Family Weekend Schedule 2024
Friday, September 27
| Time | Event | Location |
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| 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Event
Special Collections & Archives Exhibition. “Medieval Manuscripts from Furman’s Collections.”
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Location
James B. Duke Library, 2nd floor gallery
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| 11 a.m.-4 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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| 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. |
Event
Information Session and Campus Tour. 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.
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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. Limited seats available. 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
Timmons Planetarium Show. Come view the heavens from the comfort of the indoors! Choose from two show times 3 or 4 p.m. Limited seats available. 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. 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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| 7:30 p.m. |
Event
Band Extravaganza. Under the direction of Dr. Sue Samuels, Director of Bands, and Dr. David Stanley, Associate Director of Bands, the concert offers a preview of the band’s 2024 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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| 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, September 28
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. |
Event
5K Fun Run/Walk. A recreational fitness opportunity hosted by the Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement in which everyone can participate. All participants receive a Fun Run gift. Prizes will be awarded. Advance registration online is $25.
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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. “Medieval Manuscripts from Furman’s Collections.”
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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
Engaged Learning Expo - Study Away Fair. Join us at Furman’s annual Study Away Fair to learn about upcoming Study Away opportunities during MayX 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026. Connect with the Furman faculty and staff members leading upcoming study away 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 requirements online at studyaway.furman.edu.
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Location
Trone Student Center, Watkins Room, Watkins Lobby
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| 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. |
Event
Engaged Learning Expo - 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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Engaged Learning Expo - 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 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Event
Family Weekend T-shirts. Super soft Comfort Colors short sleeve t-shirts with an exclusive Furman Family Weekend design. Sizes Small – XXLarge. Pick up your Family Weekend t-shirt at the Family Weekend T-shirt Tent. Advance purchase online, $25. There will be a limited number of t-shirts available on site for $30. Click here to view.
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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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| 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. |
Event
Furman's Four Institutes: Student Experiences and Opportunities. Learn more about the opportunities available to students to drive change in their communities! In attendance will be: The Riley Institute; The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities; Institute for the Advancement of Community Health; The Hill Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
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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
Daniel Music Building, Lawn and Patio
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| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Event
Family Tailgate BBQ. All Furman families are invited to barbecue tailgate including pulled pork, chopped chicken, slaw, smoked baked beans, loaded potato salad, sweet potato crunch, and banana pudding! Vegetarian option available as an online registration option. Advance tickets purchased online are $20, free for children 5 and under. There will be 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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| 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 2024 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 Samford 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. Samford. Tickets and parking passes are required to attend the football game in Paladin Stadium. 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 and parking passes here.
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Location
Paladin Stadium
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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, September 29
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 p.m. |
Event
Roman Catholic Mass.
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Location
Daniel Chapel
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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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