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Convocation Series 2013-14

Convocations are held in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel and are free and open to the public.

Matriculation Convocation
Thursday, September 19, 2013
11:10 a.m.
“Crossing the Threshold: Community as Curriculum”
President Mark Burstein

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
11:10 a.m.
Alison Bechdel
"Drawing Lessons: The Comics of Everyday Life"
Cartoonist, author of Are You My Mother? A Comic Drama, Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic and the comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For.

Thursday, January 23, 2014
11:10 a.m.
Morgan Spurlock
Filmmaker, humorist, and political activist, known for his documentary film Super Size Me.

Honors Convocation
Thursday, May 29, 2014
11:10 a.m.
Cathy Kautsky

Main Hall Forum

Main Hall Forum presents a wide range of lectures by Lawrence faculty and distinguished guest speakers on historical and contemporary issues and recent scholarship in the humanities.

Science Hall Colloquium

The Science Hall Colloquium presents a series of cross-disciplinary lectures that address research developments in diverse areas of the natural, physical and social sciences.

Fine Arts Colloquium

The Fine Arts Colloquium presents several occasional lectures during the academic year that touch on topics related to art, art history, and theatre.

The Mojmir Povolny Lectureship in International Studies

Established in 1987 and named in honor of long-time Lawrence government professor Mojmir Povolny, the lectureship promotes interest and discussion on issues of moral significance and ethical dimensions.