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= Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship =

Rather than finding its home in a particular discipline, 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 and 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 is required to attend 32 CLP events in the four years (8 semesters) they study at Furman inorder to graduate. 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]] [http://www.furman.edu/studentlife/engaged-living/Pages/default.aspx ~~'''~~Engaged Living:~~'''~~]

To help first year students, the engaged living program provides an easy transition into college. Students live in close quarters to one another, and attend the same first year required classees. Students develop leadership skills throughout their first year as they are in charge of certain events (homecoming, tailgating, etc...). In preparation of these events, students use their creative thinking skills and simultaneously learn how to collabarate with one another. The active and exciting life style of engaged living promotes community, and provides students with the necessary 'problem solving' skills. Furthermore, students are surrounded by other students who share similar interests. The professors that teach these classes teach pecific topics that address modern day problems such as enviornmental issues, finding a life purpose, global poverty, healthcare, and artificial intelligence. 

[[File:Tedx.png]]'''[[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 hosted its second annual conference at the Peace Center’s Gunter Theater in downtown Greenville around the theme “Stories: The Common Thread of Our Humanity.” TEDXFurmanU had its third annual conference on March 21, 2015 and the theme was "Shatter." The theme for 2016 is GO BIG and many students are now applying to be speakers at the event on February, 20..

<div>The '''[http://www.furman.edu/studentlife/leadership/Shucker-Leadership-Institute/Pages/default.aspx 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.</div><div> The '''Furman Robotics Team''' is a student-run organization 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's previous president Evdokiya Kostadinova shares, "No previous experience is needed, just pure enthusiasm." Evdokiya and a team of three other people came second at the Amtel Robotics Contest in 2012. </div><div> </div><div>In 1988, Furman's Board of Trustees transferred $100,000 to form '''The Investment Club''' from the school’s endowment. Since then, the club's members have used that balance to identify investment strategies, purchase stocks and gain experience in the world of finance. The group also hosts events with Greenville's business leaders. The club currently meets twice a month to learn about investment topics and study its portfolio. '''The StudioLab,''' a branch of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), offers Furman students, faculty and staff access to cutting-edge technology. Student consultants provide one-on-one assistance in learning to use all forms of technology, including assistance with writing. We offer both assistance with collaborative digital projects and one-on-one writing consultations. The mission of the Writing & Media is to facilitate the effective use of communication technologies at Furman and initiate learning experiences through collaboration.  The '''Environmental Action Group (EAG)'''''' i'''s the campus go-to group for environmental and sustainable movements on campus. They aim to educate the campus on how to live in an eco-friendly way, while doing service projects and hosting events that support their philosophy. Efforts include demonstrations of sustainable technologies, discussions around social entrepreneurship and explorations of sustainable solutions for issues of waste, transportation, climate change and energy.  </div><div> [[File:Furman5.png]] In the Art Department, Furman's '''Fine Arts Entrepreneurship Society (FAES)''' fosters interest and growth in visual studies by demonstrating the value of the arts through entrepreneurial activities. The organization accomplishes this through events, social activities, field trips, workshops, and lectures with artists, designers and entrepreneurs. Speakers have included world-renowned surf artist [http://drewbrophy.com Drew Brophy], who hosted a workshop and lecture students on how to build a career around making what matters to them.  FU Art is also home to '''[[Www.createathon.org|CreateAthon]]''' on Campus: a 24 Hour pro bono design and branding blitz for social good. This annual event brings students from across campus together with mentors and designers that build brands and movements for Fortune 500 companies, social ventures and start-ups alike. CreateAthon is planned in partnership with local non profits - who are the client for the project. In addition, students work with faculty and mentors from word-of-mouth marketing firm Brains on Fire and the national CreateAthon movement to bring ideas to life. </div><div> </div><div>Different organization-based student discussions have been nurtured in a cross-departmental level. Political Science Department attempts to promote a casual setting between students and professors through a biweekly meeting called Pizza & Politics where students debate on political matters with their professors and their student peers in a conversational, non-hierachical style while having lunch together. The newly-founded Creative Writing Club also focuses on work sharing, encourages the expression of emotions and mutual appreciation on each others' writings, and so on. These small seeds altogether cultivate a more democratic culture implanted on students' thinking and verbalizing patterns, therefore promotes diversity of ideas and perspectives. Above all, Furman students are known for their passion, enthusiasm and willingness to do things differently to have fun. From floating a giant swan made out of plastic bottles on the lake to shed light on consumption habits to planning a giant flashmob with the president in downtown Greenville, the student body isn't afraid to do things differently. It's time to harness this energy and enthusiasm and channel it through entrepreneurship and innovation, which will equip students with the tools and skill sets needed to create new solutions for the world's most pressing problems. </div>

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

In addition to individual research projects, Furman is home to centers and institutes like the '''[http://www2.furman.edu/academics/shicenter/Pages/default.aspx Shi Center for Sustainability], '''which serves as a hub where educators, students and community leaders work together to explore the complex issues of sustainability. Through their efforts, the Shi Center staff, student fellows and faculty collaborators partner on community projects and generate solutions that can be modeled across the globe.

[http://www.thefurmanadvantage.com/ ~~'''~~Furman Advantage~~'''~~]

Program directly funds students to engage in internship and research over the summer. Provides students to take part in would-be expensive internships, research, or fellowships for low cost. Recent efforts have been made to enhance the educational experience for students at Furman Univeristy, the recent launch of 'Vision 2020' includes $47 million from the Duke Endowment to combine a liberal arts education with experience outside the classroom. The personalized notion of Furman Advantage allows students to explore various fields, prepares them for the future, and sets students up for successful careers. The strategic vision will allow students to grow both academically and professionally in the future.

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Juhee_Bhatt Juhee Bhatt] ===

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= [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9GRsz4i6ggafnJRYmpDSFc1c2hvamdfMnQyT3FDTVdQSEFlS2NVekZ5MEg1N2k1WlMzT1E&usp=sharing_eid&tid=0B9GRsz4i6ggafmRUOFlyWXNCWVVUbzI2U1ptbXJma0JNWTZvcHlHdzJEMlR0N2o3ZTZPYlE Entrepreneurship & Innovation Landscape Canvas] =

= Related Links =

=== [[~~Furman_University_Student_Priorities~~Furman University Student Priorities|Furman University Student Priorities]] ===

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Furman_on_FIRE:_Fueling_Innovation,_Research_%26_Entrepreneurship Furman on FIRE: Strategy for Fueling Innovation, Creative Research & Entrepreneurship] ===

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