Author: James Britton

Steinway

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...

Convos Cultural Update / Episode 7

Welcome to episode 7 of the Convos Cultural Update! Join our executive director Todd Wetzel and senior associate director Mike Armintrout as they discuss their cultural picks, pianist Inon Barnatan, and harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani. https://youtu.be/ZLMC79uXS-g Want to give to Purdue...

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...

Convos Cultural Update / Episode 6

Join our Executive Director Todd Wetzel and Purdue Student Life Curricular Integration and Research Administrator and Cornerstone Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Amanda Mayes as they discuss her research and the impact of theatre on students.  https://youtu.be/_HZLWo1LZwE   Are you interested...

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...

Julie Aker Awarded Student Employee of the Semester

by Kristen Day - Marketing Intern Alongside bringing arts, culture, and ideas to the Purdue community, Purdue Convocations is happy to employ interns in production, marketing, and graphic design. Interns work with staff to learn the ins and outs of...

Staff Profile: Devyn Maugel

Get to know our very own Devyn Maugel! What is your position at Convos? I'm the Manager of Development Operations and Donor Stewardship.  How long have you been at Convos? I've been at Convos for 9 months.  What is your...

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...

Staff Profile: Christy McCarter

What is your position at Convos? I'm the Graduate Assistant, and I advise the Convos Volunteer Network. How long have you been at Convos? I've been here 2 years. What is your favorite Convos performance of all time? Black Violin!...
Cultural Update

Convos Cultural Update / Episode 5

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Convos Cultural Update! Join Mike Armintrout as he showcases his culture picks this week. https://youtu.be/GCIMYjdI4G4 Mike's Picks New Music Monday Spotify Apple Music Camille Thomas - Voice of Hope Spotify Apple Music Lady Gaga's...

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...

Convos Cultural Update / Episode 4

Join senior associate director Mike Armintrout as he discusses livestreams, new music to listen to, and more for Episode 4 of the Convos Cultural Update. https://youtu.be/QTXNlsdHhyc Mike's Picks New Music Monday Spotify Apple Music Livestreams Convos alum Manual Cinema The...