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SUMMARY:Senior Recital: Julia Gergley\, piano
DESCRIPTION:The Petrie School of Music presents works by Johann Sebastian Bach\, Sergei Rachmaninoff\, Frederic Chopin\, and George Gershwin among others. This recital is free to attend and is open to the public.  \nView the Livestream
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/senior-recital-julia-gergley-piano/
LOCATION:Daniel Recital Hall\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Junior Recital: Emma Brooke Alley\, soprano
DESCRIPTION:The Petrie School of Music presents a Senior Recital by Emma Brooke Alley\, soprano\, featuring works by Gabriel Fauré\, Franz Schubert\, Alfredo Catalani\, Jay Livingston among others.  \nThis event is free and is open to the public. \nView the livestream
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/junior-recital-emma-brooke-alley-soprano/
LOCATION:Daniel Recital Hall\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:May Day Weekend 2024
DESCRIPTION:May Day Weekend: A Family and Friends Celebration \nJoin us for this fun-filled two-day experience where you will enjoy food\, fellowship\, and so much more! May Day Weekend is the perfect opportunity for family and friends to share in Converse’s rich traditions and experience life on campus with your students. Registration for May Day Weekend is required. \nRegistration\nThe $20 per person fee provides guests admission to all on-campus events listed on the schedule as well as a drink voucher for The Fretwell drop-in. Converse students\, faculty\, and staff do not need to register. Children ages five and under are free. \nSchedule of Events\nFRIDAY\, MAY 3\, 2024 \nRegistration Check-In | Wilson Hall Lobby | 4:00-6:00 pm \nPlease stop to pick up your welcome bag. \nDinner | Gee Dining Room | 5:00-7:00 pm \nGrab a plate and make connections with members of the Converse community! This meal is included in the registration fee. \nLeadership Awards & SGA Installation Ceremony | Twichell Auditorium | 6:00-7:00 pm \nRecognizing student leaders for their accomplishments and officially swearing in Converse’s newly elected student leaders. \nDessert & Drinks | Wilson Hall Lobby | 6:30-7:30 pm \nSwing by for a sip or to sample something sweet. \nConverse Symphony Orchestra Concert | Twichell Auditorium | 7:30 – 9:00 pm \nExperience an exceptional performance by the Converse Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. \nSATURDAY\, MAY 4\, 2024 \nFun Run/Walk | Johnson Plaza | 7:00-8:00 am \nKick off your morning with a two-mile jog or stroll that starts on campus and makes its way through historic Converse Heights neighborhood. \nCheck-in | Wilson Hall Lobby | 8:00-10:00 am \nPlease stop to pick up your welcome bag. \nCoffee & Donuts | Wilson Lobby | 8:00-10:00 am \nNeed some sugar or caffeine to start your morning? We have you covered! The registration table will be open at this time. \nFreshman Pinning Ceremony | Twichell Auditorium | 9:30-10:00 am \nA time-honored tradition to recognize the completion of a student’s first year at Converse. \nSpirit of Converse Award Ceremony | Johnson Plaza | 10:00-10:30 am \nThe ceremony will recognize recipients for the: Cato Faculty Award\, Dukes Family Staff Award\, Dukes Family Faculty Award for Scholarly and Creative Achievement\, Spirit of Converse Staff Award\, and for the first time in Converse’s history — the Spirit of the Valkyrie Award and the Core Values Awards. \nJunior Ring Ceremony | Twichell Auditorium | 11:00 am-Noon \nThe Converse ring is a symbol of pride and class unity. This tradition recognizes the completion of a student’s third year at Converse. \nLunch on the Patio | Barnet Commons | 11:30 am-1:00 pm \nLocated behind Wilson Hall\, join family and friends for lunch outside. \nSenior Exhibit | Milliken Art Gallery | 12:30-1:30 pm and 2:30-3:30 pm \nCheck out the creative work of Jennings Whitt at her senior exhibit. \nAcademic Awards & Scholarship Presentation | Daniel Recital Hall | 1:30-2:30 pm \nCelebrate the outstanding academic achievements of our students. \nCCW Sophomore Sisterhood Bracelet Ceremony | Zimmerli Commons | 3:00-4:00 pm \nCCW Sophomores will experience the beloved tradition of receiving the Core Value bracelet. \nPop-in with the President & Provost | FretWell Spartanburg | 4:00-6:00 pm \nCome unwind after a fun-filled afternoon. Enjoy some music\, play a yard game\, grab a drink or a snack\, and relax with the Converse community. \nAfrican Dance Concert | Hazel B. Abbott Theatre | 6:00-7:00 PM \nExperience the songs\, instruments\, and rhythms of West African traditions as Converse Dance students perform alongside professional company members of Libation West African Dance Company and Gye Nyame Dance Company. \nValkyries Choice Awards | Twichell Auditorium | 7:00-9:30 pm \nThis event spotlights Valkyries Athletics and all of our amazing student-athletes. Photos and the Red Carpet show kick off at 7 pm\, followed by the award ceremony at 8 pm. Valkyries Choice Awards is a semi-formal event. \nAt Your Leisure on Saturday\nGrab Some Gear | Montgomery Student Center | 10:00 am-3:00 pm \nThe campus bookstore has everything you need to show off your Converse spirit. \nRISE Symposium Posters | Montgomery Student Center | 9:00 am-5:00 pm \nPosters from the 2024 RISE Symposium will be on display. The RISE symposium celebrates students’ creative and scholarly achievements as well as the outstanding mentorship of our faculty. \n\nQuestions?\nContact Leah Anderson at leah.anderson@converse.edu
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/may-day-weekend-2024/
LOCATION:Converse University\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Senior Recital: Simon Mishler\, tenor
DESCRIPTION:The Petrie School of Music presents a senior recital featuring works of George Frideric Handel\, Antonio Vivaldi\, Richard Strauss\, Charles Gounod\, and Francis Poulenc among many others. The recital is open to the public and is free to attend. \nView the livestream
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/senior-recital-simon-mishler-tenor/
LOCATION:Daniel Recital Hall\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Petrie School of Music":MAILTO:anna.neely@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T193000
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SUMMARY:Converse Symphony Orchestra & Converse Wind Ensemble: Finale Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Petrie School of Music Presents the 2023-2024 Finale Concert with Converse Symphony Orchestra and Converse Wind Ensemble. This concert will feature Dale Watson\, saxophone\, and Caroline Starling\, mezzo-soprano\, the winners of the Petrie School of Music Concerto Competition. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nView the livestream
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/converse-symphony-orchestra-wind-ensemble-finale-concert/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Last Day of Spring 2024 Classes
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 9\, 2024\, is the last day of Spring classes. \nSee the full academic calendar here.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/last-day-of-spring-2024-classes/
LOCATION:Converse University\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Registrar":MAILTO:registrar@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T170000
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SUMMARY:2024 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we celebrate the EdD in Professional Leadership Class of 2024 Graduates on Tuesday\, May 14\, 2024. Guests can join us for light refreshments at 5:00 p.m. The processional and ceremony begin at 5:30 p.m. \nDownload the program for the 2024 Converse EdD Hooding Ceremony. \nView the livestream on YouTube.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2024-doctoral-hooding-ceremony/
LOCATION:University Center of Greenville\, 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive\, Suite A-7\, Greenville\, SC\, 29607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Registrar":MAILTO:registrar@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T180000
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SUMMARY:2024 Baccalaureate
DESCRIPTION:2024 Baccalaureate will take place in Twichell Auditorium at 5:00 pm on Friday\, May 17\, 2024. Graduating students who would like to process into the service are asked to wear their gowns and meet in Gee Dining Hall at 4:15 pm to line up. The processional will begin at 4:45 pm. \nThis is not a ticketed event. All loved ones\, faculty and staff are invited to attend. \nThe Baccalaureate recording is available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2024-baccalaureate/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Registrar":MAILTO:registrar@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T120000
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SUMMARY:2024 Converse Undergraduate Commencement
DESCRIPTION:2024 Commencement Ceremony for Converse Undergraduates who are receiving a degree. \nThis is a ticketed event and the complimentary tickets can be reserved by the undergraduate the week of Commencement through the Converse Box Office. Tickets can be reserved once the undergraduate’s account(s) are cleared. These tickets can be reserved until Friday\, May 17\, 2024 at 12:00 noon. Currently\, six (6) complimentary tickets will be available to each graduating senior. \nDay Of Details \n\nThe Undergraduate Ceremony begins at 9:30 am in Twichell Auditorium.\nDr. Russell Booker\, Chief Executive Officer for Spartanburg Academic Movement will be our commencement speaker and Dr. Rafael Hernández will serve as Grand Marshal.\nFaculty and staff (director+ level with an advanced degree) will line up (in regalia) in Wilson Lobby for undergraduate commencement by no later than 9:00 am.\nAll guests should be seated by 9:15 am. Once the processional begins\, no one will be admitted until all faculty and graduates are seated.\nNo gathering of any groups is permitted on the Wilson side of Twichell\, in the stairwell\, or in the upper lobby of Twichell after 9:15 am in preparation for the processional.\nThere will be no tickets issued at Twichell on Commencement day.\n\nView the livestream.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2024-converse-undergraduate-commencement/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debbi Thompson":MAILTO:debbi.thompson@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T160000
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SUMMARY:2024 Converse Graduate Commencement
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Converse University Graduate Studies graduation exercises will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday\, May 18\, 2024 in Twichell Auditorium. \nTickets are not required for Graduate Commencement. \nDay Of Details \n\n\nProvost Joe Wilferth will be our keynote speaker and Dr. Rafael Hernández will serve as Grand Marshal.\n\n\nFaculty and staff (director+ level with an advanced degree) will line up (in regalia) in Wilson Lobby for graduate commencement by no later than 1:30 pm.\n\n\nAll guests should be seated by 1:45 pm. Once the processional begins\, no one will be admitted until all faculty and graduates are seated.\n\n No gathering of any groups is permitted on the Wilson side of Twichell\, in the stairwell\, or in the upper lobby of Twichell after 1:45 pm in preparation for the processional.\n\nView the livestream.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2024-converse-graduate-commencement/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T170000
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SUMMARY:Summer 2024 1A & 1B Classes Begin
DESCRIPTION:May 28\, 2024\, is the first day of Summer 1A & 1B classes. \nSee the full academic calendar here.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/summer-2024-1a-1b-classes-begin/
LOCATION:Converse University\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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