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Making concessions
Hot dogs, soft drinks, pizza, and candy—these are the staples of the concession stand menu. Convenient? Yes. Good for you? No. But, if healthy food options were offered, would customers take advantage of them? Health sciences major...
Continue ReadingFurman on film
When Kayla Cartee ’17 needs to unwind, she takes a break and watches some of her Netflix favorites, Scandal and Parks and Recreation. For members of the Furman University women’s soccer team, the key to...
Continue ReadingFood fight
Childhood obesity is arguably one of the more pressing and complex public health issues in the United States. The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention cites studies showing dramatic increases in obesity among youth,...
Continue ReadingHicken wins SCICU teaching award
Leslie W. Hicken, Professor of Music at Furman University, has been awarded a 2015 Excellence in Teaching Award from the South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) organization. SCICU annually recognizes one faculty member from...
Continue ReadingFurman alum Jerry Thomas receives honorary degree
Dr. Jerry R. Thomas, a 1963 Furman graduate who serves as Professor and Dean of the College of Education at the University of North Texas, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from...
Continue ReadingExploring theatre on the British Isles
She met a theatre legend, received a tremendous gift of kindness from a stranger, saw 40 plays, and discovered food so good she’s willing to cross an ocean to eat it again. For Clare Ruble...
Continue ReadingRiley Institute recruits Quinn, promotes Martin
The Riley Institute has recruited Mark Quinn, Director of Public and Member Relations at the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, as Senior Associate at the Institute, and has promoted Jacki Martin, formerly Associate Director of...
Continue ReadingSymphonic Band & Wind Ensemble in concert April 17
The Furman Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will present a concert Friday, April 17, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on campus. The concert, “Viva Chesebro!” is open to the public. Tickets for the Sound...
Continue Reading“Athletics and Desegregation” at Furman
Furman will sponsor a panel discussion, “Athletics and Desegregation,” Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall as part of the university’s yearlong commemoration of the 50th anniversary of desegregation. The panelists include...
Continue ReadingNotre Dame psychology professor to speak April 27
Notre Dame psychology professor Cindy S. Bergeman, Ph.D., will speak Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel on the Furman University campus. A reception with Dr. Bergeman follows in the Bryan Garden...
Continue ReadingState superintendent of education speaks at Furman
“Know your students and make that heart connection with them,” State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman told senior education majors at Furman University last week. Spearman was the guest speaker for the 2015 Teaching Banquet,...
Continue ReadingFurman Theatre to present “The Threepenny Opera”
Furman University Theatre will present "The Threepenny Opera" by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill April 15-18, 22, and 25 at 8 p.m., with matinees April 18, 19, and 25 at 3 p.m. in the Theatre...
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