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SUMMARY:Master of Science in Innovation and Leadership Virtual Information Session | 12:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Furman’s Master of Science in Innovation & Leadership emboldens students to develop team-based solutions for challenges facing the industries\, organizations and communities they serve. Through an interdisciplinary approach to the study of innovation and leadership\, the program places sharp focus on self-reflection that drives leadership\, critique that drives creativity and feedback that drives iterative processes and successful outcomes. Learn about the details\, goals and outcomes of the program with a presentation and Q&A session. \nThe virtual meeting link will be emailed the day before the event. Click here to register.
URL:https://innovationlab.furman.edu/event/master-of-science-in-innovation-and-leadership-virtual-information-session-1230-p-m-2/
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Women’s Leadership Initiative
DESCRIPTION:The first day of our Spring 2026 Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) will run: January 23\, February 28\, March 28\, April 25\, and May 8. \nLearn more from our full webpage here! \nFour Modules will be covered over the five sessions\, starting with Self-Awareness as a Leader\, Communication for Leaders\, Leading Teams\, and Innovative Leadership. The cost of the program is $2495\, but scholarship opportunities are available and discounts are offered to eligible non-profit and government organizations. \nRegister here and join us for a journey of growth!
URL:https://innovationlab.furman.edu/event/spring-2026-womens-leadership-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Women's Leadership
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SUMMARY:Hearts of Glass Film Screening & Discussion Panel
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, January 21\, Furman University will welcome the community to a special evening that brings together all four of its institutes for conversation\, connection and learning. The event will feature a screening of Hearts of Glass\, a powerful documentary exploring the intersection of sustainable food production and inclusive employment for people with disabilities. Following the film\, leaders from the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities\, the Riley Institute\, the Institute for the Advancement of Community Health and the Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will come together for a panel discussion reflecting on the film’s themes and their relevance to the Upstate community.
URL:https://innovationlab.furman.edu/event/hearts-of-glass-film-screening-discussion-panel/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260114T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T000628
CREATED:20251223T054706Z
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SUMMARY:Professional Certificate – Nonprofit Management (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the dynamic landscape of nonprofit organizations\, including community-based groups and global non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Students will develop strategic skills in governance\, operational management\, leadership\, communication\, volunteer engagement\, advocacy and resource development\, with a focus on best practices for sustainability and impact. This course is designed for individuals working in or aspiring to work in nonprofit organizations\, NGOs and community-based groups who seek to strengthen their management and leadership skills. Learn more here. \nSchedule: \n\nIn Person\nWednesdays from 4:00–6:00 p.m. (Spring 2026 term runs January 12–April 29\, 2026)
URL:https://innovationlab.furman.edu/event/professional-certificate-nonprofit-management-spring-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260114T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260114T133000
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SUMMARY:Master of Science in Innovation and Leadership Virtual Information Session | 12:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Furman’s Master of Science in Innovation & Leadership emboldens students to develop team-based solutions for challenges facing the industries\, organizations and communities they serve. Through an interdisciplinary approach to the study of innovation and leadership\, the program places sharp focus on self-reflection that drives leadership\, critique that drives creativity and feedback that drives iterative processes and successful outcomes. Learn about the details\, goals and outcomes of the program with a presentation and Q&A session. \nThe virtual meeting link will be emailed the day before the event. Click here to register.
URL:https://innovationlab.furman.edu/event/master-of-science-in-innovation-and-leadership-virtual-information-session-1230-p-m/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260112T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260112T183000
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SUMMARY:Professional Certificate – Leading With Presence (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:In our complex and rapidly changing world\, leaders must be creative\, adaptable and rational. This course will help participants develop the skills they need to lead effectively in teams\, organizations and communities. This course is perfect for individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels who want to develop their leadership presence through acting and skill-building exercises. Learn more here. \nSchedule: \n\nIn Person\nMondays and Wednesdays\, 5:00–6:30 p.m.  (Spring 2026 term runs January 12–April 29\, 2026)
URL:https://innovationlab.furman.edu/event/professional-certificate-leading-with-presence-spring-2026/
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SUMMARY:Graduate Certificate – Nonprofit Management
DESCRIPTION:This five-course graduate certificate equips learners with the strategic\, operational\, and advocacy skills necessary to lead and grow mission-driven organizations. Drawing from the fields of advocacy\, policy\, strategic design and fundraising\, this graduate certificate provides a multidisciplinary foundation for understanding and managing the complex landscape of nonprofit work. Learners will explore key topics such as nonprofit governance\, grant writing\, community-based leadership\, strategic design and public policy advocacy. Through a culminating applied learning experience\, knowledge is put into practice in real-world nonprofit settings to foster innovation\, sustainability and social impact. Learn more here. \nStart as soon as Spring 2026! Term runs January 12–April 29\, 2026.
URL:https://innovationlab.furman.edu/event/graduate-certificate-nonprofit-management/
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SUMMARY:Graduate Certificate – Sports Development and Community Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Transform Communities Through Sports. \nThis interdisciplinary\, five-course graduate certificate equips learners with the skills to design\, lead and evaluate sports-based initiatives that foster community engagement\, nonprofit collaboration and strategic partnerships. Sports Development and Community Partnerships is designed for professionals who want to use sports as a platform for leadership\, community engagement and social impact. It’s ideal for coaches\, nonprofit and community leaders\, educators\, corporate social responsibility professionals or municipal leaders who build partnerships through sports-based initiatives. Learn more here. \nStart as soon as Spring 2026! Term runs January 12–April 29\, 2026.
URL:https://innovationlab.furman.edu/event/graduate-certificate-sports-development-and-community-partnerships/
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SUMMARY:Graduate Certificate – Brand Strategy and User Experience
DESCRIPTION:Master the creativity and strategy of building brands and meaningful user experiences. This graduate certificate equips learners with in-demand skills in branding\, communication\, storytelling\, marketing\, user experience and design. Through hands-on projects and industry-relevant tools\, including Adobe Creative Suite and artificial intelligence\, students will learn to craft customer-centered brand strategies\, develop compelling content and leverage emerging technologies to drive engagement while creating memorable user experiences both digitally and in person. This graduate certificate is ideal for early-career professionals or professionals looking to pivot into areas like brand communication\, user experience or digital storytelling. Learn more here. \nStart as soon as Spring 2026! Term runs January 12–April 29\, 2026.
URL:https://innovationlab.furman.edu/event/graduate-certificate-brand-strategy-and-user-experience/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251205T163000
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SUMMARY:Lead 4 Success®
DESCRIPTION:Powered by CCL \nEquip people at all levels of the organization to master the fundamentals of leadership. \nLead 4 Success® moves leaders from average to high-performing by developing the 4 fundamental leadership skills — self-awareness\, learning agility\, influence\, and communication — that leaders at any level need to master for success. \nThe importance of developing fundamental leadership skills cannot be understated. No matter their intelligence\, experience\, or drive\, leaders at every level need the same 4 core skills to be effective and grow within an organization. \n\nSelf-awareness: Understand your behavior’s impact on organizational outcomes\nCommunication: Effectively communicate goals and inspire trust\nInfluence: Be comfortable persuading\, promoting\, and delegating\nLearning agility: Know when to change course\, and help others to do so\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://innovationlab.furman.edu/event/lead-4-success/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251118T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251118T130000
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SUMMARY:Calm in the Chaos
DESCRIPTION:Calm in the Chaos: Nervous System Strategies for a Restorative End to the Year\nFurman faculty and staff–as the semester winds down and holiday demands ramp up\, it’s easy to find yourself stretched thin. In this one-hour session\, we’ll explore simple\, science-backed tools to regulate your nervous system and manage stress so you can close out the year prepared with additional clarity\, calm\, and capacity. You’ll learn how to shift from survival mode to a more grounded state developing skills to support your focus\, wellbeing\, and resilience. Consider this your invitation to yourself to pause\, reset\, and head into the holiday break feeling more like yourself again. \nSpace is limited so register to join us here!
URL:https://innovationlab.furman.edu/event/calm-in-the-chaos/
CATEGORIES:community,Innovation,MentalHealth,workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251114T163000
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SUMMARY:Better Conversations Every Day™ Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Better Culture Starts with Better Conversations \nThe culture of your organization is more powerful than your strategy and more persistent than your vision. It’s the environment that enables performance or undermines it. \nBetter Conversations Every Day™ (BCE) starts with a simple — yet transformative — premise: that better culture starts with better conversations. \nNo matter the size of your organization\, BCE helps drive business outcomes and create lasting change. Uniquely created for everyone and every single conversation — from the front desk to the corner office — BCE’s impact transcends that of a typical coaching skills program. This scalable\, one-day experience creates a common mindset\, skillset\, and language and equips leaders with the tools to break down communication barriers and bring your business strategy to life. \nEveryone wants better outcomes. Build them on a foundation of better conversations. \nMore information can be found from our website or register here to reserve your seat and learn how to have better conversations.
URL:https://innovationlab.furman.edu/event/better-conversations-every-day-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T000628
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SUMMARY:Lead 4 Success® Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a virtual info session with John Petersen and Clemson Turregano from Furman’s Center for Innovative Leadership. Learn about the Lead 4 Success® program and how it helps participants master the four key leadership skills of self-awareness\, learning agility\, influence\, and communication. Come ready to join the discussion\, ask questions\, and determine if this is the right fit for your next leadership step. \nRegister to join us here!
URL:https://innovationlab.furman.edu/event/lead-4-success-virtual-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Leadership,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T000628
CREATED:20251103T170854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T093309Z
UID:1484-1762450200-1762455600@innovationlab.furman.edu
SUMMARY:Springboard: Using Stress to Our Advantage
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate the launch of Springboard: Transform Stress to Work for You\, a groundbreaking new book that redefines how we experience and harness stress. Author and CIL Fellow of Stress Management and Human Potential\, Dr. Rebecca Heiss\, will take the stage to share powerful insights from the book\, guiding attendees through a transformative journey that turns stress from a burden into a catalyst for growth. \n  \nRaffle: Register and attend the event for a chance to win one of 25 free copies of Rebecca’s book—Springboard: Transform Stress to Work for You—through our prize draw. \n  \nThrough engaging storytelling\, science-backed strategies\, and practical tools\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nUnderstand the biological roots of your stress response—and recalibrate it for modern life.\nReframe fear as fuel to boost performance and unlock personal growth.\nApply a simple brain-rewiring framework to reduce burnout and restore purpose to your work.\n\nWhether you’re a professional navigating high-pressure environments\, a leader seeking resilience\, or simply someone ready to reclaim your energy\, this event is your springboard to a more empowered life. \nRegister here to join us!
URL:https://innovationlab.furman.edu/event/springboard-using-stress-to-our-advantage/
CATEGORIES:community,Innovation,Leadership,MentalHealth,workshop
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