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Furman’s Global Visitors Center joins National Council of International Visitors

The Global Visitors Center at Furman has been named a member of the National Council of International Visitors (NCIV), a network of universities, organizations and individuals that supports citizen diplomacy. The Global Visitors Center at...

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Furman Theatre to present Baker’s “Circle Mirror Transformation” Feb. 8-12 and 15-18

FEBRUARY 6, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations The Furman Theatre will present Annie Baker’s Circle Mirror Transformation, Feb. 8-11 and 15-18 at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. in the Furman...

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Exhibit explores planet’s biological diversity

FEBRUARY 8, 2012 by Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer One by one, threads are gradually pulled out of a lush silk tapestry. At first, the tapestry seems unaffected, but it’s only a matter of time before...

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Furman Opera, Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir present opera double bill

The Furman Opera, Furman Symphony Orchestra and Furman Chamber Choir will present a double bill featuring Puccini’s “Sister Angelica” and Douglas Moore’s “The Devil and Daniel Webster” on Thursday, Feb. 16 and again on Saturday,...

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Do American colleges serve any purpose? Tocqueville lecture series begins Feb. 22

Author, lecturer and university administrator John T. Agresto will address the question, “Do American Colleges Today Serve Any Public Function?," when he speaks Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m. in Watkins Room of the University...

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Mixed media art by Blazina on display in Thompson Gallery through March 23

FEBRUARY 16, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations Mixed media art by Jen Blazina will be on display Feb. 24 through March 23 in Furman University’s Roe Art Building, Thompson Gallery. The exhibit, A Collection, is...

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“Kicking the Can Down the Road:” Professor Smythe presents final FYI lecture March 7

MARCH 1, 2012 by Vince Moore, Media Relations Furman business professor Tom Smythe will look at how political inaction is affecting the American economy when he speaks at the High Noon at FYI lecture series Wednesday, March 7....

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2016 Presidential Race Comes to South Carolina

How important are the South Carolina primaries to the 2016 presidential race? South Carolina is usually important, but given the complete muddle in both parties coming out of Iowa and New Hampshire, the state is...

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Chris White ’92 to screen film “TAKEN IN”

February 22, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations 1992 Furman graduate and filmmaker Chris White will present his film, "Taken In," on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. in Burgiss Theater. The showing is free...

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A genuine Thomas Gainsborough? Belsey to unravel mystery surrounding painting

MARCH 8, 2012 by Erikah Haavie, Media Relations Is the painting, “Portrait of Lady Impey,” that hangs above the fireplace in the Furman president's home painted by renowned English portrait and landscape artist Thomas Gainsborough?...

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Homeless faces in nearby places

FEBRUARY 21, 2012 by Chloe Kowalski, 12, Contributing Writer With Furman as a second home, sheltered students do not often engage in candid conversations with the homeless. However, on Monday night, Burgiss Theater teemed to...

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Furman Singers return home for March 13 concert after spring break tour of Southeast

MARCH 12, 2012 by Vince Moore, Media Relations The Furman Singers, under the direction of Hugh Floyd, have completed their Southeastern concert tour and will perform in concert  Tuesday, March 13 at 8 p.m. in...

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