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Engaging Democracy: A Civil Discourse Experience in POL 290
In Dr. Liz Smith’s POL 290 course, students participated in a civil discourse experience with members of OLLI, where they delivered a 20-minute presentation highlighting what they had learned throughout the semester, centered around the...
Continue ReadingFrom Tariffs to DOGE: Sparking Conversation through the On Discourse Initiative
With spring beginning and the school year nearing its end, several CLPs have sparked engaging discussions among Furman students and faculty. On March 17th, one event focused on the recent tariffs imposed by the Trump...
Continue ReadingBridging the Political Divide: Furman’s First Dialogue-Based CLP
On October 29th, the Riley Institute hosted Furman’s inaugural dialogue-based CLP, Bridging the Political Divide. The event is part of the 2024 StraightTalk series Politics in the Divided States of America. The program began with an...
Continue ReadingPresidential Debate Captures ‘Civic Imagination’ As Hundreds of Furman Students Watch Together
Roughly 300 people filled Daniel Recital Hall on September 10 to take in the presidential debate pitting hopefuls Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump against each other. Trump and Harris supporters alike...
Continue Reading#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
StraightTalk 2024: Politics in the Divided States of America September 3, 10, and 17 | 6:30 p.m. | McAlister Auditorium at Furman University PRESENTED BY THE RILEY INSTITUTE AND OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE IN COLLABORATION 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 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...
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