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Furman and love at first sight
[caption id="attachment_16439" align="alignright" width="215"] Image courtesy of Shutterstock.com[/caption] In the English language, the word love is one of the most confusing and one of the most important, especially on Valentine’s Day. But, sadly, the love...
Continue ReadingRiley Institute names new staff
The Riley Institute at Furman University has named new staff members for its Center for Education Policy and Leadership. Dr. Tracy Waters has joined the institute as assistant research director, Dr. David Fleming as senior...
Continue ReadingFurman closed until 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26
Due to inclement weather in the area, Furman will be closed from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25 until 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. All evening classes for Wednesday are cancelled, as are all evening...
Continue ReadingUnderstanding peace through religion
[caption id="attachment_16397" align="alignright" width="300"] Savita Nair (left), Don Aiesi and Helen Lee Turner discuss religions. (photo by Melanie Brannon)[/caption] What do the Hopi Indians, Irish Catholics and Indian Sikhs have in common? They were all...
Continue ReadingRoad tripping with OLLI’s “Dixie Chicks”
They’ve photographed the lush greenery and cascading waterfalls of Table Rock State Park and the mile-high peaks of Pisgah National Forest. They’ve explored beneath the soaring sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park and the hoodoos...
Continue ReadingUC Riverside psych professor Kate Sweeny ’02 to speak on campus February 19
Psychology professor Kate Sweeny ’02 of the University of California, Riverside, will present “The Waiting is the Hardest Part: Unpacking the Experience of Uncertain Waiting Periods” at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 19, at Furman University’s...
Continue ReadingPartnership creates new environmental research opportunities in China
It’s a region of China that boasts both rich biodiversity and immense ethnic cultural diversity. Thousands of plant and animal species can be found in the Yunnan province on snow-capped mountains in the north to...
Continue ReadingFurman, South Carolina renew rivalry Saturday
Men’s college rugby is divided into three divisions. Division 1 is for the big boys, large state universities with a sprawling campus and large enrollment. Division 2 is for the mid-sized schools, and Division 3...
Continue ReadingFurman Theatre to present “Durang Durang”
Furman University Theatre will present Christopher Durang’s “Durang Durang” Feb. 11-14 and Feb. 18-21 at 8 p.m., with a matinee performance Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Theatre Playhouse on campus. Intended for...
Continue ReadingFurman on normal schedule Tuesday
Furman University will operate a normal schedule Tuesday, Feb. 24. Faculty, staff and students will receive text and email alerts anytime the normal operational status changes. Additional information or updates will be available on the...
Continue ReadingMiami String Quartet in concert Feb. 19
Furman University will host a performance by the acclaimed Miami String Quartet Thursday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on campus. Presented by the Furman University Partners in the Arts initiative and...
Continue ReadingOff to a successful start
Furman University’s Center for Corporate and Professional Development has announced that the inaugural class of the Women’s Leadership Institute is off to a highly successful start after beginning its work on campus in January. The...
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