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The Happenings of Lawrence University
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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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John Pfefferle, Paul Hoffman, and Tom Janssen Gift Prime Downtown Appleton Property to Lawrence University
City Center East in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin
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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.
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‘HoLUdays’ bring alumni together: ‘We had a fabulous time connecting with Lawrentian friends’
Read More: ‘HoLUdays’ bring alumni together: ‘We had a fabulous time connecting with Lawrentian friends’Lawrence alumni gather in San Francisco for the “HoLUdays.”
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Lawrence’s Estelí Gomez ready to join her Roomful of Teeth ensemble in Grammy spotlight
Read More: Lawrence’s Estelí Gomez ready to join her Roomful of Teeth ensemble in Grammy spotlightRoomful of Teeth is nominated for two Grammy Awards. The 2024 ceremony will be held in Los Angeles on Feb. 4.
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International students find warm welcome to Appleton through Friendship Family Program
Read More: International students find warm welcome to Appleton through Friendship Family ProgramLacy Frewerd, director of international student services, greets students at a Friendship Family Program gathering in International House. (Photos by Juan Marin)
