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Orientation excursion prepares international students for life at Furman
When Ahmed Al Ameri ’19 heard line dancing was on the agenda for international student orientation, he was a little apprehensive. “I’ve seen it in movies,” said Al Ameri, a native of Abu Dhabi. “I...
Continue ReadingFurman to hold fall convocation Sept. 3
Furman University will celebrate the beginning of the 2015-16 school year with its fall convocation Thursday, Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. in McAlister Auditorium. Furman president Elizabeth Davis will preside as the university welcomes the freshman...
Continue ReadingFurman awards Heller Community Scholarships for 2015-16
Furman has awarded major scholarships to 14 graduates of Greenville County high schools for the 2015-16 academic year. Established in fall 2012, the $20,000 scholarship is available yearly to one student at each of the 18...
Continue ReadingLesley Quast Summer Commencement 2015 speech
Furman University Summer Commencement Address Dr. Lesley Quast August 15, 2105 President Davis, Vice-President and Dean Beckford, other members of the platform party, faculty colleagues, staff colleagues, and most especially graduates and your families...
Continue ReadingPart four of Criminal Justice Series takes place Aug. 11
If drugs continue to flood into our neighborhoods, and if those who succumb to the lure of drugs are caught in an endless cycle of dependence and bouts of incarceration, what’s to become of our...
Continue ReadingEngaging music
They’ve played for friends and faculty at Furman. They’ve played for music fans in a private home. They’ve played for middle and high school students. They’ve played for two communities of senior citizens. And that’s...
Continue ReadingMaking the spring term Dean’s List
Among the more prestigious honors that Furman students can earn during their time at the university is being named to the Dean's List. Those making the grade for the 2015 spring term represent 40 states, the District...
Continue ReadingBuilding a foundation with GoldieBlox
Kjersti Kleine ’17 was sure she knew what a leader was, and that person wasn’t her. Or so the Cary, N.C., native thought before getting involved as a freshman with Furman’s Shucker Institute for Leadership...
Continue ReadingA presidential appointment
When Sustainability Science/Spanish major Michael Robinson ’16 received an internship in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Energy and Climate Change, he thought he’d be in for a fair amount of administrative duties....
Continue ReadingLive Video Streaming for Commencement
Furman will provide live video streaming of its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2015. Coverage begins at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. The service is provided for free by the Southern Conference...
Continue ReadingHarold Warlick Commencement Address 2015
Harold Warlick Commencement Address Furman University May 9, 2015 “Higher Encouragements” President Elizabeth Davis, Furman University Graduating Class of 2015, supporters and family members, distinguished faculty, and valued administrators and Trustees, I thank you. I...
Continue ReadingCallie Robertson Commencement Speech 2015
Callie Robertson Furman University Student Commencement Speech May 9, 2015 During my college admissions process, I really considered myself quite the catch. In high school, I made great grades, excelled in leadership roles, and grew...
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