RN to BSN Program Arrives at Ferrum College

By Kelsey Smith

      Ferrum College recently announced the addition of a pre-license Bachelor of Science in Nursing program that will be launching in January 2021. This pre-licensure BSN program will prepare nursing students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). It is offered completely online with a customized plan allowing students to obtain their BSN in a little over 18 months.

New Dining Options at Ferrum

 By Mary Stoudt 

The Dining Services sent out an email asking students what new dining options they would like at Ferrum College this semester. The options included in the email were Mexican inspired dishes, All-American, pasta dishes, and more. 

Return to Campus? Yes, but with Precautions

By Kiana Somerville

      As COVID numbers continue to rise - as of Nov. 12, the total cases was over 10 million in the United States and over 52 million worldwide, according to CBC news -  it’s time to rethink whether on-campus learning and residence is the proper route to choose during this pandemic that could continue till 2022.

      After thousands of college students have returned to campuses this fall, the COVID numbers have been spiking since August. Some colleges that have increased in COVID cases include Texas Tech University, which had over 2,000 COVID cases and the University of Alabama System had over 4,000 cases including both staff and students, according to Texas Tech University and University of Alabama System COVID data pages.

On-campus Residence and Learning is Not Yet to Be Encouraged

By Dylan T. Scoggins

With the current pandemic going on, many people wonder about where they can be safe. Governors and people in congress want the schools to stay open. This leaves Ferrum College and other colleges wondering, is it okay for their students to live on-campus?

Maybe at first it was, but now it seems that may not be the case. In a survey by the New York Times that consisted of 1,600 colleges and universities, 36,000 new cases were reported in the past week (updated Oct. 26). This brings the total up to 88,000 cases.

(Photo courtesy of The New York Times.)

Ferrum Celebrated Veterans Day

By Mary Stoudt

      On November 11, 2020, Ferrum College hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony. This year’s ceremony came with a twist by being held virtually due to COVID-19. The ceremony was held in the newly remodeled Craddock Veterans Lounge which is located in the Stanley Library. 

  The ceremony started with a welcome by Ferrum Provost Dr. Aimé Sposato followed by the convocation which was read by Ferrum Board of Trustee member Colonel Retired Judson P. “Jud” Mason. Following the convocation, Ferrum President Dr. David Johns gave the history of Veterans Day which was previously called Armistice Day. 

Equestrian Virtual Contest

By Kacey Whorley

As sports have come to a sudden halt around the world, Ferrum College’s Equestrian team has found a way to compete in replacement of their season. Due to COVID-19, most teams in the United States have been restricted to socially distanced practices, less face-to-face events, and absolutely no competition between other colleges. 

A Worldwide Travel Back to Home

By Chelsea Zizzi

 
Bob Pohlad has traveled all around the world and experienced the beauty of every place he visited. He loves traveling and learning new perspectives from each place he visits, even if he has already traveled there before. Eventually, Ferrum College is where he decided to return to see the world through a different lens.

(Pohlad on Ferrum College campus. Photo by Chelsea Zizzi.)

Ferrum Spooky Season

All photos were submitted for Halloween Scavenger Hunt and Costume Contest (2020). Complied by The Iron Blade.