Category: 2019-20 Season

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Friends Friday: Alee Gunderson

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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Staff Profile: Kassidie Houchin

Our next staff profile features Kassidie Houchin! What is your position at Convos? I am the business manager. How long have you been at Convos? I've been here a little over a month. What is your favorite Convos performance of...
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Convos Cultural Update / Episode 9

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Convos Cultural Update! This week, executive director Todd Wetzel virtually chats with artist, Guggenheim Fellow, and Convos alum Ethan Lipton. https://youtu.be/NTbqpuY_SFw   http://vimeo.com/399755821 http://ethanlipton.com
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Convos Cultural Update / Episode 8

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Convos Cultural Update! This week, senior associate director Mike Armintrout virtually sits down with Convos alum The Brother Brothers for a chat about how they're spending quarantine, what new hobbies and projects they've been...
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Friends Friday: Patrick Harper

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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10 Years Later – The Martha Graham Dance Company’s Modern Dance Masterclass

Ten years ago, the Martha Graham Dance Company traveled to Purdue University and performed "Appalachian Spring" in Elliott Hall of Music. But before they took the stage, members of the company stopped in to a modern dance class in Pao...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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