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Journalist Cynthia Barnett to speak on “A Water Ethic for South Carolina” Oct. 24

OCTOBER 21, 2011 by Katie Love, Media Relations Assistant Cynthia Barnett, a newspaper and magazine journalist, will speak with a panel of experts about “A Water Ethic for South Carolina” Monday, Oct. 24 at 7...

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Winner of first annual Dick and Tunky Riley Award to be announced Wednesday, Oct. 26

OCTOBER 18, 2011 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations Assistant Three finalists have been selected for the first annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The winner will be announced at the South Carolina...

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South Carolina freshmen Congressmen to discuss their experiences tonight on campus

OCTOBER 31, 2011 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations Assistant Freshmen U.S. House of Representatives members Jeff Duncan (R-District 3), Trey Gowdy (R-District 4), and Mick Mulvaney (R-District 5) will participate in a roundtable discussion about...

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Former U.S. Congressman, Maine Governor John Baldacci to speak on campus Nov. 2

NOVEMBER 2, 2011 by Katie Love '12, Media Relations John Baldacci, former U.S. Congressman and Governor of Maine, will speak about “How and Why Congress is Dysfunctional” Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in Furman's...

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Homecoming 2011: It’s a wrap

OCTOBER 25, 2011 By Allison Davey '13, Contributing Writer Homecoming was, by almost all accounts, a tremendous success.  The weather was crisp, the competitions were entertaining, and our athletic teams were victorious.  University photographer Jeremy...

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Now playing at Furman Theatre: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

OCTOBER 25, 2011 by Katie Love, Media Relations Assistant The Furman Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Oct. 26-30 and Nov. 2-6 at the Playhouse. The musical...

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Furman to host Palmetto Rugby Tournament

OCTOBER 27, 2011 by John Roberts, Newspage Editor Seven state teams will compete in the 2011 Palmetto Rugby Tournament, to be held Friday and Saturday at Furman University. The tournament, the highlight of the rugby...

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See the Bee to believe the buzz

NOVEMBER 1, 2011 By Chloe Kowalski ’12, Contributing Writer Gay marriage, racial stereotypes, gender norms, sex, religion, and even Charlie Sheen are far from off-limits in Furman’s rendition of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling...

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Furman to host panel discussion on “Future of SC Democratic Party” Tuesday, Nov. 8

NOVEMBER 4, 2011 by Katie Love ‘12, Media Relations South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Dick Harpootlian will be the keynote speaker at a panel discussion on the Furman University campus about “The Future of the...

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GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich visits Furman prior to Saturday’s debate

NOVEMBER 14, 2011 By Sarah Morano '14, Contributing Writer Mid-morning Saturday, while the gameday sounds of the Paladin Regiment marching band streamed through the air, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich was putting chalk...

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