MyLU Insider

Deanna Kolell

Author: Deanna Kolell

Lawrence University Alumni Instagram

The Advancement Team is excited to announce the launch of a Lawrence University Alumni Instagram account! This account will feature curated content and a voice unique to LUAA and will be fully launched by Reunion Weekend.

As we prepare for the launch, you can help by following the account (@lawrenceuni_alumni)!

Thank you in particular to Mackenzie Neumann, coordinator for alumni development communications, for her hard work on this project.

We are very excited to start engaging with our alumni in this new way!

Festival of Nature with Björklunden

The Festival of Nature continues as Björklunden. Come hike Björklunden’s trails and experience the Boynton Chapel with Jane Whitney.

A mile of shoreline, ancient ledges, coniferous forest, a stave church—Björklunden has it all! We’ll hike along the water’s edge, explore the ledge formed 4,500 years ago by Lake Nippising, visit a wind turbine, and finish with a 30-minute tour of Boynton Chapel, a stave church built right on the property.

Suitable for ages 16+.

Embodied Lettuce + Worm

Friday, June 2 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Start in Warch Campus Center – Esch Hurvis + outdoor sites

Put on your dancing shoes for an on-site exploration of dance and nature SLUG + Dance at LU.

In the event of rain, this event will be rescheduled for June 4.

This event is in collaboration with:

  • Toki Schneider
  • Eliana Stern
  • Grace Wiersma
  • Mauriah Donegan-Kraker
  • Talented musicians

Commencement Weekend

Friday, June 9

Kate’s Corner Store
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Warch Campus Center, 2nd Level 
Stop by to pick up LU merch!

Kaplans Café 
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Warch Campus Center, 3rd Level

Senior Art Exhibition 
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Wriston Art Center Galleries 
Please contact wriston-gallery@lawrence.edu for appointments outside of these hours. 

Commencement Rehearsal for Seniors
2 – 3 p.m. | Memorial Chapel 
Caps and gowns are not needed; Class photograph follows.

Diversity & Intercultural Center Dinner (Invite Only)
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Diversity & Intercultural Center

Commencement Concert featuring Class of 2023
7:30 p.m. | Memorial Chapel 
Graduating seniors from the Class of 2023 are featured in the Commencement Concert. Reception follows in Shattuck Hall, Room 163.

Viking Room
9 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Memorial Hall
Everyone 21+ is welcome. 


Saturday, June 10

Phi Beta Kappa Initiation (Members Only)
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Warch Campus Center (Pusey – Program; Somerset – Buffet)

Kate’s Corner Store
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Warch Campus Center, 2nd Level 
Stop by to pick up LU merch!

Kaplans Café 
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Warch Campus Center, 3rd Level

Senior Art Exhibition 
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Wriston Art Center Galleries 
Contact wriston-gallery@lawrence.edu for appointments outside of these hours. 

Picnic for Seniors, Families, Faculty, & Staff
12 – 1:30 p.m. | Main Hall Green (next to Seely G. Mudd Library, in front of Shattuck Hall; rain location: Warch Campus Center – 3rd floor)

Baccalaureate Service
2:30 – 3:45 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
A multi-faith celebration for graduates and their guests.

Seniors & Families Meet & Greet with President Carter
4 – 5 p.m. | Hamar House (229 N Park Ave.)

Posse Celebration (Invite Only)
5:15 – 7 p.m. | Warch Campus Center (Esch Hurvis Room)

Posse Dinner (Invite Only)
7 – 9 p.m. | Dean of Students House

Viking Room
9 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Memorial Hall
Everyone 21+ is welcome.


Sunday, June 11

Kate’s Corner Store
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Warch Campus Center, 2nd Level 
Stop by to pick up LU merch!

Kaplans Café 
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Warch Campus Center, 3rd Level

Candidate & Faculty Assembly
9:30 a.m. | Memorial Chapel (sidewalk on east side)
In case of rain, report directly to seats in Memorial Chapel at 9:30 a.m.

Commencement
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Main Hall Green (Rain location: Memorial Chapel)

Senior Art Exhibition 
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Wriston Art Center Galleries
Please contact wriston-gallery@lawrence.edu for appointments outside of these hours. 

Spring End-of-Term Gathering

Friday, June 2 | 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Spirit Space & Goldgarden

Spiritual and Religious Life invites you to take time to acknowledge a turning and the impact that this term has had on our community, our relationships, our knowledge, our dreams, and our souls. When we pause to see from multiple perspectives then it is possible to hold hard and joyful, growth and struggle, loneliness and community in the same space.

Spring Term Closing for all Lawrentians will take place at the Esch Hurvis Center for Spiritual and Religious Life (Spirit Space) and the Goldgarden (weather permitting) on June 2 from 4:30 to 5:15 PM. We will close with a release of our regrets, gratitude, and prayers for the term. We hope you will plan to be part of a shared experience.

Senior Banquet

Wednesday, May 31 | 6-9 p.m.
Warch Campus Center

The Senior Banquet is an annual tradition honoring seniors and their invited guests, featuring:

  • The presentation of the class gift
  • The announcement of senior superlatives
  • The senior slideshow
  • Remarks from campus friends and advocates

Reception in Esch Hurvis with dinner to follow in Somerset.

Fill out this form to RSVP.