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Home Athletics: Oct. 14-20

Come cheer on your Vikings at their home events this week!

Tuesday, Oct. 15

  • Women’s Soccer vs UW-La Crosse
    Play for the Cure Game
    5 p.m. | Banta Bowl

Saturday, Oct. 19

  • Men’s Soccer vs Illinois
    Alumni Game/Family Day
    11 a.m. | Banta Bowl
  • Women’s Soccer vs Illinois
    Alumnae Day
    1:30 p.m. | Banta Bowl

Sunday, Oct. 20

  • Women’s Soccer vs Mount Mary
    Senior Day
    1 p.m. | Banta Bowl
  • Men’s Basketball Scrimmage vs Milwaukee School of Engineering
    3 p.m. | Alex Gym

Performing Arts Series: Caroline Shaw & Sō Percussion featuring Ringdown

Friday, October 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

For two decades, Sō Percussion has revolutionized 21st-century chamber music, praised for blending precision with anarchy by The New Yorker. Admired for their live performances’ telepathic communication, they explore percussion’s vibrant repertoire. Their collaborations span classical, pop, indie rock, dance, and theater, expanding artistic boundaries.

Sō’s commitment to education fosters community engagement, showcasing the vast possibilities of contemporary art. Continuing their partnership with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, they unveil a new song collection alongside Grammy-winning Narrow Sea and co-composed Let the Soil Play its Simple Part.

Tickets

  • General Admission: $15-30
  • Seniors: $10-25
  • Lawrence and non-Lawrence students with a valid ID: FREE
    Only available in-person at the Box Office

All online or phone orders are subject to a $4 handling fee. A $1 credit card fee will be added to all credit card orders.

Weekend Athletic Spotlights

Cross Country Home Meet

Come out to support our cross country team at the Gene Davis Invitational!

Saturday, Oct. 12
Women’s – 11 a.m. | Men’s – Noon
Reid Golf Course | 1100 E Fremont St, Appleton

Soccer Mental Health Awareness Games

Saturday, Oct. 12

Men’s Soccer | 4 p.m.
Women’s Soccer | 6:30 p.m.

Softball Fundraiser: Home Run Derby

Sunday, Oct. 13 | 3-5 p.m.
Softball Field by Alex Gym

Giving Day – Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024

The countdown is on! Learn more about how you can participate in the 11th annual Giving Day at lawrence.edu.


Giving Day is a special one-day fundraising event designed to encourage the Lawrence University community to support their favorite areas of the college. It’s a unique opportunity for us all to unite and show our support for everything Lawrence.

Every gift, regardless of size, has a significant impact on Giving Day! Your contribution helps drive our success and strengthens our community. Thank you for making a difference!

Here’s how every gift will be matched with a gift from our Game Changers:

  • Gifts from the Classes of 2008-2028 will be matched with $500
  • All other gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar

View the countdown to Giving Day at give.lawrence.edu.

2025 Annual Open Enrollment Period

The 2025 Open Enrollment period will begin on November 1 and run through November 14, 2024. Our annual Open Enrollment period provides all benefit-eligible employees an opportunity to make changes to their current coverage or enroll in coverage that was previously waived.

Open Enrollment Benefit Fair

Additionally, we are excited to share that we will be able to gather again for an Open Enrollment Benefits Fair in the Warch Campus Center – Somerset Room on Monday, November 4, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

This event will provide opportunities to meet with University’s benefit providers, obtain benefit enrollment forms and the 2025 benefit guide, and connect directly with our benefits vendors about enrollment for the upcoming year.  

Please watch for additional communication as we approach the start of the Open Enrollment period.

Questions? Contact Human Resources
humanresources@lawrence.edu

Meet with a Transamerica Retirement Planning Consultant

Your Transamerica retirement plan offers complimentary access to a retirement planning consultant (RPC) who can review your personal retirement strategy and discuss any other financial goals you’re working toward. An RPC is coming to Lawrence University on November 4 & 5. These experienced professionals can help you: 

  • Enroll in the plan
  • Review and understand Your Retirement Outlook©
  • Determine your contribution rate and investment mix
  • Learn how life events — such as marriage, children, and buying a home — could impact your retirement strategy
  • Improve your overall financial wellness

Even if retirement is years—or decades—away, having a smart strategy starts today.

Schedule a no-cost, no-obligation appointment with a Transamerica RPC at a time convenient for you. Appointments available November 4 & 5.

Lawrence University
1025 E. South River Street, Appleton, WI 54911
Conference Room 207

Home Athletics: Oct. 7-13

Come cheer on your Vikings at their home events this week!

Saturday, Oct. 12

  • Cross Country Gene Davis Invitational
    11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Reid Golf Course (Appleton)
  • Football vs Lake Forest
    12 p.m. | Banta Bowl
  • Volleyball vs Grinnell
    1 p.m. | Alex Gym
  • Men’s Soccer vs Lake Forest – Mental Health Awareness Game
    4 p.m. | Banta Bowl
  • Women’s Soccer vs Lake Forest – Mental Health Awareness Game
    6:30 p.m. | Banta Bowl

Kaleidoscope

Saturday, October 12 | 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

First performed in 2006, Kaleidoscope’s non-stop, 50-minute format provides a rapid-fire musical spectrum, showcasing the sheer variety and mastery of students attending the Lawrence Conservatory of Music.

The most comprehensive musical evening on Lawrence’s concert calendar, Kaleidoscope is performed every other year and spotlights the large ensembles and select chamber groups.

You can order your tickets online from the PAC or from the Lawrence Box Office by calling 920-832-6749.

  • Adult – $25
  • Senior – $20
  • Student – $10



Student Entrepreneurs Kick-off

Tuesday, October 15 | 6:30-8 p.m.
Fox Commons Business & Entrepreneurship Center – 2nd floor

Got a business idea? Let’s make it happen!

Whether you’re thinking about launching a product, starting a service, teaching music, going freelance, or becoming a consultant, this is your space to connect with fellow student entrepreneurs. No matter if your dream is a side hustle, a small business, or a big investment, we’ve got you!

Come for the pizza, stay for the inspiration! We’ll be shaping this Entrepreneurs’ Group together, so your voice matters!

Plus, hear from Kim Massey, regional director of WWBIC (Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation), on how they can help you turn your business dreams into reality. WWBIC works with individuals from all backgrounds to make dreams come true. 

Questions? Contact Irene Strohbeen.
irene.strohbeen@lawrence.edu

Learn more on the Presence app!