Category: News

Todd Wetzel named Assistant Vice Provost for Student Life

Todd Wetzel named Assistant Vice Provost for Student Life
Continues role as Executive Director, Purdue Convocations

Celebrating Convos alumni in the 59th Annual Grammy Awards

This year has been a great display of talent in the music world, and here at Convos we want to celebrate the success of performers we have presented over the years. We looked at our history and are proud to present the...
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David Bowie’s Blackstar inspires Instagram movie

The four minute movie comprised of 15 second Instagram clips was authorized by David Bowie as a visual interpretation of his album “Blackstar.”

2016 GRAMMYs Winners - Pentatonix, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Buddy Guy

Convos alumni had a big year at the 2016 GRAMMYs

Past Purdue Convos performers won across multiple categories in the 2016 GRAMMYs. Several Convos alumni were nominated, as well.

Philip Glass

David Bowie, Philip Glass, and modern music influence

Philip Glass was inspired by David Bowie to compose two symphonies. The English rocker’s influence runs deep.