Category: Education and Engagement

February 19, 2024

The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System Comes to Purdue

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, the young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system.

Embark on an enchanting journey with TheaterWorksUSA's family musical, The Magic School Bus: Lost In The Solar System, at Loeb Playhouse on February 25th! When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day...

November 13, 2023

“Call of the Wild” Comes to Purdue on November 19

At the heart of this gripping production is Jack London’s timeless novel, a literary masterpiece that transports audiences to the tumultuous era of the Klondike gold rush—a defining moment in North American history.

Experience the riveting and exciting narrative of Call of the Wild at Purdue on November 19, brought to you by Theatre Heroes. Premiering at the renowned Austin Playhouse in the fall of 2015, this multimedia extravaganza promises a unique blend...

November 8, 2022

The Secret Agency

Old school hip hop, funk, and breakdancing meets new school audiences when The Secret Agency hits the stage and classroom.

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo is a Grammy winning, internationally touring, purple velvet tuxedo wearing family funk phenomenon. Combining the positive, primal power of hip hop with the surreal storytelling of science fiction, 23 Skidoo has concocted a potent potion that...

October 13, 2022

Grace For President is Educational and Inspiring!

Grace For President, a family friendly musical produced by Casa Mañana Theatre, will both motivate and educate the youth of today.

Grace For President, a family friendly musical produced by Casa Mañana Theatre, will both motivate and educate the youth of today. Smart and outgoing Grace decides to run for class president after learning that there’s never been a woman president...

May 17, 2020

Convos Senior Celebration – CVN

By Kristen Day - Marketing Intern Spring 2020 has certainly not gone as planned at Purdue Convocations, especially for our graduating seniors. Since we work with amazing students every day, we wanted to celebrate their accomplishments even though they won't...

May 16, 2020

Convos Senior Celebration – TEDx and SCC

By Kristen Day - Marketing Intern Spring 2020 has certainly not gone as planned at Purdue Convocations, especially for our graduating seniors. Since we work with amazing students every day, we wanted to celebrate their accomplishments even though they won't...

May 15, 2020

Convos Senior Celebration – Production Interns

By Kristen Day - Marketing Intern Spring 2020 has certainly not gone as planned at Purdue Convocations, especially for our graduating seniors. Since we work with amazing students every day, we wanted to celebrate their accomplishments even if they won't...

May 14, 2020

Convos Senior Celebration – Marketing Interns

By Kristen - Marketing Intern Spring 2020 has certainly not gone as planned at Purdue Convocations, especially for our graduating seniors. Since we work with amazing students every day, we wanted to celebrate their accomplishments even if they won't get...

April 28, 2020

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...

May 21, 2019

Measuring the Magic of Theatre

Theatre is magical. For a few hours, we sit down and are completely immersed into a different world. The performances we see promote connections with the actors on stage and fellow audience members. Theatre transports us to different places and...

October 29, 2018

“Danny Carmo’s Mathematical Mysteries” will perform at Purdue on Nov. 11

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Northern Ireland’s premier children’s theatre company, Cahoots NI, will bring “Danny Carmo’s Mathematical Mysteries” to the Stewart Center’s Loeb Playhouse on Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. This performance is presented by Purdue Convocations with support from...

September 20, 2018

‘Frankenstein’ production will address key morality question as part of Purdue’s Ideas Festival

September 25, 2018 ‘Frankenstein’ production will address key morality question as part of Purdue’s Ideas Festival WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Aquila Theatre’s production of “Frankenstein,” will be performed at Purdue University and address a key morality question: “Just because...