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Art Talk: Eric Garcia

Wednesday, April 17 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Wriston 224 – Auditorium

Come hear artist Eric Garcia talk about his art practice referencing history and a graphic style to create political art that confronts our understanding of the present. Using sculpture, mixed media installations, murals, printmaking and his controversial political cartoons, he aims to challenge his viewers to question sources of power and the whitewashing of history. Eric Garcia’s visit is made possible by the Harold and Mary Donn Jordan Fund for the Arts.

This talk is free and open to the public.

Dance for Diversity film screening

Thursday, April 18 | 7-9 p.m.
Warch 204 – Cinema

Dance For Diversity (DFD) is an annual screendance project series by Creative Director Elisabeth Roskopf that is made explicitly for Artists of Color to elevate their unique voices and share their stories through their dance-making and performance work. DFD provides a platform for Artists of Color to create an original solo piece on film that reflects who they are, their story of identity, and expresses personal experiences that address (including but not limited to) racial stereotypes, discrimination, and assumptions.

There will be a post-screening talk with some of the artists.

Measuring agricultural soil health

Exploring the path from data to decision-making

Thursday, April 18 | 4:30 p.m.
Steitz 102

What does it mean to measure soil health in agricultural systems? Once we measure it, how can we translate the science into practice to support sustainable agriculture?

In this presentation, Dr. Hava Blair, LU ’13 and Dept. of Soil Science at UW-Madison, will share how she have grappled with these questions through research conducted in farm fields, at laboratory benches, and between the pages of more than 200 meta-analyses drawn from the literature.

Dr. Blair’s research journey took her into the fields of 27 commercial farms across Minnesota, where she quantified the effects of agricultural practices on the soil with a suite of commonly used soil health indicators. This on-farm research experience spurred her to think more broadly about what it takes to translate science to practice. How do we synthesize primary research into a body of evidence that might be useful for decision-making? Dr. Blair will share how she explored one facet of this question through the lens of meta-research, and how she continues to explore it through her current work as a soil scientist who develops decision support tools for agriculture in Wisconsin.

Earthfest

Sunday, April 21 | 1-4 p.m.
Library Plaza

Hosted by Greenfire, an environmental justice club, is hosting this tabling and network-based event in celebration of community and coming together for Earth Day.

Outside organizations and Lawrence groups will be invited for our day of collective action, as well as delicious soup and music. This event is for celebrating the earth, appreciating each other and organizing, and fostering a great space to learn/try something new.

Lunch will be served (while supplies last) from Bon App catering starting at 1 p.m. Student bands will be performing from 2-4 p.m. This event will all take place on the Kaeyes Mamaceqtawuk/Library Plaza.

Lawrence University Diversity Awards

Lawrence University is committed to upholding the tenets of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We are proud to offer recognition of individuals in our campus community who embody these tenants. Campus community members are invited to nominate award recipients that ascribe to the follow criteria:

  • Has demonstrated innovation in problem solving and meeting needs based on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
  • Has assisted working with historically excluded populations.
  • Demonstrates a long-time commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through scholarship or service.
  • Has demonstrated a passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and serves as a role model for faculty, staff, and students.

The I.D.E.A.S. Division is accepting nominations for a student, faculty, and staff member of our Lawrentian community. Please submit a nomination letter with supporting evidence of why this individual deserves this award. Nominations can be sent to ideas@lawrence.edu. Nominations are due by the close of business, Friday, April 19.

Forever a Lawrentian

Come join us for this three-day “Forever a Lawrentian” event April 11-13.

Forever a Lawrentian is all about connecting students to our amazing and vast Lawrence University Alumni Association (LUAA); a community of scholars, change-makers, and supporters that all students will become part of when they graduate.

Our alumni want to meet current students and provide them with the support they need to be successful at and beyond Lawrence. At Forever a Lawrentian events in April students engaged with and received advice from the LUAA Board of Directors. These connections will give students an advantage in their career journeys both while at Lawrence and after graduation.

Read more on the Lawrence website

Schedule of Events

Thursday, April 11

The Job and Internship Showcase: Nonprofit, Education, and Social Impact

4:40-6:30 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey Room

  • This event is all about facilitating meaningful connections between employers and Lawrence students in a relaxed and informal setting. It’s an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about organizations, internships, and early career opportunities.

Career Chat: A conversation on careers in sexual violence advocacy, compliance, and more

4:40-6:30 p.m. | Memorial Hall – Diversity & Intercultural Center

  • Join Sara Holtzman, Director of Equity and Title IX Coordinator, and Maggie Schmidt ’12 Attorney at the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, in a conversation on careers in sexual violence advocacy, compliance, and more.

Young Athletics Alumni Panel – How Being a Student-Athlete Prepared Me for My Career

7-8:30 p.m. | Warch 204 – Cinema

  • Come to this panel to hear from young athletics alumni on how being a student-athlete helped get them ready for their careers post-Lawrence. Panelists are:
    • Danielle Dixon ‘20 – Women’s Soccer, Current Job: First Grade Teacher
    • Brad Sendell ’22 – Men’s Basketball, Current Job: Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach + Golf Pro
    • Nora Robinson ’21 – Women’s Track & Field, Current Job: Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
    • Gabriel Baker ’20 – Football & Men’s Track & Field, Current Job: Senior Financial Analyst II, Amazon / LUAA Board of Directors

Friday, April 12

Spin the Wheel the Forever a Lawrentian edition

12-2 p.m. | Outside Warch

  • Participate in this event to learn more about the alumni community, win free t-shirts, and receive an entry into the Forever a Lawrentian Giveaway.

Networking Presentation and Reception

5-6:30 p.m. | Warch 324 – Somerset

  • Stop by Somerset to get some networking tips before putting them to practice as you meet with our Lawrence University Alumni Association (LUAA) Board of Directors.  We will also have a station for students to get free professional headshots!

Cheers to our Seniors

8:30-9:30 p.m. | Memorial Hall – Viking Room

  • Our alumni community is going to raise a glass to the Class of 2024. Seniors, join us and meet members of the alumni community that you will soon become a part of. The first drink is on the Alumni Team! 

Saturday, April 13

Sit and Chat with Alumni

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warch 324 – Somerset

  • Join us for lunch and get to know our LUAA Board of Directors and local alumni who are working in the Career Communities you want to join. We will also have a station for students to get free professional headshots!

Ask Alumni Panel

1-2:15 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey

  • Hear from and ask questions directly to alumni who have been in your shoes. This panel will be moderated by Matt Murphy ’06 and the panelists include: Tracy Donald ’95, Rebecca Frostenson ’04, Gayatri Malhotra ’14, Gabriel Baker ’20, Hugh Dellios ’83, Michael Stein ’80, Rick Chandler ’74, and Elizabeth Anderson ’10.

    Learn more about the panelists

Alumni of Color Q&A Panel

2:30-3:30 p.m. | Memorial Hall – Diversity and Intercultural Center

  • We are excited to have an Alumni of Color panel this year for students to hear directly from our alumni on their experiences at and after Lawrence. This panel will be moderated by Brienne Colston ’15 and the panelists will include: Jiayi Young ’94, Mohit Gupta ’11, Bob Currie ’74, Gayatri Malhotra ’14, and Tracy Donald ’95.

Conservatory Alumni Q&A Panel

2:30-3:30 p.m. | Shattuck 156

  • Come to this panel to hear directly from alumni of the Conservatory of Music.  Get advice from them about their time in the Con or learn how their degree helped them in their life after Lawrence. This panel will be moderated by Brad Grimmer ’06 and panelists will include Chuck Erikson ’02, Alison Guthrie ’86, Matt Murphy ’06, Schuyler Thornton ’14, and Sarah Koenigs ’09.

Guest Recital: Ksenia Nosikova, piano

Saturday, April 13 | 2-3:30 p.m.
Harper Hall

This event is free and open to the public!

Pianist Ksenia Nosikova, praised as “First rate” (Germany’s Fono Forum), “Full of dramatic intensity” (London’s International Piano), “Subtle and expressive” (France’s Journal L’Alsace) “Impressive musicianship, musically very poetic” (Boston Globe), and “Refined sensibility and exquisite pianism” (New York Concert Reviews), has performed extensively in Europe, Asia, Russia, USA, Canada, and South America. The scope of her concert engagements expands from prestigious professional concert venues, such as Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Merkin Hall in New York City, Shanghai City Hall in China, City Hall Theatre in Hong Kong, Chetham’s International Piano Series in England, and Dame Myra Hess Concert Series in Chicago, to major academic institutions world-wide, including over 180 American universities’ guest artist series. Her diverse and extensive repertoire list consists of masterworks and lesser-known pieces, as well as over 30 piano concertos.

She has recorded for Profil Medien, Albany Records, Centaur Records, and Capstone Records labels. Among her nine critically-acclaimed recordings are the complete Years of Pilgrimage by Franz Liszt, called an ‘outstanding achievement’ by Classics Today and “super disc” by London’s International Piano magazine. A graduate of Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory and University of Colorado, Dr. Ksenia Nosikova is a Professor of Piano and Co-Chair of Piano Department at the University of Iowa. Her students have won prizes at various national and international competitions and have been accepted to prominent music programs, including Curtis, Juilliard, Colburn, Eastman, and Peabody. She has presented over 300 master classes in the US and abroad, most recently at the Beijing Central, China, Shanghai, Wuhan, Xian, Sichuan, Tianjin, and Shenyang conservatories and Hong Kong Academy in China.

She is an artist faculty member of the Semper International Music Festival in Italy and Wiener MusikSeminar International Master Classes in Austria. Her 2019-2020 concert engagements have taken her to Brazil, China, Singapore, Thailand, and Prague. She is a member of the American Liszt Society’s Board of Directors and the Artistic Director of Piano Sundays at Old Capitol Concert Series (IA). Ksenia Nosikova is a Steinway Artist.

The Future of Journalism

Wednesday, April 10 | 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Main 201

The journalism landscape is in the midst of unprecedented transformation. But what precisely constitutes journalism? How will it evolve in the coming years, and where can one discover the burgeoning opportunities within this dynamic field?

Join us for an intellectually stimulating event that delves into the multifaceted world of journalism and its profound influence on our democratic society. Esteemed panelists, all Lawrence alumni, will dissect the intricacies of reporting, storytelling, and media’s pivotal role in shaping public discourse.

Alumni Panel

  • Luther Abel ’22 – Nights and Weekend Editor, National Review
  • Nathan Heffel ’02 – On-Air Host, Colorado Public Radio
  • Kate Morton ’18 – Reporter, Wispolitics.com

Moderated by Ty Collins from the Career Center and English Professor David McGlynn.