Events from October 30 – February 13, 2027 – Ģý /events/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:35:37 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 Homecoming Weekend 2026 /event/homecoming-weekend-2026/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=66197 Save the date for Homecoming 2026 at Ģý, happening Friday, October 30, through Sunday, November 1! Join us for a lively weekend of connection, celebration, and Panther pride. Festivities […]

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]]> Save the date for Homecoming 2026 at Ģý, happening Friday, October 30, through Sunday, November 1! Join us for a lively weekend of connection, celebration, and Panther pride. Festivities will include class reunions—highlighted by the 50th reunion of the Class of 1976 and their induction into the Golden Panthers, and the 60th reunion of the 1966 Ferrum Junior College Football Team and cheerleaders—along with athletic events, the traditional homecoming football game, tailgating, a play, social gatherings, and plenty of chances to reconnect with friends old and new. Mark your calendars and start making plans to be back on campus—we can’t wait to welcome you home.

Check for details, registration, and updates at this link.

 

Homecoming march through campus field with musicians in front carrying bass, banjo and drums, cheerleaders up high in back, in black and gold
2025 photo by Dr. Bob Pohlad

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]]> Friday Science Seminar: Senior Science Presentations /event/friday-science-seminar-senior-science-presentations-2/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=69495 All are welcome to attend Friday science seminars at Ģý, in Garber Hall 106, on Wiley Drive. Some weeks feature guest speakers and some are devoted to student presentations, […]

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]]> All are welcome to attend Friday science seminars at Ģý, in Garber Hall 106, on Wiley Drive. Some weeks feature guest speakers and some are devoted to student presentations, especially in the second half of the semester. The audience typically has opportunities to ask questions. Three senior students will present their research on Oct. 30.

 

White golf ball on a tee on green golf course
Herbicide and Fungicide
Effects on Turfgrass
Tyler Couillard

Two hands holding a pink piglet facing two hands preparing a syringe from a small brown medicine bottle

Medication in Swine Production
Faith Feazell

Pink background with small print about PANS PANDA, with dark and white wording all over. Drawing of sitting child in middle with brown pigtails and red clothes

PANDAS and its Effects on Children
Georgia Carter

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]]> Class of 1976 Golden Panthers Reunion /event/class-of-1976-golden-panthers-reunion/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=67160 Save the date for Homecoming 2026 at Ģý, happening Friday, October 30, through Sunday, November 1! Join us for a lively weekend of connection, celebration, and Panther pride. Festivities […]

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]]> Save the date for Homecoming 2026 at Ģý, happening Friday, October 30, through Sunday, November 1! Join us for a lively weekend of connection, celebration, and Panther pride. Festivities will include class reunions—highlighted by the 50th reunion of the Class of 1976 and their induction into the Golden Panthers, and the 60th reunion of the 1966 Ferrum Junior College Football Team and cheerleaders—along with athletic events, the traditional homecoming football game, tailgating, social gatherings, and plenty of chances to reconnect with friends old and new. Mark your calendars and start making plans to be back on campus—we can’t wait to welcome you home. More details coming soon!

Class of 1976, your reunion is part of the following event:
Friday, October 30 – All Graduating Classes – Ferrum Alumni Gathering.
We will recognize the following during this event: All Golden Panthers,
Class of 1976 50th Reunion and Golden Panthers Induction.
Also included: 1966 FJC Football Team, Mascot, and Cheerleaders (National Runner Ups – 60th Reunion).

Check in and reception for this event at 4:30 p.m., Friday
Dinner and presentation from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Optional dancing until 9:00 p.m.
See separate registration for theatre option starting at 7:30 p.m.

Special events for the reunion class also include Saturday – Class of 1976 Tailgating in the field behind W. B. Adams Stadium, 1:00 p.m. – a potluck event.

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Golden Panther Chairs:

Martha Arnold Phillips 1976
Chip Phillips 1977

Click here for Homecoming Weekend details.

Contact the Office of Alumni at alumni@ferrum.eduor 540.365.4216 if you want to know more about upcoming events, becoming a member of the Steering Committee, hosting an event, etc.

Gold graphic for Class of 1976 class reunion, October. 30-Nov. 1 2026, with several black and white group yearbook photos across the middle with white borders, black lettering for dates and Ģý

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]]> 60th Anniversary – National Runner Ups in Football – Ferrum Junior College1966 /event/60th-anniversary-national-runner-ups-in-football-ferrum-junior-college-1966/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=67492 60th Anniversary – National Runner Ups – 1966 Ferrum Junior College 1966 Football Team, Cheerleaders, & Mascot: click here to register for the All Golden Panthers reception, dinner, and presentation […]

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]]> 60th Anniversary – National Runner Ups – 1966 Ferrum Junior College

1966 Football Team, Cheerleaders, & Mascot: for the All Golden Panthers reception, dinner, and presentation on Friday, October 30 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

Location: Blue Ridge Mountain Room, upper Franklin Hall.

 

Six female and 3 male cheerleaders pose in black, gold, and white outfits with a capitalized F on their sweatshirts. A male mascot in gold sits at the bottom.

 

 

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]]> Faith of Our Fathers /event/faith-of-our-fathers/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=68457 Join us at the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre to learn more about the history of Ģý as we celebrate a century in song during Homecoming Weekend. One of the […]

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]]> Join us at the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre to learn more about the history of Ģý as we celebrate a century in song during Homecoming Weekend. One of the oldest buildings on campus, Schoolfield Hall was the original chapel, with a gymnasium and more, before it became home to the Sale Theatre, the Rex Stephenson Theatre, and the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre. In this uplifting performance originally written by R. Rex Stephenson for the centenary of Schoolfield Hall in 2025, we’ll take a fun trip through scenes from Ģý history and the building’s first 101 years.

Friday, October 30, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 1, 2:00 p.m.

Recommended but not required: we suggest reserving your ticket on our website /theatre-tickets.

About Us:

Schoolfield Hall, where our performances are held, is handicapped accessible. Please note mobility restrictions in the comments at checkout for this free event.

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.

Click here for the Homecoming Weekend schedule and other details.

Click here to read more about this play in 2025 and the history of Schoolfield Hall.

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Graphic for Faith of Our Fathers, with Ģý logo and Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre logo. Color photo of Schoolfield Hall, brick and white and gray classical building with big steps in front, with black and white image of steeple that is no longer there on top.

 

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]]> Celebration of Impact – 2026 Donor Appreciation and Alumni Awards Ceremony /event/2026-alumni-awards-and-donor-appreciation-ceremony/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=67444 Ģý is excited to recognize our 2026 Alumni Award recipients and express our appreciation to those leading the way in ensuring a stable future for Ģý and helping […]

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]]> Ģý is excited to recognize our 2026 Alumni Award recipients and express our appreciation to those leading the way in ensuring a stable future for Ģý and helping students fulfill their educational dreams.

October 31, 2026
8:00 am to 11:00 am
Ģý
Blue Ridge Mountain Room, Upper Franklin Hall
(Breakfast Buffet)

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After the morning ceremony, we invite you to stay for the home football game (Ferrum vs. Chowan University) kicking off at 2:00 p.m. Alumni award recipients and donors will be invited to join the football team just before noon in the Black Hat Walk.

This year, Panther Club members at the Captain level and above will have the opportunity to meet the 2026 alumni award recipients in the President’s Suite at Adams Stadium during the game.

The alumni award recipients will also be recognized at halftime.

You may for $10 per person. Game-day tickets are $20 per person, payable in cash or by card at the gate.

If you have questions, require special accommodations, have dietary restrictions, or prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at advancement@ferrum.edu or the Alumni and Family Relations Office at alumni@ferrum.edu.

We look forward to celebrating YOU and seeing you there.

Ferrum Rising! Together, we all rise.

The Ģý 2025 alumni award recipients pose with their award vases
2025 Alumni Award Recipients

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]]> Staunton, Virginia Alumni Social /event/staunton-virginia-alumni-social/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:00:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=68927 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 […]

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]]> 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.

Join us on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Hometown Grill – Buffet, 30 Sangers Lane, Staunton, Virginia, 24401. You will have the chance to engage directly with key members of the Ģý leadership team, including

  • Dr. Mirta Martin, President of Ģý
  • Mrs. Chris Watters, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
  • Coach Cleive Adams ‘02, Vice President for Athletics
  • Corretta Patterson ‘97, Director of Alumni, Family Relations, and Annual Giving

We will also be joined by various members of the Panther family and friends, including representatives from the Alumni Board of Directors (ABOD), Board of Trustees (BOT), and other College officials. This is your moment to hear exciting updates about the College, discuss the future of Ferrum, and catch up with old friends while meeting new members of our community.

First Round of Appetizers on us!
Participants are responsible for all subsequent food and beverage orders (including tax and 20% gratuity).

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We are excited to see you in Staunton and celebrate our Panther Pride and the enduring spirit of Ferrum Rising together!

Special thanks to Leonard E. Wallace ’63 for helping to coordinate this event!

 

Thirteen people seated at dining tables in a darkly paneled room.

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]]> Ģý 5K Color Walk/Run 2026 /event/ferrum-college-5k-color-walk-run-2026/ Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:45:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=69025 Ģý Nursing, Social Work, and Teacher Education Programs invite you to join us for our Ģý 5K Color Walk/Run—raising awareness of child abuse and neglect in our community […]

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]]> Ģý Nursing, Social Work, and Teacher Education Programs invite you to join us for our Ģý 5K Color Walk/Run—raising awareness of child abuse and neglect in our community while having fun for a great cause!

✨ Event Beneficiary: Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center, whose mission is to promote the well-being of children through prevention, education, treatment, and advocacy.

📅 Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Location: Ģý Campus
$ Cost:$5.00 and an item for the pantry from the list below.
⏰ Registration: 7:45–8:15 a.m. in front of Schoolfield Hall
👕 Wear a white T-shirt and get ready to be splashed with color as you run or walk to support the mission!

To Register:
Please fill out the and bring two raffle tickets. Raffle tickets will be available for additional prizes.

Needed Pantry Items: toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer, coloring books, crayons, cases of water,tape, staples, glue sticks, white out rolls, construction paper, colored paper, regular copy paper, blue pens, colored pencils, watercolor paint brushes, different size canvases, blank writing journals.

“Every step makes a difference. Together, we’re running toward a brighter, more colorful future for every child.”
Joyce Moran ’94, Executive Officer, Southern VA Child Advocacy Center

Attendance will be taken for Ģý students, faculty, and staff.
🎁Ģý students, faculty, and staff who participate will receive a swag bag!

 

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]]> Ģý Sweetheart Society – Valentine’s Event /event/ferrum-college-sweetheart-society-valentines-event/ Sat, 13 Feb 2027 22:30:00 +0000 /?post_type=tribe_events&p=67475 You’re invited to the Ģý Sweetheart Society Valentine’s Event, a festive evening celebrating love, connection, and community at Ģý. While the Sweetheart Society honors alumni couples who met […]

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]]> You’re invited to the Ģý Sweetheart Society Valentine’s Event, a festive evening celebrating love, connection, and community at Ģý.

While the Sweetheart Society honors alumni couples who met on campus, this event is open to everyone who would like to attend.

Whether you’re married, dating, longtime partners, single, an alumnus/a, or simply looking for a fun and elegant Valentine’s celebration, we welcome you to join us for a memorable night on campus.

Date:Saturday, February 13, 2027

Location:Blue Ridge Mountain Room, Franklin Hall

Evening Itinerary

5:30 PM – Registration/Check-in/Optional Photos

6:00 PM – Welcome Remarks & Special Presentation

6:30 PM – Dinner & Music

8:00 PM – Music & Optional Dancing

9:00 PM – Adjournment

Click the link to register now and take advantage of early bird and advance registration discounts:

Early Bird Registration (expires January 31, 2027)

$50/couple

$20/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.

Students can use dining dollars if you have them available. Student ID number needs to be provided during registration. Student registration via Presence.

Let us plan an evening of romance and elegance for you.

Minimum dress attire: formal/semi-formal
(Optional black-tie event for those who wish to go all out!)

Color theme: black, gold, red, and white.

All are welcome toparticipate.

Two couples standing in front of gold, white, black, and red wall hangings, with red and white balloons beside them, one in blue suit with red striped tie, one in darker suit with black tie, women in black dresses Tables set for Sweetheart Society Valentine's event, with white tablecloths, red candles, black and red decorations Six women standing in front of glittery gold, white, black, and red hangings, in dress outfits of black, gold, and white, with red and white balloons beside them
2026 Valentine’s Event

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