Daily Event Schedule • ferrum.edu/homecoming
Blue Ridge Institute and Museum (BRIM)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Special exhibits include The Vanishing Schools of Franklin County and The BRIM Looking Back: A Sampling of Exhibits. Visit the gift shop and share a story or two at Virginia’s State Center for Folklore. No registration required.
Alumni Board Fall Meeting
11:00 am to 3:00 pm • Founders Room, Stanley Library
Business meeting of elected representatives of the Alumni Board of Directors.
Alumni Social Event - Soccer
2:00 to 9:00 pm • Second Floor Lobby, Hank Norton Center
All soccer alumni and their guests are invited to an exclusive social with our current student-athletes. Pre-registration required. $10/person.
Women’s Soccer vs UNC Pembroke
4:00 pm • Penn-Roediger Field
Cheer the Panthers on as they take on the Braves of University of North Carolina at Pembroke. No registration required. Complimentary.
All Golden Panthers Reception
4:30 to 6:00 pm • Stratton House
Alumni from the Class of 1975 and all classes 50+ years out are invited to a special celebration with light fare and plenty of time to reconnect. Preregistration required. $10.00/person. Business casual attire requested.
Women’s Softball vs Patrick and Henry
5:00 pm & 7:00 pm • Vickie Van Kleeck Softball Complex
Cheer on the Softball team as they take on Patrick and Henry. No registration required. Complimentary.
Class of 1975 50th Reunion Dinner
6:30 to 8:30 pm • Blue Ridge Mountain Room, Franklin Hall
The Class of 1975 and their guests are invited to a 50th reunion dinner to celebrate their milestone anniversary. Pre-registration required. $30/person. Business casual dress at minimum requested.
Men’s Soccer vs Belmont Abbey
7:00 pm • Penn-Roediger Field
Cheer the Panthers on as they take on the Crusaders of Belmont Abbey. No registration required. Complimentary.
Women’s Basketball Alumni Social Event - Open Practice
7:00 to 9:00 pm • Swartz Gym
Women’s Basketball alumni are invited to join the current Women’s Basketball team during open gym practice. Pre-registration required. Complimentary.
Ferrum Alumni Takeover & Championship Celebration
7:00 to 9:00 pm • Jose’s Mexican Grill - Ferrum Location
10057 Franklin St, Ferrum, VA 24088
Reconnect with alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and seniors while celebrating milestone anniversaries—the 1965 National Championship Football Team and the 2005 USA South Championship Teams. Pre-registration required; participants cover own expenses. Parking available near John Wesley Hall— carpooling or walking to the venue is encouraged.
The Jack Tale Players 50th Anniversary Celebration Performance
7:00 pm show • Sale Theatre, Schoolfield Hall
The Jack Tale Players return for a special anniversary show, with current members and veteran performers from five decades bringing Rex Stephenson’s Appalachian folktales and music to the stage. Reservations recommended, but not required.
Men’s Basketball Alumni Social Event
7:30 to 9:30 am Open Practice, 9:30 to 10:30 am Game • Swartz Gym
All former players are invited to join the current Men’s Basketball team during open gym practice. Following open gym, the team and coach invite you to a friendly competition. Pre-registration required. Complimentary.
Golden Panthers and Class of 1975 Induction Ceremony
Check-in and Breakfast at 8:00 to 9:00 am • Ceremony at 9:00 am
Blue Ridge Mountain Room, Franklin Hall
All Golden Panthers, alumni, and friends are encouraged to join us in the celebration and induction of the Class of 1975 into the Golden Panthers. Preregistration required. $15.00/per person. Business casual attire requested.
Admissions Homecoming Open House
8:30 am to 2:00 pm • Spilman-Daniel House
We’re excited to welcome high school juniors and seniors for tours, academic showcases, student panels, and more—all while celebrating Homecoming 2025. Campus tours available. No registration required.
Agriculture Alumni Social
9:00 to 10:00 am • Titmus Agricultural Center
Join fellow Ag alumni for a morning social and visit with faculty to learn about the great things occurring in the Ag program.
Alumni Welcome Tent
10:00 am to 2:00 pm • Bassett Hall Field
Check in and pick up your information packets full of details about the weekend events. Our Alumni Director, members of the Alumni Board of Directors, and others will be onsite to welcome you home.
ferrum.edu/homecoming
Blue Ridge Institute and Farm Museum
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Special exhibits include The Vanishing Schools of Franklin County and The BRIM Looking Back: A Sampling of Exhibits. Visit the gift shop and share a story or two at Virginia’s State Center for Folklore. No registration required.
Homecoming Tailgate Alley
10:00 am • Bassett Hall Field
Bring your gear and game face for fun with alumni and students! Claim your free Tailgate Alley space early—parking is first come, first served and fills quickly.
Golf Alumni Social Event
10:00 am to 2:00 pm • Bassett Hall Field - Tailgate Alley
All Golf alumni and their guests are invited to an exclusive social with current Golf student-athletes. Pre-registration required. $10/person.
Cheerleading Alumni Social Event
10:00 am to 2:00 pm • Bassett Hall Field - Tailgate Alley
All Cheerleading alumni and their guests are invited to an exclusive social with current Cheerleading student-athletes. Pre-registration required. $10/person.
Cross Country, Track & Field Alumni Social Event
10:00 am to 2:00 pm • Bassett Hall Field - Tailgate Alley
All Women’s and Men’s Cross Country and Track and Field alumni and their guests are invited to an exclusive social with current Women’s and Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field student-athletes. Pre-registration required. $10/per person.
Volleyball Alumni Social Event
10:30 am to 12:00 pm • Trophy Room, Swartz Gymnasium
Women’s Volleyball alumni and their guests are invited to an exclusive social with current Volleyball student-athletes. Pre-registration required. $10/person.
Schoolfield Hall 100th Anniversary Open House
11:00 am to 2:00 pm • Ground Floor Lobby, Schoolfield Hall Tour the building and its theatre archive, peek behind the scenes of the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, test your knowledge with Ferrum College trivia, and hear a ghost story or two. Pre-registration required. Complimentary.
Softball Alumni Home Run Derby
12:00 to 1:00 pm • Vickie Van Kleeck Softball Complex
All Women’s Softball alumni are invited to compete against our current team. Pre-registration required. Complimentary.
Women’s Volleyball vs Chowan Game
12:00 pm • Swartz Gym
Cheer on the Panthers as they take on Chowan University Hawks. Immediately following the match, join the team for an alumni social in the lounge of Swartz Gym. No registration required. Complimentary.
Black Hat Walk
12:00 pm • Bassett Hall Field - Tailgate Alley
Cheer on the Panther football players and coaches as they head to Adams Stadium—let’s get loud and cheer them to victory! No registration required.
Homecoming Football Game – Ferrum vs Barton College
1:30 pm Pregame Program, Championship Recognitions, and Division II Celebration• 2:00 pm Kickoff • W. B. Adams Stadium
Fill the stands and cheer on the Panthers as we host Barton College in our first Homecoming as a Division II member of Conference Carolinas! Tickets: $10 pre-registered online (pick up at Will Call). $15 cash at the gate.
The Jack Tale Players 50th Anniversary Reunion Private Reception
5:00 to 5:30 pm • Blue Ridge Mountain Room
Jack Tale Players and their guests are invited to a 50th anniversary celebration and private reception with light hors d’oeuvres. Pre-registration required.
The Jack Tale Players 50th Anniversary Celebration Performance
5:30 to 6:30 pm • Dinner in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room Show starts at 7:00 pm • Sale Theatre, Schoolfield Hall
The Jack Tale Players return for a special anniversary show, with current members and veteran performers from five decades bringing Rex Stephenson’s Appalachian folktales and music to the stage. Reservations recommended, but not required.
Sunday Brunch
10:00 am to 1:00 pm • Dining Hall, Upper Franklin Hall
Drop in and enjoy the fresh taste of Ferrum! $7.85 + tax per person. Preregistration required. Please plan to pay at the door.
“Faith of Our Fathers” Concert Performance
11:00 am to 12:00 pm • Sale Theatre, Schoolfield Hall
Celebrate 100 years of Schoolfield Hall with a free musical journey through its history—from chapel and gym to the Sale and Rex Stephenson Theatres and the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre. Reservations recommended, but not required.
Schoolfield Hall 100th Anniversary Open House
12:00 to 1:30 pm • Ground Floor Lobby, Schoolfield Hall
Tour the building and its theatre archive, peek behind the scenes of the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, test your knowledge with Ferrum College trivia, and hear a ghost story or two. Pre-registration required. Complimentary.
Worship Service
12:30 pm • Vaughn Chapel
Everyone is invited to join students at a Sunday worship service with the ministry team from Franklin Heights Church. No registration required. Complimentary.
The Jack Tale Players 50th Anniversary Celebration Performance
12:30 to 1:30 pm • Lunch in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room Show starts at 2:00 pm • Sale Theatre, Schoolfield Hall
The Jack Tale Players return for a special anniversary show, with current members and veteran performers from five decades bringing Rex Stephenson’s Appalachian folktales and music to the stage. Reservations recommended, but not required.
OPEN ALL WEEK!
Panther Grounds & Campus Store
Mon.–Fri. 7:30 am–3:00 pm, Sat. & Sun. 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Visit the Campus Store in Panther Grounds for a wide selection of Ferrum College spirit wear, gifts, and more. Enjoy freshly brewed Starbucks® coffee and choose from sandwiches, salads, snacks, fruit, baked goods, and beverages to go.
Don’t miss our “Pink-Out” apparel collection—plus, enjoy 20% off all in-store merchandise purchases!