News Release Archive 2005-2006

Summer 2006

• The Princeton Review Cites Lawrence University As One of Nation’s Best Colleges
• Lawrence University Cited for Academic Excellence, Distinctive First-Year Program in U.S. News’ Annual Best College’s Guide
• Lawrence University Receives Record $15 Million Gift for New Campus Center
• Lawrence Academy of Music New Horizons Ensembles Looking for Participants
• Human Behavior, National Security, the Arts Explored in 2006-07 Lawrence University Convocation Series

Spring 2006

• Lawrence University Honors Six Alumni for Career Achievement, Service at Annual Reunion Celebration
• Alumni Organist Concert to be Held at Lawrence
• Lawrence University Cites Brandenberger, Carr, Barrett for Teaching Excellence
• Award-winning TV/Film Producer, Humanities Champion to Receive Honorary Degrees at Lawrence University’s 157th Commencement
• Lawrence University Honors Dintenfass, Perreault for 73 Years of Teaching at 2006 Commencement
• Hortonville, Pittsville High School Teachers to be Honored as Outstanding Educators at Lawrence Commencement
• Lawrence University Fellows Program Sees Surge in Applications in its Second Year
• Lawrence University Tuba Player Chosen for American Wind Symphony Orchestra Tour
• Lawrence University Saxophone Studio Recital Features World Premiere of Alumnus Composition
• U.S. Jurist Shares his Perspective on American Justice in Lawrence Honors Convocation
• Fifth Annual Lawrence University Shack-a-thon Event Eyes Goal of Building Local Habitat Home
• Latest Research on High Temperature Superconductors Focus of Two Lawrence University Lectures
• China’s Growing Influence in Latin American Examined in Lawrence University Address
• Senior Art Major Exhibition Opens May 26 at Wriston Art Center Galleries
• ISU Psychologist Explores Reactions to Stigmas in Lawrence University Sci Hall Colloquium
• Minister-Turned-Atheist Discusses Journey to Deconversion in Lawrence University Address
• Nationally Recognized Astronomer Discusses the Big Bang, Dark Energy in Two Lawrence University Talks
• Vegetarian Advocate Speaks at Lawrence University
• Singer Ben Kweller Performs May 14 at Lawrence University
• LU Author Discusses Life of Missionary Doctor in Lawrence University Main Hall Forum
• Our Country’s Good to be staged at Lawrence University
• Former Death Row Inmate Discusses the U.S. Justice System at Lawrence University
• Lawrence University Art Historian Named 2006 Guggenheim Fellow
• Folk Singer Peter Siegel Performs at Lawrence University Earth Day Festival
• Lawrence University’s Hane Awarded Fulbright Grant to Teach English in Germany
• Lawrence Symphony Orchestra and Choirs Present a Mozart/Shostakovich Birthday Celebration
• “Satanic Verses” Author Salman Rushdie Speaks at Lawrence University April 20
• Terri Schiavo’s Brother Discusses his Sister’s Life, Death in Lawrence University Address
• Lawrence University Science Hall Colloquium Looks at Maximizing Robotic Planning

Winter 2006

• Utah Philosopher Discusses “Least Worst Death” in Lawrence University Biomedical Ethics Series Lecture
• NYU Philosopher Examines the “Immaterial Soul” in Two Lawrence University Talks
• Origins of Ancient Asia Minor Settlers Discussed in Archaeology Lecture at Lawrence University
• U.S. State Department Intelligence Officer Discusses North Korea in Lawrence University International Studies Address
• Lawrence University’s Leila Sahar Earns “Outstanding Witness” Award at Mock Trial National Tournament
• Lawrence University Percussionist, Saxophonist Earn Top Honors in State Music Competition
• Ocean Drilling Research at Great Australian Bight Subject of LU Science Hall Lecture
• Lawrence University Freshman Invited to Dedicate New Piano at Clinton Library
• Oshkosh Painter Jeff Lipschutz, Ancient Coins Featured in Wriston Art Center Galleries Exhibition
• Lawrence International Student Organization presents the 30th Annual Cabaret
• Lawrence University Musical Production presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
• Lawrence University Welcomes Attic Theatre Back to Campus
• LU Choral Conductor Rick Bjella Recognized for Service to Local Arts Community
• Lawrence University Artist Series Concludes With Ethos Percussion Group
• Three Lawrence University Horn Students Shine at Regional Music Competition
• Two Lawrence University Choirs Selected to Perform at Regional Convention
• Music and Motor Movement Examined in Lawrence University Science Hall Colloquium
• Planning Expert Discusses “Sustainable Neighborhoods” in Lawrence University Environmental Studies Lecture
• Role of “People Power” as Democratic Accelerator Examined in Lawrence University International Studies Address
• Lawrence University Qualifies Two Teams for National Semifinals of Mock Trial Competition
• Award-winning Poet Cole Swensen Gives Reading at Lawrence University
• Latest Robotic Developments Focus of Lawrence University Science Hall Colloquium
• Lawrence University Artist Series Presents Russian Pianist Olga Kern
• Lawrence University Main Hall Forum Looks at Public Memorials to the Truth
• "Duty to Prevent” Focus of Lawrence University International Studies Address
• V-Day Lawrence University to perform Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues”
• Role, Definition of Masculinity Focus of Lawrence University Panel Presentation
• Lawrence University Opera Theatre Presents Mozart’s Classic “The Magic Flute”
• City of Qumran, Dead Sea Scrolls Focus of Archaeology Lecture at Lawrence University
• Off-campus, On-campus Teams Successfully Defend Trivia Titles in Contest’s 41st Edition
• Lawrence University Celebrates Black History with Student Showcase
• ArtsBridge America Program Awarded $250,000 Grant for Elementary School Initiative
• Noted Chinese Economist Delivers Pair of Addresses in Visit to Lawrence University
• Habitat for Humanity’s “Green” Efforts Examined in Environmental Studies Lecture
• Lawrence University Theatre Department Presents “Finding the Laughter (Again)”
• Holy Webcast! Lawrence University’s 50-Hour Tribute to Trivia Goes All Digital
• Lawrence University Jazz Series presents NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson
• Lawrence University Artist Series Presents the Empire Brass with Douglas Major
• Acclaimed Harvard Physicist Explores Hidden Dimensions in Lawrence University Convocation
• “Axis of Evil” Focus of Opening Address in Lawrence University International Studies Lecture Series
• Olympic Games — Then and Now — Examined in Archaeological Institute of America Lecture
• "Chaos or Commuity?” Theme of Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at Lawrence University
• Dance Marathon Craze Revisited in Wild Space Dance Company Performance at Lawrence University
• Sculpture and Prints Featured in Exhibition Opening Jan. 20 at Wriston Art Center Galleries
• Lawrence University Environmental Studies Lecture Series Examines “Green” Architecture
• WLFM Showcases New Studio in Community Open House
• Incompatibility of Morality, Religion Focus of Lawrence University Address

Fall 2005

• Lawrence University Musicians Finish 1-2 at State Chamber Orchestra Competition
• "Language of Angels" Production Selected for Regional Theatre Competition
• Lawrence University Awarded $100,000 Grant for Study of its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
• Award-winning German Vocal CD Features Composition by Lawrence University’s Joanne Metcalf
• Timeless Classics Featured in Lawrence Academy of Music Girl Choir Concert
• Four Lawrence Academy of Music Ensembles Showcased in Pair of Concerts
• Magnificent “Magnificat” Gets Triple Treatment in Lawrence University Holiday Choral Concert
• Internationally Acclaimed Composer Samuel Adler Conducts Guest Residency at Lawrence University
• Lawrence Conservatory, Academy Musicians Place in State Cello Competition
• Famous British Transsexual Divorce Trial Focus of Lawrence University Address
• Dochnahl, Pieper, Share 2005 Lawrence Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Title
• Lawrence University Hosts African-Jamaican Dinner Nov. 13
• Lawrence University Students Earn Seven Firsts at State Singing Competition
• Lawrence University Theatre Department Presents “Language of Angels”
• "Poet of the Guitar” Performs at Lawrence University
• Research Challenges with Native Americans Focus of Lawrence University Biomedical Ethics Series Lecture
• Jane Monheit, Kenny Wheeler Highlight Lawrence University Jazz Celebration Weekend's 25th Year
• Three New Exhibitions Open Nov. 11 at Lawrence University's Wriston Art Center Galleries
• History of Science Scholar Discusses Mesopotamian Astronomy at Lawrence University
• Lawrence University Receives $200,000 Grant for Expansion of Nanoscience Program
• Two Lawrence University Ensembles Selected as Featured Performers for State Music Conference
• Lawrence University Celebrates John Harmon’s 70th Birthday with Musical Tribute
• Cultural Contributions of Medieval Scribe Focus of Lawrence University Address
• Lawrence University Graduate Discusses Development, Uses of Mass Spectrometry in Science Hall Colloquium
• State Health Care Executive Opens Lawrence University Biomedical Ethics Lecture Series
• Historical Development of Japanese Environmental Policy Focus of Main Hall Forum
• Christianity and Intellectual Life Examined in Lawrence University Main Hall Forum
• American Chemical Society President Examines Global Challenges to Chemistry at Lawrence University Seminar
• Distinguished NIH Researcher Discusses Gene-Environment Interactions in Lawrence Science Hall Colloquium
• Noted Ethicist Discusses Moral Issues in the Global Environment in Lawrence University Convocation
• In the Mood: LU Saxophonist Trades School for Real-Life Music Education
• Author Salman Rushdie Highlights Lawrence University Convocation Series, President Jill Beck Kicks off Series with Annual Matriculation Address
• New Exhibition Opens Sept. 23 at Lawrence University’s Wriston Art Center Galleries
• Lawrence University Welcomes Near-Record 433 New Students for Start of 156th Academic Year

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