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Indeed, the liberal arts education empowers students with the awareness and empathy to understand how technology is a tool for meeting human needs and solving complex problems in society. In the effort to bridge the gap between science, technology and the humanities, liberal arts universities like Furman play a critical role in the national conversation around innovation and progress, by equipping students with the tools and skillsets needed to create solutions that are meaningful and engaging.

= Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship=

Rather than finding its home in a particular dicipline, emergent entrepreneurs and innovators are scattered throughout Furman's academic departments. From Poverty Studies to Sustainability Science, Furman's student entrepreneurs apply what they're learning on through events and fundraisers, often waiting until after they graduate to launch a company, start a non-profit or join a start-up. '''Cultural Life Program (CLP)''' Furman's '''Cultural Life Program''' stands in the middle of the movement of innovation on campus by regularly connecting students with innovators, entrepreneurs and thought leaders from around the world. The Cultural Life Program (CLP) is designed to encourage students to attend a variety of high quality events that provide enriching, challenging cultural experiences. Collectively, events designated as CLPs engage students in a spectrum of issues, ideas, and artistic expressions from various disciplines and cultures. These events foster a sense of community on campus and help those in attendance see multiple compelling and legitimate views on cultural issues, inspiring a life-long pursuit of intellectual fulfillment and cultural engagement. As a central component of the Furman experience, a typical student will attend 32 CLP events in the four years (8 semesters) they study at Furman. Each student must attend a total number of CLP events equal to four times the number of semesters in which he or she enrolled for courses on the Furman campus.Registration priority for courses is based on class standing as determined by credits earned and CLP events attended. [[File:Furman3.png]] '''Student Ventures:'''

[[Www.tedxfurmanu.com|'''TEDxFurmanU''']] is an annual student-run TEDx event affiliated with the Furman Creative Collaborative. When the group acquired a license to host its first conference in 2013, organizers invited students, teachers, authors, founders, and creatives to Furman’s campus to discuss the theme of “Redesigning Education.” In March of 2014, the group will host its second annual conference at the Peace Center’s Gunter Theater in downtown Greenville around the theme “Stories: The Common Thread of Our Humanity.”

<div>[[File:Tedx.png]] </div><div> </div><div>The '''Shucker Leadership Institute''' at Furman is a comprehensive program designed to foster change in students and the greater Greenville community. A Shucker Fellow engages in a four year experience and gains an understanding of personal strengths as a leader, practices collaborative leadership and learns how to be a catalyst for change. Each year, 25 candidates are chosen to become New Fellows in the Shucker Leadership Institute. SLI's guided process is intended to enhance the college experience and prepare an individual for a lifetime of meaningful leadership and service in any field. The '''Furman Robotics Team''' is a student-run organizations that connects people with an interest in robotics and electronics to collaborate on small projects - both for fun and those that are entered in regional and national competitions. Every new member is taught basic electronics and programming skills and is assigned to a group of 3-5 people working on a shared project. Group president Evdokiya Kostadinova shares, "No previous experience is needed, just pure enthusiasm." </div>

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

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