If you are looking for ongoing opportunities for personal enrichment and intellectual growth, you’ll find them here.  Lawrence’s alumni-focused experiences encompass everything from Björklunden seminars, webinars, international travel, and much more.

At Lawrence, our professors challenge students to think--and live--beyond their comfort zones, and they continue to provide opportunities for Lawrentians to grow, even after graduation.  Alumni regularly choose to participate in experiences that spark their sense of wanderlust, like this trip to Ghana coordinated by Professor Claudena Skran.

If you're looking for experiences closer to home, Björklunden seminars continue to promote liberal arts thinking in an environment that has given countless students and guests the chance to root into a more natural environment while letting their thoughts grow in myriad ways.

Plus, after over a year of curating online content designed specifically for Lawrentians during the COVID-19 pandemic, we've built a library of talks that are sure to inspire you.  With these resources, college is always in session.  

A Lawrence alumni group pose for a photo at St. Andrews in Northern Scotland.

From Northern Scotland to Paris and beyond: Lawrence’s alumni trips span the globe

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This year, we're again offering opportunities for alumni and friends to explore the globe with us.  Read on to learn about our upcoming trips.

 

Ireland Photo

Shades of Ireland

August 9-18, 2026

Make your way to the Emerald Isle and its many wonders. Step back in time as you visit old Dublin and tour Waterford, Ireland's oldest city. From St. Patrick's Cathedral to historic Blarney Castle, you'll enjoy the medieval splendor that charms visitors. Shop for local artisan-made crafts and take in rugged coastline views around the Ring of Kerry. See border collies in action during a traditional sheep dog demonstration and appreciate the old-world heritage of Ireland's whiskey territory. Come discover the authentic taste of Irish culture!

Timothy X. Troy, J. Thomas and Julie E. Hurvis Professor of Theatre and Drama, will accompany the trip.

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The ruins of Machu Picchu

Peru: Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca

March 18-27, 2027

Few places can actually be called a lost city. Yet Machu Picchu remained undiscovered by the Spanish Conquistadors and unknown to the outside world until 1911. Today, travelers like you come from around the globe to experience the most spectacular sight on the South American continent. Built at the height of the Inca Empire, this classic archeological treasure continues to intrigue researchers. Venture through the mountains and semi-tropical jungle during a spectacular train ride. After a day exploring, overnight at a luxury hotel for the chance to spend a second day at this ultimate bucket-list locale. Perhaps you will see something no one else has. Can you unlock Machu Picchu’s mysteries?

Jake Frederick, Jean Lampert Woy and J. Richard Woy Professor of History, will accompany the trip.

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Watch the Brighter Together! webinars

In 2022, President Carter delivered a series of webinars designed as conversations with key campus leaders and focused on our institutional priorities.  Recordings of these webinars are available on our YouTube channel.