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Phi Beta Kappa welcomes new members

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Fifty-three Furman students were elected this spring to the school’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic society. Founded in 1776 during the American Revolution, Phi Beta Kappa celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Only about 10 percent of the nation's institutions of higher education have Phi Beta Kappa chapters.

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Tollison to speak on Supreme Court case

Dr. Courtney Tollison

The Upcountry History Museum-Furman will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling, Peterson v. Greenville, with a public lecture by historian Courtney Tollison Monday, May 20 at 11 a.m. in the museum. The lecture, “Lunch Counters and Legal Challenges:  A 50-Year Retrospective of Peterson v. Greenville,” is free to members of the museum.  The cost for guests is $5.

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Writer Edmund White to give reading

The celebrated author Edmund White is teaching writing at Furman this spring.

Edmund White, one of America’s most gifted and celebrated writers, will give a public reading on the Furman campus Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. in Patrick Lecture Hall of the Townes Science Center. The reading is free, and a reception with the author will follow. White, the nation’s best-known gay novelist, is on campus this spring to teach in the English Department’s “Writing with Writers” course as part of the May Experience semester.

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Making the spring Dean’s List

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See the Furman students who were named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 spring term. The honor is awarded to full-time undergraduates who earn a grade point average of at least 3.4 during the university’s fall and spring semesters.  The students are listed alphabetically by state.

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NPR profiles Judy Clarke

Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, Sept. 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui and Arizona mass shooter Jared Loughner all have one thing in common: defense attorney Judy Clarke. With her help, all three avoided the death penalty. Clarke, a 1974 Furman graduate, routinely faces an enraged public, top-notch prosecutors and difficult, often disturbed clients. Now, she is likely to face those things again with another high-profile client, alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Clarke, who avoids all publicity, was the subject of a profile on the Weekend Edition of National Public Radio.

Sanford’s political comeback

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As political rehabilitations go, few can match what happened to Mark Sanford on Tuesday night. The former South Carolina governor, who admitted to an extramarital affair while in office, is now headed to Congress. Sanford defeated Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. The victory by Sanford, who graduated from Furman in 1983 with a degree in economics and business administration, made news around the country.

A doubleheader at the Met

For any opera singer, one performance can be enough to put a strain on her vocal cords. But what about performing two major roles in the same day? Betsy Bishop, a 1989 graduate of the Furman music program, did just that this past Saturday when she did double duty at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. It was an impressive enough feat that The New York Times took note in its “ArtBeat” section.

Friendship triumphs over politics

Thomas Hydrick (left) and Ben Saul are best friends despite their differing political views.

When Furman students Ben Saul and Thomas Hydrick graduated Saturday night, they left behind a greater legacy than student leadership and good grades. Even though Hydrick served as chairman of the College Republicans and Saul as president of the College Democrats, their political differences didn't keep them from being roommates and best friends. What they left behind was a model for cooperation and civil discourse. An article on the two graduates appeared in The Greenville News.

Seman joins Furman development office

Liz Seman, executive director of Meals On Wheels of Greenville for the past six years, has joined Furman as executive director of Corporate Engagement. Seman, who began work at Furman in April, reports to the Vice President for Development. She has lived in Greenville since 1999 and is a member of Greenville County Council, serving her second term representing District 24.

Soccer event a rainy-day success

by Reagan Thompson '14, Contributing Writer

When this year’s Five on Five Soccer Extravaganza was rained out last Friday, most assumed that there wouldn’t be a tournament. Thanks to proper planning and teamwork, what some had dubbed a “wash out” proved a unique success.  “We wanted a fun, music-festivalesqe atmosphere,” explained Grant Allard, soccer coach and coordinator of the event.  When the rain hit, instead of cancelling the event, it was moved indoors to the Physical Activities Center.

Author defends “fracking”

by Daniel Smith '13, Contributing writer

Drilling for oil has been a source of controversy in the United States for decades.  During a CLP Tuesday night, Ann McElhinney, director of "FrackNation" and investigative journalist, discussed fracking, the environment and political discourse.

Jazz Combo recital this Sunday

The Furman University music department will present its spring Jazz Combo recital Sunday, April 21 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall on the Furman campus. The recital is free and open to the public. Leading the performance are Furman music faculty members, Steve Watson (jazz guitarist) and Keith Davis (jazz piano). Students will perform music by Chick Corea, Duke Ellington, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Pat Metheny and many more.

Furman To Face Elon Wednesday In Southern Conference Tournament First Round

The Furman Paladins will take on the Elon Phoenix in Southern Conference Baseball Tournament first round action on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. at Fluor Field, the league has announced.

Saturday Furman-Dayton Baseball Game Canceled Due To Weather

Furman Beats Dayton, 5-2

Chris Ohmstede homered for the second straight game and Alex Abrams delivered another solid start on the mound to lead Furman to a 5-2 victory over Dayton in baseball action Friday afternoon at Latham Stadium.

Furman's Given Qualifies For NCAA East Regional

Furman senior Wilkerson Given has qualified for the 3000m steeplechase competition at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Regional. His time of 8:59.05 ranks him 33rd out of 48 athletes in the event.

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