Convos Stories

July 6, 2020

Delivering Innovation / Learning

Being persistent in the pursuit of innovation is the cornerstone of Convocations. We're constantly looking for the next great artist and performance to present to the Purdue community. However, Convocations wouldn't be able to succeed without the future-focused and expert...

June 25, 2020

Friends Friday: Marti Gutwein

Welcome to Friends Friday! While we are all trying to “flatten the curve” we wanted to highlight different Friends of Convos. In case you’re not aware, Friends of Convos is an influential group of arts supporters who bring world-class performances...

June 24, 2020

Delivering Innovation / Discovery

Being persistent in the pursuit of innovation is the cornerstone of Convocations. We're constantly looking for the next great artist and performance to present to the Purdue community. However, Convocations wouldn't be able to succeed without the future-focused and expert campus...

June 22, 2020

Convos Cultural Update / Episode 11

Join our executive director Todd Wetzel as he virtually chats with jazz musician, Juilliard alumni and current faculty member, and Convos alum Ulysses Owens Jr., and discuss his family's non-profit organization Don't Miss a Beat, the importance of percussion in...

June 19, 2020

Friends Friday: Dick + Betty Nelson

Welcome to Friends Friday! While we are all trying to “flatten the curve” we wanted to highlight different Friends of Convos. In case you’re not aware, Friends of Convos is an influential group of arts supporters who bring world-class performances...

June 11, 2020

Convos Cultural Update / Episode 10

We're back with Episode 10 of the Convos Cultural Update! This week, senior associate director Mike Armintrout virtually sits down with Convos alum Gabriel Royal to discuss COVID-19's effect on musicians, online learning, and reconnecting with old friends.  https://youtu.be/PQAVwJcC8PA gabrielroyalofficial.com...

June 11, 2020

Friends Friday: Alee Gunderson

Welcome to Friends Friday! While we are all trying to “flatten the curve” we wanted to highlight different Friends of Convos. In case you’re not aware, Friends of Convos is an influential group of arts supporters who bring world-class performances...

June 2, 2020

Staff Profile: Kassidie Houchin

Our next staff profile features Kassidie Houchin! What is your position at Convos? I am the business manager. How long have you been at Convos? I've been here a little over a month. What is your favorite Convos performance of...

June 1, 2020

Convos Cultural Update / Episode 9

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Convos Cultural Update! This week, executive director Todd Wetzel virtually chats with artist, Guggenheim Fellow, and Convos alum Ethan Lipton. https://youtu.be/NTbqpuY_SFw   http://vimeo.com/399755821 http://ethanlipton.com

May 26, 2020

Convos Cultural Update / Episode 8

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Convos Cultural Update! This week, senior associate director Mike Armintrout virtually sits down with Convos alum The Brother Brothers for a chat about how they're spending quarantine, what new hobbies and projects they've been...

May 22, 2020

Friends Friday: Patrick Harper

Welcome to Friends Friday! While we are all trying to “flatten the curve” we wanted to highlight different Friends of Convos. In case you’re not aware, Friends of Convos is an influential group of arts supporters who bring world-class performances...

May 20, 2020

10 Years Later – The Martha Graham Dance Company’s Modern Dance Masterclass

Ten years ago, the Martha Graham Dance Company traveled to Purdue University and performed "Appalachian Spring" in Elliott Hall of Music. But before they took the stage, members of the company stopped in to a modern dance class in Pao...