International students at Furman experience barriers to learning that students educated in the U.S. do not. The goal of this Lunch & Learn session is to help faculty understand the barriers to learning that English Language Learner (ELL) students face related to reading and writing. A panel of international students will share their experiences, a […]

Teaching and writing can be powerful forms of activism; the public intellectual role can blend these avocations when scholars and teachers choose to write for the wide public, including taking the step of blogging or other forms of social media use. However, venturing into the virtual world of social media as a scholar, academic, or […]

Designed to facilitate conversations among students, faculty, and staff about the social identities that often put us in conflict with one another, the Intergroup Dialogue program fosters conversations that analyze contemporary issues related to social and political identity conflict through mutually respectful dialogue. You are invited to join us for this Lunch & Learn event […]

Our success as teacher/scholars requires that we self-develop strengths and new capacities, but finding time to cultivate new abilities can be a challenge. Securing the guidance of a coach can help focus our efforts and provide us with valuable feedback on our own growth trajectories. Join this Lunch & Learn conversation with Shaniece Criss and […]

Special Collections and Archives offers 2 short summer fellowships for Furman faculty each year. Fellows explore Furman collections and liaise with library faculty and staff with an eye to enhancing an existing course or developing new course assignments or content to engage students with Furman’s rare and unique books, manuscripts, documents, and objects. Join us […]

FYW seminars provide faculty the opportunity to teach to their passions, but the prospect of teaching a writing course can feel daunting. Join us for this Lunch & Learn to explore the goals of the FYW program and how you can design a course that speaks to your passions and the interests of our students. […]

Contemplative Pedagogy is an approach to teaching and learning that harnesses the present moment to achieve greater focus, purpose, reflection, and attention in the classroom. Regardless of discipline and educational context, contemplative practices can cultivate a more engaged and connected learning environment to transform the way students learn, process, and share information. Join us for […]

Life coaching is a thriving discipline focused on empathetic listening to help clients grow in various areas of their life. Although life coaching is quite different from typical advising and mentoring relationships with students, coaching tools may supplement and support these activities. This Lunch & Learn provides some background information about life coaching and how […]