Furman Alum Given SC Library Association Award

Furman University Alum, Jonathan Newton (class of 2001), and professional library leader and advocate was honored at the South Carolina Library Association(SCLA) 2019 Conference with the Intellectual Freedom Award. Nominated by peers and colleagues from around the state, Jonathan was chosen for his “contributions in advocacy for South Carolina libraries and fighting for equality and . . .Continue reading Furman Alum Given SC Library Association Award

An Evening with Thomas Rain Crowe ’72

An Evening with Thomas Rain Crowe ’72 Poet, essayist, boat-rocker, translator, publisher, environmentalist, musician, sustainability advocate and owner and editor of New Native Press in Cullowhee, N.C., Thomas Rain Crowe (Furman Class of 1972) will speak on campus Wednesday, October 18 at 7 p.m. in the Watkins Room of the Trone Student Center. “An Evening With Thomas . . .Continue reading An Evening with Thomas Rain Crowe ’72

Alumni Collections

We are Furman: Alumni Collections in Special Collections and Archives 2nd Floor James B. Duke Library Furman University July-December 2016 Students, past and present, are what the university is all about. Students will forever fill a role—whether they are current students or long graduated. Alumni are life blood of a university and “Furman’s blood runs deep.” Special . . .Continue reading Alumni Collections

Homecoming: Back to the Library!

Are you planning to attend Homecoming? If so…COME……BACK TO THE LIBRARY! We would love to see alumni, and especially library student assistant alums, on Saturday, October 24th from 10am to Noon on the front porch of the James B. Duke Library. We will have light refreshments and button-making.