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.

Elliott Hall of Music with Convocations gobo

July 21, 2022

Friends of Convocations donor benefit changes

We have recently needed to update the benefits offered to the Friends to ensure that we meet IRS deductibility rules, continue to respond to physical landscape changes on campus, and to manage the continued growth of the Friends support for the Convos mission. 


Two people stand in front of a colorful graffiti wall. The woman smiles and gestures excitedly, while the man plays a trumpet. Large text reads CONVOS, celebrating the Purdue Convocations 2022-23 Season.

July 7, 2022

Announcing our 120th Season!

Purdue Convocations announces is 2022-23 season filled with Broadway hits, energetic concerts, educational performances, and more!


A simple graphic of a face mask next to bold text that reads MASK POLICY UPDATE on a tan background, highlighting the latest Mask Policy guidelines.

March 18, 2022

Mask Policy Update

Effective March 21, 2022, Purdue Convocations will now follow “mask optional” guidance.


A jazz band performs on stage under blue lighting at Loeb Playhouse, featuring the Emmet Cohen Trio with a pianist, upright bassist, vocalist, saxophonist, drummer, and one additional standing musician surrounded by microphones and instruments.

March 7, 2022

Live from Loeb Playhouse: Emmet Cohen Trio and the Live From Emmet’s Place All-Stars

Live From Emmet’s Place All-Stars joined the Emmet Cohen Trio for an incredible night of jazz.


welcome

November 12, 2021

Tickets now available for Purdue Convocations’ Spring 2022 events

Purdue Convocations announces a return to the theater in Spring 2022 with immediate availability of tickets to a lineup of innovative performances from around the world. Broadway returns to West Lafayette with 5 national tours. Live music returns to Purdue...
Show Cancelled: Dökk performance by fuse*

October 26, 2021

Dökk performance by fuse* originally scheduled for February 3, 2022 cancelled due to COVID-19-related complications

Due to COVID-19 related complications, the U.S. tour of Dökk has been cancelled. Ticket purchases will be refunded automatically.


Choir! Choir! Choir! lead audiences in epic sing-alongs

September 23, 2021

Music group Choir! Choir! Choir! to lead Purdue Homecoming audiences in epic sing-alongs

Purdue Convocations presents Toronto-based singing group Choir! Choir! Choir! to lead three unique Homecoming Week sing-alongs at Slayter Center for the Performing Arts.


Mucca Pazza at the Art Institute of Chicago

September 1, 2021

Chicago’s Mucca Pazza marching to Purdue in September

Marching band tradition meets underground street theatre, mismatched uniforms, & genre-bending original music. Chicago’s Mucca Pazza will perform 6 FREE pop-up shows around campus September 9-10.


Convos is back

August 2, 2021

Convos announces a return to live events for the fall in first of two 2021-22 series announcements

Purdue Convocations is thrilled to announce a return to live events on Purdue University’s campus this fall with a series of events to animate the beginning of the academic year. With an emphasis on major impact and maximum flexibility, Convocations...
A promotional banner for Purdue Convocations' Spring 2021 Virtual Series featuring a collage of black-and-white photos of musicians, authors, and performers, with bold text in the center reading Spring 2021 Virtual Events.

February 8, 2021

Purdue Convocations announces Spring 2021 virtual events

NEWS RELEASE February 8, 2021 Note to Journalists: Publication-quality photos are available at http://www.convocations.org/press Purdue Convocations announces Spring 2021 virtual performances in their Convos At Home series WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue Convocations announces its Spring 2021 lineup of virtual...
A person stands confidently on a large rectangular platform in the middle of a lake, surrounded by green mountains and a cloudy sky, embodying the spirit of The Journey.

December 8, 2020

Let The Journey Take You Away

By Stacey Mickelbart, former President of the Convocations' Friends Advisory Board I admit: until Scott Silven showed up at Purdue Convocations in 2018, I was the last person who’d buy a ticket to see an illusionist. Maybe it’s the journalist...
Bold yellow and black graphic with the words FRIENDS FRIDAY on the left and TAMMY LOEW in a white spotlight on the right. A black lamp shines down, highlighting Tammy Loew for this special Friends Friday feature.

September 17, 2020

Friends Friday: Tammy Loew

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...