Engage & Learn

Student opportunities

Convos offers many ways for Purdue University students to become involved in professional performing arts. Whether it’s attending a performance, joining one of our student organizations as a member or leader, or participating in internships—there’s an exciting experience for everyone.

Choose shows you want to see

SCC meets Noah Kahan

Student Concert Committee

Established in 1975, the Student Concert Committee (SCC) accepts eight students each year for a two-year term to help select, market, and work SCC-sponsored concerts.

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A student ushers a patron into Elliott Hall of Music

Convocations Volunteer Network

Founded in 1985, Convocations Volunteer Network (CVN) is a student group that helps support and promote Convocations performing arts events.

STorytelling at Purdue

Student members of TEDxPurdue 2022-2023

TEDxPurdueU

TEDxPurdueU is an independently organized TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) event that uses storytelling to nurture a culture of innovation through sharing ideas developed by Purdue students, faculty, alumni, and community members with the global TED community.

A student in LEAP works at the sound board during Off The Hill, a concert the organization produced in Elliott Hall of Music.

Live Events and Productions

Live Events and Productions (LEAP) aims to provide students with real-world experience and educational opportunities, working hands-on with other students and professionals the live event industry.

YOUR BAND REHEARSAL ROOM

JamSpace

A creative rehearsal space for Purdue students. Learn more and schedule your next jam session.

Pre-Professional Development

Celebrating Our Graduating Interns

Internships

Purdue Convocations internships provide experience to students who have an interest in the related fields of arts administration, graphic design, marketing, and production. Interns receive valuable experience and contacts in many fields of the performing arts and tickets to most Purdue Convocations performances!

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Discounted Tickets

Purdue (West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses) and Ivy Tech Lafayette students can purchase discounted tickets to most Convocations performances with a valid student ID. Encourage your professors to contact us and integrate a Purdue Convocations performance into the classroom for access to $20 and $25 tickets!