Converse "Thinks Pink" for Opening Convocation 2011
The Pink Panther Class of 2012 inspired the entire Converse community “think pink” for Opening Convocation 2011! The annual service officially opened the academic year …
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Converse Recognizes Kathy Dunleavy with Mary Mildred Sullivan Award
Converse recognized Kathy Dunleavy with the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award during the 2011-2012 Opening Convocation service on Sept. 13. Each year the College presents the …
Student Interns with Girl Scouts, Meets Local Newscaster
Gwen Smith, ’11, English major, has a commitment to non-profit work. She sought an internship that would give her an inside perspective on both the …
Converse Intern Meets Nationally-Known Artist
Cindy Shurbutt, ‘11, wanted to get an inside look at the operations of a non-profit museum. Her three months interning in the Program Office of …
Alumna Interns with Island Dolphin Care
Carly Keiser,’10, loves dolphins. Her senior Psychology thesis explored dolphin-assisted therapy, and her dream job would involve caring for and training dolphins. During her thesis …
Chemistry/Politics Major Conducts Original Research at NIST
Ashton Lesiak ’11 would be happy working for either the FBI or the DEA, doing trace evidence and drug analysis. Wherever she ends up, the …
Peterkin Award Winner to Give Reading, Book Signing
Author and 2011 Julia Peterkin Award Winner Jennifer S. Davis will give a free public reading of her recent works of fiction at Converse College …
Converse Ranks Highest Among S.C. Master’s Universities for Research, Service and Social Mobility
This week, Converse College received national recognition for fulfilling its mission to develop engaged citizens who affect positive change in the world. On Monday, Washington …
Converse Welcomes Largest Class of First-Year Students in More than a Decade
Converse College was buzzing with activity on Wednesday as new students arrived for the fall semester. Traffic jams developed in campus parking lots while students …