Family Weekend Schedule 2023
Friday, October 6
| Time | Event | Location |
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| 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Event
Special Collections & Archives Exhibition. “Highlights from the Dr. Edward B. Jones ’54 and Beth Evans Jones ’48 Chinese History Collection.”
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Location
James B. Duke Library, 2nd floor gallery
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| 11 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Event
CANCELED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES - #BleedPurple Blood Drive. Stop by The Blood Connection bus. Donors will receive a $10 e-gift card, and for every blood donation $10 will be donated to the Paladin Scholarship Fund by TBC as part of the #BleedPurple annual campaign. Walk-ups welcome.
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Location
Location
Trone Student Center, The Blood Connection Bus
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| 11 a.m.-5 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 p.m.-4 p.m. |
Event
7-Person Bike. The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities invites you to hop on Furman’s fun human-powered vehicle for a quick tour of the Furman Mall. Bring your own crew of pedalers. Guide/driver provided.
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Location
Lay Physical Activities Center, Front Porch
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| 1:30-3:30 p.m. |
Event
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 Student Ambassadors. Register here.
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Location
Hartness Admissions Center, Presentation Room
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| 3:00 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. For more information contact Dr. David Moffett via e-mail at david.moffett@furman.edu
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Location
Townes Science Center, Timmons Planetarium, Rinker Hall 253
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| 4 p.m. |
Event
Behind the Scenes in Special Collections & Archives. “From Medieval Manuscripts to Presidential Autographs: Behind the Scenes in Special Collections”. See (and touch!) highlights from Furman’s archival and rare book 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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| 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. For more information contact Dr. David Moffett via e-mail at david.moffett@furman.edu
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Location
Townes Science Center, Timmons Planetarium, Rinker Hall 253
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| 6 p.m. |
Event
Mere Christianity Forum Dinner at Vista House. Join us at the Vista House, located 1.5 miles from campus, for a delicious dinner, yard games, and fellowship with other Furman students and their families. Hosted by Mere Christianity Forum, a student religious organization. No cost; please RSVP by Monday, October 2nd by emailing Vivian at claivi2@furman.edu. claivi2@furman.edu.
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Location
751 Old Buncombe Road Travelers Rest, SC 29690
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| 7:30 p.m. |
Event
Band Extravaganza. Under the direction of Sue Samuels, Director of Bands, the concert offers a preview of the band’s 2023 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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| 7:30 p.m. |
Event
The Prom. Furman Theatre presents: On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens - and the result is love that brings them all together. Information and tickets here.
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Location
The Playhouse
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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 7
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 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 at the Lakeside Amphitheater and wind through Furman’s campus. Participants will receive a Fun Run gift. Prizes will be awarded. Registration fee is $25. We’ll have a list of registered participants. Walk-up registrations accepted.
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Location
Lakeside Amphitheater
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| 9 a.m.-10 a.m. |
Event
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.
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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. “Highlights from the Dr. Edward B. Jones ’54 and Beth Evans Jones ’48 Chinese History Collection.”
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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 assist in better defining students’ areas of interest, selection of a major, academic success, and personal/social well-being. 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.-11:30 a.m. |
Event
Engaged Learning Expo
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Location
Trone Student Center
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| 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. |
Event
Study Away Fair. Join us at Furman’s annual Study Away Fair to learn about upcoming Study Away opportunities during MayX 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025. Connect with the Furman faculty members leading the 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 policies online at studyaway.furman.edu.
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Location
Trone Student Center, Watkins Room, Watkins Lobby
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| 10 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Event
Family Weekend T-shirts. Super soft long sleeve t-shirts with an exclusive Furman Family Weekend design. Miss the online pre-purchase deadline? Purchase your Family Weekend t-shirt at the Family Weekend T-shirt Tent. There are a limited number of t-shirts available on site for $25.
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Location
PAC Parking Lot
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| 10 a.m.-2 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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| 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. |
Event
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 interns, researchers, and study away 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.
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Location
Trone Student Center, Burgiss Theater
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| 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. |
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Research & Internship Poster Presentations. Collaborative research and internships are two main components of Furman’s experience-based learning opportunities. Students will present their reflections on these experiences through poster presentations. This session is a drop-in and allows for rich dialogue with the students.
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Location
Trone Student Center, Gallery Walk, Upstairs
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| 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. |
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Furman's Four Institutes: Student Experiences and Opportunities. Meet the leaders that are preparing students to drive change in their communities through unmatched opportunities! In attendance will be: The Riley Institute; The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities; Institute for the Advancement of Community Health (IACH); The Hill Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E).
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Location
Trone Student Center, Lower Level near Bookstore and P2X
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| 10:30 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, Band Practice Field
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| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Event
Family Tailgate BBQ. All Furman families are invited to enjoy a delicious Bar-B-Que tailgate including pulled pork, chopped chicken, sweet vinegar slaw, smoked baked beans, loaded potato salad, sweet potato crunch, and banana pudding! Tailgate at Family Weekend Family Tailgate BBQ Tent. Advance tickets are $20, free for children 5 and under. There are 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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| 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. |
Event
Engaged Living Block Party. Engaged Living will be holding its 11th annual block party for Engaged Living students and their families in the Judson Lake Level Lounge.
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Location
Clark Murphy Complex, Lounge
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| 1 p.m. |
Event
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 2023 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 The Citadel and bring home another Southern Conference Championship.
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Location
From Pearce Horton Football Complex to Paladin Stadium
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| 2 p.m. |
Event
Football Game. Furman vs. The Citadel. 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 here.
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Location
Paladin Stadium
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| 7:30 p.m. |
Event
The Prom. Furman Theatre presents: On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens - and the result is love that brings them all together. Information and tickets here.
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Location
The Playhouse
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| 8 p.m. |
Event
CANCELED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES - Annual Student Talent Showcase. The talent showcase has long been a highlight of Family Weekend. Bring the whole family to see Furman students exhibit their talents and compete for hundreds of dollars in prizes. Tickets are $10 per person via online ticket sales, and General Admission tickets will be available at the door. Hosted by the brothers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
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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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Sunday, October 8
| Time | Event | Location |
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| 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. |
Event
SOLD OUT! Farewell Brunch. All Furman families are invited to enjoy a delicious southern brunch at Topsoil Kitchen & Market! This farm-to-table, local spot was recently featured in Southern Living. What a great way to end a wonderful weekend! Ticket price includes brunch buffet, coffee, tea, water, tax, and gratuity. Cash bar available. Advance tickets $30. Limited number of tickets available. None available at the event. Please note: students need a ticket as well.
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Location
Topsoil Kitchen & Market
13 South Main Street
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
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| 2 p.m. |
Event
The Prom. Furman Theatre presents: On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens - and the result is love that brings them all together. Information and tickets here.
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Location
The Playhouse
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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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