Around the Lake Archive

Twenty-eight freshmen joined Furman’s Shucker Leadership Institute this fall as New Fellows. Named in honor of former Vice President for Student Services Harry Shucker, the institute fosters the development of emerging student leaders through an emphasis on self-exploration, initiative, commitment, collaboration and experiential learning. (Photo by Jeremy Fleming)

Senior Patrick Fretwell starred in the Furman Theatre’s student-led production of “Daddy Long Legs,” a musical that concluded its four-night run on Sept. 9. (Photo by Jeremy Fleming)

Everyone is invited to the Student Activities Resource Fair to learn more about the opportunities at Furman, even those who don't plan to do much more than hang out and observe. (Photo by Jeremy Fleming)

It's OK to be a kid again during the Fall Orientation Carnival on campus. (Photo by Jeremy Fleming)

The students are all smiles on their way to celebrate convocation Aug. 27, the day before classes begin. (Photo by Jeremy Fleming)

It was move-in day on Friday for the more than 700 freshmen and transfer students who arrived on campus in preparation for the new academic year. The rest of the students will move in Sunday and the first day of classes will be Tuesday. (Photo by Jeremy Fleming)

The Charles Ezra Daniel Memorial Chapel, located at the center of campus, is used for worship services, lectures, weddings, sacred concerts and other events. The 27,000-square-foot space houses a 42-stop, C.B. Fisk organ and can seat up 350 people. (Photo by Jeremy Fleming)

The Janie Earle Furman Rose Garden is not only one of the most beautiful areas of campus, it's a good place to experience the power of symmetry. (Photo by Jeremy Fleming)

Before the weeklong Top Mock program got started on campus in July, these rising high school juniors and seniors gathered for a photo on the Furman mall. The program, which took place July 15-20, is one of the oldest and respected high school mock trial competitions in the country. (Photo by Jeremy Fleming)