Lakeside Residents and Greek Life …. Meet Julie Ainsley!

By Lindsey Foster

Endeavored to create an extraordinary experience for every Ferrum student, the Office of Student Life - which was formerly known as Residence Hall Educators - recently made a new hire of two coordinators. One new member is Julie Ainsley, who started her position as the coordinator of Residence Life (on Lakeside) and Fraternity and Sorority Life on Oct.1, 2020.

(Julie Ainsley joined Ferrum family.)

Panthers Flew Kites Sky High

By Lindsey Foster

Outdoor entertainment is on its way back to Ferrum College this spring. The Panthers enjoyed a kite-flying day initiated by Norton Outdoor Adventures program on Mar. 10, which was also one of the first events held in the Quad since the COVID. The weather cooperated for the most part, allowing students to fly kites that were provided by Norton Outdoor Adventures. The first 35 participants also created their own kites using kits provided by Norton Outdoor Adventures.

If you’re interested, check your Ferrum emails for more information about upcoming events. 

(Ferrum students and faculty flying kites outside of Franklin Hall in the Quad. Left to Right: Senior Tyler Stearnes, Norton Outdoor Adventures Director Aaron Conover, Sophomore Cree White, and Ferrum’s Director of Students Activities Justin Muse. Photo Credit: Mary Stoudt.)

Autumn/Winter 2020 Chrysalis Officially Revealed

By Mary Stoudt 

2020 was a year of unexpected challenges. The COVID-19, tornadoes, ice storms and many others have reverberated in our lives in complex and, sometimes, unpredictable ways. Ferrum’s “Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine” is no exception to this. 

(The cover photo of Chrysalis's autumn/winter 2020 issue was taken by Chloe Fisher, who was also the first-place winner of this year's photo competition.)

Ferrum’s Famous Feline: Elgie, The Library Cat

By Mary Stoudt

Every now and then, a little gray cat is spotted around the Stanley Library at Ferrum College. His name is Elgie and he was first spotted in 2016 by Library Attendant (Evening Services) Danny Adams.

(Elgie, the library cat hanging out at his favorite spot on Ferrum campus, the Stanley Library. Photo credit: Mary Stoudt. )

Black History Month Programming Concluding with Rudy Currence

By Lindsey Foster

Ferrum College concluded the Black History Month programming - after a string of events throughout February - with a musical concert by Grammy Nominated songwriter Rudy Currence on Mar. 2, 2021. 

(Audience watching Rudy Currence perform. Photo Credit: Lindsey Foster.)