Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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In addition, there is room for a Religious Council office, a TV lounge, a new FUSAB headquarters and a room shared by all of the fraternities. Another addition to the campus was the long-awaited football stadium. with a completion date of August 1. 1981. The final plans for this stadium include home stands with a seating capacity of 10.000. a field with storm drains and watering systems. 3.600 visitor seats, public restrooms and parking lots. The construction of the infirmary and the stadium and the expansion of the student center are all part of the Campaign for Furman s Future. The campaign will be complete when Furman possesses a chapel and a visual arts center in the years to come. Students were forced to go a few extra steps down temporary walkways to skirt the construction site of the Earle Infirmary The new stadium, shaded by many trees grows into a largo edifice Construction 23

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I FURMAN’S FUTUR BUILDING IT UP! The ground-breaking of the Earle Infirmary in late July. 1980 served as the kickoff for the Campaign for Furman's Future. This program was also responsible for the expansion of the Watkins Student Center, built on a budget of SI87.000 and with an expected completion date of December 1. 1980. This construction provided an additional 4.800 square feet, used to house many new facilities, including Chaplains' offices. The old Chaplains’ offices became offices for the AFS officers. The student center, surrounded by bricks, ladders and workers, was a common sight during Fall term 1980 The construction site ol the Earle Infirmary, located between the Dining Hall and the Women's Residence Hails, was a sceno ol much activity from 7 am to 5 p.m. daily. 22 Construction

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