The Mascot Committee asked students to submit suggested names for our newest Viking – the antelope mascot. More than 450 students did just that. The committee ended up with a list of about 175 names. The committee then chose three finalists to be put to a vote by the full Lawrence community: Larry, Lou, and Blu. Voting began Wednesday and continues through Monday. Vote here.
To get campus ready for the 9th annual Giving Day celebration, the Philanthropy Engagement Center will be hosting a tie dye event on Monday, October 24th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm outside of Ormsby Hall.
There will be 100 Giving Day t-shirts that are exclusive to this event available for students to make their own tie dye creations. In the event of rain, the Tie Dye event will take place in the Somerset Room in the Warch Campus Center.
Still deciding on a major, minor, or interdisciplinary area? If so, make sure to mark your calendar for the Meet the Majors Fair on Thursday, October 27 (4:30-6:30 p.m.) in Somerset, Warch Campus Center. Here you’ll be able to connect with faculty advisors from a wide variety of programs + learn about opportunities to other explore your interests. You’ll also be able to chat with fellow Lawrentians about their campus research experiences as part of the Summer Research Poster Symposium that will be taking place at the same time.
A reminder that University signature block standards are already set by the Communications office. In an effort to be consistent with University communications, please adhere to these styles in your email signature. Here is a helpful link: https://lawrenceu.sharepoint.com/sites/Communications/SitePages/Email.aspx
Lawrence will be celebrating its 9th annual Giving Day on Wednesday, October 26! On this day we celebrate all things Lawrence and raise funds to support current and future generations of Lawrentians. On last year’s Giving Day, more than 3,390 supporters gave over $1.97 million! We hope you will join in making this year shine even brighter. You can learn more about the matching funds, social challenges, and campus events that will be happening this Giving Day at: Go.lawrence.edu/givingday
The Latin American and Spanish Film Festival returns to Lawrence Oct. 13-16 after a two-year absence. It comes during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Rosa Tapia, professor of Spanish, shares details of the film festival:
-The film festival is an independent event that is organized by professors Rosa Tapia and Cecilia Herrera. Admission is free and the films are in Spanish language with English subtitles.
– LULASFF was born in 2012, so this is its tenth anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, we are bringing special guest Dr. Javier Guerrero from Princeton University, a leading scholar in Latin American and Film Studies. Dr. Guerrero will give a talk about famous Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar (Oct 14, 4:30 pm) before the screening of his latest film, Parallel Mothers. Dr. Guerrero is the author of many important books about Latin American cinema and literature, and he was the 2017 winner of the Latin American Studies Association’s Sylvia Molloy Award. Before coming to the United States, he was the President of the Venezuelan Cinemateca Nacional, a position in which he curated over twenty-five international film series and festivals. Dr. Guerrero was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Lawrence University in 2011-2012 and he was one of the original organizers of LULASFF, so this is a very special homecoming and anniversary for all of us.
-The five films featured this year represent different Spanish-speaking countries: Argentina, México, Spain, Costa Rica, and Peru. The movies have won numerous international awards and almost all are from 2021. And here’s another cool Lawrence connection: Lawrence alumna and member of the Board of Trustees Francesca Romero-Siekman was part of the production team for the highly acclaimed Mexican film Prayers For The Stolen (Oct 13, 8 pm). This film won awards in Cannes, San Sebastian, Los Angeles, and other major film competitions.
Below is the lineup for this year’s LULASFF (you can find additional information by clicking on the film titles in the event’s web page, https://go.lawrence.edu/lasf) :
Warch Campus Center Cinema, Lawrence University, 711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI
Free admission. All films are rated “R” (Restricted) or “NR” (Not rated for US audiences). Viewer discretion is advised.
Thursday, October 13
5:00 PM THE WEASELS’ TALE / El cuento de las comadrejas (Argentina, 2019)
8:00 PM PRAYERS FOR THE STOLEN / Noche de fuego (Mexico, 2021)
Friday, October 14
4:30 PM “Almodóvar: A Critical Take.” Javier Guerrero (Princeton University)
5:30 PM PARALLEL MOTHERS / Madres paralelas (Spain, 2021)
Saturday, October 15
5:00 PM CLARA SOLA ( Costa Rica, 2021)
8:00 PM THE GOOD BOSS / El buen patrón (Spain, 2021)
Sunday, October 16
2:00 PM A WORLD FOR JULIUS / Un mundo para Julius (Peru, 2021)
SPONSORS:
Siekman Foundation
Helen Barr Rudin Fund
Department of Spanish
Film Studies
CONTACT
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The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Ethnic Studies Department, and Wellness Services will present a DE&I Community Conversations session at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 in Warch Campus Center.
The talk is titled “What Do Abortion Bans & Transphobia Have To Do With White Supremacy? Everything.” Chris Barcelos, an assistant professor of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston, will speak.
The DE&I office is introducing the 2022-23 DE&I Community Conversations Series. This year’s theme is: Race, Racism, and Justice. The first talk in the series will address abortion access, racial justice, and trans liberation.
Pre Giving Day Tie-Dye Party – Monday, Oct. 24
Note: The date of this event has changed to Oct. 24: To get campus ready for the 9th annual Giving Day celebration, the Philanthropy Engagement Center will be hosting a tie dye event on Monday, Oct. 24 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm outside of Ormsby Hall.
There will be 100 Giving Day t-shirts that are exclusive to this event available for students to make their own tie-dye creations. In the event of rain, the event will take place in the Somerset Room in the Warch Campus Center.
Giving Day is set for Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Blue & White Homecoming Weekend is here! It’s time for all Lawrentians – students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families – to share their Viking pride and celebrate our 175 year history.
Blue & White Homecoming Weekend October 6-9, 2022
See the full Blue & White Homecoming Weekend Schedule
Get your Lawrence gear!
Whether you are here on campus or celebrating from afar, show your school spirit by proudly wearing your LU gear or our beloved school colors: Blue & White. In need of some new LU gear? Stock up at our Vikings Online Store or our special 175th anniversary store.
T-shirt Giveaway
The Blue & White Homecoming T-Shirt Giveaway will take place on Thursday, October 6 from 12-1:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Warch Campus Center, outside the Kraemer Conference Room
Follow along online
Can’t attend in-person? Follow us all weekend long on Facebook and Instagram. Use #LUHOMECOMING22 to share stories and images of your own celebrations.
Fall Preview Concert
Friday, October 7: 8-9 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Chapel. In addition to the return of our beloved Kaleidoscope, we’re thrilled that the choir is giving us a sneak peek of their work with this fall preview concert.
Vikings Tailgate
Saturday, October 8: Tailgate: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Lawrence vs. Cornell Football Game: 1-4 p.m. Banta Bowl. Experience the Fan Zone at this pre-football tailgate!
*Credit/debit payment required for select offerings.
Kaleidoscope
Saturday, October 8: 8–9:15 p.m., Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Ave., Appleton. First performed in 2006, Kaleidoscope’s nonstop, 75-minute format provides a rapid-fire musical spectrum showcasing the sheer variety and mastery of students attending the Lawrence University Conservatory.
*Tickets required. Purchase tickets here.
Tennis, Cross Country, and More!
Saturday, October 8: See cross country teams at Reid Golf Course at 11 a.m. and women’s tennis at the Lawrence Courts at 3 p.m. And football at the Banta Bowl at 1 p.m.
Throughout the 2022-23 academic year, the president’s office will be offering Town Halls at least once per term for all faculty and staff. These will be held in-person; there will not be a virtual option. The topics will vary. Due to faculty and staff schedules, we know that not everyone will be able to attend every term. If you are unable to attend, please check with your cabinet member or a colleague for notes. We will also share what we discuss via our usual methods of communication, including President Carter’s monthly campus update and faculty and staff meetings.
The first Town Hall is set for 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 in Somerset. The topic is the Board of Trustees Retreat taking place Oct. 26-28 at Björklunden. We will share an overview of the retreat, what we hope to accomplish, and we will dive into a couple key topics. We anticipate about 40 minutes of presentation time and 20 minutes for questions. Note: Masks are required for this Town Hall.
