Converse Announces Valkyries as Athletic Mascot
Converse announced a new athletic mascot this evening on center court of the college’s Hannah Gym. Just before tip off for the volleyball match with Limestone College, Converse Athletic Director …
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Converse and Hub City Writers Celebrate Year of the Goat
The Converse College Creative Writing program and Spartanburg’s Hub City Writers are co-sponsoring Margaret Hathaway Schatz and Split Creek Farms of Anderson, S.C. in a literary reading and cheese tasting …
Reforming Syria: A Summer Internship
Converse senior Nora Nassri’s summer internship will play a meaningful role in Syria’s initiative to become a serious player in the global economic community. The Nisbet Honors student interned with …
Award-Winning Author to Give Public Reading
Sharon May, winner of the 2007 Julia Peterkin Award, will give a free public reading Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in the Barnet Room of the Montgomery Student Center …
Exhibit of Sculptural and Functional Ceramic Works
The Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College will host “Notes from Underground: The Basement Projects” by David Zacharias Nov. 8-Dec. 6. An opening reception, which is free and open to …
Sandip Burman to Showcase Works on Sitar and Tabla
On Sunday, Nov. 4, musician Sandip Burman will present a free concert of works on the sitar and tabla in the Alia Lawson Pre-College Music Hall. For more information, call …
Converse Professor on Monday's Statewide
Dr. Tom McDaniel will be the featured guest on the Monday (Oct. 29) edition of "Speaking of Schools." The SC Educational Television-produced program airs statewide from 6:30-7 p.m. on NPR …
Hub-Bub to Exhibit Latest Works by Converse professors Teresa Prater and Andrew Blanchard
Converse College art professors Teresa Prater and Andrew Blanchard will join forces and talents for an exhibition sponsored by Spartanburg’s Hub-Bub organization. Entitled “Aberration & Appropriation,” the exhibit will run …
Professor of History Emeritus Presented with Governors Award in Humanities
Dr. Jeffrey R. Willis of Converse College was presented with one of two Governor’s Awards in the Humanities during an October 31 luncheon at the South Carolina State museum. Former …