The 16th President of Lawrence University
Mark Burstein, executive vice president of Princeton University, will assume his duties as the 16th president of Lawrence University on July 1, 2013.
Inauguration
Schedule
The inauguration celebration for Mark Burstein will take place on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, 2013.
The celebration will begin with a luncheon on Friday, October 25 and conclude with a luncheon on Saturday, October 26. Guests are encouraged to arrive in Appleton by late morning on Friday and depart no earlier than early afternoon on Saturday. The installation ceremony will be held on Saturday morning in Memorial Chapel.
A comprehensive schedule of events will be posted when finalized.
Travel and Accommodations
Lawrence University is located in Appleton, WI, home to the Outagamie County Regional Airport (ATW). The airport is located a short distance from campus and is serviced by Delta, United and Allegiant airlines. Other nearby cities with major airports include Green Bay (GRB - 40 minutes from campus) and Milwaukee (MKE - 2 hours from campus).
Appleton has many hotels from which to choose. However, the two closest to campus are the CopperLeaf Hotel and the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel. Mention that you are traveling to Lawrence University to receive the negotiated rate when making reservations. For a more complete list of Appleton hotels, click here.
Radisson Paper Valley Hotel
333 West College Avenue
1-800-242-3499 or 920-733-8000
CopperLeaf Hotel
300 West College Avenue
920-749-0303
