley Library, 150 Wiley Drive, Ferrum, 24088, United States
Pixels and Pages is multimedia storytelling exhibition that examines both the magic and the macabre found in the forests of Appalachia. Through a blend of photography, poetry, memoir, and digital design, Mattie Green explores the fragility and determination of life nestled in the mountains. The exhibition will be opened with a reception in the E. Taylor Greer Art Gallery, in Stanley Library at Ferrum College, on April 16, 2026, 4:30-6:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend for free.
In her art, Green is drawn to the way nature coexists with the often unnoticed and abandoned traces of humanity. She enjoys searching for the unseen and highlighting that in her work. Rain, rust, insects, and forests are commonly showcased, and an undercurrent of transformation and renewal frequently makes an appearance.

Mattie Green is an Appalachian artist and multi-disciplinary creative currently living in Rocky Mount, Virginia. As a self-proclaimed “Jill of All Skills,” she thrives on learning new tools and approaches to solve complex problems from every angle. You can find samples of her work @GreenfinchMedia on Facebook and Instagram.
Mattie will graduate on May 2 with her B.S. in Marketing and her B.A. in Graphic Design at Ferrum College. On campus, she serves as editor-in-chief for Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine, and president of the Art & Media Club. Additionally, she is a member of Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society) and the National Society of Leadership and Success.
After the opening reception on April 16, the exhibit can be viewed until May 1 during the following hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 3 – 11 p.m.

Science Poster Presentations
2026-04-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Garber Hall, Wiley Drive, Ferrum, VA, 24977, United States
Science 398 students will present their posters on Friday, April 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Garber Hall 100. Topics include study of wildlife on campus, medical research, effects of supplements on athletic performance, and more.
Two students in Honors 215 will also present their projects on scientific methods of analyzing historic works of art at the American National Gallery of Art and the Hermitage in Russia.
All are welcome to attend.
Photo from fall 2025 poster presentations.

Academic Awards Ceremony
2026-04-17 16:00 | Vaughn Chapel, 80 Wiley Dr., Ferrum, United States
The Ferrum College community will gather to celebrate academic excellence and achievement during the annual Academic Awards Ceremony beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, in Vaughn Chapel.
This special event recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Ferrum College students, faculty, and staff across a range of areas, including academic achievement, leadership, service, and campus engagement. The ceremony reflects the spirit of Ferrum’s guiding motto, “Not Self, But Others,” and highlights the dedication, scholarship, and contributions that strengthen the College community.
Students, faculty, staff, and guests are invited to attend as the College honors those who exemplify excellence both in and beyond the classroom.

Black & Gold Open House
2026-04-18
We’re thrilled to invite you to Ferrum College for our Black & Gold Open House – a special event designed just for prospective students! Spend the day exploring campus, meeting faculty and students, taking a guided tour, and learning what life at Ferrum is all about. You’ll even have the opportunity to apply and receive an admission decision on the spot. Plus, enjoy a complimentary lunch in our award-winning dining hall. For more information about attending, email admissions@ferrum.edu or call 540-365-2121. Click here to register.

Titmus Agricultural Center Plant Sale
2026-04-18 10:00 - 2026-04-26 14:00 | Titmus Agricutural Center, 270 Ferrum School Road, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Titmus Agricultural Center Plant Sale
Mark your calendars for April 18 & 19 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and April 25 & 26 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Join us at the Titmus Agricultural Center barn (370 Ferrum School Road, Ferrum, VA) for our annual plant sale. Our students are growing more varieties than in years past. Look forward to houseplants and tropicals, succulents, petunias, sunpatiens, geraniums, citronella, begonias, ferns, celosia, marigolds, coleus, polk-a-dot plants, perennial herbs, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, melons, and much much more. If you are needing plants for your yard or garden, you do not want to miss this!
Please bring boxes to carry your plants home.
Cash, checks, and cards will be accepted this year.
All proceeds support the Ferrum College Horticulture Program. Thank you for your support!
Go to the Facebook event page for photos of plants as they grow.

Baseball Alumni Gathering & Doubleheader
2026-04-18 10:30 - 16:30 | Panther Field, 584 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Ferrum Baseball alumni and supporters are invited back to campus for a Ferrum Baseball Alumni Tailgate on Saturday, April 18, at Panther Field. Registration and check-in begin at 10:30 a.m., with the tailgate starting at 11:00 a.m., as the Panthers host Emmanuel University Lions baseball in a Conference Carolinas doubleheader at 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Hosted by Ferrum Baseball alumnus Doug Haegen, the event will bring former players together to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate the brotherhood of Ferrum Baseball. Food and beverages will be provided, with music from DJ Shock (Kenny Hanks), and plenty of opportunities to enjoy fellowship with former teammates and coaches while supporting the program’s future.
Click here to register.
