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A most prolific retirement
Nearly four decades worth of aspiring fiction writers at Furman got their first meaningful feedback from Gil Allen, Ph.D. Nearly as often, it probably wasn’t what they wanted to hear. “What I would usually tell students...
Continue ReadingSCTA Convention brings students together with stars of theatre
Sixteen-year-old Christian dashed up the steps onto the stage of Daniel Recital Hall and eagerly broke out into an a capella version of “Santa Fe” from the Broadway hit, Newsies. “Dreams come true. Yeah they...
Continue ReadingEducation professors collaborate on new book
Furman University Education Professors Michael Svec and Paul Thomas have collaborated on a new book, Democracy and Decency: What Does Education Have to Do With It? (Information Age Publishing). Svec was one of 20 international scholars...
Continue ReadingShepherding social change, one day-laborer at a time
Derek Snook, a 2008 Furman University history graduate, spent time teaching in Kenya, chose to live a year in a Charleston homeless shelter, and worked for a short time as a day-laborer. Not long after,...
Continue ReadingChemistry professor Lon Knight Elected AAAS Fellow
Furman chemistry professor Lon Knight has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in recognition of his accomplishments in the scientific community. He was among 347 Fellows worldwide to...
Continue ReadingNelsen quoted in USA Today about Paris attacks, study away
Recent Paris terror attacks have refocused attention on emergency plans as they relate to study away programs. Furman Political Science professor Brent Nelsen says pieces of an emergency plan came together after 9/11, “ …...
Continue ReadingFurman Symphony, Oratorio Chorus to present “Messiah” Dec. 4
The Furman Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Chorus will present Handel’s Messiah Friday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. The event is part of the Sound Quality Concert Series and is open to...
Continue ReadingMoravian Christmas Lovefeast Dec. 6
Furman will host its annual Moravian Christmas Lovefeast service Sunday, Dec. 6, at 5 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel. The event is free and open to the public, and is part of Furman’s Cultural Life Program....
Continue ReadingFurman to host USA Rugby National Championships Dec. 5-6
Furman will be home to some of very best college rugby has to offer Dec. 5-6 when the university hosts the USA Ruby Men’s Division II National Championship, as well as the Women’s DI and...
Continue ReadingNoted economist Blinder speaks Dec. 2
Alan S. Blinder, Princeton economics professor and former Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, will speak on the Furman campus Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 3:30 p.m. in Watkins Room...
Continue ReadingPresident Davis featured in magazine article
Read Q&A with President Elizabeth Davis In a wide-ranging interview with Black Box Magazine, Furman President Elizabeth Davis talked about everything from growing up in New Orleans and playing in a band with Wynton Marsalis...
Continue ReadingFor the birds
With the changing seasons come mass migrations of bird populations. Unfortunately, many birds perish during their travels when they collide with glass buildings. During the day, birds are unable to distinguish between reflection and real...
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