Furman's reaction to national tragedy
The American flag hangs at half-staff, and two students pray beneath it as sunrise approaches. Not a typical campus scene, but one recently observed as students, faculty and staff go on after the terrorist attacks of September 11. What does it all mean for Furman?
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Si Pearman adapting to administrative job
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A
turning point
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contributed column by Jim Pitts and Vic Greene
September 11,
2001, was a turning point for all Americans. This was a 911 call that few
expected. The shock is beginning to subside, yet overwhelming sadness continues.
The crisis is not past but may be a preview of other horrors to come.
A look back -- Furman's Phi Beta Kappa
Beginning in 1924, in anticipation of nearly every triennium of the Council of United Chapters of Phi Beta Kappa, Furman had submitted inquiries or preliminary applications for a chapter. For almost 50 years the application failed, for various reason -- until 1971
During fall term, Furman will publish four books and a compact disc as part of the university's commemoration of its 175th anniversary.
Following the tragic events of September 11, a common question on campus was: What is Furman's emergency preparedness plan?