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A still from the film As Bestas shows a woman holding a sheep.
Life at Lawrence

Latin American and Spanish Film Festival set for Oct. 26-29

The annual Latin American and Spanish Film Festival returns to Lawrence University Oct. 26-29. It features a movie premiere and a visit from an award-winning filmmaker.

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The cheer team leads cheers in the stands at Banta Bowl during the Homecoming football game.
Life at Lawrence

Photo gallery, video: Homecoming Weekend 2023

A photo gallery and video capture the fun of Blue & White Homecoming Weekend as alumni and families join students, faculty, and staff to celebrate all things Lawrentian.

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Nicolas Manzanera, a sophomore, cheers on the football team during Blue & White Homecoming Weekend at Banta Bowl.
Life at Lawrence

Homecoming celebration hits all the right notes

Lawrence University welcomed alumni and families to campus Oct. 13-15 for Blue & White Homecoming. They joined students, faculty, and staff for a celebration of Lawrence's past, present, and future. 

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A dancer performs during the 2023 Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration on Main Hall Green.
Life at Lawrence

Photo gallery: Lawrence marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day

A pow-wow demonstration with singers, drummers, and dancers from Oneida Nation was part of Lawrence University’s 8th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration on Oct. 9.

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A dancer performs during the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on Main Hall Green.
Life at Lawrence

Lawrence plans Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration Oct. 9

Lawrence University will hold its 8th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration on Monday, Oct. 9 on Main Hall Green. The outdoor event, open to the public, is set for 5 to 7 p.m.

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Emma Vasconez and Sydney Seeley talk on the stairs inside Lawrence's International House.
Life at Lawrence

Internships add layer to study abroad experience

Sydney Seeley and Emma Vasconez are the latest Lawrence University students to wrap internships into their London Centre experience. Such opportunities are plentiful across the study abroad landscape. 

Read more about Students studying in London enjoy internship experience
Blu, the Lawrence mascot, stands in front of the Lawrence Arch.
Life at Lawrence

10th Giving Day to lead into Blue & White Homecoming

Lawrence University will hold its annual Blue & White Homecoming Weekend Oct. 12-15. Kicking off the four-day event will be Lawrence’s 10th annual Giving Day, a day of philanthropy to support the Lawrence Fund.

Read more about Preview of 2023 Giving Day and Homecoming weekend
Students make s'mores at a bonfire in SLUG.
Life at Lawrence

Photo gallery, video: Welcome Week kicks off new year

Our photographer and videographer captured the excitement of a festive Welcome Week on the Lawrence campus. Incoming students were welcomed to Lawrence with events, games, and other gatherings aimed at making connections.

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New students are greeted with applause as they process through the arch on the way to the President's Welcome in September 2022.
Life at Lawrence

Welcome Week to put focus on connections, engagement

Welcome Week ’23 will kick off Sept. 5 as Lawrence University welcomes incoming students in advance of the start of the 2023-24 academic year. Making connections will be the focus of orientation activities.

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Fusion draws a big crowd in front of the stage during their performance.
Life at Lawrence

Photo gallery: Fun in the sun at LUaroo 2023

Check out a photo gallery showcasing student bands performing during the annual LUaroo music festival on Lawrence's Main Hall Green. The student-led festival is a spring tradition at Lawrence. 

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Two members of the Woebegones perform during the 2022 LUaroo.
Life at Lawrence

Organizing LUaroo a learning opportunity for BBC

LUaroo, a student-run music festival, will again be presented over two days during Memorial Day weekend. The work of the Band Booking Committee has been ongoing since October.

Read more about Band Booking Committee plans for 2023 LUaroo
Senior Malcolm Davis joins other students at a table, making intention bracelets on the opening day of 17 Days of Kindness.
Life at Lawrence

17 Days of Kindness returns for second year

17 Days of Kindness, a campaign launched on campus last spring in advance of the inauguration of President Laurie A. Carter, returns for a second year, beginning April 27 and carrying through May 13.

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Performers hold lights during a dance performance at Cabaret.
Life at Lawrence

Photo gallery: See images from Cabaret

Lawrence International presented its annual Cabaret extravaganza April 15 in Stansbury Theater, a showcase of dance, song, and fashion from around the world. 

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Earthfest will again be held on Main Hall Green on Earth Day. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
Life at Lawrence

Earthfest to highlight week of Earth Day activities

Lawrence University student organizations will celebrate Earth Day with a week of activities beginning April 17. The sustainability-focused events will culminate with Earthfest, to be held on Main Hall Green on Earth Day, April 22.

Read more about Preview of 2023 Earth Week activities
Bob Guzman holds his two awards as he poses for a photo with President Laurie Carter.
Life at Lawrence

Guzman, Facilities Operations honored with staff awards

Bob Guzman, Facilities Operations' materials management coordinator, received the President’s Award of Excellence—Individual and Facilities Operations received the inaugural President’s Award of Excellence—Team on April 3.

Read more about Staff service awards announced for 2023
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. 

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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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