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Cabaret is presented each spring by Lawrence International.
Life at Lawrence

Eight big events to highlight an exciting Spring Term

Spring Term at Lawrence moves fast. With that in mind, we’ve highlighted eight annual Spring Term events you’ll want to circle on your calendar.

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Students perform during Cultural Expressions in Warch Campus Center.
Life at Lawrence

Photo gallery: Cultural Expressions a talent showcase

See a gallery of images from Cultural Expressions, the annual performance extravaganza presented by Black Student Union (BSU) as part of Black History Month at Lawrence University.

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Students lineup to make candles at a Candles for Cuties event Wednesday in the Diversity & Intercultural Center.
Life at Lawrence

Black History Month events include beloved traditions

Black Excellence Ball and Cultural Expressions highlight a robust schedule in honor of Black History Month on the Lawrence campus. 

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Willow Higgins and Nick Mayerson run the livestream during the Great Midwest Trivia Contest .
Life at Lawrence

Photo Gallery: Images from trivia headquarters

The Great Midwest Trivia Contest took place for the 58th consecutive year over the weekend. A photo gallery shows the 2023 trivia masters at work. 

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The Seven Star Lion Dance performs amid the audience during the Lunar New Year celebration.
Life at Lawrence

Photo gallery: See images from Lunar New Year

Lawrence's annual celebration of Lunar New Year took place Jan. 28 in Warch Campus Center, showcasing cultural performances and the sharing of Asian cuisine.

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Portrait of Anthony Jack.
Life at Lawrence

'Privileged Poor' author to deliver Convocation address

Anthony Jack, author of 2019's The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students, will deliver Lawrence’s Winter Term Convocation address on Jan. 27.

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Nick Mayerson, this year's trivia head master, poses for a photo.
Life at Lawrence

Trivia ready to roll at Lawrence for 58th year

The Great Midwest Trivia Contest, produced by Lawrence University students, will be presented Jan. 27-29 for the 58th consecutive year. 

Read more about Preview of 2023 Great Midwest Trivia Contest
Martin Luther King Jr. Stone of Hope sculpture at MLK Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Life at Lawrence

MLK celebration to include service, workshops, series

Lawrence University’s celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will expand from a day of service and reflection on Jan. 16 to a multi-week observance that includes a series of speakers on issues of race and education.

Read more about Preview of MLK events at Lawrence 2023
Students work on music in Sol Studio.
Life at Lawrence

Lawrence in video: Favorites of 2022

From student collaborations in the making of music, to the inauguration of a new president, to new excitement at Homecoming, we celebrated the Lawrence experience in video during 2022.

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Maddy Tevonian, a sophomore, falls down as she celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal during broomball on Ormsby Lake during Winter Carnival.
Life at Lawrence

Lawrence in photos: Damiani favorites of 2022

Lawrence University photographer Danny Damiani shares 20 of his favorite images from 2022. 

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Outside of the History Museum at the Castle, at the corner of College Avenue and Drew Street.
Life at Lawrence

Beyond Lawrence: 10 local paths to explore history

As the year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Lawrence's founding draws to a close, history major Sullivan Shubert highlights 10 places Lawrentians can explore local history. 

Read more about Exploring history in the Fox Valley
John Gardner and Betsy Barefoot talk with faculty and staff during the Gardner Institute Workshop in Warch Campus Center.
Life at Lawrence

Gardner workshop focuses on first-year experience

John Gardner, founder of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, and Betsy Barefoot, a senior scholar with the Institute, led faculty and staff through a workshop on improving the first-year experience.

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Two alumni take photos with the new antelope mascot at a Friday night Homecoming gathering.
Life at Lawrence

Homecoming, Kaleidoscope bring energy, excitement

The Blue & White Homecoming Celebration, including a tailgate party, a Kaleidoscope concert, and a homecoming dance, among other activities, reignited a celebratory tradition at Lawrence.

 

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Horns are played by students at last year's Blue & White Weekend tailgate party.
Life at Lawrence

Homecoming celebration to return after 20-year hiatus

Blue & White Homecoming Weekend will be held Oct. 6-9, reigniting an annual tradition that will bring alumni and families to campus to celebrate with the Lawrence community.

 

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Cael Neary sits on a stool in front of his colorful mural in the Gender and Sexuality Diversity Center.
Life at Lawrence

Alum’s artistic vision turns wall space to safe space

Cael Neary ’17, an Appleton artist, created a bright, beautiful mural in the Gender and Sexuality Diversity Center in Lawrence’s Memorial Hall. They hope it makes the space more inviting for students.

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A student captures an image on a cell phone during an LUaroo performance.
Life at Lawrence

LUaroo 2022: Images from a festive weekend

LUaroo 2022 brought more than 20 bands to the stage on Main Hall Green on Saturday and Sunday. The annual music festival drew enthusiastic crowds both days. 

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Front of Memorial Chapel
Life at Lawrence

Honors Convocation set for Friday in Memorial Chapel

Honors Convocation will be held Friday in Memorial Chapel. Austin Segrest, assistant professor of English, will deliver the convocation address. 

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17 Days of Kindness: #BeKindLU graphic with aerial of campus in background.
Life at Lawrence

17 Days of Kindness leads to presidential inauguration

17 Days of Kindness begins April 27, with moments of gratitude, special activities, and giveaways planned to remind us to embrace kindness in our daily lives. It will continue through inauguration day. 

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A rabbit is seen at night with Memorial Chapel in the background.
Life at Lawrence

Wildlife on campus: A photo essay from student Kai Frueh

First-year Kai Frueh loves to photograph birds and other wildlife. In this photo essay, he shares beautiful images of wildlife he's found on the Lawrence campus.

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Lauren Kelly and Emma Zelles stand for a portrait in the Briggs Hall Greenhouse.
Life at Lawrence

Students find purpose in leading sustainability projects

Lauren Kelly and Emma Zelles, leaders of LU Environmental Organization, are among the students doing sustainability work on campus.

Read more about LU Environmental Org leaders
Xavier Yon sings into a microphone as he practices with VOODIS bandmates in SOL Studios.
Life at Lawrence

SOL Studios grows as creative space for Lawrence students

Participation in SOL Studios, a student-run recording space in Lawrence's Music-Drama Center, has boomed over the past two years. It's an opportunity for musical creativity for any interested students.  

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John Lewis waves from the stage during the 2015 Commencement ceremony.
Life at Lawrence

47 famous visitors who are part of Lawrence history

As Lawrence University marks the 175th anniversary of its founding in 1847, we take a moment to remember these 47 famous visitors to campus. There are many more, of course. But 47 seems appropriate.

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Chris Clarke poses for a photo in front of Sage Hall.
Life at Lawrence

New dean of students brings wide range of experiences

Chris Clarke, Lawrence University’s new dean of students, says he will be an advocate for students. “I want to make sure that students know that I’m here for them, to help them get the best out of their experience here at Lawrence.” 

 

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Maya Angelou gestures as she speaks from the podium during a 1997 convocation.
Life at Lawrence

Black History Month: 10 icons who have visited campus

Lawrence is celebrating 175 years since its founding. As we also celebrate Black History Month during February, we applaud these icons who came to campus speak, perform, and inspire.

Read more about Iconic figures from Black history at Lawrence

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