November 2001

Furman extends campaign, raises goal

Furman has extended the school's successful comprehensive campaign to raise funds for several important construction projects.

A new challenge
Mary Pat Crozier breaks new ground with Hipp Hall

News Briefs

The Furman Forum

Around Campus
News from university departments

United Way campaign
Furman shatters goal

Milestones
Anniversaries and new employees

Inside Furman archives

Furman Calendar

Staff Advisory Council

Life @ Furman

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Inside Furman is published monthly during the school year by the Furman University Department of Marketing and Public Relations. For story ideas, e-mail John Roberts, editor.

 

Furman's "other benefits"
a contributed column by Susan Zeiger

As an employee of Furman you have access to an array of benefits that are, in many cases, unique to Furman.

More than 300 attend staff forum

The proposed retirement center, tuition benefits, Montague Village. These topics and more were discussed during the second annual staff forum, which was sponsored by the Staff Advisory Committee. More than 300 of the university's 497 staff members attended the October 24 forum.

A look back: The Duke Endowment

The day in 1924 when Bennette Eugene Geer took a train ride with his friend James Buchanan Duke may well have been the most fortuitous day in Furman's history.

Furman powerlifters set world records

Three members of the Furman Powerlifting Club set world records and captured seven medals in the 10th annual World Natural Powerlifting Federation (WNPF) World Championship held October 26-28 at Furman.