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Auditions for Fred Gaines Student Playwrights Series

Tuesday, Jan. 7 | 7-9:30 p.m.
Cloak Theatre

The 7th Biennial Fred Gaines Student Playwrights Series features 3 one-act plays with 10 roles for actors!

  • This Isn’t How It Happens by Shira Honovich
  • The House on the Hill by Maddie Guest
  • Static Cling by Nina Broberg

Audition Requirements

  • 2 contrasting modern monologues, 3 minutes total
    • We will have pre-selected monologues for first-time auditioners.

Callbacks

Callbacks will continue on Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 9 in Cloak Theatre.

Production Roles

There are openings for 6 assistant stage managers, a props person, and 2 stage crew members. Introduce yourself to our Production Stage Manager, David Ciotti Hernandez, to discuss available backstage opportunities.

Theatre Interest Meeting

Monday, Jan. 6 | 4:30 p.m.
Cloak Theatre

On the first Monday of each term, the Department of Theatre Arts holds a general meeting for anyone interested in joining us for production opportunities. Learn about auditions for current productions, student projects, and employment options.

This is a great way to reconnect with friends, make new friends, and stay up-to-date with our full slate of opportunities.

At this meeting, you will also hear more about auditions for the 7th Biennial Fred Gaines Student Playwrights Series. We’ll produce 3 one-act plays written by your classmates.

34th annual Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Monday, January 20 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Lawrence Memorial Chapel

Lawrence University is excited to host the 34th Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Hear from:

  • Keynote Speaker Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly

With musical performances from:

  • NOIR | Lawrence University student group
  • Preston Parker ft. The Omoladé Academy
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir
    • Community members are invited to join this choir! The choir will meet through Zoom once in December and will begin in-person rehearsals in January.

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • People of Progression
  • Appleton Area School District
  • United Way Fox Cities
  • Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley
  • City of Appleton
  • The Boldt Company
  • ThedaCare

About Dr. Burden-Stelly

Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly is a Black studies scholar and author focused on political theory, political economy, intellectual history, and political and historical sociology. She has given multiple talks regarding the life and legacy of MLK, including at Penn State University, Georgetown, and Western Carolina University.

United Way Pledge Deadline

Join our 2024 United Way Fox Cities Campaign and help impact 1 in 3 lives in our community. Don’t forget to make your pledge by the campaign deadline this Friday, December 13!

Log in to the e-Pledge site today and choose your donation method. Every gift matters. Let’s build a stronger Fox Cities together!

United Way e-Pledge site: Your long LU email will be your username, and your temporary password will be LUGIVES2024.

D-Term Activities

Still on campus for December? Check out the calendar of events, shuttle schedule, and free food opportunities!

Shuttle

The shuttle will run from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday with the exceptions listed on the calendar.

For rides to/from the airport, students must submit a request to 920-419-6793. Rides will be available to/from the Appleton or Green Bay airports.

Athletic Events

  • Basketball games will be held in Alex Gym.
  • Men’s hockey games will be at the Appleton Family Ice Center.
  • Women’s hockey games will be at the Champion Center.

Wellness Center Hours

  • Activities:
    • Monday-Thursday | 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
    • Friday | 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
    • Saturday | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Sunday | Closed

Free food opportunities

Students are asked to sign up in advance to ensure we have enough food.

Catered meals

Please review the menu from each restaurant to familiarize yourself with the type of food offered. Food will be ordered in large batches, served family style.

Lunches will take place from 12-1 p.m.

  • Monday, 12/9 – Mai’s Deli
  • Thursday, 12/12 – Chipotle
  • Monday, 12/16 – Sai Ram

Community Meals

Sign up for a community meal at Spiritual and Religious Life! You will be part of the preparation and cooking of this meal. Please sign up in advance to ensure we have enough food.

Dinners will take place from 4:30-7 p.m.

  • Thursday, 12/5 – Lemon Cream Gnocchi
  • Wednesday, 12/18 – Chili (meat and vegetarian)

Student Food Pantry

The Student Food Pantry is available to any current student in immediate need or who does not have access to essential items.

Pick-up

  • Friday, 12/13 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 12/18 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Trivia LX Merch Contest

Attention TriviaMart Shoppers!

This year’s theme has been decided: Supermarket Trivia! With this comes the announcement of our merch contest. We will be taking your designs and putting them on our merch!

Submit original merch designs to greatmidwesttriviacontest@lawrence.edu for a chance to win.

  • Submissions that mention a team in the email will net the creator’s team 5 points (max 1 submission/team that scores points).
  • The top 3 will get a free piece of merch for the creator with their own design.
  • The contest is open until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6!

Echoes of Tomorrow: Indigenous Futures Reimagined

Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Warch 320 – Gallery

Echoes of Tomorrow: Indigenous Futures Reimagined, is an Ethnic Studies independent study which explores the topic of Indigenous Futurism as a concept of hope for reparations and decolonization. Showcasing works of Dr. Adrienne Keene (Cherokee), Matika Wilbur (Swinomish/Tulalip), Skawennati (Kahnawakeronon/First Nations Canada), Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooke), Dr. Grace Dillon (Anishinaabe), and various other Native activists/artists.

Using media and talks from various contemporary artists, we ask questions such as: What is Indigenous futurism?  Is this purely just science fiction? What might this idea look like? Is Indigenous Futurism an “achievable” concept?  

This student-led talk will explore the combination of embracing cultural heritage, challenging systemic oppression, and promoting healing embodied through an interdisciplinary collection of multimedia art, poetry, articles, movies, videos, and more.

This exhibit is free and open to the public. All are welcome—please join us!