Alumni News

Science, Nature, and Culture in Scandinavia

Professor of Geology and Walter Schober Professor of Environmental Studies Marcia Bjørnerud invites you to explore Scandinavian landscapes, history and culture on a very special 14-day Björklunden trip to Iceland, Norway and Sweden, from August 22 to September 5, 2013.

Q: What do the words geyser, maelstrom, smorgasbord and ombudsman have in common with Björklunden?
A: They all come from Scandinavian languages and provide a glimpse of the worldview that is distinctive to the Nordic countries—an intimacy with nature, a tradition of good hospitality and a strong sense of egalitarianism and fairness.

Please click here for more information on the trip, including an overview of the trip itinerary and registration information.

$250,000 Gift from Sentry Insurance Honors Retiring Chair, Lawrence Alumnus Dale Schuh ’70

Fri, 08/09/2013 - 11:18am

Lawrence University has received a $250,000 gift from the Sentry Insurance Foundation in honor of retiring Sentry Chairman Dale Schuh’s leadership and more than 40-year career with the company. A 1970 Lawrence graduate who earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Schuh also has served on the college’s Board of Trustees since 2008. The $250,000 gift [...]

Campus Screening of Just-Released Film Comedy “Oconomowoc” Features Plenty of Lawrence Connections

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 1:24pm

Andy Gillies is returning to his alma mater, and he’s bringing his directorial debut film with him. The 2004 Lawrence graduate will be on hand for a screening of his feature-length film “Oconomowoc” Thursday, May 2 at 9 p.m. in the Wriston Art Center auditorium. Sponsored by the Lawrence University Film Club, the screening is [...]

Discover the Stories Behind the Beauty, Culture of Spectacular Scandinavia

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 11:00am

Space is still available for an exciting Björklunden-sponsored exploration of spectacular Scandinavia led by Lawrence University geologist Marcia Bjornerud. The 14-day adventure — Aug. 22 – Sept. 5, 2013 — includes stops in Iceland, Norway and Sweden, where participants will discover how the geology, landscape and climate of the region shaped the history, technology and political [...]

President Obama Nominates Lawrence University Alumnus for U.S. Ambassadorship

Thu, 07/12/2012 - 10:56am

The White House has announced Lawrence University graduate Walter North has been nominated by President Obama as U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and the Republic of Vanuatu. A 1972 graduate of Lawrence originally from Mount Hermon, Mass., North is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service and currently serves as [...]

Eight Alumni Honored for Career Achievement, Service to the College

Wed, 06/13/2012 - 7:24am

A tragic accident didn’t derail David Gray’s career. It redirected it. The 1966 Lawrence University graduate will be recognized by his alma mater with the college’s Lucia Russell Briggs Distinguished Achievement Award Saturday, June 16 as part of the annual Reunion Weekend celebration. Gray, of St. Louis, Mo., will be one of eight alumni honored [...]

Nationally Renowned Legal Expert Receiving Honorary Degree at Lawrence’s 163rd Commencement

Wed, 06/06/2012 - 10:36am

Anton “Tony” Valukas, the court-appointed examiner in the historic bankruptcy case of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., will be recognized by his alma mater with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree Sunday, June 10 at Lawrence University’s 163rd commencement. Valukas, chairman of the Chicago-based national law firm Jenner & Block, also will serve as the principal [...]

Lawrence Grad Anton Valukas ’65 Discusses Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy on “60 Minutes” Sunday, April 22

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 10:37am

Lawrence University graduate Anton “Tony” Valukas, the court-appointed examiner in the historic bankruptcy case of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., speaks with Steve Kroft on this Sunday’s (4/22) edition of “60 Minutes” about the collapse of the firm that triggered the world financial crisis. In 2009, Valukas was appointed by a federal judge as the examiner [...]

Thomas Baer ’74 Receives Leadership Award from The Optical Society

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 5:26pm

Thomas Baer, a 1974 Lawrence graduate and executive director of the Stanford Photonics Research Center at Stanford University, was recently recognized by The Optical Society (OSA) with its Robert E. Hopkins Leadership Award. Baer was honored for his initiation of the idea of LaserFest and his leadership in making LaserFest an extremely successful worldwide celebration [...]

Chanticleer — “The Orchestra of Voices” — Performs April 13 at Lawrence Memorial Chapel

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 9:46am

It will be a homecoming of sorts for Mike Axtell when the 12-member, all-male vocal ensemble Chanticleer takes the Lawrence Memorial Chapel stage Friday, April 13 at 8 p.m. for its 2011-12 Lawrence University Artist Series concert. Tickets, at $30 for adults and seniors and $15 for students, are available through the Lawrence Box Office [...]

Presidential Phonecast Creates Largest Alumni Event in Lawrence University History

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 3:03pm

Listen to the phonecast! Using innovative technology, Lawrence University President Jill Beck conducted the college’s first-ever phonecast March 1, creating the largest alumni event in the college’s history. Nearly 4,000 alumni, parents and friends of the college from across the country participated in a personal one-on-one conversation with the president. During the 30-minute phonecast, Beck, [...]