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SUMMARY:2026 Festival of Lessons and Carols
DESCRIPTION:The Spartanburg community is invited to join us on December 3\, 2026\, to enjoy the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols in Twichell Auditorium. Doors open at 7 PM; the prelude starts at 7:30 PM. \nTickets are not required for this event. Festival of Lessons and Carols is free and open to the public. \nFestival of Lessons and Carols celebrates the Christmas season with traditional carols and hymns. The audience will be invited to sing along in many segments of the service. \nIn addition to the two Christmas trees on Twichell stage\, luminaries will line the front campus for the evening’s glow. Luminary submissions that are received by Friday\, November 6\, 2026\, will be recognized during The Festival of Lessons and Carols program. \nFunds collected from the sale of luminaries will be contributed to the Converse University Student Benevolence Fund. \nThe 2026 Festival of Lessons and Carols will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. \nFor any additional information\, contact Rev. Dr. Eliza Smith DeBevoise at eliza.smith@converse.edu
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2026-festival-of-lessons-and-carols/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
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SUMMARY:2027 Accepted Student Day
DESCRIPTION:Accepted and deposited students*\, celebrate your accomplishments\, meet new and current students\, explore campus\, and more on this special day that’s all about you. \nWe’re planning lots of fun and a few surprises too. Accepted Student Day is a great time to get to know other new Valkyries and maybe even find your roommate. It’s going to be a great day! \n*This event is only for admitted and/or deposited high school seniors and transfer students. If you have questions about your admissions status\, give us a call today! \n\nRegister for Accepted Student Day
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2027-accepted-student-day/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admission Preview Day
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SUMMARY:Founder’s Day 2027 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Converse Community to celebrate Founders Day in Twichell Auditorium. The ceremony will begin with a processional of the Senior Class\, Faculty\, and Platform party. The Kathryne Amelia Brown Award will be presented to a faculty member. \nThis event will be live-streamed on Converse’s YouTube channel. \nImmediately following the ceremony\, attendees are invited to the traditional Founders Day lunch outside of Wilson on the Johnson Plaza (weather-permitting) to enjoy Dexter Edgar Converse’s favorite dessert\, strawberries and cream. \nClasses will be canceled between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM to allow for campus-wide celebrations. \nConverse faculty\, staff\, and students can learn more about this event at my.converse.edu.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/founders-day-2027-celebration/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,General Events
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SUMMARY:2027 Converse Undergraduate Commencement
DESCRIPTION:Commencement is a ticketed event. More details will be available closer to the event. \nGuests can read more about the event here.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2027-converse-undergraduate-commencement/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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SUMMARY:2027 Converse Graduate Commencement
DESCRIPTION:The Converse University Graduate Commencement Ceremony will be held on May 1\, 2027 in Twichell Auditorium. More details will be made available closer to the event. \nGuests can read more about the event here.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2027-converse-graduate-commencement/
LOCATION:Twichell Auditorium\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
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