Wednesday, October 3, 2007
5:00 p.m.
Milwaukee Ale House
233 North Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Host: Randy Mangelsen '00
$5/person, payable at the event
Class of 2007 alumni are our guests
R.S.V.P. by Friday, September 28
Welcome to Milwaukee is one of ten Welcome to Our City events around the country.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
5:30 p.m. - Buffet Dinner
6:30 p.m. - Pre-concert presentation by Professor Mark Urness
UWM Zelazo Center, 2419 East Kenwood Blvd.
8:00 p.m. - LU Jazz Ensemble Concert with Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Combos
and UWM Jazz and Youth Jazz Ensembles
UWM Zelazo Center, Helen Daniels Bader, M-D’49 Concert Hall
$25/person includes dinner, presentation, and reserved seats at the concert
The Lawrence University Alumni Association of Milwaukee invites you to celebrate a milestone in the history of jazz – the 50th anniversary of the recording of the classic Miles Davis album "Miles Ahead." Begin the evening with Lawrence alumni, parents, and friends at a buffet dinner in UWM's Zelazo Center, Room 250. Immediately following dinner, Lawrence Conservatory Professor Mark Urness presents pre-concert remarks providing context on the collaborations of Miles Davis and Gil Evans and their impact on the development of jazz.
After this presentation, guests will have reserved seats in the Helen Bader Daniels, M-D'49 Concert Hall for the "Miles Ahead – 50th Anniversary 1957-2007" concert. The Lawrence University Jazz Ensemble (LUJE), directed by Fred Sturm '73, with LU faculty trumpet soloist John Daniel, is joined by the Milwaukee Youth Symphony (Cliff Gribble and Johnny Padilla, co-directors) and the UWM Jazz Ensemble and Youth Jazz Ensemble (Curt Hanrahan, director) – creating a musical evening you'll long remember. We hope to see you there.
The Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts is located on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus (parts were formerly Milwaukee-Downer College's campus) at 2419 East Kenwood Boulevard, Milwaukee, between Lake Drive and North Oakland Avenue. The concert hall is named for Helen Daniels Bader, M-D Class of 1949.
Metered parking is available on the street or in the lot immediately behind the building at the Zelazo Center.
Thursday, October 5, 2006
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Milwaukee Ale House
233 North Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Host: Randy Mangelsen, '00
$5/person, payable at the event
Class of 2006 alumni are our guests
You are warmly invited to the seventh annual Welcome to Milwaukee. This is a great opportunity to catch up with old alumni friends, while making a few new ones! Enjoy the Milwaukee Ale House's hand-crafted brews along with the company of other local Lawrentians. Appetizers will be served and a cash bar is available.
Welcome to Milwaukee is one of eleven Welcome to Our City events across the country. All Milwaukee-area alumni, friends, and family are welcome and encouraged to attend. Guests of honor for the evening are Class of 2006 alumni and other alumni new to Milwaukee. We hope you can join us for this fun annual tradition!
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Trocadero
1758 North Water Street
Milwaukee
Hosts: John Kotarski and Sean Spencer, both '96
$5/person payable at the event
Class of 2005 alumni are our guests
You're warmly invited to the sixth annual Welcome to Milwaukee. Gather with other Lawrentians for an evening at Trocadero, a European-style cafe/bar on the east side of town. Guests of honor are Class of 2005 alumni and other alumni that are new to the Milwaukee area.
This will be a great opportunity to catch up with old alumni friends while making a few new ones! Appetizers will be served and a cash bar is available.
Welcome to Milwaukee is one of 14 Welcome to Our City events across the country. We hope you will take part in this fun annual tradition!
The Lawrence University
Alumni Association of Milwaukee
And the Board of Trustees
Cordially invite you
To meet President Jill Beck
Saturday, May 21, 2005
3:00 p.m. - Reception and Viewing of Degas Sculptures Exhibition
3:45 p.m. - Remarks by President Beck
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 North Art Museum Drive
Milwaukee
$20 per person
($15, members of the Classes of 2000-04)
Appetizers, wine, beer, and soft drinks will be served.
Saturday, May 21, 2005
5:30 p.m.
All members of the Lawrence Classes of 1956 - 1961 are invited to join President Beck and members of the alumni development staff to discuss the planning of your fiftieth college reunion.
Lawrentians and their guests shall enjoy a private viewing of the acclaimed Degas Sculptures exhibition and dinner in Santiago Calatrava's spectacular addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Your print invitation will arrive in April, with housing information included. Please save the date and spread the word to your classmates. We look forward to seeing you in Milwaukee on May 21.
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 North Art Museum Drive
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
7:30 p.m
DeKoven Center
600 21st Street
Racine
The concert will feature musicians participating in the Heartland Seminar on Arabic Music.
Solo and ensemble performances will highlight seminar faculty and participants. The Heartland Seminar's faculty musicians are: Hicham Chami of Chicago on qanun, Hanna Khoury of Philadelphia on violin, Scott Marcus of Santa Barbara on ney, Naser Musa of Los Angeles on vocals, Karim Nagi Mohammed of Boston on percussion, and Kareem Roustom of Boston on 'ud. The seminar instructors will be joined by guest percussionist Hamid Alwan of Milwaukee. Seminar participants are from the Midwestern states as well as California, Colorado, Virginia, and Massachusetts.
The Heartland Seminar is sponsored by Xauen Music, a Chicago-based organization dedicated to preserving the heritage of classical Arabic, Sephardic, Turkish, and Armenian music.
The concert and reception will be held in the Great Hall. Free-will donations will benefit the DeKoven Center. For information, please contact Cynthia Percak Infantino, '73, at Xauen Music, 847-830-8277.
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
5:00 p.m. - reception, Kilbourn Room
use entrance at 490 W. Kilbourn (Annex)
7:00 p.m. - tip-off
U.S. Cellular Arena
Milwaukee
$20/person; $15/young alumni Classes of ’00-’04 - reception and game ticket
$10/person - game ticket only
Lawrence alumni, parents, and friends are warmly invited to cheer the Lawrence University men's basketball team at a special exhibition game against Division I University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Fresh off the finest season in school history, the Vikings open their 2004-2005 campaign at this historic match.
Socialize with Vikings fans at a hearty hors d'oeuvre and soft drink reception before the game; cash beer and wine bar available. At 5:30, UWM head coach Bruce Pearl will make a special appearance, joined by LU head coach John Tharp, team captains, and juniors Kyle MacGillis (Pius XI, Wauwatosa), and Chris Braier (Wauwatosa East).
Seating for our group is in section 116 of the arena circle and tickets will be distributed at the reception. Tickets for ticket-only orders can be picked up at Will Call the night of the game.
For the reception, access the Kilbourn Room from the 490 West Kilbourn Avenue entrance (annex entrance between the U.S. Cellular Arena and Milwaukee Theatre). Game-only tickets should use main entrance.
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Trocadero
1758 North Water Street
Milwaukee
Hosts:
John Kotarski, '96, Sean Spencer, '96
Eric Westphal, '96, Joe Brooks, '03
$5/person payable at the event
You're warmly invited to the fifth annual Welcome to Our City, a special young alumni event that takes place in 14 cities across the country. Please join us and catch up with old alumni friends while making a few new ones! Hors d'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar is available.
The guests of honor for the evening are Class of 2004 alumni. Many of them have recently relocated to new cities and this event is designed to help them meet local alumni.
Saturday, May 8, 2004
11:30 a.m. - tailgate luncheon at Pavilions 1&2
1:00 p.m. - double-header vs. St. Norbert College
Miller Park
One Brewers Way
Milwaukee
$20/person - adults; $15/child - age 12 & under
Includes picnic lunch with unlimited beer and soft drinks and entrance to the games
You're invited to cheer on the Vikes at their historic Miller Park debut. Join Lawrence alumni, parents, and friends for a tailgate luncheon overlooking the Menomonee River and then watch the Vikes take on St. Norbert College in a double-header. This is a great opportunity to see Lawrence baseball in your area and spend a fun afternoon outdoors with Lawrentians and friends.
The tailgate pavilions are located east of Miller Park adjacent to the River East Parking Lot. There is no cost for parking. Tickets for the game will be distributed at the tailgate luncheon. There is a pedestrian bridge linking the parking area to the stadium.
Please note: A photo ID is required for those who are 21 and older.
Members of the Board of Trustees
James Ericson and Marion Read
Cordially invite you to join Richard and Margot Warch
A reception to honor Rik
During his 25th and final year as Lawrence University President
Thursday, April 15, 2004
6:30 p.m.
$20 per person ($15, members of the Classes of 1998-2003)
Pfister Hotel
424 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
President Richard Warch
The second-longest serving president in the college's history, Richard Warch became
Lawrence's 14th president on September 1, 1979. Prior to that, he spent two years as vice
president for academic affairs and professor of history at Lawrence. From 1968 to 1977,
Warch was a member of the Yale University faculty in the history and American studies
departments and spent his final year there as associate dean.
In June, 1999, Warch was named to the Executive Committee of the Annapolis Group, an association of more than 100 of America's leading liberal arts colleges. In the 1987 study, "The Effective College President," a two-year project funded by the Exxon Education Foundation, Warch was named one of the nation's top 100 college presidents.
A native of Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J., Warch earned his bachelor of arts degree from Williams College in 1961, his bachelor of divinity degree from Yale Divinity School in 1964 and his Ph.D. in American studies from Yale University in 1968.
He is the author of the book School of the Prophets: Yale College, 1710-1740, co-edited the volume John Brown in the Prentice-Hall Great Lives Observed Series and has addressed a wide variety of issues facing higher education in numerous published articles, reviews and commentaries.
Friday, February 6, 2004
6:00 p.m. - cocktail and dinner reception in Bradley Pavilion
6:30 p.m. - Music Director Andreas Delfs will speak
7:30 p.m. - concert in Uihlein Hall
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
929 North Water Street
Milwaukee
$48 - dinner and concert
$18 - dinner only
$30 - concert only
All Lawrence and Milwaukee-Downer alumni are invited to join alumni from 19 other colleges and universities for a special evening at the Milwaukee Symphony. The "Sounds of Scandanavia" program features Nielsen's Helios Overture and Violin Concerto and Sibelius' Symphony No. 2. Andreas Delfs, conductor; Nikolaj Znaider, violin soloist.
Lawrence University alumni and friends are cordially invited to join John and Teri Herbst Bill, both '79, for an evening of...
Join us Monday, November 17 at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 198th and Capitol in Brookfield's Mitchell Park
Private Showing of Etchings by Arthur Thrall - Professor Emeritus Lawrence University. Wine and Cheese reception 6:30 - 7:30 and 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. AND Presentation by Global Investment Strategist Dr. Quincy Krosby (Masters and Ph.D. London School of Economics) speaking on Understanding the Economy & Navigating the Markets 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
This gathering is sponsored by Manchester Investments (John and Teri Bill) located in Greendale, Wisconsin.
Thursday, September 25, 2003
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Mo's Irish Pub
142 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee
Hosts: Chris Meadows, '00, Randy Mangelsen, '00, and Jenny Dieter, '03
$5/person payable at the event
You're warmly invited to the fourth annual Welcome to Our City, a special young alumni event that takes place in 14 cities across the country. Please join us and catch up with old alumni friends while making a few new ones! Hors d'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar is available.
The guests of honor for the evening are Class of 2003 alumni. Many of them have recently relocated to new cities and this event is designed to help them meet local alumni.
Mo's is located at the northwest corner of Wisconsin and Plankinton Avenues.
Tuesday, March 18, 2003
6:30-8:30 p.m.
UWM Campus (former Milwaukee-Downer Campus)
Greene Hall
3347 North Downer Avenue
$15/person
You are warmly invited to join alumni, parents, and friends for an experience that's been part of "The Lawrence Difference" since 1945: Freshman Studies - led by Associate Professor of English Tim Spurgin.
How has Freshman Studies changed? Learn about the new developments made possible by the recent challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. How is it the same? Experience an actual Freshman Studies discussion session to see for yourself using a passage from Plato's Republic - this time with no pre-reading, no midterm, and "Freshmen" of all generations.
We extend a special invitation to Milwaukee-Downer alumnae to experience this important Lawrence program paired with a visit to the old M-DC campus.
Friday, February 7, 2002
5:30 p.m. - pre-concert reception and dinner, Bradley Pavilion
7:30 p.m. - concert, Uihlein Hall
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
929 North Water Street
$48/person - reception, dinner, and concert
$18/person - reception and dinner only
$30/person - concert only
Husa: Music for Prague 1968
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4
Dvorák: Silent Woods
Mozart: Symphony No. 38, Prague
Andreas Delfs, conductor
Krystof Pipal, horn
Kim Scholes, cello
Join us for "A Salute to Prague," a magnet to great musicians for over four centuries. Represented on this program are Dvorák (Prague's most famous native son) and Mozart, whose Symphony No. 38 is titled Prague. Also: Music for Prague 1968 immortalizes the heroism of Czech people in the Communist era.
Wednesday, November 20, 2002
6:00 p.m.
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 North Art Museum Drive
$20/person
The Lawrence University Alumni Association of Milwaukee warmly invites you to a special look at the Milwaukee Art Museum's unique architecture and a private viewing of the feature exhibition: "Leonardo da Vinci and the Splendor of Poland: A History of Collecting and Patronage."
James Auer, '50, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel art critic, will discuss the architecture and design of the new Quadracci Pavilion and present accompanying slides. Designed by Spanish-born architect Santiago Calatrava, this museum addition opened in May 2001.
Associate Professor of Art History Michael Orr will speak about the cornerstone pieces in the feature exhibition: Leonardo da Vinci's Lady with an Ermine and Hans Memling's The Last Judgment. There will also be time to explore the exhibition on your own.
An hors d'oeuvre reception follows the presentation and tour. Non-alcoholic beverages (including spiced cider) are complementary and a cash bar is available.
September 6 - October 6, 2002
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Quadracci Powerhouse Theater
Ticket prices $5-$45
Eric Simonson, '82, returns to Milwaukee Repertory Theater as the Playwright and Director for this masterful tale. He directed ANNA CHRISTIE last season and co-wrote and directed WORK SONG during the 2001/2002 season, which the Chicago Tribune hailed as an "exhilarating new drama." He has directed at many regional theaters including Huntington Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse, Minnesota Opera, Lifeline Theatre, L.A. Theatre Works, and Remains Theatre. His production of THE SONG OF JACOB ZULU, produced originally at the Steppenwolf Theatre, traveled to The Perth Festival in Australia and ran on Broadway, where it received six Tony Award® nominations including one for Best Director. He has also received a Joseph Jefferson Citation, The Arts and Media Award from the NCCJ and The Princess Grace Foundation Award for his work at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Mr. Simonson received an Academy Award nomination for the film On Tiptoe, which he directed for HBO/Cinemax.
Tuesday, September 24, 2002
6:30 p.m.
Pieces of Eight
550 North Harbor Drive
Milwaukee
Hosts:
Ben Campbell, '97, Randy Mangelsen, '00, and Rob Dummert, '00
Milwaukee alumni from the Classes of 1992-2002 are warmly invited to the third annual Welcome to Our City, a special young alumni event that takes place in 14 cities across the country. Please join us and catch up with old alumni friends while making a few new ones! There will be give-aways, plus a drawing for a Lawrence hat and t-shirt. Hors d'oeuvres will be served.
The guests of honor for the evening are Class of 2002 alumni. Many of them have recently relocated to new cities and this event is designed to help them meet local alumni.
Pieces of Eight is located near the Milwaukee Art Museum and has its own parking lot.
Saturday, September 7, 2002
1:00 p.m.
Valley Fields, Marquette University
Milwaukee
All alumni, parents, and friends are warmly invited to cheer on the Vikes as they take on the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors at their 2002 season opener.
Wednesday, November 28, 2001
6:00 p.m. reception in the lobby, followed by a presentation in the Wisconsin Room
The Northern Trust - 526 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee
$15 per person - includes ticket, food and beverages
Join the Lawrence University Alumni Association of Milwaukee in welcoming Dr. Richard Warch for an informative tour of the Lawrence campus - without the journey to Wisconsin.
Richard Warch has served as president of Lawrence since 1979. During his tenure, the campus has changed dramatically. Every major academic building has been constructed anew or renovated and more changes are yet to come.
Now, the Trustees and the president are poised to address residential life. Plans are being made for a new campus center, which will include food services and student union facilities, the construction of additional residential halls, and the renovation or conversion of existing buildings - an exciting era in Lawrence’s history.
All alumni, parents, and friends are warmly invited to join President Warch, Vice President for Development and External Affairs Greg Volk, Director of Alumni Relations Jan Daniels Quinlan, '74, and Associate Director of Alumni Relations Andrea Powers, '94, for what promises to be a spirited and informative gathering.
Thursday, September 27, 2001
7:00 p.m.
Brew City Barbeque
1114 North Water Street
Milwaukee
Hosts: Randy Mangelsen, '00; Rob Dummert, '00; and Robin Searcy Corry, '98
Greetings 1991-2001 Milwaukee Alumni,
You're warmly invited to the second annual Welcome to Our City, a special young alumni event that takes place in many cities across the country. Please join us and catch up with old alumni friends while making a few new ones! Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar is available. There will be give-aways, plus a drawing for a Lawrence hat and t-shirt.
The guests of honor for the evening are Class of 2001 alumni. Many of them have recently relocated to new cities and this event is designed to help them meet local alumni.
Saturday, February 10, 2001
1:15 p.m. Draheim Quartet
2:00 p.m. Lawrence Symphony Orchestra
3:00 p.m. Reception
Cedarburg Performing Arts Center
$10/person - alumni/parents/friends
$5/person - young alumni (classes of 1995-2000) and students
The Lawrence University Alumni Association of Milwaukee warmly invites you and your family and friends to experience the talented Lawrence Symphony Orchestra in their debut performance at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center. The program features Claude Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Ottorino Respighi's Fountains of Rome, and Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 5, Mvts. I and V.
Prior to the orchestra performance, the Draheim Quartet will lead and educational workshop exploring the concert repertoire. The Draheim Quartet, winner of the LSO-CORE competition held this past fall, is composed of LSO members: Julianne Carney, '01, and Katie Snyder, '01, violin; Kate Lewis, '01, viola, and Heather Greening, '01, cello.
Don't miss the special opportunity to meet orchestra members and award-winning Professor Michaele Reischl at a soft drink and hors d'oeuvre reception following the performance.
Thursday, September 14, 2000
7:00 p.m.
Water Street Brewery
Host: Angie Bier, '98
The Lawrence University Alumni Association warmly invites all young alumni (classes of 1990-2000) to "Welcome to Our City." This special new event takes place in 15 cities across the country on Thursday, September 14, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. All events are casual, cash bar gatherings that provide an opportunity to socialize with other young alumni. There will be give-aways, plus a drawing for a Lawrence hat and t-shirt.
The guests of honor for the evening are Class of 2000 alumni. Many of them have recently relocated to new cities and this event is designed for them to meet local young alumni.
Each city's event has at least one local host that also serves as a contact person. Please call or email them if you have any questions. A formal RSVP is not required, but will be appreciated by hosts who plan to order food.
Saturday, May 13, 2000
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Marquette University
Straz Hall, Room 105
Milwaukee
$2/person; $5/family
All alumni, parents, friends, and family are warmly invited to join the Lawrence University Alumni Association of Milwaukee as we host current Lawrentians in their dynamic production, Chemistry: More Than Just Equations.
This presentation is the unique chemistry show presented over the last five years for thousands, ranging from pre-school classes to high school guidance counselors to seniors in a bowling alley. Designed by Lawrence students to convey the importance and excitement of chemistry in our daily lives, the show incorporates chemical concepts into self-contained skits and uses theatrics, costumes, slides, music, audience interaction, and lots of humor. All ages enjoy the basic message: chemistry is cool.
Dana Kass, '01, a member of the group, says: "We can only guarantee that the audience will have a good time and maybe learn a thing or two about science in everyday life. No previous science or chemistry knowledge is necessary."
Bring the whole family and expect some surprises. Space is limited, so respond today. Parking is available at lots F, G, and H just across the street from Straz Hall. (Maps are available upon request.)
Wednesday, March 1, 2000
6:00 p.m.
Appetizers and cash bar
Edwardo's Pizza
10845 West Blue Mound Road (at Highway 100)
Wauwatosa
Lawrence University is a residential college by design. The trustees have convened a group of students, faculty, staff, and alumni to examine and make recommendations for improvement in the quality of student residential life at Lawrence. The Task Force has recently completed an Interim Report addressing issues such as equity, student housing, food services, the role and adequacy of the current student union, and the overall out-of-classroom experience for students.
The Task Force on Residential Life welcomes the opportunity to hear alumni perspectives and insights on the Interim Report and the trustees' response (available at www.lawrence.edu). Please join members of the Task Force for light appetizers and informal discussion.
Wednesday, November 3, 1999
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
The Green Room
929 North Water Street
Milwaukee
Admission
Standard: $15/person
Young alumni: $10/person (classes of 1989-99)
Admission includes presentaiton, hors d'oeuvre reception and soft drinks;
a cash bar will be available.
Join the Lawrence University Alumni Association of Milwaukee for a reception with President Richard Warch at Milwaukee's Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Bradley Pavilion.
President Warch became Lawrence's fourteenth president in 1979 and is now the second longest-serving president in the college's history. You'll hear the latest news from campus including progress on the new science building where Stephenson Hall once stood. President Warch will also respond to questions about other aspects of the college today.
All alumni, parents, and friends are warmly invited to join us for a lively evening of conversation and news from Lawrence. Parking is available in the Marcus Center parking structure; use the skywalk to the Green Room. Space is limited for this event, so we encourage you to respond today.