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Deep friendships, new studies follow a life-changing term in Senegal
Read More: Deep friendships, new studies follow a life-changing term in SenegalSenegal selfie: Dominica Chang, second from left, is teaching an independent study course on Wolof this term with, from left, Greta Wilkening ’21, Bronwyn Earthman ’21, Miriam Thew Forrester ’20, and Tamima Tabishat ’20.
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Fire-damaged home on Union Street to be demolished in coming days
Read More: Fire-damaged home on Union Street to be demolished in coming daysThe home at 229 N. Union St. was severely damaged in a fire in October 2018.
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Make a Lawrence pumpkin
Read More: Make a Lawrence pumpkinLooking for pumpkin inspiration this October? Use one of our Lawrence pumpkin stencils to show your school spirit. Download the stencils below: LU Pumpkin Stencil Antelope Pumpkin Stencil Light More Light Pumpkin Stencil Be sure to share your pumpkin art with us by emailing a picture to communications@lawrence.edu. Carving Instructions Recommended supplies: Pro Tip: Want to…
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5 favorite ways Lawrentians get into the Halloween spirit on campus
Read More: 5 favorite ways Lawrentians get into the Halloween spirit on campusHappy Halloween from Lawrence University. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Welcome, Class of 2023: Student-to-student advice for those new to Lawrence
Read More: Welcome, Class of 2023: Student-to-student advice for those new to LawrenceHey, incoming students! We know transitioning to independent living at college is a big leap, and you’re going to get plenty of information during Welcome Week. But we’re here to talk student to student. While a successful life at Lawrence can’t be boiled down to a simple set of rules, we’ve learned a few important things…
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Volunteer, service opportunities offer students a path into community
Read More: Volunteer, service opportunities offer students a path into communityWelcome Week included the Community Engagement Bazaar on Thursday, introducing Lawrence students to all sorts of volunteer and service opportunities. It was held in the Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center gym.
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Burstein calls for thoughtful, impactful leadership on global climate crisis
Read More: Burstein calls for thoughtful, impactful leadership on global climate crisisLawrence University President Mark Burstein speaks during Thursday’s Matriculation Convocation in Memorial Chapel.
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VR at 50: 1969 brought much change, including debut of a beloved campus bar
Read More: VR at 50: 1969 brought much change, including debut of a beloved campus barPast meets present: Mark Catron ’69, a student bartender when the Viking Room opened as a bar in 1969, joins current student bartender Jake Yingling ’20 behind the bar during Reunion Weekend in mid-June. “Fridays and Saturdays were very, very popular,” Catron said of that first year.
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From Houdini to Ferber, 6 things you should know about Appleton
Read More: From Houdini to Ferber, 6 things you should know about AppletonHoudini Plaza, named for Harry Houdini, is at the center of Appleton’s downtown.
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Signage a nod to strange, complicated history of Lawrence’s favorite rock
Read More: Signage a nod to strange, complicated history of Lawrence’s favorite rockNew signage has gone up next to the Rock on Lawrence’s Main Hall Green.
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Packing for college: 14 items not to be forgotten on move-in day
Read More: Packing for college: 14 items not to be forgotten on move-in dayNOTE: This list was written pre-COVID-19. In addition to the student-recommended items below, we recommend bringing extra face masks, hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, and other personal items to keep you safe and well. Students living on campus will be provided with reusable face masks, a thermometer, and a small bottle of hand sanitizer upon move-in. …