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Furman biology seminar moves beyond the microscope and out of the classroom

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012 by Sara Morano, Contributing Writer Update from the editor: Photos from the September 29 race are posted here In most academic settings, students study the impact of cancer underneath a microscope or...

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“Islam: In First Person:” World religions symposium to be held at Furman

OCTOBER 8, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer Furman University will hold its inaugural World Religions Symposium with the first of seven lectures and panel discussions beginning Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in Daniel...

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Philosopher, theologian Philip Clayton to speak in “Faith & Reason” series

OCTOBER 8, 2012 by Tina T. Underwood, Contributing Writer Distinguished philosopher and theologian Philip Clayton will speak at Furman on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in Younts Conference Center. His talk, “From Quantum to Consciousness:...

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Series on Emancipation Proclamation continues at History Museum Nov. 18

NOVEMBER 12, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Furman and the Upcountry History Museum will host a roundtable discussion featuring some of the country’s top historians Sunday, Nov. 18 as part...

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Furman to hold dedication for new Herring Center for Continuing Education

OCTOBER 15, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of Media Relations Furman will hold a dedication ceremony Thursday, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. for the new Herring Center for Continuing Education. The $6.4 million, 23,000-square-foot building houses...

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Furman students compete in robotics competition

Four months ago, four Furman students set out to build a robot in the hopes of winning the Atmel robotics competition in Queens, N.Y. There was only one problem. They had no idea how to...

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Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles: Furman ready for Family Weekend

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 by Kylee Perez, Contributing Writer The cookies in the DH. Sunsets over the lake. CLPs. New friends. Favorite professors. Some things just can’t be explained over the phone. That’s why Furman’s students...

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Furman graduate Valerie Horsley receives major honor for work in genetics research

September 14, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Valerie Horsley, a stem cell researcher at Yale University and a 1998 Furman graduate, is on an award-winning roll. She is one of...

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William and Mary professor to present A.J. Head Lecture in Humanities Oct. 1

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer David L. Holmes, Walter G. Mason Professor of Religion Emeritus at College of William and Mary, will speak on the Furman campus Monday, Oct. 1 at 7...

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When debate becomes debacle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 by Maggie Johnson ’14, Contributing Writer Growing strife and division in political debate is more than fodder for talk radio and primetime cable news shows. It’s actually hindering cooperation and progress in...

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Furman Singers, Men’s and Women’s Chorales to perform in Daniel Chapel Oct. 4

OCTOBER 1, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations The Furman Singers and Men’s and Women’s Chorales will present their fall concert Thursday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Chapel. The concert...

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Abstract art by Katie Walker ’92 on display in Thompson Gallery Oct. 8 – 26

OCTOBER 3, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer Abstract art by Furman University alumna Katie Walker ‘92 will be on display Monday, Oct. 8 through Friday, Oct. 26 at Thompson Gallery in the Roe Art...

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