Costa Rica – Adventure Tourism and Environmentalism
In a recent January Term trip, Converse students experienced the rainforests of Costa Rica while studying the environmental literature with Professor Templeton, the economics of …
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Bailey Szustak ’13: Intern, Art Curator, Philosopher
Bailey Szustak ‘13, a philosophy and studio art major with a minor in art history, completed an internship with the Johnson Collection, a Spartanburg-based collection …
Miss Representation: The Media-Defined Value of Women and Girls
On Wednesday, March 6, as part of its National Women’s History Month series, Converse College will host a screening and panel discussion of the award-winning …
"Human Nature" Takes Its Turn in Milliken Art Gallery
Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College will host an exhibition of paintings of abstracted nature beginning Feb. 14. Harry Walton Boone will explore his visions …
Dr. Melissa Walker’s New Book Inspired by Converse Course
A new book by history professor Melissa Walker grew out of a course she teaches at Converse College. Hub City Bookshop will host a special …
Dance All Night to Fight Against Cancer
On Friday, Feb. 22, students representing all seven colleges in Spartanburg’s College Town Consortium will join the fight against cancer by participating in Spartanburg Regional …
From History to Digital Media: Katherine Moore ’09
Katherine Moore ’09 applied the skills she learned majoring in history to a career in the emerging field of digital media. She is the Web …
Screening and Discussion of "Bully" Documentary Feb. 12
The Converse Diversity Coalition, a student-led group dedicated to celebrating and educating about our community’s diverse culture, will host a film screening and discussion about …
Converse Celebrates Dr. King’s Legacy
Converse celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by hosting leaders from across the Spartanburg community for the annual Mayor’s Unity …