COMMUNITY & EVENTS
Where Connection Becomes Community
From student organizations and performances to campus traditions, athletics, and community events, Lawrence gives you countless ways to connect, contribute, and belong.
Get Involved
Lawrentians Unite and Grow
At Lawrence, community takes shape in everyday moments: the clubs you join, the performances you attend, the causes you support, and the people you meet along the way. However you choose to get involved, you’ll find opportunities to connect, lead, and grow.
At Lawrence, community takes shape in everyday moments: the clubs you join, the performances you attend, the causes you support, and the people you meet along the way. However you choose to get involved, you’ll find opportunities to connect, lead, and grow.
Find clubs and groups that match your interests, or start something new with other Lawrentians.
Build relationships across campus and in Appleton through service, leadership, and shared experiences.
PERFORMANCE AND EXHIBITS
Creativity Takes the Stage Year-Round
From Conservatory concerts and theatre productions to dance performances, galleries, and student-led music, Lawrence gives you countless ways to experience the arts.
Opera
Experience innovative, award-winning opera performances, including a mainstage production and opera scenes throughout the academic year.
Theatre
Explore productions that showcase student performers, designers, directors, and storytellers.
Dance
Watch, perform, or take part in dance opportunities that bring movement and expression to campus life.
Galleries and Public Art
Discover exhibitions, installations, and public art that connect creativity with the Lawrence community.
Mile of Music
Experience Appleton’s nationally known music festival, with performances and energy that extend beyond campus.
Support the Experiences That Shape Lawrentians
Your support helps students connect, create, lead, and take part in the experiences that make Lawrence a vibrant community.
ATHLETICS AT LAWRENCE
Cheer on the Vikings
Bring your Lawrence spirit to the stands. From game days and tailgates to team traditions and campus pride, athletics give Lawrentians another way to come together.
WAYS TO EXPLORE
More Ways to Connect
From entrepreneurship to music, service, and community learning, Lawrence offers many paths to connection beyond the classroom.
Seminars and Camps
Explore learning beyond the classroom through Björklunden seminars, summer arts and athletic camps that welcome students, alumni, adults, and lifelong learners.
Business and Entrepreneurship Center
Explore ideas, build skills, and connect with resources that support innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.
Lawrence Community Music School
Connect with music education, performances, and community programming for learners of all ages.
CONFERENCES & EVENTS SERVICES
Event Spaces for Every Need
From the beautiful Warch Campus Center to the historic Memorial Chapel to the tranquil Björklunden retreat on the shores of Lake Michigan, these are some of the area’s most sought-after locations. Whether you are planning a meeting, performance, conference, or celebration, Lawrence offers campus spaces and support to help bring people together.
Warch Campus Center
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
See What’s Happening
Find upcoming events, performances, lectures, games, and gatherings that unite the Lawrence community.
NEWS
Community Highlights
Explore recent stories about the people, programs, events, and partnerships that bring the Lawrence community to life.
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Art Auction Returns to Björklunden
Read More: Art Auction Returns to BjörklundenOil painting: Bjorklunden Lake View-Marsha Newkirk
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Peter Thomas: Bjorklunden’s Russian Aficionado
Read More: Peter Thomas: Bjorklunden’s Russian AficionadoPeter Thomas received both his BA degree in comparative literature and PhD in Russian from Northwestern University. He studied at the Moscow State University for over a year where he received training in how to teach Russian to non-native speakers. Then after a few years of practicing his newly honed skills on students at St.…
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Choosing Joy: Student speaker Megan Eisenstein’s journey of self-discovery
Read More: Choosing Joy: Student speaker Megan Eisenstein’s journey of self-discoveryMegan Eisenstein ’26 is a government major with minors in dance and statistics and data science.
