9/1/2021

Senior Daniel Lamb applies painter’s tape prior to painting at Hillcrest Apartments. Photo by Coach Cleive Adams ’02.

Over the summer, the Ferrum College campus community continued to live out its motto, Not Self, But Others.

Just in time for students to arrive back on campus, two Ferrum College housekeepers voluntarily refreshed the Chapman Residence Hall parking lines. Also, under the direction of Head Football Coach Cleive Adams ’02, a group of students painted Hillcrest Apartments on campus after the units had been renovated.

Housekeepers Dot Crook and Cindy Hudson, who are responsible for cleaning Chapman Hall each day, wanted to make their building look as good as possible. They noticed that the parking lot lines needed repainting, so the pair used the change they had found while cleaning Chapman to purchase paint and supplies. Then they set to work hand painting lines and making sure the lot was as fresh as their building. 

“They also trim bushes, weed plant beds, and more,” said Director of Physical Plant Brad Bishop. “Even though the Housekeeping staff is quite busy, they perform these jobs as they find a few minutes here and there throughout the year.”

Coach Adams’ group of students painted Hillcrest Apartments after contractors completed updates to the HVAC system, with lighting updates, new metal doors, and upgrades to bathrooms and the exterior buildings.

“My vision is to have 30 young men stay on campus each summer, working to help take care of our campus. Retention is the most important ingredient to sustain a program over time and the momentum of having young men excited about staying all summer can be contagious,” explained Adams. Regarding the work his players did, Adams said, “Once we finished a few units, we developed a game plan and took advantage of what certain guys did well, utilizing their strengths as we moved through each unit. We put a lot of paint on the walls up there!”

Bishop is also proud of his team. He said, “There are a lot of Physical Plant staff, as well as many across this campus, that go above and beyond the responsibilities that are defined in their job descriptions. In my opinion, they are the embodiment of Not Self, But Others.”

5/19/2021

The Ferrum College Workshop Porch Stage at FloydFest, circa 2016.

Across-the-Way Productions, Inc. has announced that FloydFest will take place this year, in person, from July 21 – 25, 2021. Ferrum College is excited to once again partner with the festival to sponsor the Workshop Front Porch and bring festival-goers a variety of interesting outdoor activities.

This year’s theme “invites patrons to embark on an odyssey to celebrate FloydFest 21, the latest annual offering of the Southeast’s premier summer outdoor music festival,” per the festival’s Facebook page.

During the festival, the College invites attendees to stop by its sponsor tent and the Workshop Porch Stage, which offers an intimate listening environment as well as an opportunity to engage with musicians as they share songs, stories, and techniques in a hosted, workshop style environment. They can also visit the Outdoor Adventure Tent to sign up for the Ferrum College 5K Trail Running Race to be held on Sunday, July 25 at 9:30 a.m. Top runners will receive prizes in several categories. The race incorporates parts of the FloydFest site and two laps on the Moonstomper Trail. In addition, there will be College-sponsored opportunities to learn fly-tying, fly-casting, screen- and block-printing, felted flower making, stamped metal jewelry making, and to enjoy hikes on Rocky Knob scheduled throughout the festival. 

Read more about FloydFest 21~Odyssey, order festival tickets, see the Ferrum College Workshop Porch schedule, and find information about the FREE Ferrum College 5K Trail Running Race at https://floydfest.com. 

5/12/2021

Ferrum College is pleased to once again host a variety of summer camps on campus this year.

*This camp is full.* The Blue Ridge Institute and Museum is hosting its annual Homeschoolers’ Pioneer Day Camp on June 3, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Children ages 5 to 14 are invited to join the BRIM staff on the 1800’s farmstead to learn to drive oxen, play old-fashioned games, fire a rifle, experience what it’s like to be a bee keeper, make and fly kites, and learn all about amateur radio (ham radio) and talk around the world. $35 per child (includes lunch). Register here.

Crime Scene Investigation Camp takes place on campus from July 11 – 15, 2021. This camp, designed for rising ninth graders through high school, is a combination of lecture, student interaction, and hands-on experiences with instruction in intelligence studies, criminal evidence, crime scene investigation, trace evidence, hair analysis, crime prosecution, and more.  Camp attendees will also participate in a team competition, and the winning team will each be eligible to win a $4,000 scholarship to Ferrum College.  The residential camper rate is $500, which includes room and meals on campus, a CSI lab coat, and all needed lab supplies. Commuting campers are eligible for a discounted rate of $300, which includes meals in the Ferrum College dining hall, a CSI Lab coat, and all needed lab supplies. To read more about CSI Camp and to register, please visit here.   

The College is also offering summer athletic camps open to a variety of ages and skill levels. Campers are grouped by age, grade, and ability, to develop individual technical skills and learn the importance of teamwork through instruction, small group skills and strategy, and team play.

Women’s wrestling camps are available from June 11 – 13, and July 10 – 13 at Ferrum College. Middle and high school ages are invited to receive wrestling instruction from Head Women’s Wrestling Coach Breonnah Neal, two-time Women’s State Placer Katerina Pendergrass ’24, and four-time State Qualifier Mario Vasquez ’20, ’21. Cost is $250. Contact Coach Neal at 336-483-4997 or email bneal@ferrum.edu.

Ferrum Night Lights Football Prospect Camp is scheduled on June 25, 2021 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on the Ferrum College campus. Alumnus Scott Pushell will also provide kicker and punter instruction. Cost is $30 for rising ninth through twelfth graders. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. Contact Coach Scott McConnell with questions at jmcconnell@ferrum.edu. Register here.

Girls’ lacrosse camp is open for girls ages 6 to 18 from June 28 – 30, 2021. Overnight rate is $285 and commuter rate is $180. Click here to learn more and apply. Contact Head Coach Karen Harvey at 540-588-3979 or kharvey@ferrum.edu for questions.

Ferrum College Football Team Camp 2021 is available from July 19 – 22, 2021 on the Ferrum College campus. Camp cost of $225 includes room and board. Register by contacting Coach Scott McConnell: 276-206-3025 or jmcconnell@ferrum.edu. 

Boys’ and Girls’ Youth Basketball Camp will take place July 19 – 22, 2021, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The camp is designed for ages 7 – 16 and will focus on skill development, team building, and ensuring every camper has fun learning about the game of basketball. Lunch will be provided daily in the cafeteria. The price of the camp is $165.00, which is all-inclusive, including a Ferrum basketball t-shirt. For Ferrum College faculty and staff, we will offer a $40.00 discount. Register here. Email msanborn@ferrum.edu with questions.

Additionally, two virtual camps will be available this summer:

Virtual Gaming and Coding Camp happens June 28 – 30, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Children and young adults ages 8 – 18 years old are invited to learn how to make games and animations with the MIT coding platform for children. Registration fee is $120. Register here by June 27, 2021.

Virtual Mobile App Design Camp is available on July 1 and 2, 2021, also from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Children and young adults ages 8–18 years old are invited to learn how to design simple mobile apps. Registration fee is $100. Sign up to attend both virtual camps and receive $20 off the total price! Register here by June 27, 2021.