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#MenToo: Understanding How Gender Dynamics in the Workplace Influence Men’s Experiences of Sexual Harassment
On January 18th, Furman’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department and Psychology Department co-hosted Dr. Casanova’s presentation of her findings from her #MenToo study. Dr. Casanova’s study of men’s experience of sexual harassment is a...
Continue ReadingPaladins & Protest: Deep Historical Roots of Furman Student Protests
Finding its genesis in the inquisitiveness both Dr. Brandon Inabinet and his students, the “Paladins and Protest” CLP explored the various free speech and advocacy issues which framing university life at Furman in distant and...
Continue ReadingStraighttalk Series
The Riley Institute and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute partner annually to bring StraightTalk to Furman and the broader community. This three-part weekly series includes high-profile speakers, academicians and practitioners who have on-the-ground experience with...
Continue ReadingThe God? Forum Promotes Interreligious Dialogue
The God? Forum, sponsored by the Catholic Student Ministry is a catalyst for a vibrant conversation and deep listening among students and community members with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Participants come together to discuss their...
Continue ReadingUnpacking Barbie
‘Barbie’ CLP explores diverse perspectives on cultural phenomenon; to learn more read about the CLP in Furman News.
Continue ReadingThe Tocqueville Center: Commerce in America
To learn more about The Tocqueville Lecture Series & Events similar to Commerce in America, visit The Tocqueville Center site.
Continue ReadingOn Discourse in the Classroom
The Furman faculty is dedicated to embracing and seeking opportunities to strengthen their skill and capacity to facilitate and teach strategies for engaging in constructive conversations on challenging issues both within class and in the...
Continue ReadingUnity Challenge: Replacing Political Fight with Collaborative Problem Solving
In an era of political polarization, Dr. Liz Smith wanted her students in her Introduction to Government class to not only understand the principles and institutions of government, but understand the viewpoints of others with...
Continue ReadingFurman Professors Multiple Perspectives of the Israeli-Hamas-Palestinian Conflict
In response to the October 7th attack by Hamas in Israel, Furman professors have been proactive in providing students a context and insights from different sides of what one professor called “the most enduring struggles...
Continue ReadingThe Tocqueville Center Tackles Conservatism and Liberalism in America
The Tocqueville Center will delve into the current state of conservatism and liberalism in the United States in two upcoming programs as part of its annual lecture series which feature prominent thought leaders from divergent...
Continue ReadingBridging the Divides: The Furman Justice Forum Promotes the Skill of Constructive Conversation
The Furman Justice Forum in collaboration with the Center for Inclusive Communities partnered with Braver Angels to teach the skills of navigating difficult political conversations on campus. With a mission to challenge the crisis of partisan animosity, facilitators...
Continue ReadingBuilding Strong Relationships Community Through Restorative Practice
On December 14 & 15, Lisa Knight, Franklin Ellis, and Cynthia, members of the Share Equity Leadership Team, (SELT) led a two-day workshop interest in participating in an upcoming Restorative Practice (RP) training session. As...
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