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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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Music is everywhere as Mile 7 gets rolling; partnerships grow deeper
Read More: Music is everywhere as Mile 7 gets rolling; partnerships grow deeperKenni Ther ’16 leads the Brazilian samba drumming workshop in Houdini Plaza during Thursday’s opening day of Mile of Music.
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Work study program connects Lawrentians with local nonprofits
Read More: Work study program connects Lawrentians with local nonprofitsJohanna Kopecky ’21 is one of many students working for nonprofit organizations on federal work study that sees the benefit in the community.
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Summer renovation projects keep campus infrastructure in prime shape
Read More: Summer renovation projects keep campus infrastructure in prime shapeWork on the steam line near Memorial Chapel continues this summer. The chapel also is getting new exterior lighting. The steam line work continues what was started in spring on the south side of College Avenue.
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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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Princeton Review cites Lawrence as one of ‘Best’ colleges in the country
Read More: Princeton Review cites Lawrence as one of ‘Best’ colleges in the countryLawrence University students hailed the school as supportive, inclusive, and empowering in a survey from The Princeton Review. Lawrence ranked as one of the 385 best four-year colleges in the U.S.
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Voices from abroad: LU students share takeaways from studying across the globe
Read More: Voices from abroad: LU students share takeaways from studying across the globeFallon Sellers ’20 enjoys fresh coconut milk while studying in Auckland, New Zealand.
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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. …
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Lawrence unveils new B.M.A. degree, widening path for student musicians
Read More: Lawrence unveils new B.M.A. degree, widening path for student musiciansThe Lawrence University Jazz Ensemble has been part of the Lawrence Conservatory of Music’s long history of jazz education excellence. The new B.M.A. degree, beginning this fall, will build on that with its Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation track.
