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A collage with three sections: actors in period costumes on a theatre stage from Something Rotten, a close-up of a man in a plaid shirt, and a performer in a brown jacket with arms raised—celebrating music and lyricist Wayne Kirkpatrick.

Q&A with “Something Rotten!” music and lyricist Wayne Kirkpatrick

Q – You and Karey [Kirkpatrick, Wayne’s brother] had this initial idea 20 years ago. Can you remember how it surfaced? A – We wish we could. It was such an organic process. We were in musical theater in high...

A large group of children wearing red shirts sit in an auditorium with their hands raised. Overlaid text reads: Leading the Way in Performing Arts Research and inspiring the next generation of performing arts enthusiasts!.

Leading the way in performing arts research

What happens when you attend a Purdue Convocations performance? Does it refresh your memory of a novel you read, a favorite lyric, or a historical event? Perhaps you have great discussions about the show with your companions afterward. You know...

Welcome to the 2018-19 Convocations Season!

Join the Friends of Convos and get the best seat in the house! https://issuu.com/convocations/docs/1819_brochure_2e596d02c0a898

Todd Wetzel, Assistant Vice Provost for Student Life, stands in a suit and checked shirt before a dark background. To the right, yellow dots form a semi-circular, radiating pattern on black.

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

A musician from Cage the Elephant with a guitar performs on stage facing a lively crowd, with many audience members raising their hands and a person crowd-surfing above them.

Celebrating Convos alumni in the 59th Annual Grammy Awards

We highlight our music history by listing the many past performers who earned 2017 Grammy Award nominations.

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.

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.