Tron Center for Mental Fitness will hold its grand opening on Saturday morning, November 11, 2023. Speakers include President Elizabeth Davis, Julia Tron ’12, and Emme Edwards ’24. Julia Tron took a tour of the interior beforehand, and then, after her speech, there was another tour open to the entire crowd.
Friends and alumni of Furman University have donated nearly $17 million toward a $30 million goal to promote wellness and belonging for all students. This amount is part of the $391 million raised through the “Clearly Furman” Campaign for Our Third Century toward the campaign’s overall goal of raising $426 million by 2026. .
The goal of “taking care of personal commitments” has the following priorities:
- academic commons (The James B. Duke Library is an integrated, one-stop student support hub with a variety of high-touch, high-tech resources and services, including engaged learning, accessibility, academic coaching, time management, peer-assisted learning, and faculty development. It will be.)
- Belonging and happiness (Counseling Endowment Director, Healthy Dines Endowment, Herman W. Ray Physical Activity Center Renovation and Expansion)
- Inclusive campus initiatives (Currently recruiting for Abraham Fund, Inclusive Community Fund, Cultural Heritage Awareness Fund, International Student Orientation and Host Family Fund, and International Ambassador Fund)
Connection, belonging, and significance are the foundations of happiness. All these values are the building blocks of the Furman Advantage, a four-year path through the university that is shaped by intense learning, mentoring, and reflection. These components not only support student success, but also make Furman the place to be. Furman Advantage’s individualized approach demonstrates care for all students and fosters a sense of importance that leads to student success.
“The Furman Advantage is an intelligent, integrated, and individualized approach to student success. Our goal is for every student to know they belong at Furman. For Students , connection leads to happiness, which leads to doing your best and maximizing your educational experience,” said Connie Carson, vice president for student life. “Meeting students where they are as they walk around campus and making them feel welcome and a part of campus life has led to a successful educational launch that brings joy to the student experience.” This is an important element for achieving this goal.”
Furman has 25 programs focused on building an inclusive campus and 34 programs designed to promote health and a sense of belonging.
“Two positive outcomes of fostering a sense of belonging are a sense of importance and a sense of closeness to the organization,” says Associate Dean and Director of the Center for Inclusive Communities and Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Belonging. said Franklin Ellis. At the same time, it inspires a desire to give back to improve the experience of future students, which leads to a rich, diverse, and thriving community. ”
This November, Furman dedicated the Tron Center for Mental Fitness and celebrated a $10 million gift from David ’77 and June Tron that will help renovate the Counseling Center and expand services for students. This endowment will fund positions including a Health Promotion Coordinator dedicated to providing programs, education and support for students’ emotional, social, mental, physical, financial, career, academic, and environmental health. We provide This facility also provides accommodations for students with sensory needs.
