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2021 Converse Family and Friends Weekend
September 24, 2021 @ 11:30 am - September 25, 2021 @ 7:00 pm
Free – $15Please join Converse faculty and staff for an engaging weekend of events for you to experience our beautiful historic campus, learn from our talented faculty, meet our athletic coaches, watch a game or two, listen to our incredible music performances, hear from the Interim President on all that is happening at Converse, and enjoy great food. Whether you are a parent, an alum, a prospective student, or a friend of the community – we have something for you!
Most events are free; there is a fee of $15 to attend the Saturday BBQ and Carnival (Converse students, staff and faculty: no charge if you show your Converse ID.)
Register early to secure your spot!
The event schedule is subject to changes. Check back prior to the event for the most up-to-date information.
2021 Friends and Family Schedule of Events
| Time | Event | Location |
| Friday, September 24, 2021 | ||
| 11:30 am-1:00 pm | Opening Convocation/ Dexter Edgar Converse Award | Twichell Auditorium with live streaming in Barnet |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch | Gee Dining Hall |
| 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Meet the Valkyries | Hannah Gymnasium |
| 5:00 pm–7:00 pm | Dinner | Gee Dining Hall |
| 7:30 pm | Pi Kappa Lambda Faculty Showcase Concert (Music Faculty Performance) | Twichell Auditorium |
| Saturday, September 25, 2021 | ||
| 1:30 pm–3:00 pm | Official Tours and Open House for Nisbet Honors, Women’s College, Science Labs, Art & Design, Theatre & Dance, Petrie School of Music, Data Analytics, Internship & Research Poster Expo, Study Abroad, Diversity & Inclusion and Student Life | Various locations on campus |
| 1:30 pm | Faculty Highlight with Assistant Professor Hispanic Studies, Dr. Doug Bush. Topic: Early Aztec languages | Hartness Auditorium |
| 2:00 pm | Women's Volleyball Converse vs. North Greenville | Hannah Gymnasium |
| 2:30 pm | Faculty Highlight with Assistant Professor of Interior Design Meirav Goldhour | Barnet Room - Montgomery |
| 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Dr. Boone J. Hopkins, Interim President of Converse - State of the University update | State of the University |
| 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Food served until 7:00 pm) | BBQ and Carnival (* fee to attend) | Main Quad |
