School of the Arts Season Preview: Riveting. Uplifting. Thrilling.
What makes you feel alive? What makes you laugh uncontrollably? What brings a lump to your throat and tears to your eyes? The School of the Arts at Converse College …
Faculty
More than a Number: Math Professor Dr. Jessica Williams
Dr. Jessica Williams has quickly earned the love and admiration of Converse’s new generation of mathematicians. Why? Just listen to her students: “You always know she wants you to succeed.” …
Dr. DeLapp Researches Vagueness in Moral Language
Dr. Kevin DeLapp presented a paper to the South Carolina Society for Philosophy which examines the implications of ethical vagueness for moral ontology. The paper advanced a new theory of …
Dr. DeLapp Presents at SC Society for Philosophy
Dr. Kevin DeLapp presented a paper to the South Carolina Society for Philosophy that examines the implications of ethical vagueness for moral ontology. His paper advanced a new theory of objective …
Dr. Walker Consulted for Traveling Smithsonian Exhibit
Dr. Melissa Walker taped an interview with radio host and author Walter Edgar about her involvement as the humanities scholar on South Carolina Humanities’ current Smithsonian traveling exhibit, ‘The Way …
Four Voice Students Take Home Awards at NATS Regional Student Auditions
Four of Dr. Valerie MacPhail’s voice students advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Regional NATS competition after receiving honors at the SC State auditions last month. Instructor of Piano, Sharalynn Hicks, was …
Student Leaders Elected for 2017-2018
Newly-elected officers to the 2017-2018 Student Government Association were installed Tuesday, March 14. Congratulations to the following women who will represent their fellow students for the coming academic year: Student …
Scientist and Mentor: Dr. Marlee Marsh ’02
Marlee Marsh ’02 was the first student at Converse to participate in SCICU-funded independent research under the mentorship of Dr. Edna Steele. Now Associate Professor of Biology at Columbia College …
Dr. Williams Presents at World’s Largest Math Conference
Dr. Jessica Williams presented “A Novice Attempt at IBL Real Analysis,” and “Effects of Active Learning on Precalculus Students’ Beliefs” at the 2017 Joint Mathematics Meetings, the largest national mathematics conference. …