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Baker’s “Circle Mirror Transformation”

FEBRUARY 6, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations The Furman Theatre will present Annie Baker’s Circle Mirror Transformation, Feb. 8-11 and 15-18 at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. in the Furman...

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Civility in public discourse

FEBRUARY 3, 2012 By Shannice Singletary ’14, Contributing Writer Ill-mannered celebrities, games glorifying sex and violence, hazing, and outrageous public displays. Civility, it seems, is under assault. Why? Robert Hariman, a theorist of political style...

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Computer science professor Allen offers advice on security and passwords

In an technological era when everything from daily communication to shopping, networking and banking is done online, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of passwords that are required.  Furman computer science professor...

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FIRST program featured in Running Times

The Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST) was a topic of conversation in the January 2012 issue of the national magazine, Running Times.  Rachel Toor wrote about attending a FIRST training retreat in an...

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President Smolla gives keynote address at South Carolina Bar Association

Furman president Rod Smolla delivered the keynote address at the South Carolina Bar Association’s annual meeting in Columbia on Jan. 23.  His topic was "Living Greatly in the Law: The Lawyer as an Advocate for...

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Constructing hope in Afghanistan

JANUARY 26, 2012 By Chloe Kowalski ’12, Contributing Writer A symbol of passion and creativity, the marigold radiates shining forecasts of thriving and lasting life. As such, Gary Moorehead’s foundation, located in the often-harsh environment...

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Riley Institute awards event draws political heavyweights from across state, nation

David Petraeus, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, was the keynote speaker when Furman’s Riley Institute honored South Carolina Representative James Smith and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina board chair Ed Sellers with the 2011...

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Art by Daniel Marinelli

Art by Daniel Marinelli will be on display Aug. 30 through Sept. 29 at Thompson Gallery in the Roe Art Building on the Furman campus. Thompson Gallery hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday....

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Alum Jessica Taylor talks politics

Jessica Taylor, a 2007 Furman graduate and senior analyst/reporter with The Rothenberg Political Report, recently appeared on MSNBC's “The Daily Rundown” with Chuck Todd to talk about the South Carolina Republican presidential primary. A native of...

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Healthcare reform and what it means to you

JANUARY 19, 2012 by Chloe Kowalski '12 Nine hundred and eighty-three billion dollars. That is the estimated overall cost of the Affordable Healthcare Act, but don’t panic. This act will not only pay for itself,...

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