Tag: Friends of Convos

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2026-2027 Friends of Convos Presale

Purdue Day of Giving - April 29, 2026

Purdue Day of Giving 2026

Purdue Convocations is self-supporting. Your ticket purchases and generous gifts are our sole sources of revenue. Make a gift to Convos on Purdue Day of Giving, April 29, 2066, or make a pledge ahead of time to support world-class performing arts in your community.

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Delivering Innovation / Learning

Being persistent in the pursuit of innovation is the cornerstone of Convocations. We're constantly looking for the next great artist and performance to present to the Purdue community. However, Convocations wouldn't be able to succeed without the future-focused and expert...
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Friends Friday: Kristen Edmundson

Welcome to Friends Friday! While we are all trying to “flatten the curve” we wanted to highlight different Friends of Convos. In case you’re not aware, Friends of Convos is an influential group of arts supporters who bring world-class performances...
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Longtime Supporter and Friend of Convos John Nine has Passed Away

(Pictured above, from left) Joel Harrison, John Nine, Todd Wetzel, Eric Zuber, Janet Nine, and Craig Gigax at the Steinway & Sons Factory in Astoria, Queens, New York. John Nine, longtime supporter and Friend of Purdue Convocations, passed away April...
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Friends Friday: Dawn Ogas

Welcome to Friends Friday! While we are all trying to “flatten the curve” we wanted to highlight different Friends of Convos. In case you’re not aware, Friends of Convos is an influential group of arts supporters who bring world-class performances...
A bold yellow and black graphic featuring Friends Friday on the left, with Natasha Duncan highlighted in a spotlight on the right.

Friends Friday: Natasha Duncan

Welcome to Friends Friday! While we are all trying to “flatten the curve” we wanted to highlight different Friends of Convos. In case you’re not aware, Friends of Convos is an influential group of arts supporters who bring world-class performances...
Bold text reading Friends Friday on a black and yellow background, with a spotlight shining on Sherri Guido’s name to the right.

Friends Friday: Sherri Guido

Welcome to Friends Friday! While we are all trying to “flatten the curve” we wanted to highlight different Friends of Convos. In case you’re not aware, Friends of Convos is an influential group of arts supporters who bring world-class performances...
Bright yellow and black graphic featuring the words Friends Friday on the left, with Stacey Mickelbart under a spotlight on the right, highlighting this week’s special guest for Friends Friday.

Friends Friday: Stacey Mickelbart

Welcome to Friends Friday! While we are all trying to “flatten the curve” we wanted to highlight different Friends of Convos. In case you’re not aware, Friends of Convos is an influential group of arts supporters who bring world-class performances...
Bold black and white text on a yellow background reads Friends Friday on the left, while Steve Schlenk appears under a spotlight illustration on the right, highlighting both Friends Friday and Steve Schlenk.

Friends Friday: Steve Schlenk

Welcome to Friends Friday! While we are all trying to “flatten the curve” we wanted to highlight different Friends of Convos. In case you’re not aware, Friends of Convos is an influential group of arts supporters who bring world-class performances...
Yellow and black graphic with bold text: “FRIENDS FRIDAY” on the left. On the right, a spotlight shines on Stephanie Farlow, making her the star of this week’s Friends Friday celebration.

Friends Friday: Stephanie Farlow

Welcome to Friends Friday! While we are all trying to “flatten the curve” we wanted to highlight different Friends of Convos. In case you’re not aware, Friends of Convos is an influential group of arts supporters who bring world-class performances...
Piano Giving Circle match

Announcing a new $10,000 matching gift for the Piano Giving Circle Fund

The Convos Piano Giving Circle brings together the Friends of Convocations who believe in the importance of making live piano music performances regularly available in our community. A generous donor has offered a 1:1 match for any NEW donation given...