Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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FURMAN FAMILY FURMAN FAMILY Every Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. several professors meet at a specified table in the dining hall where they are available for an hour’s informal discussion. The topics have ranged from peacetime draft to What is Liberal arts? and the response has been overwhelming. In fact, at the beginning of the program, bigger tables had to be found for the ever-increasing turnouts. Another popular program, intended for freshmen, is Dialogue. It combines twelve freshmen, a faculty member and an upperclass student into a group. During Orientation, the group meets for the first time in the home of the faculty member. For four weeks, Dialogue groups continue to meet for conversation and fun. One freshman stated. I don't want it to end. Furman University has also planned weekend retreats to promote communication between faculty and students. For example, on October 17-19. Program Board sponsored a weekend at Camp High Rocks in North Carolina. The overall impression, as stated by Dr. L. D. Johnson, was a positive attitude toward the fact that there is a com- munity at Furman. The weekend included conversation, fun and relaxation. So you see, there is quite a lot more to Furman than the daily routine. Tuesday Table. Dialogue and Mountain Weekend all contribute to what we Paladins call the Furman Family. Dr. L. D. Johnson. Dr. David Rutledgo and Dr. James Edwards join studonls In talking about issues over lunch at the Tuesday Table. Mark Crosby runs the obstaclo course, representing his Dialogue group in Dialogue Olympics Furman Family 15

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ELECTION ’SC Furman concurs with the nation The 80 s: a new era ... Time for changes .. draft registration ... a new President. The 80s brought much attention to politics. More interest and involvement — especially among college students. The 80s brought the third party idea into a bigger limelight with the candidacy of John Anderson. Americans, no longer faced with choice number one or two. were faced with Ander-son-Carter-Reagan Not a right-wing conservative nor a left-wing liberal. Anderson primarily reached students and young adults. Carter was the first elected incumbent since Hoover to be defeated — were Americans unhappy with his performance? Reagan — the promise of a new beginning ... Many Furman students got on the political bandwagon. The College Republicans and Young Democrats steadfastly backed their parties candidates. Also, a new group was formed. Independents For Anderson — strong enough to become Furman students second choice (see Bonhomie poll). The three groups arranged a debate on their candidates issues and platforms. Bumper stickers, buttons, signs, etc. were seen everywhere. Some Fur-manites' worked for the Holland. Chapman. Campbell and Theodore campaigns. Other Paladins did their part by voting ... How do I get my absentee ballot? ... Is it too late for me to register? were common questions on campus, but most were answered and choices were made by ballot on November 4. Furman students watch the returns and munch on refreshments during the Social Board s Election Party 16 Election