Dr. Mirko Hall, A Musicking Man
Mu•sic•king (def.): any activity associated with music, such as composing, rehearsing, practicing, listening, dancing and critiquing Whether dishing up antics to engage his classroom or playing a video clip to …
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Forensic Scientist for California Crime Lab: Jessica Simmons Jordan ’04
It wouldn’t take a forensic scientist to determine that Jessica Simmons Jordan ’04 has figured out the formula for success. But if it did, Jessica would be qualified. Jordan graduated …
Blending Music, Literature, and Latin American Culture: Sarah Finley ’08
Voice performance major and Nisbet Honors student Sarah Finley ’08 took advantage of faculty-mentored research at Converse to tie together her diverse passions in music, literature, and Latin American culture. She …
Rwandan Student Found Home Among Converse Community
Natacha Karambizi knew at a young age that she had a mind for science and math. She attended an all girls high school in her native Rwanda, where she was …
Charlotte Smeak Verreault ’79 to Lead External Affairs
Converse announces two key additions to the newly formed Division of External Affairs and University Relations: Charlotte Smeak Verreault ’79 as Vice President and Lindsey Duncan Graham as Director of …
Listen to the 2015 Commencement Address by Casey Addis ’04
A standout member of Converse’s Model Arab League delegation who double majored in economics and politics, Casey joined the U.S. Department of State as a career member of the …
Converse Welcomes Casey Addis ’04 as Commencement Speaker
The Class of 2015 enthusiastically announced that alumna Casey Addis ’04 will give the Commencement Address this year. Addis returns home to both Converse and her hometown of Gaffney, S.C. …
Accolades abound for Susan Wines ’08
Susan Wines ’08 graduated with a Bachelors of Music in Instrumental Music Education from Converse. She now teaches Band & Strings at Ralph Chandler Middle School in Simpsonville, SC and …
Ashleigh Sieradzki: Prepared for Teaching Career
Ashleigh Sieradzki ’10 received her Bachelors of Music in Music Education at Converse and is now teaching elementary music and middle school band at the Sterling School for gifted elementary …