Converse Prepares for Hurricane Irma
The Converse College Emergency Preparedness and Response Team is closely monitoring the weather forecast for Hurricane Irma and taking steps to prepare for the storm. At present, there are varying …
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Dr. Templeton Elected to Modernist Studies Association Board of Directors
Dr. Erin Templeton was elected to the Board of Directors of the Modernist Studies Association and will serve as the Chair of Membership and Elections though 2020. She delivered a …
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 …
A Modern-Day Vision for Mickel Library
Funded by an anonymous donor, Converse College’s Mickel Library is undergoing an extensive, multi-phase makeover. The project has been underway since late 2016 and will transform the first and second …
Dr. Erturk Honored as Minority Access National Role Model
We are proud to announce that Dr. Neval Erturk was selected to be honored as a Minority Access National Role Model. This award is presented to faculty, higher education leaders, …
Grad’s Book about Rwandan Genocide Encourages Forgiveness and Understanding
Chemistry grad Natacha Karambizi ’15 recently published her book, Mahoro: A Little Girl’s Search for Peace. This fictional story was inspired by the 1994 Genocide which took place in Rwanda. …
Converse Celebrates Largest Undergraduate Population in History
A banner year begins this week as Converse welcomes its largest undergraduate population in the College’s 128-year history. Additional milestones to celebrate include the College’s first Converse International School students …
Bio & Environmental Studies Student Interns at Michigan Land Conservancy
Anyah Preston ’19 headed to Michigan for her summer internship at the South West Michigan Land Conservancy. She researched native and invasive species in Michigan, while also learning how to …
Dr. Dunn Contributes to Smithsonian’s New Illustrated History of Vietnam War
Dr. Joe Dunn was a lead researcher, writer and fact checker for Smithsonian’s new book, The Vietnam War: The Definitive Illustrated History. Dr. Dunn was recently interviewed by Ubelong, a …