Homecoming 2024 will take place Friday, October 18, through Sunday, October 20, 2024. All Ferrum College alumni, family, former/current employees and friends are welcome to join us for the special weekend.
We will honor this year’s Alumni Award winners, the newest Golden Panthers, the Class of 1974, and members of the 1974 NJCAA National Championship football team. Weekend activities include a State of the College address by President Mirta Martin, Ferrum Takeover, Ag Club breakfast, tailgating, the football, soccer, and volleyball games, theatre performances, and so much more!
Pre-registration is required at select events. Below is a list of events and registration information.
Alumni Board of Directors Fall Meeting – 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Founders Room, Stanley Library
Renaissance Faire – 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Campus Arboretum
Twelfth Night Theatre Production – 12:30 p.m. Campus Arboretum
Batting For Birdies Alumni Golf Tournament – 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start – Great Oaks Country Club, Floyd, VA
State of the College Address – 2:30 p.m. Founders Room, Stanley Library
Golden Panthers Reception—Class of 1974 & 1974 NJCAA National Championship Football Team—5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Stratton House
Ferrum Takeover — Mellow Mushroom — 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. 2239 Franklin Rd., SW, Roanoke, VA 24014
Women’s Soccer Game — 7:00 p.m. Penn-Roediger Field
Alumni Awards Ceremony and Golden Panthers Class of 1974 Induction – Brunch and Ceremony at 9:00 a.m. Blue Ridge Mountain Room, Franklin Hall
Agriculture Club Breakfast – 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Titmus Agriculture Center
Homecoming Tailgate Alley – 9:00 a.m. Bassett Field
Admissions and Alumni Welcome Tent – 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Blue Ridge Institute and Farm Museum – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Volleyball Game – 11:00 a.m. Swartz Gym
Homecoming Football Game – 2:00 p.m. W. B. Adams Stadium
Men’s Soccer Game – 7:00 p.m. Penn-Roediger Field
Twelfth Night Theatre Production – 7:30 p.m. Rex Theatre, Lower Level Schoolfield Hall
Sunday Brunch – 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Dining Hall, Franklin Hall
Worship Service – 11:00 a.m. Vaughn Chapel
Twelfth Night Theatre Production – 2:00 p.m. Rex Theatre, Lower Level Schoolfield Hall
