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Women in Business Panel

Wednesday, October 16 | 7-8 p.m.
Fox Commons Business & Entrepreneur Center – 2nd floor

Join us to find inspiration in the stories of three Lawrentians whose lives in the business world enabled them to make a meaningful social impact.

  • Beth Larsen ‘13 spent several years in Rwanda organizing programs for underserved populations. She is currently with gener8tor in Kenosha, WI, helping overlooked people form microbusinesses.
  • Yoriko Morita ‘94 was a physics and cello performance double degree student who has worked with start-up companies and started companies and now specializes in intellectual property strategy for highly technical products.
  • Susan Long Hall ‘76 started her career as a financial analyst and retired after selling a company she co-founded that helps 3,000 US school districts improve their K-5 reading outcomes.

They will share some skills that can help position you to follow your passion and make a meaningful difference in the world.

NFL Draft & networking

Tuesday, October 22 | 1:30-2 p.m.
Warch Cinema

Lawrence University’s inaugural sports management class and Professor Bussone welcome you to network and hear about the upcoming NFL Draft (spring 2025) at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The event features speaker Gabrielle Dow, VP of Marketing & Fan Engagement at the Green Bay Packers.

All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. This will be taking place during Professor Bussone’s sports management class.

Pumpkin Carving

Sunday, October 20 | 3-4 p.m.
Warch 324 – Somerset Room

Get into the Halloween spirit with us as we carve and decorate pumpkins together. Let your creativity run wild and see how spooky your pumpkin turns out!

Grab a pumpkin, decorate it, and take it home for some festive fun. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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.

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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

Schedule an appointment