125th Celebration in Sights and Sounds
Nearly 800 alumni and guests convened at Converse April 25-26 to celebrate Converse’s 125th anniversary. We hope you enjoy this recap of the sounds and sights of the weekend, as …
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Converse to Host Conference on Gender Learning Differences
An upcoming teaching conference at Converse College will focus on learning differences between boys and girls. The keynote speaker for the Institute for the Study of Instructional Strategies (ISIS) is …
Fryin’ Eggs and Boilin’ Hammy: Okra to Opera 2014 Conference
Okra to Opera: The Conference on Southern Culture returns for its second year, this time exploring the diverse ways that food touches on every aspect of life – from religion, …
Legally Blonde, The Musical, Runs March 26 – 30
Converse’s new major in musical theatre ushers in a new era for Theatre Converse as it celebrates its first production of a musical with Legally Blonde, March 26 – 30. …
Guest Lecturer to Share Insights on Music, Language, and the Brain
Dr. Ani Patel, psychology professor at Tufts University, will present a public lecture and sign his book, Music, Language, and the Brain, on Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in …
Converse Presents Two One-Act Operas with Modern Twist
Not an “Opera Buff”? This opera production just may be your thing! From crime family rivalry in a 1920’s Speakeasy to the hilarious antics of over-the-top opera auditionee “Wanda Wannabe,” …
Milliken Gallery Features Sculptural Books in "Fables" Exhibition
Beginning Jan. 9, the Milliken Art Gallery will host a large selection of sculptural books by Asheville, NC artist Daniel Essig in an exhibition entitled “Fables.” Essig creates wood-covered art …
Join Converse for the Festival of Lessons and Carols on Dec. 5
Converse College and the Upstate community will enjoy a beautiful holiday tradition when the annual student-led Festival of Lessons & Carols is held in Twichell Auditorium on Thursday, Dec. 5 …
Alumnae Invitational Art Exhibition Unites School of Arts Disciplines
Converse shines the spotlight on nine talented alumnae artists and the disciplines within Converse’s School of the Arts in this month’s Milliken Art Gallery exhibition. Inspired by Musicals – Art …