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Phytoplankton Diversity at Hobcaw Barony

August 18, 2011

Veronica Obregon ’11Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Neval ErturkSummer 2011 Veronica Obregon and Biology Professor Neval Erturk spent time at Hobcaw Barony to conduct their research project, An Investigation of Phytoplankton Diversity …

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Converse Soy Research Project Makes Headlines

July 7, 2010

***This article appeared in the July 6th edition of the Spartanburg Herald Journal and was written and photographed by Gary Glancy*** Jeremiah was a bullfrog. Had he consumed a diet …

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Creating a Pipeline for Math and Science Professionals

June 25, 2008

Converse is answering the call to generate more American citizens in science and math fields through a new scholarship program with an innovative learning twist. Teaming with the Carroll and …

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Erturk Earns State Excellence in Teaching Award for Creative and Interdisciplinary Approach

April 16, 2008

Converse College biology professor Dr. Hatice Neval Erturk was presented with the 2008 Excellence in Teaching Award sponsored by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Inc. (SCICU) during an April …

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A Straight Road to the Stars

November 27, 2002

by Kathryn Brackett ’03 Imagine discovering a long mysterious road built by an ancient culture. Would you wonder about the significance? Why it was built? This is exactly what Dr. …

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Converse Alumna Named Commanding Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office

June 3, 2002

The United States Coast Guard has appointed Captain Jane E. Hartley, a Converse College alumna, to the position of Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Wilmington, …

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Converse Students Present Research Findings at SCICU Symposium

February 5, 2001

So what did you do during summer break? Six Converse College students joined 25 other students from South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) during a symposium to present the …

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Converse College Introduces Nisbet Honors Program

October 26, 2000

Converse alumna Marian Nisbet ’62, and her husband, Olin, of Charlotte, NC, have given $500,000 to endow a new Honors Program at Converse College. The program is directed by Dr. …

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