Populism, the pandemic, and resurgent socialism have recently brought Americans to ask revolutionary questions, reconsidering the nation’s founding narrative and its very identity, past and future.  America, of course, was birthed in revolution. What distinguishes the American revolution from other great historical revolutions? What are the origins and the consequences of the revolutionary spirit? How […]

As the chief federal prosecutor for the Western District of Virginia, then U.S. Attorney Thomas Cullen pioneered a new approach to convicting racist rioters. In this presentation hosted by the Pre-Law Society, Judge Cullen will discuss the rise of white supremacy and domestic terrorism in the U.S. He will describe the August 2017 Charlottesville, Virginia, […]

The Furman Art Department presents a lecture by artist in residence, Claire Whitehurst Friday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Roe Art Building, Littlejohn Lecture Room. "Color and Space" explores queer entanglement, memory and time through color, form, surfaces and composition in her paintings. The presentation will include images of her process, inspiration and […]

In a world that prioritizes self-aggrandizing and rewards narcissism, we're more disconnected, discontented and divided than ever. We need something different. Modern science now supports what ancient wisdom has long suggested: cultivating a life marked by humility can enrich our relationships, improve our work and transform our society. Rooted in groundbreaking research, Daryl Van Tongeren's […]

Spanish Language House and the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures present local dance instructor Susan Zaglin who will speak about the history and cultural significance of three Latin dances - salsa, merengue and bachata - before demonstrating each one. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice these dances. Zaglin has a B.A. from Winthrop […]