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Deanna Kolell

Author: Deanna Kolell

Winter Sports Upcoming Championships

Our winter sports are gearing up for their Conference Championships! Follow along and cheer on our Vikings via live streams, live results, or attend live events!

For updates on all athletic teams, visit vikings.lawrence.edu.

Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving MWC Championships

Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA

Men’s page
Women’s page

Men’s Hockey NCHA Harris Cup Playoffs

Quarterfinals at Aurora University, Geneva, IL
Fox Valley Ice Arena | 1996 S Kirk Rd

Women’s Hockey NCHA Slaats Cup Playoffs

Quarterfinals at St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI
Resch Olympic Pavilion | 1640 Fernando Dr.

Fencing at Central Collegiate Fencing Conference Championships

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Deadline extension: SEJ Paid Summer Internships

Looking for paid summer internships in social and environmental justice?

The Social & Environmental Justice Program provides a unique chance to complete a full-time summer internship with a partner organization in Milwaukee or Appleton, receive mentorship from faculty, alumni, and community leaders, and earn a $5,000 stipend to support wages and housing.

The deadline to apply is now Saturday, Feb. 22 at 11:55 p.m.

learn more about the sej program

If you need assistance with your application materials, you can schedule an appointment on Handshake with Rich Marshall or reach out to Professor Jason Brozek (jason.brozek@lawrence.edu) or Michelle Buchinger (michelle.m.buchinger@lawrence.edu) with questions.

Summer Experience Funding Highlight: Kaitlin Mahr Fund

From now until the end of March, we will be highlighting various funds and summer internships available to students! Through the generous support of alumni and friends, Lawrence students are eligible to apply for funding to support summer internships or projects.

The Kaitlin Mahr Fund

The Kaitlin Mahr Internship in English was established in 2019 in memory of Kaitlin Mahr, a member of the Lawrence University Class of 2009, whose life was tragically cut short in 2007 due to depression and an accidental overdose. As a student, Kaitlin was majoring in English, a member of Melee Dance Troupe, and a LARY Buddy tutor. 

The Kaitlin Mahr Internship in English supports students pursuing internships in career fields related to English. This fund will allow students to seek prominent internships in large and midsized publishing houses and other literary endeavors in New York, Minnesota, California, and elsewhere. Internships might also take place at smaller independent presses or in new media, journalism, digital marketing, etc. Preference will be given to students who are majoring in English. 

The fund was established by Kaitlin’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. Todd and Debra Mahr. Dr. Mahr is a member of the Lawrence University Class of 1979. The gift was made in honor of Dr. Mahr’s 40th Reunion. The Kaitlin Mahr Internship in English will provide a stipend to cover travel and living expenses.

Priority Deadline: March 28, 2025

Apply for summer experience funding

Questions? Michelle Buchinger can help! Email her at michelle.m.buchinger@lawrence.edu.

Faculty & Staff Request for Group Housing

The LUCC Residence Life Committee is looking for faculty or staff interested in being a voting member of the group housing process.

Those who are voting committee members would ensure that the group housing process is fair and equal to all groups applying. This is a commitment that lasts only as long as the housing selection process (March 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; subject to change).

There are currently two positions open for applicants. You may not apply if you are an advisor for any student org that is already within the group houses or is considering group housing.

Applications will be accepted until March 5 at 11:59 p.m. If you are interested, please reach out to Antonia Lagunilla, co-chair of the LUCC Res Life Committee (antonia.lagunilla@lawrence.edu).

Performing Arts Series: Matt Wilson’s Good Trouble Quintet

Saturday, Feb. 22 | 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

Matt Wilson, a jazz luminary, boasts thirteen albums as a leader and over 400 collaborations with jazz icons like Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, and Pat Metheny. Named 2018 Musician of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association, his album Honey And Salt clinched the Album of the Year Award. With consecutive 5-star reviews from Downbeat for Honey And Salt and Beginning of a Memory, Wilson’s mastery shines. Beyond drumming, he’s a revered educator, dedicated to bridging music and people. Passionate about jazz’s outreach, he strives to inspire individuality and creativity in students, fostering a vibrant connection between audiences and music.

Get your tickets today!

  • Adult: $25-30
  • Senior: $20-25
  • Lawrence faculty & staff: $9-10 (only available in-person at the Box Office)
  • Lawrence and non-Lawrence students with valid ID – FREE (only available in-person at the Box Office)
TICKETS FOR MATT WILSON’S GOOD TROUBLE QUINTET

Conservatory Faculty Showcase

Saturday, Feb. 22 | 3:30 p.m.
Harper Hall

Lawrence faculty will perform works by Mozart, Ruby Fulton, Betty Jackson King, Florence Price, Undine Smith Moore, Honegger, Gregory Wanamaker, Schubert, Debussy, and Lori Laitman.

  • Estelí Gomez (voice)
  • Steven Paul Spears (voice)
  • Jenny Snedeker (flute)
  • Andy Hudson (clarinet)
  • Brigit Fitzgerald (bassoon)
  • Joseph Connor (saxophone)
  • Jenny Snyder Kozoroz (viola)
  • Catherine Kautsky (piano)
  • Kristin Roach (piano)

Free and open to the public!

Can’t make it in person? Catch the live webcast.

Fox Commons Events this Week

Medical Professions Networking Event

Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 7-8:30 p.m.
Fox Commons B&E Center

Local and alumni in medical professions (MD, DO, DDS, DPM) will talk with current students in small groups. A Taco Bar will be provided.

Careers in Finance

Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Fox Commons B&E Center

The Investment Club will host Lawrence alumnus Chuck Saunders, who is Chief Investment Officer for the UW Office of Trust Funds.

Stories from Experience

Thursday, Feb. 20 | 4-5:30 p.m.
Fox Commons B&E Center

Join us for an inspiring story. Don’t miss this opportunity to be motivated and empowered—your presence makes the stories even more impactful! Hosted by the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership. Guest Speaker: Christyn Abaray, Vice President, Chief of Staff, Secretary to the Board at Lawrence University.

7th Biennial Gaines Student Playwrights Series

Everything That Haunts Us

Thursday, Feb. 20 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 21 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22 | 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Cloak Theatre

Join us for the premiere of 3 one-act plays written by Lawrence students!

“This Isn’t How It Happens” by Shira Hanovich
Kate is dead. At least, that’s what everyone at this funeral seems to think. But when she gets out of her coffin and insists that this isn’t how it happens, her guests are stuck trying to bend to her will. As Kate gets closer to determining how the events of this funeral play out, the threat of death and existential fear loom ever closer.

“The House on the Hill” by Madeline Guest
Adam is dead. But he wasn’t a few minutes ago. As he tries to understand what the rest of his life (or, rather, death) will look like, 3 other new friends begin to figure out why they’ve been left behind.

“Static Cling” by Nina Broberg
When student-athlete Faith Mitchell is recovering from a major surgery following a terrible break to her elbow, she comes to believe she is being haunted by a malevolent ghost coming to take revenge on her. Her neighbor, Jillian Vincent, tries to help her get to the bottom of what’s really haunting her.

Also featuring developing productions:

  • “Beyond the Myths: The Storyteller” by Kean Zhao – audio production
  • “Moving Beyond” by Diego Garcia – staged reading

Performances will take place in the Cloak Theatre, located inside the Lawrence University Music-Drama Center.

Get your tickets today!

General Admission:

  • Adult – $15
  • Senior – $10
  • Student – $8
  • Lawrence students, faculty, & staff – FREE (only available in-person at the Box Office)
Tickets for Student PLaywrights Series