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Tuning in with Ty Collins: Career Center podcast connects alumni, students
Ty Collins has put his experience working in radio to good use at Lawrence, recently launching a podcast that aims to connect alumni with students as they plan for life after college. Collins, assistant director in the Career Center, interviews alumni who share career advice, discuss avenues into particular fields, and talk about successes and…
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Student Snapshot: Harris Marks’ early exposure to museums, arts sets him on his academic path
Harris Marks, a junior majoring in history and minoring in art history and ethnic studies, first heard about Lawrence University through reading Colleges that Change Lives, a bookby Loren Pope. He was intrigued enough to schedule a visit. What drew Marks in during his visit was seeing the considerable value that Lawrence places on arts…
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Student Snapshot: Mix of STEM, music programs appeal to computer science major
Aparna Gajulapalli, a computer science major from Palo Alto, California, knew she wanted to attend a small school with a nourishing environment. When she learned about Lawrence University through a book called Colleges That Change Lives, she decided to come to campus for a visit. She was immediately drawn in by the strong STEM programs…
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“Breathe,” an opera performed in the water, ready for its debut at Lawrence
Odds are, you haven’t seen anything like this before. Yes, it’s an opera performance. And, yes, many of the usual expectations are there — there are opera singers and percussionists, trumpets, a cello, even a flute. There are dancers and a keyboardist and a bass player. Tuxedos will be worn. But there’s a twist. The…
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Student Snapshot: Jonathan Bass finds his groove studying piano, French
Jonathan Bass knew he wanted to major in music in college, but he also knew he wanted a broad academic experience. He found what he was looking for at Lawrence, where he opted for the liberal arts college’s five-year double degree program. He’s pursuing a bachelor of music degree in music performance (piano) and a…
