Two Alumnae "Come Home" to Speak at Founder’s Day
The Converse community enjoyed a rousing celebration of Dexter Edgar Converse’s vision to enable women “to see clearly, decide wisely, and act justly” during Founder’s …
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Alumnae Awards Presented During Reunion Weekend 2012
During Runion Weekend 2012, Converse College presented the following awards recognizing quality of character and achievement in careers, in community service, and in serving Converse. …
Author Joyce Carol Oates, Artist Jane Creech Combine Talents at Converse
One of America’s most distinguished authors will combine talents with Converse alumna for a reading, book signing and art exhibition in Twichell Auditorium on Friday, …
Woodfin's Students Encounter History in Unforgettable Ways
Whether showing up for class in period costume, playing period music, or serving period food (including World War I gruel so bad that some students …
"Byna" Captures Life of Southern Appalachian Women
“Listen…the silence is loud in the woods” Join Byna on Friday, April 13 at 7:30 PM in Daniel Recital Hall as she reminisces about her …
BIG (Believe in Greatness) Summit Inspires Youth
“Believe” was the word of the day for District 3 middle and high school students. Believe in your future, believe in yourself, believe in the …
Online Course Aims to Enhance Energy and Climate Change Studies in Elementary Schools
Converse education professor Dr. Wayne Cheser is passionate about advancing elementary school children’s awareness of energy and climate change issues – so much so that he …
Performing Painter: Sarah Rowan Dahl ’03
By Sarah Rowan Dahl ’06 My career as a painter took an early and interesting curve when I was thrown into the deep end and …
Fine Arts Day Camp Offers Summer Fun for Kids
It’s a busy Friday afternoon in June. The Blackman Music Building at Converse College is all abuzz with children in matching brightly-colored t-shirts, some with …