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SUMMARY:Reception and Networking Hour with Dr. Will Cousins
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Will Cousins\, Data Scientist and Vice President for Baseball Development for the Tampa Bay Rays will give a keynote address on the intersection of Data Science and Sports to kick off Data Science & Cybersecurity Week 2024. \nPrior to Dr. Cousins’ address\, there will be a networking hour with refreshments.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/reception-and-networking-hour-with-dr-will-cousins/
LOCATION:Barnet Room\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visiting Lecturers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathematics & Computer Science Department":MAILTO:jessica.sorrells@converse.edu
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SUMMARY:2024 Converse Women's Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Converse Women’s Leadership Conference provides emerging and established women leaders across the upstate the opportunity to come together to share their knowledge\, success stories\, and strategies for advancement in a supportive environment. This one-day summer conference is hosted on Converse’s beautiful campus and includes keynote and breakout sessions as well as breakfast\, lunch\, and a wine and cheese networking reception. Our annual conference builds upon Converse’s historic commitment to women’s empowerment and leadership while providing the larger upstate community dynamic ways to build new partnerships and advance professionally. \nJoin us for an engaging panel of women leaders in male-dominated fields\, inspiring keynotes\, networking & connection\, as well as tangible & applicable break-out sessions.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2024-converse-womens-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Barnet Room\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lifelong Learning,Student Development & Success
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tori McLean Good":MAILTO:tori.good@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T160000
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SUMMARY:Magnifying Murder's Collateral Damage (Nisbet Speaker Series)
DESCRIPTION:In 1977\, Sherrerd Hartness ’81 was in college when her 14-year-old sister was murdered. Eventually she returned to Converse to finish her degree. She will discuss the process of recovering from the murder. She will also offer suggestions on how we can learn to listen to and speak more compassionately with those affected directly by violence.  \nShe now has an interior design business and also speaks around the state on the experiences of the families of victims of violent crime. She has spoken numerous times at USC-Columbia\, for law enforcement organizations\, for religious organizations\, and for discussion groups.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/magnifying-murders-collateral-damage-nisbet-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Barnet Room\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Visiting Lecturers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Feitzinger Brown%2C PhD":MAILTO:laura.brown@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T130000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Dr. Jeffrey Poelvoorde
DESCRIPTION:The Converse community is invited to celebrate the life of Dr. Jeffrey J. Poelvoorde. \nA memorial service will be held on Friday\, February 9\, 2024\, at 1:00 PM in the Barnet Room of Montgomery Student Center. Alumni and Friends of Converse are invited to attend in person or via livestream as we honor and remember Dr. Poelvoorde’s many contributions during his 36 years at Converse.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/memorial-service-for-dr-jeffrey-poelvoorde/
LOCATION:Barnet Room\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Spiritual Life":MAILTO:eliza.smith@converse.edu
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SUMMARY:2023 Black Women in Leadership Celebration and Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a combined celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month for a Black Women in Leadership celebration.  We will be joined by various community members\, Converse alumni for a student-led panel\, and student spoken-word performers.  We will also have catering from Black-owned catering businesses in the local area. This will be an engaging evening of discussion and celebration!
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2023-black-women-in-leadership-celebration-and-panel/
LOCATION:Barnet Room\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Converse College for Women":MAILTO:ccw@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T143000
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SUMMARY:Data Science & Cybersecurity Week: Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Office of Career Development we will host a variety of technology companies from our region. Come to this fair to learn about internships and job opportunities in various fields related to technology. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/data-science-cybersecurity-week-career-fair/
LOCATION:Barnet Room\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Professional Development,Conferences & Workshops,General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathematics & Computer Science Department":MAILTO:jessica.sorrells@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T090000
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SUMMARY:Admissions October 2022 Preview Day
DESCRIPTION:Fall Preview Day is the perfect place to discover all that’s waiting for you at Converse University. Meet our admissions team and hear how we’ll walk you through the application process. Learn about the various programs that we offer and imagine yourself as a student here. \nYou can also take a campus tour\, visit the bookstore\, and even check out our athletic facilities during a women’s volleyball home game #govalkyries
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/admissions-october-2022-preview-day/
LOCATION:Barnet Room\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admission Preview Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexi Stoneburner":MAILTO:lexi.stoneburner@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T083000
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SUMMARY:OneSpartanburg Caffeinated Conversation with President Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:Get to know Dr. Boone Hopkins\, President of Converse University\, during this month’s Caffeinated Conversation\, sponsored by OneSpartanburg. Dr. Hopkins will speak about his first three months as President and his goals for Converse University. This is a ticketed event.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/onespartanburg-caffeinated-conversation-with-president-hopkins/
LOCATION:Barnet Room\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Greenway":MAILTO:pamela.greenway@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T160000
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SUMMARY:2022 Converse Low Residency MFA Open House
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us for a Converse Low Residency MFA Open House and Admission Information Session. Meet our faculty\, staff\, and students on Friday\, June 10 in the Barnet Room\, Montgomery Student Center\, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and discover why Converse is the place to write your next book. \nThe Converse University Low Residency MFA offers cross-genre study\, manuscript consultations with editors\, agents\, and writers\, plus craft sessions\, small intensive workshops in fiction\, poetry\, nonfiction\, and YA fiction\, a supportive community where faculty mentoring doesn’t end with graduation\, an active alumni network of award-winning publishing authors\, and a low residency schedule that allows your work and home life to continue while pursuing your graduate degree in Writing. \nFor more information\, contact Prof. Rick Mulkey.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2022-converse-low-residency-mfa-open-house/
LOCATION:Barnet Room\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Humanities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Converse Low-Residency MFA Program":MAILTO:rick.mulkey@converse.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104
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SUMMARY:2021 Rock the Tower
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Converse’s 6th annual day of giving! Make your gift to the areas of Converse that mean the most to you and become a part of our legacy and growth. Together\, we will support our students to become transformative leaders who see clearly\, decide wisely\, and act justly. \nHelp us #RockTheTower
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2021-rock-the-tower/
LOCATION:Barnet Room\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T170000
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SUMMARY:2020 Fall Board of Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2020-fall-board-of-trustees-meeting/
LOCATION:Barnet Room\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Greenway":MAILTO:pamela.greenway@converse.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200424T170000
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CREATED:20190208T193457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T210239Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Spring Board of Trustees Virtual Meeting and Retreat
DESCRIPTION: BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – VIRTUAL EVENT\n \n 
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2020-spring-board-of-trustees-meeting/
LOCATION:Barnet Room\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Greenway":MAILTO:pamela.greenway@converse.edu
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