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Lawrence celebrates the Class of 2026 at its 177th Commencement
Read More: Lawrence celebrates the Class of 2026 at its 177th CommencementConfetti flies as Lawrence University graduates celebrate Commencement 2026. (Photo by Danny Damiani Photography)
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Sisu and Saunas: Reflections on the Lawrence Trip to Finland
Read More: Sisu and Saunas: Reflections on the Lawrence Trip to FinlandThe northern lights glow above Finland, illuminating a Lawrence journey filled with curiosity, connection, and wonder.
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From a Gala to a Festival!
Read More: From a Gala to a Festival!For almost 30 years Lawrence University has held a celebratory summer event (usually in August) to thank people who have supported Bjorklunden financially by becoming members of the Boynton Society. This event was always somewhat euphemistically called a “gala” with the first gala held in 1996. That was when President Rik Warch presided over a…
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Presenting the 2026 Björklunden Seminars
Read More: Presenting the 2026 Björklunden Seminars“It fills / The darkening room with light.” – Robert Penn Warren from “Where the Slow Fig’s Purple Sloth” This summer we invite you to allow yourself to enjoy the enrichment of lifelong learning. Whether you are new to Björklunden, or you have a perennial lifelong learning routine, we’re excited to share this year’s lineup of…
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Björklunden Memories!
Read More: Björklunden Memories!Enjoy reading the special Bjorklunden memories listed below that were sent to the newsletter last fall. -Dan Taylor teaching us about Greek fables and challenging us to write our own for the seminar class! -There are so many. Mainly Bill Urbrock’s classes! -Favorite memory at Bjork: working there and giving Chapel tours over the summer!! I…
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Lawrence University’s 12th Annual Giving Day breaks records with over $2 million raised
Read More: Lawrence University’s 12th Annual Giving Day breaks records with over $2 million raisedSenior Den Boakye and junior Anwar Gafar help with the Gratitude Board, one of the several on-campus events to celebrate Lawrence’s Giving Day. Photo by Deanna Kolell (Oct. 28, 2025)
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179th Matriculation Convocation: We are Lawrence. And that includes you.
Read More: 179th Matriculation Convocation: We are Lawrence. And that includes you.President Laurie A. Carter from the stage of Memorial Chapel. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Lawrence welcomes new incoming class
Read More: Lawrence welcomes new incoming classA cherished tradition: the walk through Lawrence University’s Welcome Arch. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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Reunion 2025 news and notes: Celebrating ‘bonds that keep Lawrentians connected’
Read More: Reunion 2025 news and notes: Celebrating ‘bonds that keep Lawrentians connected’Lawrence alumni from the Class of 2000 are all smiles as they get their photo taken outside of Memorial Chapel. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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