Dunk the dean Oct. 17

He’s the dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. He’s a chemist. He’s the founding director of the International Forensic Research Institute. And Monday, Oct. 17, Kenneth G. Furton becomes a target for every student, faculty member, staff member and administrator on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus.

For the second year in a row, Furton will climb into the dunk tank for Lambda Chi Alpha’s annual fundraiser for the North American Can Food Drive. Furton, who has served as advisor since the fraternity first came to campus in 2001, will spend an hour in the tank starting at 1 p.m. on the lawns outside of the Graham Center atrium. For $3,
anyone can have three chances to send
him swimming.

Frankie Mitropolus, the fraternity chapter president, said he’s not surprised Furton is back for another round in the tank. By the way, last year, Furton climbed into the tank donning a full suit, tie and all.

“It was a little crazy, but that’s just Furton,” Mitropolus said. “He’s always willing to help.”

Last year, FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg and then-Board of Trustees Chairman Albert Dotson took a few shots at the dean, as did many others. For those who may be less skilled at throwing, this year, they can pay $5 for a one-time chance to just walk up and hit the target — a guaranteed dunk. For those who can’t make it while Furton is in the tank, members of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity will take their turns as targets through 5 p.m.