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SUMMARY:Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend with a two-day campus celebration filled with music\, food\, student showcases\, athletics\, and community spirit! Whether you’re a student\, family member\, alum\, or friend of Converse\, there’s something for everyone. \nT-shirts can be purchased for $15 each via the RSVP form. Orders placed will be available for pick-up on Friday\, October 31 at the Fall Festival or Saturday\, November 1 at the Tailgate. The last day purchase t-shirts is Friday\, October 17. \nWe hope to CU there! \nPlease RSVP by 10/31/25 \nRSVP for Homecoming \n\nSchedule of Events\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 31\, 2025\nOpen all day: Walk through Montgomery Student Center and view student research and internship posters (FREE) \n3:30-4:30 PM: Join the Petrie School of Music for a Halloween themed student recital in Daniel Recital Hall. Afterwards\, join us for the Fall Festival on the Quad! (FREE) \n4-7 PM: Celebrate the season at Fall Festival and Food Truck Friday on the Quad! Join us for an evening of fall fun\, food\, and community! Enjoy music selected by Converse students\, connect with a variety of student organizations\, and take part in seasonal activities. AVI will serve dinner on the Montgomery Patio\, and a diverse lineup of local food trucks will be available. Students will receive tickets to use at the food trucks. Families and guests are welcome to attend and may purchase food directly from the food trucks of their choice. (FREE) \nSATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 1\, 2025\nOpen all day: Walk through Montgomery Student Center and view student research and internship posters. \n11 AM-1 PM: Enjoy brunch in Gee Dining Room. Guests can pay $8.50 at the door. \n12-3 PM: Swing by Weisiger Lot to tailgate with the Converse community (FREE). \n1 PM: Watch the women’s volleyball team take on UVA Wise! A special Homecoming athletic ticket bundle that includes access to the volleyball match and the soccer doubleheader is available here. \n2 PM and 5 PM: Watch the men’s and women’s soccer teams take on King University for Senior Day! A special Homecoming athletic ticket bundle that includes access to the volleyball match and the soccer doubleheader is available here. \n*Special programming for students only will take place during 1889/Homecoming week. Additional event details will be sent out via Student Life. \n 
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/homecoming-family-weekend-2025/
LOCATION:Converse University\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Humanities
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SUMMARY:2025 Alumni & Parent Homecoming Events
DESCRIPTION:Come back to campus this Homecoming and make the most of November 1st with two signature parent and alumni events! \nHopkins “Hoppy” Hour Join President Hopkins at his tent in the Weisiger Center parking lot from 12-3 pm during the Homecoming tailgate. Enjoy beverages\, snacks\, and great company while cheering on:\n \n\nWomen’s Volleyball at 1 PM\nWomen’s Soccer Senior Day at 2 PM\n\nKickin’ It with Converse: Parents & Alumni Social After the tailgate\, the celebration continues! Join President Hopkins and the Office of Alumni Relations on the on the lawn between Gibbs Field House and the lower tennis courts at 4 PM for a special Parents & Alumni Social. Guests will enjoy refreshments and great views of the Men’s Soccer Senior Day at 5 PM. \nThere is no cost to attend the tailgate or social events — but guests who RSVP will receive a special Converse item at the social! \nRSVP today and receive a special Converse item at the social! \nRSVP for Alumni & Parent Events \n\nWant to purchase tickets to the game? Doubleheader tickets for the men’s and women’s soccer games can be purchased here. Want to attend Volleyball too? Take advantage of our Homecoming ticket bundle!
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2025-alumni-parent-homecoming-events/
LOCATION:Converse University\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,General Events
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SUMMARY:Rock the Tower 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year\, your support is not just important — it is essential. The challenges facing higher education are real\, but together\, we can ensure that Converse continues to deliver on its promise of a transformative\, student-focused education. \nYour participation in Rock the Tower WILL make the difference. Collectively\, gifts to the Converse Fund fuel the resilience of our university\, strengthen our ability to face headwinds\, and ensure that future generations can thrive at Converse. We cannot do this without you. Your support today will help secure the promise of Converse — now and for generations to come. \nBecome 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!
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/rock-the-tower-2025/
LOCATION:Converse University\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,General Events
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