10/14/2021
On October 12, 2021, Ferrum College celebrated its own day of giving, ending the campaign with a record-breaking day: $109,382 from 275 donors. This year’s total more than doubles last year’s, when Ferrum received $56,786 from over 260 donors on December 1, 2020 during #GivingTuesday, the global day of giving.
“During a time when it seems that unity is scarce in the world, our college community has once again joined together to enrich the lives of Ferrum students,” said President David Johns. “They will benefit from the generosity of our alumni, employees, and friends for years to come, and I am proud of the work we’re doing to educate our future leaders.”
The theme for Ferrum’s Giving Day was “The Tie That Binds,” which celebrates the long-lasting relationships that are built on campus between students, coaches, faculty, and staff.
“Through the years, spanning decades and generations, it is our shared experience that brings us all together as members of the Ferrum family,” said Vice President for Institutional Advancement and External Relations Wilson Paine, who is a 2007 Ferrum College alumnus. “The support we continue to receive is just astounding, and I am proud of our collective commitment to Ferrum students.”
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10/5/2021
The Ferrum College community will celebrate its Giving Day on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. The theme of this day is “The Tie That Binds,” which pays tribute to the relationships shaped at Ferrum College.
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and External Relations Wilson Paine, who is also a 2007 alumnus of the College, spoke about his own experience: “Ferrum College has played an intricate role in our lives beyond just the classroom. As a student at Ferrum, I met friends whom I’m even closer to now, nearly two decades later. They have been by my side through some of life’s most important milestones – my first job interview, my wedding, the birth of my children. Through it all, I’m reminded that Ferrum College has been the tie that binds us all together.”
On or before October 12, the College invites donors to honor the relationships forged at Ferrum by signing up to make a monthly recurring gift to the Ferrum Fund at www.ferrum.edu/give.
The Ferrum Fund provides current and future students with:
Students show their appreciation to Ferrum College donors.
Ferrum College celebrated #GivingTuesday on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, by inviting donors to show their #FerrumHeartofGold with a gift to the Ferrum Fund which supports current and future students. The day was an immense success with gifts totaling over $50,000 from nearly 150 donors.
“We are grateful to our alumni and friends who made this year’s #GivingTuesday the College’s best ever,” said President David Johns. “I am proud of our Ferrum College family for its generosity, its commitment to our students, and for its willingness to pitch in and make a difference. Every dollar we raised will help students realize their dreams and build a future of hope and promise.”
The Ferrum Fund provides current and future students with:
To support students with a gift to the Ferrum Fund, please visit here.
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide.
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Congratulations to Greg Winge who gave a gift to the Ferrum Fund for #GivingTuesday 2018 and was this year’s Panther Prize Pack winner! His prize included our exclusive Panther Blend coffee roasted by Rocsato Coffee Roasters, two coffee mugs, a garden flag, a Panthers baseball cap, and more!From teaching high school English and Spanish, to working in criminal justice, to serving as a youth pastor, to playing professional football, Ferrum College students were eager to tell the world the vision of their future. By doing so, they helped promote this year’s #GivingTuesday at Ferrum College.
“The success of Giving Day was dependent on the students wanting to get involved and understanding what their gift meant to Ferrum College, and for that we can’t give enough gratitude to them,” said Ferrum Fund Officer Paige Brookshier.Ferrum College celebrated #GivingTuesday on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, by inviting donors to support the promise of tomorrow for current and future Ferrum College students with a gift to The Ferrum Fund.
“Our donors are crucial to building a successful future for the College. Your gift to the Ferrum Fund empowers our students to dream big, discover their potential, and make a difference in their communities,” said Ferrum College President David Johns.
The Ferrum Fund provides current and future students with:
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide.
Over 100 donors supported Ferrum College with $26,466 in gifts during #GivingTuesday 2017, held this year on November 28.“We are thrilled at the Ferrum College response to Giving Tuesday. Alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends, joined the greater community in kicking off the charitable giving season and giving back to a non-profit they support. Ferrum is grateful for the loyal and dedicated support of our generous donors,” said Vice President for Institutional Advancement George Seals.
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the US) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday to begin the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impactful ways.
If you would like to make a year-end gift to Ferrum College, please make your donation on or before December 31, 2017, at giving.ferrum.edu or by contacting the Institutional Advancement office at (540) 365-4221.
A Message from Interim President Jennifer L. Braaten
“As the fall semester comes to a close and another fall turns to winter I’m reminded that Dorothy from Wizard of Oz said it best, ‘There is no place like home!’
It has been a pleasure coming home and working with the Ferrum Family the last six months. Although enjoying retirement and my time in Arizona, when I was asked by the Board of Trustees to assist them in a time of Presidential transition I could not say no. It was a request to “give back” and care for a place that I love. When I arrived this summer there were many tasks that needed to be accomplished and it seemed like a long, uphill climb. We have worked across department lines and are on a path to healing and progress.
Ferrum College is in good hands now. We have welcomed many new faces to the family including coaches, faculty, staff and senior leadership positions of president-elect Dr. David Johns, provost Dr. Aime Sposato, and Vice President for Enrollment Management, Mr. James Pennix. They all have started making their mark on Ferrum and leading it in the right direction. I am confident the campus community will continue to work together along with the new leadership team and that Ferrum will not only survive, but thrive.
I’m proud of what we have achieved in this short but busy time – and have highlighted a few big accomplishments. The Admissions team has increased applications by 66% from last year. Criminal Justice students and professor competed and brought home awards from the American Criminal Justice Academy Region 4 conference. Three students were awarded grants from Virginia Academy of Science for proposed research projects this fall. Dr. Tim Durham was named the 2017 Science Policy Fellow from Entomological Society of America. The Roanoke chapter of the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants awarded Nashiem Bryant ’18 top honor at their 2017 Student Night. Ferrum College was awarded entry into the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and had many student athletes win top awards in their sport; including but not limited to Damian Beasley ’19 with the 2017 Virginia State Intercollegiate Golf title, Keith Ricks ’18 and Graham Holley ’19 with All-Conference men’s soccer, Alex Mattson ’20 first team All-East women’s soccer, Zarkia Mattox ’19 with Preseason All-American, and Brian Mann ’20 and Montel Lee ’19 were selected as USA South Conference Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the year, respectively, for football. Our Golden Panthers, and other alumni, have been engaged and meeting on a regular basis. We’ve increased the endowment $600,000 this year including one named endowment for the late Mrs. Lucy Norton.
It is my wish for Ferrum to continue on the path to success. We as the Ferrum Family – faculty, staff, coaches, students, alumni, parents and friends – need to come together and support the institution that we know and love. I call upon all the members of our “household” to join me in helping Ferrum move ahead on a strong fiscal foundation in the coming year. You can make a donation at giving.ferrum.edu or by contacting the Institutional Advancement office at (540) 365-4221. Giving Tuesday, the global social media movement will be on November 28th. Please remember Ferrum during this time and support our students, faculty and programs. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the support from faithful and loyal supporters like you.
Thank you for another wonderful six months at Ferrum College. I look forward to hearing all the new and exciting things that will come from Ferrum in the future.”
