New Steinways Arrive at Converse
On January 28, two new Steinway pianos were delivered to the Blackman Music Building at Converse College as gifts from Kurt and Nelly Zimmerli. The article below, courtesy of the …
Announcements
Converse Opera Theatre and Music Foundation of Spartanburg to Perform La Bohème in Twichell
The Converse College Opera Theatre and the Music Foundation of Spartanburg will collaborate to bring one of the world’s most beloved operas to the Upstate. An English version Giacomo Puccini’s …
Converse Names Interim President
Dr. Thomas Joseph Reeves has been named Interim President at Converse College by the college’s Board of Trustees. He began his duties Jan. 10, 2005. “Dr. Reeves has an outstanding …
$15 Million Gift Raises Bar for Academic Excellence at Converse
Converse College has received a transformative gift of $15 million in support of academic excellence. The gift comes from Susan “Susu” Phifer (class of 1965) and George Dean Johnson Jr., …
School of Music Alumni Reunion
An exclusive reunion for all graduates of the School of Music at Converse College will be held Jan. 28-29, 2005. The reunion is an extraordinary opportunity for participants to not …
Festival of Lessons and Carols Dec. 2nd
Converse College and the Upstate community will enjoy a beautiful holiday tradition when the annual student-led Festival of Lessons & Carols is held in Twichell Auditorium, Dec. 2nd at 8 …
Free Presentation of Mendelssohn’s Elijah at Converse
A collaborative performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah will be presented free of charge Monday, Nov. 22nd at 8 p.m. in Twichell Auditorium at Converse College. Dr. Keith Jones, Assistant Professor of …
Award-Winning Poet to Give Public Reading
Vivian Shipley, winner of the 2004 Julia Peterkin Award, will give a public reading at Converse College Tuesday, Nov.9 at 8 p.m. in the Cleveland Hall Alumnae House. Her reading …
Legacy of Slave Liberator to be Discussed at Converse
The life and legacy of one of the Underground Railroad’s most important engineers will be the topic of discussion at Converse College Thursday (Sept. 23) at 7 p.m. in Daniel …