Jeffrey Brown from PBS NewsHour and cellist and humanitarian Yo-Yo Ma sit on stage in chairs having a discussion, microphones in hand. Large panels display scenic images of Purdue University, highlighting Purdue Convocations. The stage is simply decorated, with cords and a small table between them.

Convos Stories

The most inspiring arts and culture stories from Purdue Convocations.

September 6, 2013

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Festivities

Convocations director, Todd Wetzel, recently returned from the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  While he was there he saw 20+ performances including a mainstage theater production by the National Theater of Scotland in Inverness. One of the...

August 29, 2013

SCC Songs of the Week: 8/21-8/27

  Each week, SCC (Purdue Student Concert Committee) members pick their “Song of the Week.” The song can be new, old, or even undiscovered. Check back weekly for SCC songs of the week! More information about SCC can be found...

August 27, 2013

Songs of the Week: 8/14 – 8/20

  Each week, SCC (Purdue Student Concert Committee) members pick their “Song of the Week.” The song can be new, old, or even undiscovered. Check back weekly for SCC songs of the week! More information about SCC can be found...

August 18, 2013

An “Aesthetic of Failure”, Glitch Hop

Here’s an introduction to “Glitch Hop,” an electronic music subgenre defined by its “aesthetic of failure”—the deliberate use of glitchy audio artifacts. We highlight key artists in the space, like The Glitch Mob, Pyramyth, and Savant.


August 13, 2013

Welcome back, Purdue students!

As summer 2013 comes to a close, we can't wait for the 2013-2014 school year to begin! Having students back on campus means that the 2013-2014 Convocations season is just around the corner! Have you ordered your tickets? :) Convocations...

August 9, 2013

Songs of the Week: 8/31 – 8/6

  Each week, SCC (Purdue Student Concert Committee) members pick their “Song of the Week.” The song can be new, old, or even undiscovered. Check back weekly for SCC songs of the week! More information about SCC can be found...

July 29, 2013

Songs of the Week: 7/24 – 7/30

  Each week, SCC (Purdue Student Concert Committee) members pick their “Song of the Week.” The song can be new, old, or even undiscovered. Check back weekly for SCC songs of the week! More information about SCC can be found...

July 25, 2013

SCC Members do Summer Right

Ever wonder what SCC interns do over the summer? Nadine Hammoudi (Production) had a two month internship at the Marriott in Dubai. Currently she is in Jordan until she heads to Boston on August 14th. After a few days in...

July 19, 2013

Song of the Week: 7/17 – 7/23

  Each week, SCC (Purdue Student Concert Committee) members pick their “Song of the Week.” The song can be new, old, or even undiscovered. Check back weekly for SCC songs of the week! More information about SCC can be found...

July 13, 2013

SCC Songs of the Week 7/10 – 7/16

  Each week, SCC (Purdue Student Concert Committee) members pick their “Song of the Week.” The song can be new, old, or even undiscovered. Check back weekly for SCC songs of the week! More information about SCC can be found...

July 6, 2013

Happy 4th of July! (Songs of the Week 7/2-7/9)

  Each week, SCC (Purdue Student Concert Committee) members pick their “Song of the Week.” The song can be new, old, or even undiscovered. Check back weekly for SCC songs of the week! More information about SCC can be found...

June 27, 2013

Songs of the Week: 6/26-7/2

  Each week, SCC (Purdue Student Concert Committee) members pick their “Song of the Week.” The song can be new, old, or even undiscovered. Check back weekly for SCC songs of the week! More information about SCC can be found...