Gibbs Chapel at Converse Dedicated
The Gibbs Chapel at Converse College was formally dedicated during a noon service March 14. The chapel was made possible by a gift from Spartanburg philanthropist Jimmy Gibbs in honor …
Announcements
Converse Debaters Score Big at National Conference
For the second consecutive year, a group of Converse debaters earned Outstanding Delegation honors in the national Model NATO Conference in Washington, D.C Feb. 22-25. The award is the conference’s …
$6.5 Million Renovation Transforms Student Center into Hub for Student Life at Converse
During a dedication ceremony February 7, Converse College unveiled its renovated Montgomery Student Center to the public. Located in the heart of the Converse campus, the facility has undergone an …
Internationally Recognized Piano Instructor to Give Concert at Converse
Elizabeth Pridonoff, internationally recognized as one of the preeminent teachers of piano, will give a guest artist recital Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. Admission is $10 …
Music Students to Help House New Orleans Musicians
The Petrie Pedagoddesses, Converse’s chapter of the Music Teachers National Association, will present a concert Sunday, Feb. 12 to help house musicians who were forced to flee New Orleans because …
Converse Mourns Passing of Former Music Teacher and Long-Time Arts Devotee
Dr. Alia Lawson, professor emeritus of music education and founder of the Converse pre-college department which bears her name, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center from …
Naturalist Poet to Give Public Reading at Converse
Noted poet Anita Skeen will give a public reading of her latest works in the Montgomery Student Center at Converse College Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. Her reading, which …
Petrie School of Music at Converse Named All-Steinway School
On Wednesday, Dec. 14, Steinway & Sons, whose instruments are the pianos of choice for professional musicians worldwide, named The Petrie School of Music at Converse College an All-Steinway School. …
Festival of Lessons and Carols to be Held at Converse College Dec. 1st
Converse College and the Upstate community of South Carolina will enjoy a beautiful holiday tradition when the annual student-led Festival of Lessons & Carols is held in Twichell Auditorium, Dec. …