Connections - Converse College's Online Magazine

Most of us have had thoughts about fibbing just a bit on our resumes. However, each of us may choose a different course of action after reading the article at about.com.

Tapp Hancock '80

For her innovative and now patented math supplemental program, Tapp Hancock '80 was awarded the 2006 Presidential Award of Excellence, the nation's highest honor for K-12 teachers of mathematics and science. Read more.

October 2007
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	Through the Lens Big Sis/Lil Sis Week and the September Jason Mraz concert caused quite a buzz on the Converse campus. Take a look at photos from both events.

	Mascot Change: Let the Voting Begin! The nominations for the new Converse mascot are in and the voting has begun. Remember, this first round of voting is “American Idol” style, meaning that you can vote as many times as you wish for as many nominations as you wish.Read more.

	Am I Driven? Absolutely! After one conversation with Susan Wines ’08, one thing is clear: she is one driven person. She's a senior majoring in music education, a teacher and a successful photographic business owner. Read more.

	Learning Arabic at Converse Arabic is spoken by more than 300 million people yet only 10% of US universities offer courses in the language. Converse now offers the Spartanburg area's only course in the language. Read more.

	Converse Instructor Commissioned for Sculpture at Wofford A group of Wofford College professors banded together to commission a sculpture by Converse art professor Mac Boggs. “A Green Season” was formally accepted by Wofford September 19. Read more.

	Movers & Shakers From providing music therapy in the Palestinian territories and landing research opportunities to authoring articles for national publications and exhibiting photographic works, Converse faculty and students are turning heads. Read more.

Qualify to win two free tickets to the November 20 (opening night) performance of "My Fair Lady" by correctly answering the question below. Read more about the performance here.

Who choreographed this production of "My Fair Lady"?

**Hint: The answer can be found in the "My Fair Lady" article.

Send your answers via E-mail to the editor by noon on Friday, Nov. 9. A winner will be randomly selected from the pool of correct answers.

Please send story ideas or general comments to the editor via E-mail.

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