{"id":36594,"date":"2025-03-10T18:26:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T22:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/?p=36594"},"modified":"2025-03-10T18:32:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T22:32:17","slug":"furman-engaged-returns-april-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/furman-engaged-returns-april-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Furman Engaged returns April 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 17th annual Furman Engaged comes to campus April 11 and this day-long display of student work shows how experiential learning and personalized mentoring has prepared them for life and careers. It is the signature event which illustrates the value and impact of The Furman Advantage. Students from every major, every interest and every discipline come together through projects, performances and presentations to highlight the experiential learning that makes Furman unique in so many ways.<\/p>\n<p>From internships to creative projects to global education experiences, see why Furman Engaged is something you won\u2019t want to miss. For a full schedule of events and more information, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/furman-engaged\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>10 Things That Make Furman Engaged So Engaging:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Student-Driven Event<\/strong> \u2013 Unlike many conferences where faculty or professionals lead discussions, Furman Engaged is entirely centered on student voices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Campus-Wide Participation<\/strong> \u2013 The entire university takes part, with no classes scheduled on the big day so students and faculty may fully participate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Presentations in Creative Formats<\/strong> \u2013 Beyond research posters and academic talks, students showcase their work through performances, film screenings, interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Study Away and Internship Reflections<\/strong> \u2013 Many students share their global learning and real-world work experiences, providing insight into how Furman\u2019s programs extend beyond the classroom.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-Disciplinary Exposure<\/strong> \u2013 Presentations are not confined to a single department, allowing students to learn from disciplines they might not normally explore.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Artistic and Musical Showcases<\/strong> \u2013 In addition to academic research, creative projects like theatrical performances, musical recitals and visual art displays are a key part of Furman Engaged.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community and Alumni Involvement<\/strong> \u2013 The event attracts employers, alumni, community partners and local organizations, providing networking opportunities and real connections.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Celebration of Learning<\/strong> \u2013 From science experiments to public policy discussions to creative writing, Furman Engaged reflects the broad spectrum of student interests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional Development in a Supportive Environment<\/strong> \u2013 Furman Engaged offers a friendly setting for students to refine their presentation skills and gain confidence, preparing them for national and international conferences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Festival-Like Atmosphere<\/strong> \u2013 The day is more than just a series of presentations\u2014it\u2019s a celebration of learning, with an energizing campus vibe, social events and the International Food Festival featuring student-provided recipes recreated by Bon Appetit to celebrate cuisines from around the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The all-day Furman Engaged event highlights the impact of experiential learning and personal connections, showcasing the truest example of The Furman Advantage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":389,"featured_media":31240,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,2717],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36594","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-furman-engaged"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36594","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/389"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36594"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36594\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36598,"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36594\/revisions\/36598"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31240"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36594"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36594"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36594"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}