Reunion

Friday, April 25

Founder’s Day
11:30-12:30 pm, Twichell Auditorium
Golden Club processes with faculty and students. You do not have to be registered to attend Founder’s Day. 

Traditional Lunch on the Lawn with Strawberries and Cream
12:30-1:30 pm, Front Campus

Registration
1:00-4:00 pm, Wilson Hall Front Porch
*If you arrive after 4:00 pm on Friday, you can pick up your registration packet in Lee Parlor through 4:00 pm on Saturday. 

RISE Symposium Drop-In
1:00-4:00 pm, Montgomery 2nd Floor
Posters from the 2025 RISE Symposium will be on display. RISE showcases students’ creative and scholarly achievements as well as the outstanding mentorship of our faculty. 

Life After Converse
1:30-2:30 pm, Barnet Room – Montgomery
The Converse College for Women and the Center for Career Development present an opportunity to join current students and hear from a panel of accomplished alums as they detail their lives post-Converse. 

Lobby Hop
2:00-3:00 pm, Various Residence Halls
Get a sense of the residential experience as current students guide you on a tour of some of our residence hall lobbies and rooms.

Let’s Get Back to Class
3:00-3:50 pm, Various Classrooms
Step back in time and enjoy a class with some of Converse’s most beloved professors. The best part: NO homework or tests!

Model Programs Demo
4:00-5:00 pm, Hartness Auditorium
Get to know current members of Model Arab League and Model NATO and witness a live debate simulation with faculty advisor, Dr. Joe Dunn. 

Hopkins Happy Hour*
5:00-6:00 pm, Wilson Hall
Raise a glass with President Hopkins and his wife, Dean Chandra Hopkins, as we celebrate the Class of 2025 and connect with current seniors, faculty, and staff – both past and present!

All Class BBQ and DJ Dance Party*
6:00-10:00 pm, Front Campus
Enjoy dinner and dance the night away with classmates and friends!

Saturday, April 26

All Class Photo
10:00-10:15 am, Steps of Carmichael

Class Photos/Alumni Engagement Expo
10:15-11:15 am, Carmichael, Mickel Library
Learn from alumni and campus leaders about contributing to the greater Converse community. 

Class Parade
11:00 am, Lineup in front of Carmichael
11:15 am, Parade Begins
Gather along the sidewalk for the traditional Parade of Classes to the Barnet Patio. 

Awards Ceremony and State of the University Address

11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Barnet Room – Montgomery
Join in a toast to the Golden Club and our 2025 Alumni Achievement Award recipients. President Hopkins will also deliver the State of the University address. 

Lunch*
12:30 – 2:00 pm, Gee Dining Hall

Mosaic: Black Alumni Celebration
12:30-1:30 pm, SGA Suite – Montgomery
Black, African, and African-American alumni have been, and continue to be, impactful contributors to the Converse community. This will be a time for Black alums to meet each other and learn more about the important history of Black alumni at Converse. 

Alumni Author Spotlight: Meet Andrew Clark ’21
1:15-2:00 pm, Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning – Mickel Library
Join Andrew K. Clark ’21, an award-winning writer from Asheville, NC, for a captivating reading and discussion of his new novel, Where Dark Things Grow.

Lavender Tea: LGBTQIA+ Alumni Celebration 

1:30-2:30 pm, Zimmerli Commons
Converse’s LGBTQIA+ alumni are a catalyst for bringing and creating community and belonging to the Converse campus. Join us for an inclusive celebration focusing on conversation and connection. 

Voces de Mañana: Hispanic Alumni Celebration
2:00-3:00 pm, SGA Suite – Montgomery
Converse’s Hispanic and Latino alumni share a strong legacy of student leadership and community engagement. Come celebrate their accomplishments and share in hopeful visions for the future. 

Volleyball Alumni Game
2:30-3:30 pm, Weisiger Center
Come cheer on former Valkyries who still have all the skills. 

Alumni Recital
3:00-4:00 pm, Daniel Recital Hall
Join this low-pressure affair full of laughter, love, and great music. To participate in the performance, email mildred.roche@shandongzhongyu.com by March 26. 

Closing Reception*
4:00-5:00 pm, Milliken Gallery
Toast a wonderful Reunion and take any last photos while you admire the work of Caitlin Kilpatrick ’25. 

Class Celebrations
5:00 pm – until, Determined by class
Following the Closing Reception, we encourage you and your classmates to take advantage of all downtown Spartanburg has to offer. Reminisce and reconnect with your closest Converse family. 

Dance Capstone Performance
7:30-8:15 pm, Daniel Recital Hall
Join us for the premiere of three brand-new dance works, featuring original work by senior Converse dance majors, and help us celebrate the creativity and tenacity of our student choreographers! 

Additional Saturday Events:

Spartanburg Philharmonic – The Planets
Doors open at 6:00 pm; Show begins at 7:00 pm, Twichell Auditorium
A season finale unlike any other as The Philharmonic partners with Spartanburg County Public Libraries to celebrate their new planetarium, set to open in the Spring of 2025. Prepare to be enchanted by a night of music that blends art and science in perfect harmony, promising a memorable and celestial experience. You must purchase tickets in advance here. 

Converse Campus Events

Visit http://tqo.shandongzhongyu.com/campus-events/ for a full calendar and ticket information.

*These events require pre-registration and payment through the official Reunion website.

Thursday, April 24

Share Your Story
1:30-4:30 pm, Mickel Library or Wilson Hall
Reflect on your college days and share memories with current students, for the archives.

Class of 1975 Registration
2:00-4:00 pm, Wilson Hall, Front Porch

Class of 1975 Reception & Dinner
6:00-9:00 pm, Country Club of Spartanburg

Friday, April 25

Golden Club Mimosas and Robing
10:00-11:00 am, Admissions Suite
All Golden Club members are invited to join the Class of 1975 for mimosas and breakfast snacks as they get robed and ready for the Founder’s Day Procession.

In Memoriam
Gibbs Chapel, Montgomery Student Center
The chapel will be open throughout the weekend with a memorial to those classmates we’ve lost over the past year. Come by at your convenience to pay your respects and observe a moment of silent reflection. 

Montgomery Fitness Facilities
2nd Floor, Montgomery Student Center
Whether it’s hitting the elliptical, TRX training, or spreading out your yoga mat, the newly renovated fitness facilities will be open for you to squeeze in a workout if you’d like. 

Stock Up on Converse Swag
Bookstore, Montgomery Student Center
We’ll have vintage items aplenty, and alumni will receive a discount at checkout. 

Support Valkyrie Supply
Please consider bringing items for Valkyrie Supply to Reunion. We will have a collection bin on the porch during registration. Valkyrie Supply, Converse’s basic needs hub located on campus, provides students with basic food items, hygiene products, and career-ready clothing. We are able to sustain Valkyrie Supply thanks to donations from community members. 

Hospitality Suite
Log Cabin
Stop in to take a break or grab some light refreshments throughout the weekend. 

Tell Us What You Love About Converse
Location TBD
Pop in to our video booth and share what you love most about Converse and why you choose to support your alma mater!