Dins Day 2020 Virtual Events
In the spirit of flexibility during this time of uncertainty, Dins Day 2020 has been re-imagined to feature an all-new format full of online activities for the entire Furman Family!
We're excited to introduce virtual engagement opportunities like Facebook Live events (grab your cookie-making ingredients now!), a Furman trivia competition, and guest appearances by your favorite faculty, staff, and alumni throughout the day.
Make your gift #ForFurman then follow us all day long on the Furman Alumni Facebook page. Set reminders for your favorite events - we'll see you on June 16!
Morning:
7:30 a.m.
Morning Workout - Facebook Live
Start #DinsDay off right with a 30 minute livestream workout from Coach Andre' Bernardi, Assistant Athletics Director for Strength Training & Conditioning.
10:00 a.m.
Furman Parents Coffee Break - Zoom
Take a virtual coffee break and hear about the strategy for the Fall 2020 semester from Dr. Jeremy Cass, Dean of Faculty and Dr. Jason Cassidy, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students. Register by June 15 at 3 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
Trivia Question 1
Some of your favorite staff and faculty will test your Furman knowledge with a series of trivia questions on the Furman Alumni Facebook page. The first person to guess correctly will win a Furman Diamond F tumbler!
11:45 a.m.
Baking with Charles Davis - Facebook Live
You're going to love watching Dr. Charles Davis, Furman's First Gentleman, bake his favorite oatmeal chocolate chip cookies from his cookbook, "In the Kitchen at White Oaks." See the ingredient list on the Furman Alumni Facebook page and bake along with him during the Facebook livestream!
Afternoon:
1:00 p.m.
Trivia Question 2
Some of your favorite staff and faculty will test your Furman knowledge with a series of trivia questions on the Furman Alumni Facebook page. The first person to guess correctly will win a Furman Diamond F tumbler!
2:00 p.m.
Trivia Question 3
Some of your favorite staff and faculty will test your Furman knowledge with a series of trivia questions on the Furman Alumni Facebook page. The first person to guess correctly will win a Furman Diamond F tumbler!
3:00 p.m.
Trivia Question 4
Some of your favorite staff and faculty will test your Furman knowledge with a series of trivia questions on the Furman Alumni Facebook page. The first person to guess correctly will win a Furman Diamond F tumbler!
4:00 p.m.
Trivia Question 5
Some of your favorite staff and faculty will test your Furman knowledge with a series of trivia questions on the Furman Alumni Facebook page. The first person to guess correctly will win a Furman Diamond F tumbler!
4:15 p.m.
House Concert with Stacy Capers '18 - Facebook Live
Stacy Capers is an R&B singer/songwriter born and raised in Charleston, SC. After releasing her debut single “Addicted” in the summer of 2019, she relocated to Atlanta to pursue her passion commercially. Currently, Stacy is in production on her debut EP, which is expected to be released later this year.
Evening:
5:00 p.m.
Trivia Question 6
Some of your favorite staff and faculty will test your Furman knowledge with a series of trivia questions on the Furman Alumni Facebook page. The first person to guess correctly will win a Furman Diamond F tumbler!
6:00 p.m.
Alumni & Friends Virtual Happy Hour 1 - Zoom
Enjoy a time to connect with other #FurmanFamily members from all regions and interact with select staff and faculty during a fun and festive Zoom Happy Hour. Register by 9:00 a.m. on June 16.
7:30 p.m.
House Concert with Ian McConnell '17 - Facebook Live
Ian McConnell is a writer, singer, performer, producer and multi-instrumentalist in Nashville, TN. His “Laundry Room Mixes” and “Fire Sauce Tapes,” two collections of monthly releases written, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by Ian in his Nashville residence, have been featured on major Spotify editorial playlists such as Wild Country, Breakout Country, and Next From Nashville, and have helped Ian’s original music rack up over 1.5 million all-platform streams. He received a bachelor’s degree in cello and math from Furman, and has been described as “the funniest singer on Instagram” by himself.
8:00 p.m.
Alumni & Friends Virtual Happy Hour 2 - Zoom
Enjoy a time to connect with other #FurmanFamily members from all regions and interact with select staff and faculty during a fun and festive Zoom Happy Hour. Register by 9:00 a.m. on June 16.
9:00 p.m.
House Concert with Trey Duncan '18 - Facebook Live
Trey Duncan is singer-songwriter, guitarist, and professional rock’n’roller. He’s won open mic competitions at Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe in Greenville and Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta. He is also the frontman for Greenville-based rock’n’roll band, Kings Ransome, who was a finalist for best single in the inaugural Upstate Music Awards. In addition to performing, Trey shares his love of music by teaching voice and guitar at NoteAbility Community Music School.