Thank you for your interest in connecting with talent at Lawrence University!  

Our Employer Relations team is here to help connect employers and graduate programs to the bright and talented students here at Lawrence.  

About Lawrence

Lawrence University is Wisconsin's #1 small private university. Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and acclaimed Conservatory of Music enroll 1,500 full-time undergraduates from 46 states and 37 countries. 

We are looking forward to connecting you with Lawrentians! For more information, or to connect with our Employer Relations team, please click on the profile links below:  

  • Naomi Byrne, Assistant Director, Employer & Alumni Relations (early career)
  • Rich Marshall, Assistant Director, Career Center - Internships (internships)
  • Kevin Gaw, Riaz Waraich Dean of the Career Center

The Lawrence Difference

Lawrentians are informed, independent thinkers who will add unique perspective and value to your team.  A world-class liberal arts education helps students develop critical thinking and communication skills that will allow them to adapt quickly in an ever-changing world. They are writers, leaders, and global citizens. 

Campus Engagement

The key to successful recruiting is building and maintaining a strong presence on campus. The Lawrence University Career Center offers a number of ways to engage with students, including:   

  • Job and Internship Fairs
    • Upcoming: Thursday, October 1, 2026: Fall 2026 Job and Internship Fair
    • Completed: Tuesday, January 20, 2026: HMP/PHN Job and Internship Fair, 4:30pm-6:00pm
    • Completed: Tuesday, September 30, 2025: BE/TD Job and Internship Fair from 4:30-6:30pm
    • Completed: Thursday, October 7, 2025: GLI/NES Job and Internship Fair from 4:30-6:00pm
  • Wisconsin Independent Private Colleges Career Consortium (WIPCCC) Career Expo (annually in the fall)
  • Tabling on campus
  • Info Sessions or 1:1 Coffee Conversations
  • Class or student organization visits or presentations
  • Student career treks to specific cities or on-site field trips to employers
  • Mock interviews
  • On campus interviews
    • Private interview rooms are available year-round. Please reach out to Naomi Byrne to book.

For more information, contact Naomi Byrne, Assistant Director, Employer and Alumni Relations.

Hire an Intern or New Graduate

Lawrence University uses the Handshake platform to post internship and early career positions. 

Learn how to create an employer account and post a job here.

The Lawrence University Career Center reviews all job and internship postings submitted on Handshake to ensure their relevance to LU students and that the posting meets certain requirements. If you have any questions about these standards, please contact Naomi Byrne, Assistant Director, Employer and Alumni Relations. 

Interested in offering an internship or early-career opportunity exclusively for Lawrence University students or alumni, but prefer not to post publicly in Handshake? Share the details with the Career Center here!

Friends of Lawrence

The Friends of Lawrence program, facilitated by the Lawrence University Career Center, provides alumni, faculty, parents, and community members with an easy way to share internships, part-time jobs, and full-time positions with Lawrence students. Inspired by the belief that meaningful connections often begin within a community, this program helps expand students' access to opportunities while strengthening the Lawrence network. 

Whether you are hiring for a single position* or looking to give back to the Lawrence community by sharing opportunities, Friends of Lawrence offers a streamlined way to connect with current students without creating a formal employer recruiting account on Handshake. 

* Please note, this program is not intended for high-volume or cyclical recruiters who already have established pathways through the Career Center.  

How It Works 

  1. Submit an Opportunity 
    Complete a brief online form with details about your position. 

  1. Review and Posting 
    The Career Center reviews submissions and posts approved jobs or internships to the Friends of Lawrence Handshake account. Postings must meet the Career Center standards for approval. Approved opportunities will go live within 1–2 business days and remain active for two weeks. If you want your posting to be reactivated after two weeks, please contact us. 

  1. Students Apply Directly 
    Interested students apply through the contact information or application process you provide.  

Who Can Participate?  

Friends of Lawrence is designed for: 

  • Lawrence alumni  

  • Parents of current or former students 

  • Community members 

  • Small businesses  

  • Faculty and staff connections  

  • Friends of the university 

Questions?  

Reach out to Naomi Byrne, Assistant Director of Employer and Alumni Relations at naomi.byrne@lawrence.edu.  

Internship Resources

Hosting an academic year or summer intern can be a rewarding experience, while filling a short term need or project within your organization. We are happy to connect you with students who are interested in interning with your organization. 

As defined by NACE, an internship is an extension of learning done in the classroom and provides space for practical application of classroom knowledge. An internship experience should have a defined beginning and end, and skills learned should be transferable to other employment settings.  

To assist in creating structured learning for your intern, Lawrence has created a document to create space for your intern and set learning goals. Please see the document below.  

General Internship Guide for Employers.pdf

If your intern is part of our summer internship program, we will also collect feedback from you in the form of a mid-term and final evaluation. We can also provide support or intervention if you need assistance with intern interaction or behaviors.  

Interested in exploring the possibility of hosting an intern? Contact Rich Marshall, Assistant Director - Internships.

Recruiting Resources

The Lawrence University Career Center is an active member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and adheres to NACE’s Principles for Ethical Professional Practice.  These guidelines provide recruitment professionals with a framework for maintaining a fair and equitable recruitment process and support responsible decision-making by candidates. 

Additional Recruiting Resources: