Lawrence is celebrating its 10th annual Giving Day today, Thursday, October 12!
All gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling the impact of your gift for current students. But if you’re in the Classes of 2007-2027, your gift will be matched with $500!
You can give a gift, offer a match or challenge, and track our progress at go.lawrence.edu/givingday.
October is 2SLGBTQ+ History Month, and October 11 is National Coming Out Day. Both events highlight and celebrate people who identify the gender and sexuality diverse communities, including (but not limited to) those who identify as two spirit*, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning.
We hope you’ll join us for one of these incredible events.
Reading: Tristan Taormino, from A Part of the Heart Can’t Be Eaten
Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 5-7 p.m.
Warch 204 – Cinema
Tristan Taormino will be reading from her queer memoir A Part of the Heart Can’t Be Eaten: A Memoir.
Kink Workshop with Tristan Taormino
Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 1-2 p.m.
Diversity Center
A workshop for LGBTQ+ identified students
Flirting Workshop with Tristan Taormino
Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 2-3 p.m.
Diversity Center
A workshop for LGBTQ+ identified students
Talk: Tristan Taormino on “The Sex Ed You Never Got”
Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 5-7 p.m.
Warch 204 – Cinema
A National Coming Out Day Talk and event open to Lawrence and the larger Appleton community
About Tristan Taormino
Tristan Taormino is an award-winning author, columnist, sex educator, speaker, media maker, and podcast host. She is the author of nine books and editor or co-editor of 25 anthologies. She keynotes, lectures, and teaches workshops around the world. She is the host and executive producer of the long running podcast Sex Out Loud. She is the creator of Sex Educator Boot Camp, a professional training program, and she runs a coaching and consulting business for sexuality professionals. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa with her Bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Wesleyan University in 1993.
Lawrence’s Pride Network partnered with Diverse + Resilient and PBS Wisconsin to host a screening of the recently released PBS documentary Wisconsin Pride.
Wisconsin Pride: Part 1
Sunday, Oct. 29 | 6-7:45 p.m.
Stansbury Theatre
This screening includes the first half of the documentary and a Q&A with a panel of Wisconsin LGBTQ leaders. Audience members are invited to engage with the speakers for a discussion about how our past shapes our history.
Wisconsin Pride: Part 2
Monday, Oct. 30 | 6-7:45 p.m.
Stansbury Theatre
This screening includes the second half of the documentary and a conversation with Brice Smith, the scholar who wrote the biography of Milwaukee’s own Lou Sullivan entitled Lou Sullivan: Daring To Be A Man Among Men. Sullivan is a trans man who shaped the trans masculine movement and created FTM International.
Both screenings are free and open to the public. Register today!
Tuesday, October 31 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
1025 E. South River St.
Save the date! Staff Council presents “Trick or Suite: A Halloween Open House!”
On the spookiest day of the year, stop by 1025 E. South River St. to scavenge for clues and feast on treats. There will be three winners and three prizes!
Come have a frightening time! Costumes are optional…at your own risk!
Questions? Contact Cole Hepburn
cole.hepburn@lawrence.edu
x6993
Thursday, October 12 | 4:30-6 p.m.
Viking Room – Memorial Hall
University Advancement is excited to invite you to an upcoming event that promises to be both enjoyable and meaningful: a Giving Day Happy Hour at the Viking Room!
This event is a fantastic opportunity for us to come together as a community and celebrate Lawrence and our 10th annual Giving Day! We are thrilled to have our esteemed faculty, staff, and dedicated alumni community members join us for this special occasion. Bonus, there will be free beer!
Let’s come together, raise our glasses, and raise funds for a brighter future. We can’t wait to see you at the Viking Room for an evening of celebration and philanthropy!
If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at claire.hafeman@lawrence.edu or x6520
Thank you for being a part of our vibrant community and for supporting our mission. Together, we can make a positive impact.
Faculty, staff, and students 21+ are welcome.
With COVE & SAASHA
Wednesday, October 11 | 6-8 p.m.
Warch Gallery
The Committee on Volunteering and Engagement (COVE) and the Student Alliance Against Sexual Harassment & Assault (SAASHA) are hosting this event to spread awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Pumpkins will be sold for $5 for students to paint. All proceeds will go to Harbor House, which supports people who have been impacted by domestic and sexual violence. There will also be individuals from Harbor House in attendance to talk about the work they do in the community!
Donations for Harbor House will also be accepted if you can’t make it or would prefer just to give! You can give at the event or in Rachel Flom’s office (Warch 405).
Wednesday, October 4 | 8-9:30 p.m.
Harper Hall
“One of the most inventive and dynamic performers in Africa. At her best, she mixes delicate solo work with high energy songs, dance routines, social comment and African-edged reworkings of classics.” – The Guardian
Fatoumata Diawara is a renowned African musician, celebrated for her innovative and authentic sound. With deep roots in Mali, she represents the voice of young African women, blending tradition with forward-looking vision. Her dynamic live performances exude energy, captivating audiences with her hypnotic stage presence. Fenfo, her Grammy-nominated album, showcases her unique storytelling abilities, addressing universal themes of respect, love, migration, and building a brighter future for our children.
Students (LU and non-LU) and Lawrence faculty & staff get in for free! A valid Lawrence ID must be presented for free admission.
The Lawrence University Alumni Association presents five prestigious awards to honor deserving alumni at each Reunion. As faculty and staff members, we know your connection to alumni is strong! There are a lot of dedicated alumni who work directly with you to make an impact at Lawrence today by mentoring students, presenting in classrooms, helping during events, and more!
Help us honor these amazing alumni by nominating them for one of our Outstanding Service Awards.
We will be celebrating alumni who will be back for Reunion this June. You can find the full list of Reunion years below. Please fill out the nomination form by October 20. Thank you!
License to Cruise
Friday, September 29 | 3-9:30 p.m.
License to Cruise kicks off Appleton Octoberfest weekend. More than 400 vehicles will be on display along College Avenue.
No traffic will be allowed to enter onto College Avenue starting at noon. All vehicles parked on College Avenue will begin to be towed at the owner’s expense at this time.
Octoberfest
Saturday, September 30 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
College Avenue will be closed from State St. to Union st.
For full event details, visit octoberfestonline.org.
Family Fun Area | Ormsby Green
This area is open 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. featuring kid-friendly activities like karate demonstrations, juggling, balloon artists, face painting, and more.
We know there are a lot of dedicated alumni who work directly with faculty and staff to mentor students, present in classrooms, help during events, and more! The Alumni and Community Engagement Team would love to know when alumni are back on campus (in-person or virtually!) so we can thank them. Help us connect with them by filling out this form.
Wednesday, September 27 | 3-4:30 p.m.
Wriston Art Center 224 – Auditorium
Come hear about the art and practice of Janis Mars Wunderlich, associate professor of art at Monmouth College. She creates ceramic sculptures that weave together animal, plant, and human forms to express our symbiotic connectedness, and to celebrate the tranquility that comes from, quite literally, sitting still in nature.
