Family Weekend Schedule 2025
Friday, October 3
| Time | Event | Location |
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| 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Event
Special Collections & Archives Exhibition. “Furman’s First Century: A Bicentennial Exhibition, Part One, 1826-1926.”
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Location
James B. Duke Library, 2nd floor gallery
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| 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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"Paradise" Art Exhibition by Quinn Hunter. The Furman University Department of Art will present an exhibition by Quinn Hunter Sept. 29-Oct. 31 in Thompson Gallery of the Roe Art Building. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
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Location
Thompson Gallery, Row Art Building
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| 11 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Event
Class Ring Ordering. Representatives from Herff Jones will be taking orders for class rings from juniors and seniors.
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Location
Trone Student Center, Downstairs
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| 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. |
Event
Information Session and Campus Tour. Information Session and Campus Tour. Your visit will include a 30-minute group information session led by an Admissions Counselor, followed by a 90-minute walking and riding tour of Furman’s campus led by one of our current students. Space is limited and all guests must register through this link
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Location
Hartness Admissions Center, Presentation Room
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| 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Event
Timmons Planetarium Show. Come view the heavens from the comfort of the indoors! Choose from two show times 3 or 4 p.m. |
Location
Townes Science Center, Timmons Planetarium, Rinker Hall 253
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| 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Event
Timmons Planetarium Show. Come view the heavens from the comfort of the indoors! Choose from two show times 3 or 4 p.m. |
Location
Townes Science Center, Timmons Planetarium, Rinker Hall 253
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| 4 p.m.-5 p.m. |
Event
Behind the Scenes in Special Collections & Archives. See (and touch!) highlights from Furman’s rare book and archival collections and learn how they are being used in the classroom for teaching and research.
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Location
James B. Duke Library, 2nd floor
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| 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Event
Furman Women's Volleyball vs. The Citadel - Free Admission Come and cheer on our Paladin women during a SoCon volleyball game against The Citadel.
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Location
Alley Gymnasium
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| 7 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. |
Event
Free Movie: Superman (2025).
Join the Office of Student Involvement for a free showing of the newest Superman movie (PG-13). Families and students are welcome to attend. SOLD OUT - Arrive early to secure your seat!
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Location
Trone Student Center, Burgiss Theater
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| 7:30 p.m. |
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Band Extravaganza. Under the direction of Dr. Sue Samuels, Director of Bands, and Dr. David Stanley, Associate Director of Bands, the concert offers a preview of the band’s 2025 show music as well as crowd favorites. Free Admission. Band spirit wear available for purchase! General Admission seating.
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Location
McAlister Auditorium
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| All Day |
Event
Parent/Student Golf. Tee times may be made up to 14 days in advance. Please call the golf shop at 864-294-2690 for reservations.
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Location
Golf Course
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Saturday, October 4
| Time | Event | Location |
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| 8 a.m. |
Event
5K Fun Run/Walk. A recreational fitness opportunity sponsored by the Furman Alumni Association in which everyone can participate. This scenic course will begin and end, rain or shine, at the Lakeside Amphitheater. All participants receive a Fun Run gift. Prizes will be awarded. Registration fee is $25. Register Here
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Location
Lakeside Amphitheater
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| 9 a.m.-10 a.m. |
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Fraternity & Sorority Life Information Session. Is your student interested in Fraternity & Sorority Life at Furman? Parents and families are invited to attend an information session to learn more about fraternity and sorority recruitment and membership opportunities. SOLD OUT - Arrive early to secure your seat!
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Location
Trone Student Center, Room 208
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| 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Event
Special Collections & Archives Open House. Stop by Special Collections and Archives to see historic Furman documents, rare books, and more!
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Location
James B. Duke Library, 2nd floor
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| 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Event
Special Collections & Archives Exhibition. “Furman’s First Century: A Bicentennial Exhibition, Part One, 1826-1926.”
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Location
James B. Duke Library, 2nd floor
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| 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m |
Event
Pathways to a Successful Second-year Experience. The second year presents its own challenges and questions for many students. This program is designed to guide second-year students and their families through the maze of concerns and help them consider the way students can use their network of advisors and mentors and associated campus resources to clarify students’ areas of interest, determine a major/career path, and thrive in the second year of college. Brad Harmon, Assistant Dean for the First-Year and Second-Year Experience, and Jason Cassidy, Associate Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students.
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Location
Trone Student Center, Burgiss Theater
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| 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
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CliftonStrengths Discovery: Learn your Top 5 - just like your Furman Student! Living your best life begins when you tap into your unique talents. Gallup research suggests that people succeed when they focus on what they do best. When they use their strengths, people are more productive, perform better, and are more engaged. The challenge is, people often take their most powerful talents for granted, and many are not fully aware of them.
This workshop – facilitated by Kim Keefer, Director of the Shucker Center for Leadership Development & Gallup Certified Global Strengths at Furman University - specially designed for Furman families - will provide you with a common language to talk about Strengths with your student and others. All Furman students learn their CliftonStrengths Top 5 while at Furman! Participants must register in advance to attend this workshop. Please note:The registration fee is $22 and will give participants an access code for taking the CliftonStrengths assessment. |
Location
James B. Duke Library, Room 041 (lower level)
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| 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. |
Event
Engaged Learning Expo - Study Away Fair. Join us at Furman’s annual Study Away Fair to learn about upcoming Study Away opportunities during MayX 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027. Connect with the Furman faculty and staff members leading upcoming study away programs and sign up to receive more information about programs that interest you. Find more on Furman’s Study Away programs, scholarships, application deadlines, and requirements online at studyaway.furman.edu.
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Location
Trone Student Center, Watkins Room, Watkins Lobby
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| 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. |
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Engaged Learning Expo - Center for Engaged Learning Panel: Research, Internships, Study Away. Faculty/student collaborative research, internships, and study away are three experience-based learning opportunities that allow students to apply what they learn in the classroom and gain skills valued by employers and graduate/professional schools. Representatives from each area along with student participants will discuss the range of experiences available to Furman students, the process for obtaining them, and the opportunity for students to apply for funding. SOLD OUT - Arrive early to secure your seat!
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Location
Trone Student Center, Burgiss Theater
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| 10 a.m.-11 a.m. |
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Engaged Learning Expo - Research & Internship Poster Presentations. Collaborative research and internships are two main components of Furman’s experience-based learning opportunities. Students will stand with their posters and will be ready to discuss their experiences. Passersby may stop and talk with students at their leisure. This allows for unique and rich dialogue with the students.
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Location
Trone Student Center, Gallery Walk, Upstairs
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| 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
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Class Ring Ordering. Representatives from Herff Jones will be taking orders for class rings from juniors and seniors.
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Location
Trone Student Center, Downstairs
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| 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. |
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Furman's Four Institutes: Student Experiences and Opportunities. Learn more about the opportunities available to students to drive change in their communities! In attendance will be: The Riley Institute; The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities; Institute for the Advancement of Community Health; The Hill Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
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Location
Trone Student Center, Lower Level near Bookstore and P2X
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| 11 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Event
Marching Band Family Picnic. Families of band members are welcome for a picnic. No charge.
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Location
Ellis Field
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| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
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Family Tailgate BBQ. All Furman families are invited to barbecue tailgate including pulled pork, chopped chicken, slaw, smoked baked beans, loaded potato salad, sweet potato crunch, and banana pudding! Vegetarian option available as an online registration option. Advance tickets purchased online are $20. Free for children 5 and under. There will be a limited number of tickets available on site for $25. Please note: Furman students need a tailgate ticket as well.
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Location
PAC Parking Lot
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| 1 p.m. |
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Champions Walk to Paladin Stadium. Line up and cheer as the Paladins exit the locker room in the Pearce Horton Football Complex and head out to Paladin Stadium for pre-game warm-ups. Led by Head Coach Clay Hendrix, the 2025 Furman Football Team will head through the Champions Walk Arch honoring Paladin Champions- Past, Present, and Future down to the field. They’ll be ready to take on East Tennessee (ETSU).
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Location
From Pearce Horton Football Complex to Paladin Stadium
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| 2 p.m. |
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Football Game: Furman vs. East Tennessee State. Tickets and parking passes are required to attend the football game in Paladin Stadium. All tickets sold will be available on the home side of the stadium. Overflow seats will be on the visitors’ side. Please note: Furman students have free admission for the student section. If you would like to guarantee a seat for your student with your family, they will need a ticket as well. Purchase tickets and parking passes here.
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Location
Paladin Stadium
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| All Day |
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Parent/Student Golf. Tee times may be made up to 14 days in advance. Please call the golf shop at 864-294-2690 for reservations.
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Location
Golf Course
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Sunday, October 5
| Time | Event | Location |
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| All Day |
Event
Parent/Student Golf. Tee times may be made up to 14 days in advance. Please call the golf shop at 864-294-2690 for reservations.
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Location
Golf Course
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| 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Event
Furman Women's Soccer vs. Samford - free admission Come out and cheer on the Furman Women's Soccer team as they take on Samford in a SoCon game at home. Armor Up Game.
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Location
Stone Stadium
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| 8 p.m. |
Event
Roman Catholic Mass. All are welcome to join our Catholic Campus Ministry for Mass in Daniel Chapel. No RSVP is required. Parking is available in the chapel lots.
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Location
Daniel Chapel
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