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Deanna Kolell

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Personal Safety Class

Faculty and staff are invited to attend Personal Safety Classes throughout Winter Term. They will take place every other Monday starting Jan. 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Warch 226-Mead Witter.

  • January 13
  • January 27
  • February 10
  • February 24
  • March 10

Please RSVP using the link below; there must be a minimum number of participants for the class to run.

Housing Info Sessions

Fox Commons Pre-Health Community Housing

Wednesday, January 8 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Warch – Esch Hurvis (225)

Information session for students interested in applying to live at Fox Commons as part of the Pre-Health learning community.

Fox Commons B&E Community Housing

Friday, January 10 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Warch – Esch Hurvis (225)

Information session for students interested in applying to live at Fox Commons as part of the Business & Entrepreneurship learning community.

Group Housing

Sunday, January 12 | 2-3 p.m.
Warch – Pusey (325)

The LUCC Residence Life Committee will hold informational sessions for the Lawrence community on group housing and the selection process. At least 2 group representatives must attend one of these sessions to apply for group housing, and at least one will be living in the group housing for the entirety of the application year.

Auditions for Fred Gaines Student Playwrights Series

Tuesday, Jan. 7 | 7-9:30 p.m.
Cloak Theatre

The 7th Biennial Fred Gaines Student Playwrights Series features 3 one-act plays with 10 roles for actors!

  • This Isn’t How It Happens by Shira Honovich
  • The House on the Hill by Maddie Guest
  • Static Cling by Nina Broberg

Audition Requirements

  • 2 contrasting modern monologues, 3 minutes total
    • We will have pre-selected monologues for first-time auditioners.

Callbacks

Callbacks will continue on Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 9 in Cloak Theatre.

Production Roles

There are openings for 6 assistant stage managers, a props person, and 2 stage crew members. Introduce yourself to our Production Stage Manager, David Ciotti Hernandez, to discuss available backstage opportunities.

Theatre Interest Meeting

Monday, Jan. 6 | 4:30 p.m.
Cloak Theatre

On the first Monday of each term, the Department of Theatre Arts holds a general meeting for anyone interested in joining us for production opportunities. Learn about auditions for current productions, student projects, and employment options.

This is a great way to reconnect with friends, make new friends, and stay up-to-date with our full slate of opportunities.

At this meeting, you will also hear more about auditions for the 7th Biennial Fred Gaines Student Playwrights Series. We’ll produce 3 one-act plays written by your classmates.

34th annual Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Monday, January 20 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Lawrence Memorial Chapel

Lawrence University is excited to host the 34th Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Hear from:

  • Keynote Speaker Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly

With musical performances from:

  • NOIR | Lawrence University student group
  • Preston Parker ft. The Omoladé Academy
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir
    • Community members are invited to join this choir! The choir will meet through Zoom once in December and will begin in-person rehearsals in January.

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • People of Progression
  • Appleton Area School District
  • United Way Fox Cities
  • Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley
  • City of Appleton
  • The Boldt Company
  • ThedaCare

About Dr. Burden-Stelly

Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly is a Black studies scholar and author focused on political theory, political economy, intellectual history, and political and historical sociology. She has given multiple talks regarding the life and legacy of MLK, including at Penn State University, Georgetown, and Western Carolina University.