Lawson Academy Features Young Local Artists in "Shining Stars" Concert
Converse College’s Lawson Academy of the Arts will host the 8th Annual Shining Stars Concert on February 6, 2010, at 7 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. The concert serves …
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Veterinarian’s Artwork on Cover of Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association
We’ve all heard the saying, “Oh, For the Love of God!” but what about “For the Love of Cows”? For Avery Tomlinson ’03, a disciplined veterinarian and artist, cows do …
Dr. Patricia Foy Selected for Induction into SC Music Educators Hall of Fame
Dr. Patricia Foy, Professor of Music Education in the Petrie School of Music, has been selected for induction into The South Carolina Music Educators Hall of Fame. Criteria for selection …
Visiting Writer Event Tonight
Tonight at 8:00, Peter Meinke, the Sara Lura Mathews Self Writer-in-Residence for January 2010, will give a reading from his newest books. A reception and book signing co-hosted by the …
Kiya Heartwood’s "Lying to the Sea Gypsy" Opens Jan. 28
Converse College and The Spartanburg Repertory Company are pleased to announce the presentation of “Lying to the Sea Gypsy” written by Converse senior Kiya Heartwood, on January 28-30 in Hazel …
Leah Harrison ’08: Music-Philosophy Pairing Pays Off in Arts Writing
What do you do with a major in music history and a minor in philosophy? Why, become an arts journalist, of course! Leah Harrison ’08 is applying her liberal arts …
Examining Religious History to Understand the Present: Jamie Bauer ‘07
Jamie Bauer graduated from Converse with a BA in religion. “I was definitely pushed and always encouraged to think for myself in the Converse Religion and Philosophy Department,” said Bauer. …
No Regrets: Psychology & Philosophy Grad Nicole Hoffman ’09
When Nicole Hoffman, ’09, looks back on her academic career as a student at Converse, she won’t have any regrets, at least not when she thinks about her experiences in the …
Historical Fun in January Term
By Dr. Melissa Walker, History I love teaching January Term classes. They offer the students and me an opportunity to immerse ourselves in an in-depth study of one topic. My …