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SUMMARY:Science Seminar: Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Program
DESCRIPTION:The Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Program will report on its 40th year of collaboration among Ferrum College science faculty\, staff\, students\, and community volunteers. Dr. Delia Heck is project director in 2026. \nStudent interns in summer 2026: Dashawn Nichting\, Gracie Edwards\, Dew Adams\, and Ashly Cutcliff. \n   \nNext Friday\, Sept. 11: Dr. Dana Ghioca-Robrecht\, Data Scientist and Aquatic Ecologist\, will report on her sabbatical project analyzing 40 years of data. \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/science-seminar-smith-mountain-lake-water-quality-program/
LOCATION:Garber Hall 106\, 80 Wiley Drive\, Ferrum\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,Faculty,Staff and Faculty,Students
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SUMMARY:Black & Gold Open House
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to Ferrum College for our Black & Gold Open House—a special event designed just for prospective students! \nCome join us for a day in the life of a Ferrum College student. Students and parents will be welcomed to the campus for a short information session about the college. Then students will visit a class in their prospective area of interest. While students are in class\, parents will be able to learn more details about the college. Students will then rejoin parents for Admissions and Financial Aid sessions. \nLunch will be provided for families. Lastly\, a campus tour will be available for interested families. This event is for all potential incoming high school and transfer students for 2027 and 2028 entry terms. \nMonday\, September 7\, 2026 \n8:30 AM – 2:00 PM EST\nLocation: Spilman-Daniel House on campus\n40 Stratton Lane\, Ferrum\, VA 24088 \nClick here to register. \nRegistration period closes Friday\, September 4\, 2026. \nFuture dates planned for Black & Gold Open House: Oct. 12\, Nov. 7 \n  \nCome curious.  Leave inspired.  See yourself at Ferrum College.   \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/black-gold-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Admissions\, Spilman-Daniel House\, 40 Stratton Lane\, Ferrum\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Admissions":MAILTO:admissions@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T190000
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for updates and more photos and videos. \n  \nMonday Music Jam summer 2026 \nPhotos by Dr. Bob Pohlad
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-16/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts,Staff and Faculty,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T113000
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SUMMARY:Science Seminar: Dr. Dana Ghioca-Robrecht with 40 Years of Water Quality Data
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Dana Ghioca-Robrecht\, Data Scientist and Aquatic Ecologist (on right in 2025 photo below)\, will report on her sabbatical project in spring semester 2026 analyzing 40 years of data from the Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Program. All are welcome to attend for free. \nThe program is celebrating its 40th year of collaboration among Ferrum College science faculty\, staff\, students\, and community volunteers. Dr. Delia Heck is project director in 2026 and Dr. Ghioca-Robrecht is chair of the School of Sciences and Agriculture. \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/science-seminar-dr-dana-ghioca-robrecht-with-40-years-of-water-quality-data/
LOCATION:Garber Hall 106\, 80 Wiley Drive\, Ferrum\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty,Students
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for updates and more photos and videos. \n  \n \nMonday Music Jam summer 2026 \n\nPhotos by Dr. Bob Pohlad
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-17/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts,Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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SUMMARY:Science Seminar: Beekeeping From Bee Biology to Managing Your Own Hive
DESCRIPTION:Join guest speaker Mark Gustafson for a practical introduction to the fascinating world of honey bees and beekeeping. Learn how a bee colony functions\, how bees communicate\, and what it takes to start and maintain a healthy hive. The talk will explore hive equipment\, seasonal management\, recognizing pests and disease\, Varroa mite control\, reading a frame\, and harvesting honey\, with real-world examples from working hives in Southwest Virginia. Whether you are interested in honey bees\, agriculture\, ecology\, or starting a hive of your own\, this seminar offers an accessible look at the science and practice of beekeeping. \nFriday science seminars are free and open to all to attend. \nPhotograph “A Bee\, See?” by Mattie Green ’26\, from her senior art exhibit\, “Pixels and Pages.”
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/science-seminar-beekeeping-from-bee-biology-to-managing-your-own-hive/
LOCATION:Garber 106
CATEGORIES:Academics,Guest Speaker,Students
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for updates and more photos and videos. \n  \n \nMonday Music Jam summer 2026 \n\nPhotos by Dr. Bob Pohlad
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-18/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts,Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T113000
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SUMMARY:Inquiring Minds: Wellness and Relaxation with Kamrin Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Inquiring Minds will present a program on September 23 called Wellness & Relaxation Pop-Up with Kamrin Mitchell\, coordinator of student health & Title IX at Ferrum College. \nInquiring 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. \nAll are welcome to attend for free.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/inquiring-minds-wellness-and-relaxation-with-kamrin-mitchell/
LOCATION:Stanley Library\, 150 Wiley Drive\, Ferrum\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inquiring Minds,Student Affairs and Engagement,Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanley Library":MAILTO:jvonpreysing@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40).] \nClick here for recent news article on the music jams. \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for updates. \n  \n\n \nMonday Music Jam summer 2026 \n\nPhotos by Dr. Bob Pohlad
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-19/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Faculty,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts,Staff and Faculty,Students
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