Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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278590 BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER Furman University’s present campus has been a long time in coming: the thirty-one year old new campus has a history of consistent growth . . . growth that will, undoubtedly, continue in the future as Furman continues to bring it all together. The new campus of Furman began as an idea in the late I940’s. Before this idea could become a reality, it had to defeat two other proposals for remedying Furman's then overcrowded post-war conditions: Furman could have chosen to keep two co-existing, separate male and female campuses or to move one campus to the other campus’s location. 1950was the landmark in this struggle, and the decision laid the foundation for the beautiful campus on Poinsett Highway that we know today. This campus began in 1953 with a ground breaking. and construction soon followed. The first dormitory (male, of course) was completed in the summer of 1955 and was soon joined by the Furman Administration Building and the Duke Library. Students arrived before these three buildings were complete— 104 freshman men were the first. Even during their four-year stay, though, the campus expanded: married student housing (now called Montague Village), the central portion of the Ply-ler Science Building, the Charles E. Daniel Dining Hall, classrooms and additional dorms much of the campus w e know today — w ent up quickly. Furman, then as now. could not ac- cept the new without bringing to it a touch of the old. The Doughboy (a World War I memorial), the Old College classroom building, and eventually even a replica of the old campus Bell Tower came to be part of Furman's new look. In I960, the new campus on Poinsett Highway developed even more of a new look: in an early act of integration. Furman brought women to its new campus. This addition necessitated more dormitories, removed as far as possible from the earlier ones. McAlister Auditorium and the Japanese gardens were soon added to spruce up the women’s side of the campus, and the Rose Gar- den followed. In the next fifteen years. Furman added a student center (the dream come true of the ’60s), more dormitories, more space to the science building, the Daniel Recital Hall, the Lay Physical Activities Center, and a provisional Playhouse, all leading up to the Furman of today. 1981 also brought its additions: additions to the student center, a new, on-campus stadium and Earle Infirmary. Furman, even now. continues to build its facilities to bring it all together: presently construction is under way for a new elevator for handicapped students in Furman Hall. But Furman, in 1981-82. has worked to bring it all together in many other ways as well. Montague Living and Learning Center was a big step in Furman's growth. This center, hailed as an experiment in proximity living, presented its residents with an opportunity to live in a coed community and to participate in many social and educational programs. 1981-82 also saw the birth of Furman women’s social clubs and the addition of more fraternities. Seen by some to be a stimulus to Furman’s social life, three fraternities and four social clubs gained charters. Furman’s football team continued to shine: the team, complete with seniors that participated in the Southern Conference Championships of 1979 and 1980. won another Southern Conference Championship. Opening 3

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Bob fov, ;i SVip The grcat-grc3t-grandchildrcn of Dr. Joseph B. Earle and the grandchildren of the present physician. Dr. Earle Furman, unveil a commemorative plaque during the Earle Infirmary's fail dedication It takes all kinds to fill a Furman football stadium; Christen Hagebak shows off his Groucho Marx glasses at one game. The Furman Bell Tower at dusk. 2 Opening SVjp WiUunt

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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER New faculty joined Furman in the religion, speech and history departments. just to name a few. The academic program also grew, adding a Busincss Computcr Science major as well as a Furman Clemson joint engineering program. The Association of Furman Students was active, bringing about discount cards, an extension of Spring Break, a ride service to the airport and monthly student talks to President Johns. Social Board brought a Pablo Cruise concert to McAlister, and the Speakers Bureau sponsored a visit by F. Lee Bailey . Collegiate Educational Service Corps and intramurals continued to be two of the most popular extracurricular activities at Furman. One intramural activity. College Bowl, provided enjoyable competition for many students and faculty before the winners. Flics By Night, emerged. Furman’s growth also felt a few setbacks this year. Furman was dropped Jobo Br«9 from Division 1-A to Division l-AA status in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. This action may possibly affect Furman’s television appearances and recruiting in the future. Members of the ROTC drill team raise ihc American flag prior to a Saturday afternoon football game Fall's number three singles player Jane Van Nostrand readies to return a shot during an afternoon practice of the girls' tennis team 4 Opening