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Menasha School District to host 5 home Football Games at Lawrence University’s Banta Bowl
When news spread that a tornado had torn through the Fox Cities on July 27, the community was left shaken from the devastation. Miraculously, no fatalities were reported, though dozens of…
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Boynton Festival, Saturday, August 22, 2026 Registration now open!
Join us for a one-of-a-kind day inspired by Björklunden’s renowned seminar experience—where curiosity leads and everyone has a place in the conversation. Events are free; lunch options available for a…
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Choosing Joy: Student speaker Megan Eisenstein’s journey of self-discovery
Megan Eisenstein ’26 is a government major with minors in dance and statistics and data science.
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Two Lawrence University music faculty win GRAMMY award
Lawrence University’s Michael Clayville and Erin Lesser, members of the acclaimed band, Alarm Will Sound, won Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
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Lawrence University Launches Commuter Student Program
A fresh snowfall welcomes students on their walk through campus.
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Registration opens for annual Björklunden summer seminars along Lake Michigan shoreline
Read More: Registration opens for annual Björklunden summer seminars along Lake Michigan shorelineBill Shefchik teaches a seminar on geology at a 2023 session at Björklunden. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Four years after launching women’s hockey at Lawrence, seniors leave with foundation strong
Read More: Four years after launching women’s hockey at Lawrence, seniors leave with foundation strongNine Lawrence University seniors who were part of the inaugural class of women’s hockey soaked in the accolades with family on Senior Day. They include (from left) Lauren Moravchik, Jessie Arons, Delaney Kingsland, Gigi Wood, Lauren Askenazy, Laney Martens, Lindsey Gulliksen, Molly Jastrab, and Sydney Seeley. (Photo by Paul Wilke)
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On Main Hall Green With … Acacia Ackles: Drawn to puzzles, problem-solving, computer science
Read More: On Main Hall Green With … Acacia Ackles: Drawn to puzzles, problem-solving, computer sciencePortrait on Main Hall Green: Acacia Ackles (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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The Inspiration of Former Seminar Leader Jack Rhodes
Read More: The Inspiration of Former Seminar Leader Jack Rhodes*content provided by Friends of Bjorklunden members Jack Rhodes, who offered over 20 film seminars at Björklunden, and taught into his final year in 2022, left us with the words “I will be with you there in spirit.” The Jack and Glenda Rhodes Endowed Fund for Björklunden has been established to honor Jack’s and his…
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Björklunden Needs Your Support
Read More: Björklunden Needs Your Support*content provided by Friends of Bjorklunden members If you haven’t already contributed to Björklunden this year, please consider a year-end contribution. Any gift is appreciated! A gift of $250 or more makes you a Boynton Society giving level member and entitles you to a two-week early sign-up window for summer seminars and an invitation to…
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A Special Place for Learning and Creative Collaboration
Read More: A Special Place for Learning and Creative Collaboration*content provided by Friends of Bjorklunden members Last May, spring term Student Seminars concluded with 350 Lawrence students and faculty participating in 24 retreats integrated into their academic schedules. Conservatory groups began offering free performances to Door County audiences for the first time since the pandemic. Time spent at Björklunden is a vital component of…
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We Welcome You to the New Friends of Björklunden!
Read More: We Welcome You to the New Friends of Björklunden!Greetings from Björklunden! In August, we announced the formation of the new Friends of Björklunden, an organization of supporters, volunteers, donors and friends! We welcome broad participation by all who love Björklunden and want to share in stewarding the future of Lawrence University’s enchanting northern campus. The name, Friends of Björklunden, harkens back to an earlier circle of supporters…
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Seven Lawrence seniors, recent graduates named semifinalists for prestigious Fulbright awards
Read More: Seven Lawrence seniors, recent graduates named semifinalists for prestigious Fulbright awardsJonathan Bass ’24 is a double degree student in music performance (piano) and French. He is a semifinalist for a Fulbright-Harriet Hale Woolley Award in the Arts. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Creative writing major Taylor Hughes finds her balance with writing, academics, athletics
Read More: Creative writing major Taylor Hughes finds her balance with writing, academics, athleticsTaylor Hughes ’25 plays softball and volleyball while also serving as the sports editor of The Lawrentian. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Lawrence’s Estelí Gomez wins 2024 Grammy Award with vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth
Read More: Lawrence’s Estelí Gomez wins 2024 Grammy Award with vocal ensemble Roomful of TeethEsteli Gomez (center right) joins her Roomful of Teeth ensemble backstage at the 66th annual Grammy Awards.
