FTV and Murrow Society to Broadcast Together
Furman’s television station FTV is preparing to merge with the Murrow Society. Club leaders hope that the move, which still needs SGA approval, will allow them to develop more programs for student and faculty viewing.
Africa Rising and IJM Unite
In a move that may have come as a surprise to upperclassmen, the popular campus groups International Justice Mission (IJM) and Africa Rising have merged this year. The leaders of both clubs made the decision believing that they could have a bigger impact by combining efforts.
From Food to Fuel – Students Turn Used Vegetable Oil into Usable Biodiesel
It’s hard to see much potential in the 55 gallon tank of waste vegetable oil (WVO) currently sitting in a small green shed past the South Housing parking lot. A small group of Furman students, however, are making use of what others would discard, transforming the used vegetable oil into biodiesel that they can sell to Facilities Services and local vendors.
KA Sows Organic Garden
This past May, senior KA Max Dutcher tilled a garden at his fraternity’s house to see how well it would grow over the summer. Since then, other fraternity brothers including seniors Will George, Nick Millette, and Steve Martin have tried out their own green thumbs. What began as a small organic garden of potted patio plants has grown into a miniature farm at the KA House.
SGA Purchases Software to Help Organizations
The Student Government Association (SGA) has purchased a new organization management software to replace the conferencing feature within FirstClass. Called OrgSync, the online software will help student groups promote themselves, plan events and communicate with members by utilizing a Web 2.0, user-driven interface similar to Facebook and other social media sites.
Global Issues Forum: YGC Round Two
The theme of campus-wide discourse on global awareness, launched last year with the Year of Global Citizenship, will continue this year as the Global Issues Forum (GIF). Dr. Akan Malici, chair of the Steering Committee, describes the Global Issues Forum as a student-driven initiative to “recognize the need for all students to have a space where they can engage in thoughtful discourse on important global issues.”
Black Swans Face Injury, Captivity, and Death
The black swans that populated Furman’s lake were a popular sight with students and visitors before they disappeared last spring. It was surprising then when students returned to campus for a new semester to find a large enclosure housing the two black swans on the east shore of the lake.
Remembering 9/11
This year, the Furman community will be asking another question: how will you remember the tenth anniversary of that tragic day?
Renovations Come to Bookstore, Housing
A number of changes to Furman’s campus and facilities took place during the summer, including renovations to the campus bookstore and student housing. Housing and Residence Life intends for these changes to improve the quality of student life on campus.
Class of 2015 Largest Ever
With 784 new students, the Class of 2015 is one of the biggest classes Furman has ever seen. It outnumbers last year’s incoming class by over 80 students.
Furman Recruits More International Students, Makes Global Connections
Furman was quiet when Jeffrey Kyeremeh arrived. It was Tuesday, August 16, three days before the rest of the freshman class was scheduled to move in, and hardly anyone was around but hall staff and the marching band.
New Laws Distinguish Mopeds from Scooters
As freshmen pour in and upperclassmen return, Furman’s paths will fill with people walking, running and riding bicycles to their daily responsibilities. Those on mopeds, however, will need to familiarize themselves with new laws before starting their engines.
Engaging El Salvador
Responding to the university’s emphasis on global citizenship, Furman’s Engaged Living organized a week-long study abroad experience in El Salvador that challenged students to grow as individuals while beginning to understand themselves as citizens of the world.
New Organization Leans to the Left
A new political organization will soon be joining the likes of College Democrats, College Republicans, and CSBT. Provisionally called PSAC, Progressive Student Alliance for Change, the still fledgling organization hopes to move campus discourse in a decidedly leftward direction.
ALS Walk Held at Furman
On Saturday April 16th from 8:30 a.m. to noon the Upstate Walk to Defeat ALS will take place at Furman University. This annual event raises funds for the South Carolina ALS Association, which aims to provide support, services, and medical equipment to those diagnosed with ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, in South Carolina.