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SUMMARY:Virtual Poetry Reading featuring Rick Mulkey and Ashley M. Jones
DESCRIPTION:Join Hudson Valley Writers Conference and Slapering Hol Press for a virtual poetry reading featuring Converse MFA faculty on February 1\, 2023. \nThis free event will feature the Director of MFA in Creative Writing Professor Rick Mulkey\, Ashley M. Jones (Poet Laureate of the state of Alabama\, 2022-2026)\, and previous visiting faculty member\, poet and memoirist Spencer Reece. \nReserve your Zoom ticket here.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/virtual-poetry-reading-featuring-rick-mulkey-and-ashley-m-jones/
LOCATION:Converse Virtual Event\, 580 E Main St\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,General Events
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITION: CONSTRUCT & ASSEMBLE
DESCRIPTION:Printmaker Chloe Alexander will feature her latest work in the Milliken Art Gallery in CONSTRUCT & ASSEMBLE. The exhibition is a visual case study that explores social conditioning from the everyday perspective of “the other;” in this case\, a Black person living in the American South. “My work is a form of story-telling. Inspired by the rich\, high contrast illustrations found in illuminated texts\, graphic novels\, and children’s fairy tales\, the often-whimsical imagery and characters that I create are meant to provoke a sense of nostalgia and familiarity within the viewer\,” states Alexander. \nChloe Alexander is a printmaker who lives and works in Atlanta\, Georgia. Her most recent work focuses on creating visual narratives by layering various printmaking techniques to create one-of-a-kind\, mixed-media drawings. Chloe obtained her BFA in Printmaking in 2010 and an M.Ed. in 2014\, both from Georgia State University. She has exhibited widely\, including Kai Lin Art Gallery in Atlanta\, the International Print Center in New York\, and Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair in London. Chloe has also been awarded numerous awards\, grants and fellowships\, including a two-year fellowship with The Creatives Project in Atlanta and the Parent Artist Award at Kala Art Institute in Berkeley\, CA. \nCONSTRUCT & ASSEMBLE will run from February 2-March 2\, 2023. Alexander will present a gallery talk on February 2\, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the gallery followed by a reception from 6:30-8:00 pm. \nThe exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge. Gallery hours are Sunday 2:00-5:00pm\, Monday – Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm. The Gallery is closed during school holidays. \nArtist Website \nFeatrued image: I didn’t Recognize You\, You Changed Your Hair | Silkscreen on BFK Rives paper | 20 x 20″
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/exhibition-construct-assemble/
LOCATION:Milliken Art Gallery\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,General Events,Humanities,Visiting Lecturers
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SUMMARY:GALLERY TALK & RECEPTION: CONSTRUCT & ASSEMBLE
DESCRIPTION:On February 2\, 2023\, at 6:00 pm\, Chloe Alexander will present a Gallery Talk discussing CONSTRUCT & ASSEMBLE and her art process. The talk will be followed by a reception from 6:30-8:00 pm. \nCONSTRUCT & ASSEMBLE will run in the Milliken Art Gallery from February 2-March 2\, 2023. Gallery hours are Sunday 2:00-5:00pm\, Monday – Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.  The Gallery is closed during school holidays. \nArtist Website \nFeatrued image: I didn’t Recognize You\, You Changed Your Hair | Silkscreen on BFK Rives paper | 20 x 20″
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/reception-construct-assemble/
LOCATION:Milliken Art Gallery\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,General Events,Humanities,Visiting Lecturers
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SUMMARY:Grand Opening of Valkyrie Supply
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Converse community on February 3\, 2023\, in celebration of the Grand Opening of Valkyrie Supply\, a basic needs hub designed to offer supplemental support to students. This space combines our food pantry with personal hygiene products and our career closet\, co-locating items in the same location. \nHelp us thank our donors and celebrate this new resource for our campus! We’ll begin with a ribbon cutting\, followed by refreshments\, snacks and tours of the space. We hope you’ll join us in Montgomery Student Center\, room 108! \nThe grand opening of Valkyrie Supply is open to Converse University faculty\, staff and students\, as well as\, the community. We hope that you will join us! \n\nParking and Directions \nVisitors should park in the Montgomery lot (#39). Valkyrie Supply is located in Room 108 on the lower level of the Montgomery Student Center (#15). If entering from the main entrance\, guests can use the staircase or elevator\, found in the lobby\, to the first floor.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/grand-opening-of-valkyrie-supply/
LOCATION:Montgomery Student Center\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Spiritual Life":MAILTO:eliza.smith@converse.edu
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SUMMARY:2023 Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Winter Warmer
DESCRIPTION:Part of Spartanburg Philharmonic’s Zimmerli Series \nThis concert is sure to amaze as the warm glow of familiar pieces fills the concert halls. This winter our Youth Orchestra is keeping you warmer with a red-hot performance that you simply can’t miss! \nThe Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra programs provide beginning and advanced musical training for instrumental students in Spartanburg\, SC and surrounding areas. The Senior Youth Orchestra serves all musicians in Grades 9-12 and the Junior Youth Orchestra is open to string students in Grades 6-8. \nA Livestream ticket option is being offered to those who cannot attend the live concert. A link will be sent to your email address one hour before the concert begins. \nFace masks are optional. Elevator access to the main floor. No elevator access to the balconies. \nPart of Spartanburg Philharmonic’s Zimmerli Series
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2023-spartanburg-philharmonic-youth-orchestra-winter-warmer/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Music
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SUMMARY:1889 Day
DESCRIPTION:As part of Homecoming Week\, we invite you to put on some purple and join us for 1889 Day on February 11\, 2023! This fun-filled afternoon includes a tailgate on Weisiger patio (11 AM-1 PM)\, women’s basketball game (2 PM)\, and men’s basketball game (4 PM). \nBe sure to come out and support Converse!
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/1889-day-2023/
LOCATION:Weisiger Auxiliary Gymnasium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Backman":MAILTO:jessica.backman@converse.edu
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SUMMARY:2023 Black Women in Leadership Celebration and Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a combined celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month for a Black Women in Leadership celebration.  We will be joined by various community members\, Converse alumni for a student-led panel\, and student spoken-word performers.  We will also have catering from Black-owned catering businesses in the local area. This will be an engaging evening of discussion and celebration!
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2023-black-women-in-leadership-celebration-and-panel/
LOCATION:Barnet Room\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,General Events
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