Be Part of Converse’s History and Legacy on November 6, 2025

Our community knows firsthand what makes 580 East Main Street so special. From the supportive mentorship of faculty to the close-knit community that fosters confidence and leadership, Converse has always been defined by transformative programs and experiences that prepare students not only for careers, but for lives of meaning and purpose.

Did you know that donations, no matter the size, are the reason why Converse exists today?

Every gift shared with us is a demonstration of confidence in Converse’s future and has an immediate impact on the people, places, and programs that make Converse extraordinary.

Across the country, colleges and universities are confronting new realities: shifting demographics, rising costs, and the evolving needs of students preparing for a rapidly changing workforce. Too often, the national narrative focuses on closures, consolidations, or reductions. But in this challenging environment, Converse is moving forward with clarity and resolve.

This year, your support is not just important — it is essential. 

However, we cannot do this alone. The generosity of our community has always been the driving force behind our progress. Your participation in Rock the Tower on November 6, 2025, WILL make the difference. Rock the Tower is our 24-hour day of giving when alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends come together to show their overwhelming support of Converse. This year, your support is not just important — it is essential. 

Together, we can ensure that Converse continues to deliver on its promise of a transformative, student-focused education. Your support today will help secure the promise of Converse — now and for generations to come.

You can support Rock the Tower in a variety of ways.

• Become an advocate and share this event with your classmates, family and friends. Sign up here and download your toolkit today, and you could win a Converse Swag Bag!
• Follow us on Facebook at @ConverseUniversity and @ConverseGiving and on Instagram @converseuniversity and @converse.giving.
• Watch our 2025 Rock the Tower video and share with your network. 
• Share our Rock The Tower posts on November 6 and amplify our message beyond 580 East Main Street. Sharing helps build momentum.
• Let others know on social media when you make a Rock the Tower gift with the hashtags #ConverseUniversity and #RockTheTower so we can celebrate you. Your gift encourages others to give.

Be A Role Model for Generations

The Converse Fund has an immediate impact on the people, places, and programs that make Converse extraordinary. When you look back on your time here you probably remember more than just classes — it was the people, the mentorship, and the late nights in Mickel Library.

Every student on campus today is writing their own version of that story — and you can help make it possible and continue our traditions for generations to come.

Ann Mullins Johnson ’99 and Dr. Joe P. Dunn are offering two matches to encourage alumni who haven’t made a gift to Converse in more than a year. Your support will give today’s students access to the same life-changing opportunities you once had.

Ann Mullins Johnson ’99, is offering a $10,000 match to encourage alumni who have not given in the past year to make a gift to Converse. Join Ann and create a wave of support that keeps Converse strong for generations to come.

Did you know that Converse’s International Model NATO and Model Arab League are supported by The Converse Fund?

These competitive simulations led by Converse’s Charles A. Dana Professor of History and Politics Dr. Joe P. Dunn prepare our students for leadership as well as building their analytical, speaking, and writing skills.

You can celebrate Dr. Dunn’s incredible 50 years of teaching at Converse during Rock the Tower 2025. Dr. Dunn and Jenny Dunn are offering a dollar-for-dollar match (up to $2,000) for gifts from lapsed alumni donors.

Be Like Beautsie

You can also show your support by creating a match or challenge. In celebration of her 80th birthday, Elizabeth “Beautsie” Robertson Zahrn ’67 is offering a generous challenge: once 80 donors make a gift to Rock the Tower, Beautsie will make a gift of $8,000 to The Converse Fund.

Join Us to Ensure the Future of Converse

The Converse Fund helps ensure the success of our students. Your gifts, cumulatively:

• Open doors through expanded scholarships, ensuring deserving students from all backgrounds can call Converse home.
• Fund research and experiential learning, including study abroad opportunities.
• Help maintain Converse’s strong reputation — this means your degree holds more weight when your school is successful and well-funded.
• Bring our programs to life – supporting resources such as the Mickel Library and providing essentials such as art supplies, instrument repairs, and gallery and performance spaces. 
• Signal a strong and supportive community. When current and prospective students see our community giving back, it sends a powerful message about the impact of a Converse education and the lasting value of our beloved institution. 

We cannot do this without you. Your generous support matters more than ever as we strive to remain relentlessly student-focused. By giving back, you ensure that the transformative experience of a Converse education continues to shape lives – now and forever. Together, WE WILL Rock the Tower on November 6, 2025.