Dear Faculty, Staff & Students,
As the semester winds down, I want to thank all of you for being such
good citizens of Ferrum College and for helping to create an environment in
which we can teach, learn, study and enjoy extra-curricular activities in an
atmosphere of civility and respect. As we celebrate the joys of this precious
holiday, some of us may also burden ourselves with trying to choose the perfect
gifts or bake the most delicious
cookies. Because we don’t want to lose sight of the true meaning of
Christmas with unrealistic expectations, it becomes even more important for all
of us to remember the simple message at the heart of the season:
“Peace on earth and joy to all.”
We can make that message resonate throughout the campus and
beyond through our kindness and consideration for one another and in so doing
personify our enduring motto “Not Self, But Others.” And remember, it truly is the thought, not the actual gift
that counts - even a lumpy gingerbread man tastes as delicious as a perfect
one! Enjoy this time and have a blessed and holy Christmas and a
very Happy New Year!
Sincerely yours,
Jennifer L. Braaten
President
