First Theatrical Design Contest Went Virtual

By Lindsey Foster

Focusing on emerging performing artists and theatre designers, Ferrum’s Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre Program held the first annual and virtual performing and theatrical design contest entitled Perseverance on Feb. 27, 2021.

Ferrum Student to Speak at Bertoti Conference

By Lindsey Foster

Ferrum senior and history major Mary Stoudt will present her research work on Mar. 19 at the 24th Bertoti Conference hosted by Virginia Tech University. 

(Ferrum senior and history major Mary Stoudt. Photo Credit: Ryann Tyree.)

Delia Heck Spoke on Environmental Racism During Black History Month

By Mary Stoudt

Ferrum College celebrated the Black History Month with various events throughout February. In the last week of this year’s celebration, Delia Heck, professor of environmental science at Ferrum, gave a presentation on environmental racism in the US. 

Heck defined environmental racism as an injustice that occurs in practice and policy within a radicalized context and further explained it with numerous examples.

“We’ve known about this problem [environmental racism] but we’ve not made progress addressing it,” Heck said.

(Delia Heck, professor of environmental science at Ferrum. Photo courtesy of Ferrum College.)

Happy “Bearentines” Day

By Mary Stoudt

 

Selecting an animal, stuffing it, and naming it has been a popular tradition at Ferrum College for years. Typically students build their bears during homecoming festivities; however, due to the COVID the 2020-21 school year’s bear building was pushed back to Valentine’s Day. 

(Ducks in a custom Ferrum T-shirt, which is one of the popular animals at this year's bear building event. Photo credit: Mary Stoudt.)

Todd Bowyer Joins Ferrum Family

By Mary Stoudt 

Todd Bowyer joined Ferrum College as the coordinator of Residence Life, Intramurals and Club Sports in late fall 2020.

Bowyer earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in exercise science and sports management from James Madison University. His continuing interest in these areas was also one among the strong motivations that drives him to join Ferrum.

(Bowyer and his lovely family joins the Ferrum community. Photo provided by Todd Bowyer.)