News Release Archive 2003-2004

Summer 2004

• LU Psychologist Receives Second National Honor for Scientific Research
• U.S. News & World Report Cites Lawrence University in Three Categories in Annual "Best College's Guide"
• Lawrence University Scholar to Edit Major Volume of the Political Writings of Jonathan Swift
• Lawrence University Political Scientist Cited With National Dissertation
  Award
• Lawrence University Psychologist Recognized for Contributions to Science Research
• Eight Alumni Recognized for Career Achievement, Service at Lawrence
  University Reunion Celebration
• Lawrence University Psychologist Awarded Norwegian Marshall Fund Grant to Study Cross-Language Speech Perception

Spring 2004

• Lawrence University Art Historian, Chemist Recognized for Teaching Excellence
• Retiring Band Director Robert Levy Recognized for 25 Years of Service at
  Lawrence University Commencement
• Lawrence University Honors Two State Teachers as "Outstanding Educators"
• Journalism Excellence, Philanthropic Leadership, Literary Scholarship,
  Human Rights Activism Recognized at Lawrence University's 155th
  Commencement
• LU's Gina Bloom Named Solmsen Fellow, Awarded Huntington Fellowship to Complete Book
• Reinterpreting the Past: Lawrence University's Courtney Doucette Heading to Russia as Fulbright Scholar
• Hoft-March, Sarnecki Named Full Professors, Clark, Miller Granted Tenure
• Harvard Scholar Discusses Merits of Medieval "Art" in Lawrence Address
• "An American Place:" Noted Environmental Historian Closes Lawrence University 2003-04 Convocation Series
• Former Lawrence University President Thomas Smith Dies, Served from 1969-79
• Art History Lecture Examines Famous German Church and its Importance to
  the Nazi SS
• Conservative Author Dinesh D'Souza Celebrates America's Greatness in Lawrence University Appearance
• Lawrence Main Hall Green Transformed for Third Annual Shack-a-thon
• Lawrence University's Jon Horne Elected Chair of the Wisconsin College Republicans
• Education Scholar Examines Impact of Desegregation in Schools on 50th Anniversary of Landmark Brown Decision
• East Asian Scholar Discusses Hong Kong's Transformation in Lawrence
  Lecture
• Gustavo Fares Awarded Fulbright Grant to Teach Graduate Course in
  Argentina
• Astronomical Society President Discusses Solar System Origins in
  Lawrence Science Hall Colloquium
• Lawrence University Political Scientist Awarded Fulbright Grant to Study
  Pension Reforms in China
• Lawrence University Earth Day Festival Features State Legislator, Literature Drop
• Lawrence University's Inaugural African Studies Series Opens with Film,
  Lecture
• Lawrence University Calls Attention to Hate Crimes with "Field of Flags"
  Display
• Lawrence University Dean Named Recipient of National Award
• Former EPA Official Discusses Post-9/11 Health Hazards in Lawrence
  University Earth Day Celebration Address
• Biblical Archaeologist Discusses Existence of King Solomon in Lawrence
  University Address
• U.S. Foreign Service Veteran Offers Insights on Middle East in Lawrence
  University International Studies Lecture Series
• Making History: LU's Jonathon Roberts Vies for National ACTF Sound Design Title
• Intellectual Legacy of Provocative Author Edward Said Examined by Lawrence University Faculty Panel
• Political Systems Expert Discusses Democratization of China in Lawrence
  University Address
• Gender, Sexuality Issues Explored in Lawrence University Conference

Winter 2004

• Two Lawrence University Seniors Awarded $22,000 Fellowships for Year-Long Study Abroad Projects
• Lawrence University Pianist, Saxophone Quartet Share Top Honors in State Music Competition
• Western Biases in Study of African History Examined in Lawrence
  University Address
• Lawrence University Theatre Production Earns Two Actors Invitations to
  Regional Competition
• Author SARK Shares Her Passion for the Positive in Lawrence University Convocation
• Progress on Human Rights Goals in Newly Independent African, Caribbean
  Countries Focus of Lawrence University Lecture
• Lawrence University Graduate Wins Houston Opera Competition
• U.S. Foreign Policy Scholar Opens Four-Part Lawrence University Lecture Series with Road Map for Global Democratization
• Lawrence University Holds Forum for Appleton Mayoral Candidates
• Lawrence University Hosting Summit on Fox, Wolf River Water Quality
• Works of Unheralded Civil War Poets Discussed in Lawrence University Address
• Celebrated! Lawrence University's 30-Year Spring Festival Ending
• Lawrence University Theatre to present Goldini's Il Campiello
• Lawrence University V-Day to perform Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues
• "Keys to Prosperity," Lawrence University celebrates Black Heritage
• Lawrence University Historian Examines Paradoxes of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation
• Lawrence University Main Hall Forum Discusses Issues of National Identity in Latin America
• Lawrence University Names Jill Beck College's 15th President
• Noted Bioethicst Discusses Lifestyle Impact of Genetic Information in Lawrence University Address
• Lawrence University Trivia Contest: The Mount Everest of Useless Information
• Historian Ronald White Opens Lincoln Exhibition at Lawrence University with Lecture on Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
• Award-Winning Actress Explores Connection between the Arts and the Human Spirit in Two Lawrence University Events
• Why Are We the Way We Are? Renowned Psychologist Explains in Lawrence University Convocation

Fall 2003

• National Exhibition on Lincoln Makes Six-Week Stop at Lawrence
• BusinessWeek Cites Private College Tuition Plan Among Best of 2003
• Lawrence University Graduate Confirmed as New Ambassador to India
• Lawrence University Biologist Awarded $200,000 Grant for Zebra Mussel Study
• Two Lawrence University Actors Selected for Irene Ryan Regional Competition
• Lawrence University Violinist Wins State Strings Competition
• Ross, Soler Share 2003 Lawrence Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Title
• National Survey Reaffirms Lawrence University's Excellence in Undergraduate Education
• Lawrence University Students Earn Six Firsts at State Singing Competition
• Lawrence University Extends Smoke Free Policy to All Campus Facilities
• DNR Water Chief Discusses State Groundwater Problems, Solutions in Lawrence University Address
• UW-Oshkosh Historian Discusses Russian Economic Transition in Lawrence University Address
• Lawrence University Pianist Claims State Competition Title
• Lawrence University Historian Examines Role of Stoic Virtue in Harry Potter Books
• Dedication Ceremonies Unveil Lawrence University's $15 Million Residence Hall
• Humorist David Sedaris Shares his Witty Observations in Lawrence University Convocation
• European Historian, English Literature Scholar Named to Endowed Chairs at Lawrence University
• Lawrence University Physicist Awarded $178,000 National Science Foundation Grant
• Lawrence University President Richard Warch Opens Academic year with Examination of Community Diversity in Annual Matriculation Convocation
• A Small World: Lawrence Grad in Pakistan Helps Steer Afghan Refugee to Appleton
• Mikhail Gorbachev Opens Conference Examining Role of Community Based International Partnerships in Helping Secure Cold War Era Weapons Stockpiles
• Lawrence University, UW-Fox Valley Co-host National Assembly on Science Facilities
• Lawrence University Cited in Three Categories in U.S. News & World Report Annual Best College's Guide
• Lawrence University Art Director Wins Design Award for Academy of Music Logo
• Lawrence University Convocation Series Explores the Mind, the Environment, Personal Inspiration and Our Funny Bone

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