Convos Stories

September 22, 2015

Immersion platform offers a new experience

Our IMMERSION platform brings together guests, artists-in-residence, and faculty experts who will lead symposia, class discussions, lectures, master classes, & interdisciplinary discussions.

Our IMMERSION platform brings together guests, artists-in-residence, and faculty experts who will lead symposia, class discussions, lectures, master classes, & interdisciplinary discussions.

September 10, 2015

The Cumbia All Stars Get the Party Started

The Cumbia All Stars will bring their unique Peruvian sound to Purdue for one big cumbia dance party!

The Cumbia All Stars will bring their unique Peruvian sound to Purdue for one big cumbia dance party!

September 10, 2015

U.S. Education Secretary to Speak at Purdue

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan discusses how states and local communities are working to increase opportunity from early learning through college.

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan discusses how states and local communities are working to increase opportunity from early learning through college.

September 9, 2015

A Note from Convos Director Todd Wetzel

Our director discusses the 2015-16 season, the 75th anniversary of Elliott Hall of Music, a new Steinway D concert grand piano, and immersive artist experiences.

Our director discusses the 2015-16 season, the 75th anniversary of Elliott Hall of Music, a new Steinway D concert grand piano, and immersive artist experiences.

September 3, 2015

Piano Dedication Recital Launches 2015-16 Season

Convocations will debut a brand new Steinway D Concert Grand piano, gifted to Purdue University, that will be featured in future performances this season.

Convocations will debut a brand new Steinway D Concert Grand piano, gifted to Purdue University, that will be featured in future performances this season.

September 3, 2015

Met Opera Rising Stars Just Announced!

The Met Opera’s next generation of voices — Amanda Woodbury, Sean Panikkar, David Won, Kevin Short, and Brent Funderburk — to perform popular arias, duets, and ensembles.

The Met Opera’s next generation of voices — Amanda Woodbury, Sean Panikkar, David Won, Kevin Short, and Brent Funderburk — to perform popular arias, duets, and ensembles.

June 22, 2015

Student Concert Committee Celebrates 40 Years of Concerts

From Bob Dylan and George Carlin to Lady Gaga and Avicii, Purdue Student Concert Committee celebrates 40 years of entertainment promotion in West Lafayette.

From Bob Dylan and George Carlin to Lady Gaga and Avicii, Purdue Student Concert Committee celebrates 40 years of entertainment promotion in West Lafayette.

June 17, 2015

Convocations Voice Network Celebrates 30 Years

Formally recognized by the Office of the Dean of Students as a student organization in 1985, our 300+ member student ushering club offers a top-notch patron experience.

Formally recognized by the Office of the Dean of Students as a student organization in 1985, our 300+ member student ushering club offers a top-notch patron experience.

June 11, 2015

Elliott Hall of Music 75th Anniversary: 1940-2015

Located in the heart of Purdue’s West Lafayette campus for 75 years, Elliott Hall of Music stands as one of the University’s most iconic landmarks.

Located in the heart of Purdue’s West Lafayette campus for 75 years, Elliott Hall of Music stands as one of the University’s most iconic landmarks.

June 9, 2015

A New Steinway Piano Creates Grand Opportunities

Convocations will debut a brand new Steinway D Concert Grand piano gifted to Purdue University which will feature in multiple performances during the season.

Convocations will debut a brand new Steinway D Concert Grand piano gifted to Purdue University which will feature in multiple performances during the season.

June 2, 2015

Watch the Full 2015-16 Season Video

Watch the complete 2015-16 Purdue Convocations Season Preview video as shown at the Party of the Season.
Pick5 Presale / July 1-10
Single Tickets / July 13, 10 AM

Watch the complete 2015-16 Purdue Convocations Season Preview video as shown at the Party of the Season.
Pick5 Presale / July 1-10
Single Tickets / July 13, 10 AM

May 29, 2015

Celtic Woman Returns to Purdue with 10th Anniversary World Tour

The Irish quartet will bring its 10th Anniversary World Tour to Purdue University’s Elliott Hall of Music on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.

The Irish quartet will bring its 10th Anniversary World Tour to Purdue University’s Elliott Hall of Music on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.