Office of Marketing and Public Relations 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, South Carolina 29613 FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Furman COMMEMORATE This year marks the 50th FALL 2014 anniversary of desegregation at Furman. A wide range of events is planned, RESILIENCY SHELF LIFE PERSPECTIVE THE including those to honor the first African Is our next Books that THE MINDFUL BUILDER David Shi '73 COMEBACK American student to attend and graduate generation inspire physics on the modern Your next visit to from the university: Joseph Allen Vaughn tough enough? professor Susan Elizabeth Davis begins affliction of Furman starts pg. 32 D’Amato '77 as Furman’s 12th president loneliness here '68 (pictured here). You can read about pg. 44 pg. 46 pg. 38 the yearlong commemoration on page 12 CREDIT ART pg. 24 of this issue. You can also visit the website: furman.edu/50years. Credit by Teekaykay FURMAN | FALL 2014 1 furman_book_v42.indd 76 9/24/14 9:51 AM furman_book_v42.indd 1 9/23/14 3:33 PM Jessica Netzloff Furman’s class of 2018 boasts more than high test scores and stellar GPAs Furman is where it began for you. (average of 1281 and 4.5, in case you were wondering). They’re creative, athletic, * driven, and destined to make their mark around the Furman Lake and beyond. Keep it that way for them. 1 International Gold Medalist cyclist 43 Artists One of the most convenient and effective ways to sustain the Furman 244 Captains of an athletic team 1 Drum Corps International World Champion experience for generations to come is by setting up a recurring monthly 182 Two-sport varsity athletes 119 Community service leaders gift of any amount. 21 Eagle Scouts or Girl Scout Gold Award winners 80 Religious group officers 11 Academic researchers 255 National Honor Society members MAKE YOUR MONTHLY GIFT 1 Lead designer of a robotics club 27 Student body presidents Visit furman.edu/recurring-gifts or contact Phil Howard, Director of Donor Marketing 1 Holder of a private pilot’s license 1 Certified SCUBA diver [email protected] or 864.294.3475 *Class of 2029 and 2031, respectively 2 FURMAN | Fall 2014 Credit by Teekaykay FURMAN | Fall 2014 75 isometric-ad.inddfurman_book_v42.indd 1 2 9/17/149/23/14 10:56 3:33 AM PM furman_book_v42.indd 75 9/23/14 3:34 PM FALL Table of Contents 2014 pg. 38 Looking for things to do on your next visit to Furman? We have you covered in The Comeback VOLUME 57 NUMBER 2 AROUND THE LAKE Q&A Headlines and highlights in Features Marvin Hardy '91. pg. 16 Furman news, including a look at the new campus restaurant; FROM THE VAULT the mind of Kristina Pardo What you may not have known '14; our “On the Quad” fashion about Furman. pg. 13 strip; and the dynamic duo THE MINDFUL BUILDER behind the controversial app By John Roberts SHELF LIFE Furman’s class of 2018 boasts more than high test scores and stellar GPAs Yik Yak. What books are inspiring phys- pg. 5 The first woman, (average of 1281 and 4.5, in case you were wondering). They’re creative, athletic, ics professor Susan D’Amato THEN, NOW, NEXT the 12th president, a new era: '77. pg. 44 driven, and destined to make their mark around the Furman Lake and beyond. Reflections on what was Elizabeth Davis begins important, is, and will be at DISPATCH 1 International Gold Medalist cyclist 43 Artists Furman. pgs. 7-12 at Furman. pg. 24 In class with Classics professor 244 Captains of an athletic team 1 Drum Corps International World Champion Christopher Blackwell. pg. 15 THE COMEBACK 182 Two-sport varsity athletes 119 Community service leaders Returning to campus for the 21 Eagle Scouts or Girl Scout Gold Award winners 80 Religious group officers weekend? Here’s how to spend your time. 11 Academic researchers 255 National Honor Society members pg. 38 1 Lead designer of a robotics club 27 Student body presidents 1 Holder of a private pilot’s license 1 Certified SCUBA diver Photo by Jeremy Fleming FURMAN | Fall 2014 3 isometric-ad.indd 1 9/17/14 10:56 AM furman_book_v42.indd 3 9/23/14 3:33 PM Table of Contents FURMAN MAGAZINE Furman magazine is published for alumni and friends of the Universi- ty by the Office of Marketing and Public Relations, Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina 29613. Correspondence may be directed to [email protected]. EDITOR Brendan Tapley DESIGN DIRECTOR Carla Frank Designer, Jack Dylan CONTRIBUTORS Gil Allen Tony Arrington '60 Bryan Betts '14 Terri Bright Julia Cowart Will Crooks '14 Susan D'Amato '77 pg. Kate Dabbs '09 Elizabeth McSherry '07 Vince Moore Raenae Nay Lindsay Niedringhaus '07 32 John Roberts How resilient are we raising David Shi '73 our children to Martha Anne Tudor be? Lynn Tryba Features Ron Wagner '93 CLASS NOTES EDITOR Nell Smith TOUGH ENOUGH? PRINTING By Martha Anne Tudor Hickory Printing Solutions New studies are showing that the next generation ©Copyright Furman University 2014 of thinkers, leaders, and difference-makers may Furman University is committed to provid- ing equal access to its educational programs, not be learning how to persevere in the activities, and facilities to all otherwise qual- ified students without discrimination on the face of adversity. pg. 32 basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category that is protected by appli- cable state or federal law. An Equal Op- portunity/Affirmative Action employer, Furman also affirms its commitment to non- NOTES FROM CLASS NOTES discrimination in its employment policies and THE FIELD Where you’ve been; where you’re going—with practices. For information about the Univer- Bruce Fowler '81 on Paladin football; Doug quotables from Ryan Boblett '00, Josh Tutte- sity’s compliance with the 1964 Civil Rights Allison and George Quarles '89 on lessons row '08, Chuck Meisel '84, and Karen Parks Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments from long careers in coaching; and the state of '83. Plus, we get up close with Derek Snook '08, of 1972, and the IRS Anti-Bias Regulation, please contact the director of human resourc- Furman pro sports. pg. 18 Martha Wicks Mueller '04, and Katy Winn '09. es by telephoning 864.294.3015, or by writing pg. 48 to: Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, PERSPECTIVE Greenville, SC, 29613. For information about David Shi '73 on the loneliness of the long- STILL Furman’s compliance with Section 504 of the distance country. Gil Allen and Terri Bright. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans pg. 46 pg. 74 with Disabilities Act, contact the disability ser- vices coordinator by telephoning 864.294.2320, or by writing the address noted above. 4 FURMAN | Fall 2014 Photo by Cig Harvey furman_book_v42.indd 4 9/23/14 3:33 PM Around the Lake The Bell Tower on graduation day 2014. Photo by Peter Frank Edwards FURMAN | FALL 2014 5 furman_book_v42.indd 5 9/23/14 3:33 PM Around the Lake | News According to Scott Dorriety, which was composed NOW OPEN restaurant in which senior food service director of representatives Students visitors could sit down SOUTHERN of Furman Food Services, the from Student Life, perform at and relax for a while.” falafel salad was one dish he ARAMARK, Facilities the Paddock, “The Paddock has COMFORT wasn’t sure would “survive” on Services, and current Furman's new morphed into what the the menu. student leaders—the restaurant. students want, and they “When we decided on the ability to manipu- are constantly making menu at the beginning of this late the menu and menu suggestions,” year, we assumed there would be innovative was a says Becky Vuksta, be a few unpopular dishes, and major advantage in deciding director of auxiliary services. ’m sitting on the outdoor we were okay with that. We to feature a private restaurant “We have specials—every- terrace of the Paddock have the freedom to adjust the at the Trone Center over a thing from seared pork chops restaurant—one of the menu year after year, so this national chain. to fish tacos—and we’re always many features that makes year was a test run. Howev- “One of the goals of the watching to see what’s a hit. Hav- Furman’s new pub-style er, we really haven’t had any Trone Center was to make it ing our own restaurant allows us restaurant the best thing to unsuccessful dishes, and I’m more of a true ‘student cen- the flexibility to try a variety of Ihit this campus since engaged really proud of that,” he said. ter,’” said Dorriety. “The cur- options,” adds Dorriety. learning and coed housing. According to the committee rent center had little traffic at Student favorites? The This afternoon, I’m eating the that established the Paddock— night and lacked a full-service selection of burgers (including falafel salad. The combination the Black and Blue, complete of the crispy fried shell with with Cajun seasoning and the creamy falafel center is a blue cheese; and the Cowboy, refreshing addition to crum- "Every week our chefs head back to the kitchen, which includes bacon, cheddar bled feta, tomatoes, red onions, and they’re like mad scientists in a lab, cheese, barbecue sauce, all and cucumber, all atop a bed of excited to come up with the next variety." topped with an onion ring), as fresh greens seasoned with a well as sweet potato fries and Greek vinaigrette. —SCOTT DORRIETY, the onion rings.