Special anniversary offerings

During fall term, Furman will publish four books and a compact disc as part of the university's commemoration of its 175th anniversary.

The music department has produced a double compact disc titled "A Musical Celebration of 175 Years." It features 27 musical selections from faculty and student ensembles, ranging from the Furman Symphony Orchestra and Furman Singers to the Symphonic Band and Bell Tower Boys. Cost: $9.95.

The four books:

o Academy and College: The History of Furman University's Woman's College, by Judith T. Bainbridge. Published by Mercer University Press, the book is a social and institutional history that focuses on Southern women's changing collegiate experience and the college's relationship to the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Bainbridge is director of educational services and professor of English at Furman. Cost: $39.95.

o What Really Matters? A Collection of Lectures in the L.D. Johnson Series, edited by Thomas O. Buford. The L.D. Johnson Lecture Series began in 1982 to honor the memory of a former Furman chaplain and Baptist leader. The essays, all delivered by members of the Furman family, express deeply held personal beliefs that form the character of each author and portray how each works through the title question. Buford is the Louis G. Forgione Professor of Philosophy at Furman. The publisher is Smyth & Helwys. Cost: $25.

o Michelin Travel Guide to Greenville, Furman University, and the Carolina Foothills. Published in conjunction with Michelin Travel Publications, the 96-page guidebook is filled with historical highlights and photos of Furman, plus information on the attractions, events and dining opportunities in Greenville and the surrounding area. Cost: $4.95.

o Field Guide to the Furman Habitat. Biology professors Joe Pollard and Travis Perry were joined by Lynsey Peterson '01, photographer Adam Drury '01, and artist Kate Ingram '03 in compiling this guide to the flora and fauna of the campus. Cost: $7.95.

All items will soon be available at the Furman bookstore or through the Web at www.bookstore.Furman.edu.