The 13th annual Furman Engaged is upon us! Here is what to know to make the most of this exciting event.<\/p>\n
What is Furman Engaged? This year, more than 650 students will share their experiences. This Furman tradition is typically a day-long, in-person event. This year the presentations are virtual (both live and recorded). Classes are always suspended the day of Furman Engaged, so that the entire campus can participate in the event.<\/p>\n Who attends Furman Engaged?<\/strong> Why should I attend Furman Engaged if I am not presenting?<\/strong> To get access to the online program,<\/a> you must register<\/a> for Furman Engaged.<\/strong><\/p>\n Students \u2013 consider participating in these activities and win great prizes!<\/p>\n April 12:<\/strong>\u00a0 Furman Engaged opens at 4 p.m. with the Pitch Competition sponsored by the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n Furman Engaged April 13 LIVE schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n There are 60 live or synchronous sessions that include oral presentations, posters, and performances.<\/p>\n 8:45 \u2013 9:00<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Welcome from President Davis, Provost Peterson and Associate Provost for\u00a0Engaged Learning Beth Pontari<\/p>\n 9:00 \u2013 10:15<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Session 1 \u2013 Live presentations, 15 sessions to choose from including senior art\u00a0projects, research and internship presentations, capstone project reviews and\u00a0performances.<\/p>\n 10:15-10:45<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Student \u201cAcai Bowl\u201d snack break at the South Housing Quad tent, the Clark Murphy\u00a0Patio tent, and NV Pavilion<\/p>\n Faculty\/Staff Chick-fil-A biscuit break at library sponsored by Staff Advisory Council<\/p>\n 10:45 \u2013 noon<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Session 2 \u2013 Live presentations, 15 sessions to choose from including a session led by the\u00a0Riley Advance Team<\/p>\n Noon \u2013 1:30<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lunch break \u2013 Live music performed by\u00a0The Singh Quintet in the Trone Student Center.<\/p>\n 1:30 \u2013 2:45<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Session 3 \u2013 Live presentations, 15 sessions to choose from including the Communication\u00a0Studies Media Festival and a session led by the Sophomore Shucker Leadership Fellows.<\/p>\n 2:45 \u2013 3:15<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Student\u00a0\u201cChips and Dips\u201d snack break at the\u00a0South Housing Quad tent, the Clark Murphy Patio tent, and NV Pavilion<\/p>\n 3:15 \u2013 4:30\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Session 4 \u2013 Live presentations, 15 sessions to choose from ranging from a session\u00a0presented by the Echo<\/p>\n 4:30 \u2013 5:30<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Special session for student presenters: \u201cCommunicating the Value of Your Furman Engaged Experience to Employers and Graduate Schools\u201d featuring employers and graduate school recruiters, sponsored by the Malone Center for Career Engagement<\/p>\n 5 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 International food at the dining hall\u00a0(featuring menu items from around the world) \u2013 Live music performed by Nick Curcio ’22<\/p>\n 6 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Purple Shoes Gallery Walk winners announced at the dining hall<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The 13th annual Furman Engaged is upon us! 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\n<\/strong>Furman Engaged,<\/a>\u00a0held virtually this year on April 13, will feature presentations across disciplines as we celebrate the immersive learning experiences available through The Furman Advantage. At the center of the day\u2019s activities will be the public sharing of students\u2019 work, representing the final step of these deep learning experiences, which include internships, research, service learning, study away, creative projects, first-year writing seminars and capstone experiences.<\/p>\n
\nStudents \u2013 especially first-year students and sophomores \u2013 faculty, staff, parents, alumni and employers attend sessions. It shows students what is possible at Furman. They hear first-hand about the myriad opportunities available to them on their four-year pathway at Furman.<\/p>\n
\nFurman Engaged is an opportunity to learn from your peers, support your friends, and apply what you are learning in your classes, as well as see what experiences are available to you at Furman. You can also enter the reflection contest to win $100 and participate in the Purple Shoes Gallery Walk.<\/p>\n\n
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