Even though it feels a little like spring outside, Winter Carnival events will still take place…with a slightly modified schedule of events.

Due to lack of ice, the broomball tournament has been postponed. If we are able to flood and freeze Ormsby Lake, we will reschedule the event.

Instead of sledding on Union Hill, join us on the Warch Café Plaza to watch ice sculpting, play games, and enjoy some hot cocoa.

Don’t forget to check out many of the other events listed on the schedule below…and of course, we’ll see you at the Ball on Saturday night!

Friday, February 3


All Day
Class Color Day! Wear your class color & honor this Milwaukee-Downer Winter Carnival Tradition!

4:30-6:30 p.m.
Senior Snowfall Happy Hour with Faculty and Staff: Viking Room. Special winter drinks available!

5 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Winter Athletics: Wriston turn-around. Hop the shuttles starting 30 minutes prior and get free LU spirit gear!

  • 5pm – Women’s Basketball vs. Lake Forest: Alexander Gym
  • 7pm – Men’s Basketball vs. Lake Forest: Alexander Gym
  • 7pm – Hockey vs. Marian: Appleton Family Ice Center

8 p.m.
Lawrence Symphony Orchestra Concert: Memorial Chapel. Take in the sweet sounds of LU.

10:30 p.m.
Winter Carnival Karaoke: WCC Esch Studio. Free refreshments.

Midnight
College Cult Classics: Fargo (1996): WCC Cinema. A chilling, thrilling classic flick.

Saturday, February 4


10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Winter Carnival Brunch: Andrew Commons.

1-4 p.m.
Carnival Jumble: WCC Café Plaza.

  • Ice Sculpting: Teams of three judged at 4 p.m. for prizes!
  • Canadian Maple Taffy: Create your own taffy pops in the fresh snow.
  • Games.
  • Hot drinks by the Fire: Hot cocoa & tea in WCC Pusey Room - watch your friends sled down Union Hill while you get warm by the fire.

2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Winter Athletics: Wriston turn-around. Hop the shuttles starting 30 minutes prior and get free LU spirit gear!

  • 2 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Illinois College: Alexander Gym
  • 4 p.m. Men’s Basketball  vs. Illinois College: Alexander Gym

8 p.m.
President’s Winter Carnival Ball: WCC Somerset Room. President Beck invites the LU community to share great food, great music, great dancing and great moments together – Happy Winter Carnival! Black-tie optional.

  • 8-9 p.m.
    Hors d’oeuvres
  • 9 p.m.-midnight
    Live Big Band performance
  • Midnight-on
    DJ plays your favorites