Rik Warch 1977

Rik Warch in 1977

A Look at Björklunden with President Rik Warch

As many of us recall, Lawrence’s 14th president, Rik Warch, believed strongly that acquiring Bjőrklunden was a unique opportunity for Lawrence to create a northern campus for its students. Click on the link below to see and hear Rik relate the story of the destructive fire in 1993 and how that event turned into a major opportunity for the college to redevelop the site for enriched learning experiences.