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Professor Halfacre writes book on conservation culture
JULY 31, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer Furman professor Angela Halfacre has written a book about South Carolina’s Lowcountry and why its powerful conservation culture represents a model for the nation. A Delicate Balance: Constructing...
Continue ReadingFurman receives grant from Bank of America to weatherize homes
AUGUST 9, 2012 by Tina T. Underwood, Contributing Writer GREENVILLE, S.C.—The Community Conservation Corps at Furman has received a $15,000 grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation to weatherize and rehabilitate low-income, privately-owned homes.The focus...
Continue ReadingProfessor Gordon on knowing the facts
In an era of instant news, Furman political science professor Don Gordon writes that it’s hugely important to sift through the often conflicting information presented by multiple sources and get to the heart of what...
Continue ReadingA look at Angela Halfacre’s new book
In her new book, A Delicate Balance: Constructing a Conservation Culture in the South Carolina Lowcountry, Furman’s Angela Halfacre documents the rise of a conservation culture among individuals, families, communities, planners, politicians, and even developers. The Island...
Continue ReadingRiley Institute studies Montessori schools
South Carolina leads the country in its percentage of public Montessori schools, accounting for about 10 percent of the more than 440 nationwide. One foundation wants to better understand the impact of Montessori education in...
Continue ReadingFurman, Duke, Vanderbilt share sustainability grant
JUNE 12, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Furman, Duke and Vanderbilt universities will share a $75,000 grant from the Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation to support student fellowships in community sustainability,...
Continue ReadingLate C. Dan Joyner first recipient of Riley Medal
MAY 1, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations The Furman Board of Trustees has announced that the late C. Dan Joyner of Greenville is the first recipient of the newly created...
Continue ReadingFurman ranks 3rd in national “Recyclemania” contest
APRIL 27, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer Furman University has ranked third in per capita recycling in a national contest, “RecycleMania.” RecycleMania is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs...
Continue ReadingFurman named 2011 Tree Campus USA
APRIL 24, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Furman as a 2011 Tree Campus USA for its dedication to effective community forestry management. The university has earned the honor...
Continue ReadingMoving out instructions
APRIL 24, 2012 With exams to begin this week, many students will soon begin to pack up, clean up and depart campus. Those doing so are encouraged to review the residence hall closing instructions, which...
Continue ReadingShi Center comments on community gardens
Katherine Kransteuber, program coordinator for Furman’s Shi Center for Sustainability, was quoted in a Greenville News story about the rise of community gardens in the Upstate area. The biggest benefit of the gardens, she said, is...
Continue ReadingWhat is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Captain Moore explains
APRIL 3, 2012 by Daniel Smith '14, Contributing Writer When imagining the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a collection of trash roughly twice the size of Texas, an image of a landfill floating on the surface...
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