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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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All Mozart!: Celebrating the unity that comes with Conservatory’s Major Works Concert
Read More: All Mozart!: Celebrating the unity that comes with Conservatory’s Major Works ConcertDirected by Mark Dupere, Lawrence students rehearse on stage in Memorial Chapel for the April 19 Major Works Concert. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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On Main Hall Green With … Jodi Sedlock: Eavesdropping on bats in study of sensory ecology
Read More: On Main Hall Green With … Jodi Sedlock: Eavesdropping on bats in study of sensory ecologyPortrait on Main Hall Green: Jodi Sedlock (Photo by Aaron Lindeman ’27)
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Portrait unveiled, walkway dedicated as former President Mark Burstein returns to campus
Read More: Portrait unveiled, walkway dedicated as former President Mark Burstein returns to campusFormer Lawrence President Mark Burstein speaks at the unveiling of his presidential portrait in the Center for Academic Success in Mudd Library. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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Senior Maddy Tevonian uses study abroad to fuel journey in religious studies, art history
Read More: Senior Maddy Tevonian uses study abroad to fuel journey in religious studies, art historySenior Maddy Tevonian, seen here in Wriston Art Center, has studied in India and Nepal. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Gibraltar Students Explore Photography at Björklunden
Read More: Gibraltar Students Explore Photography at BjörklundenStudents with class leader Suzanne Rose.
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LU Students Explore Sustainability, Stewardship and Service in Door County
Read More: LU Students Explore Sustainability, Stewardship and Service in Door CountyStudents and leaders of the Alternative Spring Break took hikes around Door County, including one around Bjorklunden with local master naturalist, Jane Whitney.
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The Theatrical Landscape: An Interview with Dan Klarer
Read More: The Theatrical Landscape: An Interview with Dan KlarerDan Klarer in a performance of Tongue ‘n Cheek at Peninsula Players. File photo courtesy of the Peninsula Pulse.
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Meet the Editor: Eric Simonson’s First Memories of Björklunden
Read More: Meet the Editor: Eric Simonson’s First Memories of Björklunden*written by Eric Simonson My association with Björklunden starts back in 1980 when I was hired as one of the original summer student workers from Lawrence University. Back then, Joseph Hopfensperger, caretaker and visionary for what Björklunden would become, was testing out his idea for summer seminars for adults. There were six of us employed…
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Meet the Editor: Sue Pappas’ First Memories of Björklunden
Read More: Meet the Editor: Sue Pappas’ First Memories of Björklunden*written by Sue Pappas If I remember correctly, my connection and first memory of Björklunden can be traced all the way back to 1963. It was during the summer between my sophomore and junior year of high school when my family and I were on our annual vacation in Door County. My mom had read…
