Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 2-3 p.m.
International House
Join Asher from Spiritual and Religious Life and Vijay from Wellness Services in casual conversations about a wide range of topics, with the goal of learning to think and speak more deeply about important issues. We will also have tea!
Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 8-9:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel
Nancy Zeltsman is a professor at joint institutions Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She has taught marimba at both schools since 1993 in positions that were created for her. Since 2013, she has been regular guest professor of marimba at Conservatorium van Amsterdam; since 2021, a Guest Artist teaching two weeks per year at University of Michigan; and from fall 2023, a Visiting Lecturer at Boston University School of Music.
Nancy first came to prominence as the marimbist of the duo Marimolin. She has presented master classes at institutions across the United States and Europe, and in Japan, China, Mexico and Brazil – including The Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Lawrence Conservatory of Music (Appleton, WI), Cleveland Institute of Music, Royal College of Music (London), Académie supérieure de musique (Strasbourg, France), and Escola Superior de Música (Lisbon, Portugal). She has performed or presented at 12 Percussive Arts Society International Conventions and at PAS chapter events in 17 states and Stockholm, Sweden. Performance venues have included the Tanglewood Festival of Contemporary Music, Ravinia Festival, subscription concerts with the San Francisco Symphony, Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall and Merkin Concert Hall (New York), Shenzhen Concert Hall (China), and Harmony Hall (Fukui, Japan).
This event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Steitz 202
Professor Brad Postle from the University of Wisconsin Madison will be giving a research seminar on the the cognitive neuroscience of perception.
The seminar is free and open to the public
Thursday, Jan. 18 | 7 p.m.
Harper Hall
Acclaimed poet Paul Tran is the author of the debut poetry collection, All the Flowers Kneeling (Penguin, 2022), winner of the California Independent Bookseller Association Golden Poppy Award and Wisconsin Library Association Poetry Award, finalist for the PEN Open Book Award, Lambda Literary Foundation Transgender Poetry Award, and the Kate Tufts Discovery Award, and named “Editor’s Choice” by The New York Times, “Best Book of 2022” by The New Yorker, and “Books We Love” by NPR. Paul is an Assistant Professor of English and Asian American Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Sponsored by the Mia Paul Poetry Fund, IDEAS, and SHARE
Monday, January 15 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Lawrence Memorial Chapel
Lawrence University is excited to host the 33rd Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
Hear from:
With musical performances from:
Also featuring the presentation of Jane LaChapelle McCarty Unity in Diversity MLK Community Leader and MLK Educator awards:
Thank you to our sponsors!
The Fox Cities MLK Committee (a group of passionate and experienced community members and leaders from non-profit organizations and schools) are proud to plan and host the 33rd Annual Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration.
This free community event is successful largely thanks to donations made by you, our community! All funds will be used only for the annual MLK Day celebration.
Thank you for your support!
Donate to the Fox Cities MLK Celebration
About Cainan
Cainan Davenport, affectionately known as “K” within the community he serves, is the co-owner of Taperz Barber Shop and the co-founder of People of Progression. He has dedicated his career to being a community business professional, committed to making a positive impact in the areas that need it most.
A proud Army military veteran, Cainan served as a Combat Medic, gaining skills that now fuel his efforts to foster unity and collaboration within the Appleton community for over 15 years.
Cainan’s community initiatives are nothing short of inspiring. He is the force behind the Appleton Back to School Block Party. Additionally, he actively participates in Jefferson Elementary School’s Back to School Bash.
As a testament to his belief that bringing like-minded individuals together, Cainan was honored with the MLK Community Leader Award in 2023.
In 2007, Cainan opened “Komplexions Barber Shop,” Appleton’s first black-owned barbershop and later established “Taperz Barbershop.” Despite the challenges faced as a minority business owner, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, he continues to lead various community events, turning Taperz into a hub for all people in the Fox Valley, particularly those of color.
As the Vice President of Generational Guidance Group, a local organization supporting kids in the Fox Valley, Cainan actively contributes to events that build character, teach teamwork, and
boost self-esteem.
Recognizing additional needs in the community, Cainan created Taperz Talks, providing a safe space to discuss life grievance. His barbershop serves as a haven during off hours for open forums, fostering open conversations within the community. His constant goal is to bring like-minded individuals together to actively work on solutions, creating a stronger and more empowered community.
About Dr. Adriana McCleer
Adriana McCleer, Ph.D., is the Community Partnerships Supervisor at Appleton Public Library, where she oversees programs, community engagement, outreach, and partnerships related to teens and adults.
Adriana’s approach to librarianship is asset-based, collaborative, and community-centered, so engagement in local initiatives is central to her work. She is the chair of Casa Hispana, Inc. Board of Directors, event chair for Latino Fest, a member of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center’s NEW PAC and supports various local programs and projects.
Thursday, January 11 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Somerset Room – Warch Campus Center
Alumni, parents, and friends of Lawrence University are invited to a special reception and discussion with Lawrence University President Laurie A. Carter. Join us as we celebrate the future of our university and your essential role in our community!
Complimentary hors d’oeurvres and a wine and beer bar will be provided. Admission is free.
Calling all trivia buffs and creative minds!
Want to showcase your artistic flair and earn some extra points for Trivia LIX?
Announcing the Merch Design Submission Contest! Send in your trivia-themed designs. This is your chance to leave a mark on GMTC history, and of course, snag points for your team.
Students staying on campus for D-Term, we have lots of fun FREE activities for you!
A shuttle will pick up and drop off to Wriston Circle and run continuously to Woodman’s, Walmart, and the Fox River Mall:
Complete the form by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays for same-day pickup. The last food pantry pickup will be Friday, 12/15.
Pick-up basketball will take place in the Wellness Center:
Pick-up volleyball will take place in the Wellness Center:
Be sure to check back on the Lawrence Instagram (@lawrenceuni) for updates and possible pop-up events.
Wishing you all a restful break! Hope to see you at any of these events!
Monday, Nov. 20 | 1:45-3 p.m.
Warch Campus Center 325 – Pusey Room
Join faculty and staff to discuss an article on ‘quietness’ in the classroom, share challenges in teaching writing, performance, and speaking in our classrooms and studios, and share the purposes of teaching communicative practices in the liberal arts.
Sunday, Nov. 26 | Residence halls open at 9 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 27 | First day of D-Term classes
Friday, Dec. 8 | Last day of D-Term classes and final exams
Sunday, Dec. 10 | Residence halls close at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 2 | Residence halls open at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan 3 | First day of winter term classes
