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University mourns death of alum and Greenville business leader C. Dan Joyner

JANUARY 9 , 2012 by Media Relations C. Dan Joyner, a 1959 Furman graduate and one of Greenville’s most prominent business leaders, died Sunday, Jan. 8, after a brief illness. Joyner was chairman and CEO...

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Furman to host 2012 Engaging Faith conference Feb. 24-25 at Daniel Chapel

JANUARY 11, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations Furman will hold its Engaging Faith 2012 conference on Friday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. through 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at Daniel Memorial Chapel. The conference,...

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Sculptures by Farfán on display in Thompson Gallery

JANUARY 20, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations Sculptures by Diana Farfán are on display now through Feb. 17 in the Thompson Gallery of Furman’s Roe Art Building.  The exhibit, “The Toy Republic,” is free...

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Paul edges Romney in campus straw poll

JANUARY 20, 2012 by Sarah Morano ’14, Contributing Writer A survey made available to students, faculty and staff members shows dark horse Ron Paul finishing first, with about a quarter of the vote. Trailing by a handful of...

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Hatchett delivers empowering speech in MLK keynote address

JANUARY 20, 2012 By William Mitchell ’13, Contributing Writer Judge Glenda Hatchett appeared an unimposing figure sitting at the front of Younts Auditorium on Thursday night, but if anyone in the room believed her to...

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CIA Director David Petraeus to speak at Riley Institute event in Columbia Jan. 24

David Petraeus, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, will speak at the luncheon for the David Wilkins Awards for Excellence in Legislative and Civic Leadership Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 1:15 p.m. in the Columbia Metropolitan...

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Clinicians Carrington, Caldwell highlight 2012 Church Music Conference Jan. 26-27

The university will host its 2012 Church Music Conference Thursday and Friday, Jan. 26 and 27. Registration is $75 for the two-day event which draws church musicians from throughout the southeastern United States.  Clinicians for...

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Vocalist Tish Oney to join Furman Jazz Ensemble for Nov. 4 concert

NOVEMBER 2, 2011 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations The Furman Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos will perform with local jazz vocalist Tish Oney in a concert Friday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital...

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Furman presents opera double bill: Puccini’s Sister Angelica, Moore’s Devil and Daniel Webster

January 25, 2012 Tina Underwood, Media Relations GREENVILLE, S.C.—The Furman Opera, Furman Symphony Orchestra, and Furman Chamber Choir will present a double bill featuring Puccini’s Sister Angelica and Moore’s The Devil and Daniel Webster on...

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Ten college teams on campus this weekend for Southern Rugby Conference Tournament

JANUARY 25, 2012 Ten college rugby teams will take part in the inaugural Southern Rugby Conference Tournament Saturday and Sunday at Furman. Games will be held 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,...

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