News Release Archive 2004-2005

Summer 2005

• Lawrence University Cited for Academic Excellence, Exceptional Value in U.S. News Annual Best College’s Guide
• Lawrence University Political Scientist Selected for Special Policy Program on China
• Extending the Reach: $5 Million Campaign Targets Lawrence University’s “Northern Campus” at Bjorklunden
• Anna Corey, ’04, Awarded Prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
• Lawrence University Honors Six Alumni for Career Achievement, Service at Annual Reunion Celebration

Spring 2005

• Jazz Director, Spanish Professor Cited by Lawrence University for Teaching Excellence
• Two State Teachers Recognized as “Outstanding Educators” at Lawrence University Commencement
• Lawrence University Honors Former President, Local Jazz Legend and Wisconsin Business Leader at 156th Commencement
• Lawrence University Launches New Initiative to Prepare Ph.D.s for Undergraduate Teaching Careers
• Lawrence University Art Historian, American History Scholar and Jazz Director Named to Endowed Professorships
• Two Lawrence University Musicians Earn Top Honors at State Piano Competition
• Bjella, Fares, Peregrine Promoted to Full Professor at Lawrence University, Nine Faculty Members Granted Tenure
• Columbia University President Lee Bollinger Discusses Critical Issues Facing Higher Education in Lawrence University Honors Convocation
• Smile Power: Lawrence University Psychologist Dicusses Laughter as a Coping Mechanism in Science Hall Colloquium
• Wisconsin Congressional Candidate Discusses Economic Growth, Deficit Reduction in Lawrence University Address
• Noted Conservative Commentator Discusses Free Speech Issues on College Campuses in Address at Lawrence University
• Shack-a-thon: Raising Money and Awareness for Housing Issues
• Interpreting the Qur’an: Modern Islamic Thought Focus of Lawrence University Main Hall Forum
• Relationship Between Musical Ability and Second Language Skills Examined in Science Hall Colloquium
• Frank Lloyd Wright and the Influence of Women in his Work Examined in Lawrence University Lecture
• Duke University Public Policy Expert Discusses Just War Theory in Main Hall Forum
• Demise of Eugenics Focus of Lawrence University Biomedical Ethics Series Address
• Lawrence University Celebrates Inauguration of Jill Beck as its 15th President
• Twice as Nice: Two Lawrence University Vocalists Cited by Down Beat Magazine
• Columbia University Political Scientist Discusses Status, Implications of New European Constitution in Lawrence University International Studies Series Lecture
• Dark Energy: University of Chicago Physicist Unravels Mystery of the Universe’s Secret Force in Lawrence University Colloquium
• Wisconsin Business Leader Discusses Manufacturing’s “Global Realignment” in Lawrence University Economic Address
• Lawrence University Physicist Discusses Electron Plasma Research in Science Hall Colloquium
• Lawrence University Political Scientist Awarded Fulbright Grant to Study Role of NGOs in Refugee Resettlement in War-Torn Sierra Leone
• Poet Gillian Conoley Gives Reading at Lawrence University
• Lawrence University Named One of Country’s “Best Values”
• From Me to We: Lawrence University International Relations Lecture Series Address Looks at Youth Attitudes About Politics
• Folk Concert by Greg Brown Highlights Annual Lawrence University Earth Day Festival
• Historic Civil Rights Pioneer Discusses Race, Discrimination Issues in Lawrence University Address
• Lawrence University Cellist Wins State Music Competition
• Albanian Excavations Focus of Lawrence University Archaeological Lecture
• Lawrence University Sponsors Interdisciplinary Symposium on the Civil War
• Lawrence University Saxophonist Jesse Dochnahl Wins National Music Competition
• Former Ambassador Discusses Eastern Europe’s “Unfinished Business” in Lawrence University International Relations Series Lecture
• Noted Feminist Author, Literay Scholar Discusses her Work in Lawrence University Program
• Beloit College Vice President Named Dean of the Faculty at Lawrence University

Winter 2005

• Lawrence University Brings Guster and Better Than Ezra to Appleton
• Lawrence University Receives Grant to Support of ArtsBridge America Program
• Lawrence University Artist Series Presents Zukerman, Flutist, and Kondonassis, Harpist
• Lawrence University Biology Student Awarded Leopold Scholarship
• Two Lawrence University Seniors Named Recipients of $22,000 Fellowships for Year-Long Study Abroad Projects
• Lawrence University Psychologist Examines Role of Ambivalent Attitudes in Gender Inequality
• Human Rights Activist Discusses Rewards of Helping the Poor in Lawrence University Convocation
• Address on U.S.-European Security Issues Opens Lawrence University International Studies Lecture Series
• Organic Farming Legislation Lecture Closes Lawrence Uninversity Series on Sustainable Agriculture
• Lawrence University Eliminates SAT/ACT Scores as Admissions Requirement
• Lawrence University Alumnus, Poet William Fuller Gives Reading
• Lawrence University Hosts Town Hall Forum with Four Black Authors
• What is a Life Worth? "Rational" Rationing of Health Care Examined in Lawrence University Biomedical Ethics Series Address
• Homelessness Issues Examined in Lawrence University Panel Presentation
• Organic Farming Focus of Lawrence University Address in Sustainable Agriculture Series
• Hitting a High Note: Lawrence Freshman Alisa Jordheim Wins National Arts Program Award
• Civil Rights Legend John Lewis Speaks at Lawrence University Convocation
• Environmental Sociologist Discusses "Sense of Place" in Lawrence University Environmental Studies Series Address
• Nothing Trivial About This Birthday: Lawrence University's Marathon of Minutia Turns 40!
• Lawrence University Names Hiram College Development Chief Associate Vice President
• Lawrence University Saxophonist Qualifies for National Music Competition
• "Black Mountain Poet" Robert Creeley Gives Reading at Lawrence University
• Sustainable Agriculture Focus of Lawrence University Environmental Studies Lecture Series
• Lawrence University Psychologist Joins State Association Board of Directors
• Lawrence University Violinist Wins State Chamber Orchestra Competition
• Ineffectiveness of Livings Wills Focus of Lawrence U. Biomedical Ethics Lecture

Fall 2004

• Lawrence University Students Look to "FLY" High in Quest to Build State's Best Model Rocket
• "Yuletide Carols" presented by the Lawrence Academy of Music Girl Choir
• Marine Biologist Examines Role of Oceanic Microbes in Global Warming in Lawrence University Science Hall Lecture
• Lawrence University Artist Series Program Change Announced
• Lawrence University Anthropologist Discusses Human’s Diet Through the Ages
• Lawrence University Students Earn Six Firsts at State Singing Competition
• LU Grad, University of Michigan Researcher, Discusses Role of Biomolecular “Conversations”
• Lawrence University Musician Named Lead Trumpet Player for Regional All-Star Jazz Ensemble
• Stanford Law Professor Discusses Commodifcation in Opening Address of Lawrence University Biomedical Ethics Lecture Series
• Health Care Specialist Analyses Bush, Kerry Health Plans in Lawrence University Science Hall Lecture
• Recently Discovered Mayan Murals Focus of Archaeological Institute Lecture at Lawrence University
• Prominent Researcher, LU Grad Discusses Creation and Uses of Specialized Film Materials in Science Hall Lecture
• Lawrence University Artist Series Presents the King’s Singers
• Defying Constituents Wishes: Lawrence University Political Scientist Discusses Why Elected Officials Can Do It
• Nobel Laureate Discusses Breakthrough Research on Absolute Zero in
  Lawrence University Science Colloquium
• Lawrence University Art Historian Awarded Prestigious Metropolitan Museum Research Fellowship
• Political Commentator, Columnist Arianna Huffington Dissects Presidential Election in Lawrence University Convocation
• President Jill Beck Opens Lawrence University's 155th Academic Year with
  Matriculation Convocation Focusing on Value of Personalized Instruction
• Lawrence University Welcomes 358 New Students for Start of 155th
  Academic Year

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