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Lawrence University Wind Ensemble

Saturday, March 1 | 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

The Lawrence University Wind Ensemble is proud to present our tribute to the Conservatory’s 150th Anniversary in concert! Our program is entitled “Homegrown: Celebrating the 150th” and features works by student and faculty alumni as well as Wisconsin composers and friends of the Conservatory. We hope to see you there as we celebrate and honor the legacy of the Conservatory with this special concert!

Featuring works by David Werfelmann ’06, Percy Grainger and Fred Sturm ’73, John Harmon ’57, Charles Rochester Young, and Theresa Martin. Featuring Nadje Noordhuis, trumpet.

Free and open to the public!

Can’t make it to the Lawrence Memorial Chapel? Catch the live webcast here.

New Music Series: Kenji Bunch

Thursday, Feb. 27 | 8-9 p.m.
Harper Hall

Kenji Bunch writes music that looks for commonalities between musical styles, for understandings that transcend cultural or generational barriers, and for empathic connections with his listeners. Drawing on vernacular musical traditions, an interest in highlighting historical injustices and inaccuracies, and techniques from his classical training, Bunch creates music with a unique personal vocabulary that appeals to performers, audiences, and critics alike.

With his work frequently performed worldwide and recorded numerous times, Bunch considers his current mission the search for and celebration of shared emotional truths about the human experience from the profound to the absurd, to help facilitate connection and healing through entertainment, vulnerability, humor, and joy. Bunch is widely recognized for performing his own groundbreaking works for viola. He currently serves as Artistic Director of the new music group Fear No Music and is deeply committed to music education in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.

Admission is free and open to all!

Sunday, March 2 | 7:30 p.m.
Harper Hall

The Lawrence University New Music Ensemble will perform Ralph’s Old Records, Summer Hours, and Alpha Dog by composer Kenji Bunch.

Winter Sports Upcoming Championships

Our winter sports are gearing up for their Conference Championships! Follow along and cheer on our Vikings via live streams, live results, or attend live events!

For updates on all athletic teams, visit vikings.lawrence.edu.

Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving MWC Championships

Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA

Men’s page
Women’s page

Men’s Hockey NCHA Harris Cup Playoffs

Quarterfinals at Aurora University, Geneva, IL
Fox Valley Ice Arena | 1996 S Kirk Rd

Women’s Hockey NCHA Slaats Cup Playoffs

Quarterfinals at St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI
Resch Olympic Pavilion | 1640 Fernando Dr.

Fencing at Central Collegiate Fencing Conference Championships

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Deadline extension: SEJ Paid Summer Internships

Looking for paid summer internships in social and environmental justice?

The Social & Environmental Justice Program provides a unique chance to complete a full-time summer internship with a partner organization in Milwaukee or Appleton, receive mentorship from faculty, alumni, and community leaders, and earn a $5,000 stipend to support wages and housing.

The deadline to apply is now Saturday, Feb. 22 at 11:55 p.m.

learn more about the sej program

If you need assistance with your application materials, you can schedule an appointment on Handshake with Rich Marshall or reach out to Professor Jason Brozek (jason.brozek@lawrence.edu) or Michelle Buchinger (michelle.m.buchinger@lawrence.edu) with questions.

Summer Experience Funding Highlight: Kaitlin Mahr Fund

From now until the end of March, we will be highlighting various funds and summer internships available to students! Through the generous support of alumni and friends, Lawrence students are eligible to apply for funding to support summer internships or projects.

The Kaitlin Mahr Fund

The Kaitlin Mahr Internship in English was established in 2019 in memory of Kaitlin Mahr, a member of the Lawrence University Class of 2009, whose life was tragically cut short in 2007 due to depression and an accidental overdose. As a student, Kaitlin was majoring in English, a member of Melee Dance Troupe, and a LARY Buddy tutor. 

The Kaitlin Mahr Internship in English supports students pursuing internships in career fields related to English. This fund will allow students to seek prominent internships in large and midsized publishing houses and other literary endeavors in New York, Minnesota, California, and elsewhere. Internships might also take place at smaller independent presses or in new media, journalism, digital marketing, etc. Preference will be given to students who are majoring in English. 

The fund was established by Kaitlin’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. Todd and Debra Mahr. Dr. Mahr is a member of the Lawrence University Class of 1979. The gift was made in honor of Dr. Mahr’s 40th Reunion. The Kaitlin Mahr Internship in English will provide a stipend to cover travel and living expenses.

Priority Deadline: March 28, 2025

Apply for summer experience funding

Questions? Michelle Buchinger can help! Email her at michelle.m.buchinger@lawrence.edu.

Faculty & Staff Request for Group Housing

The LUCC Residence Life Committee is looking for faculty or staff interested in being a voting member of the group housing process.

Those who are voting committee members would ensure that the group housing process is fair and equal to all groups applying. This is a commitment that lasts only as long as the housing selection process (March 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; subject to change).

There are currently two positions open for applicants. You may not apply if you are an advisor for any student org that is already within the group houses or is considering group housing.

Applications will be accepted until March 5 at 11:59 p.m. If you are interested, please reach out to Antonia Lagunilla, co-chair of the LUCC Res Life Committee (antonia.lagunilla@lawrence.edu).

Performing Arts Series: Matt Wilson’s Good Trouble Quintet

Saturday, Feb. 22 | 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

Matt Wilson, a jazz luminary, boasts thirteen albums as a leader and over 400 collaborations with jazz icons like Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, and Pat Metheny. Named 2018 Musician of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association, his album Honey And Salt clinched the Album of the Year Award. With consecutive 5-star reviews from Downbeat for Honey And Salt and Beginning of a Memory, Wilson’s mastery shines. Beyond drumming, he’s a revered educator, dedicated to bridging music and people. Passionate about jazz’s outreach, he strives to inspire individuality and creativity in students, fostering a vibrant connection between audiences and music.

Get your tickets today!

  • Adult: $25-30
  • Senior: $20-25
  • Lawrence faculty & staff: $9-10 (only available in-person at the Box Office)
  • Lawrence and non-Lawrence students with valid ID – FREE (only available in-person at the Box Office)
TICKETS FOR MATT WILSON’S GOOD TROUBLE QUINTET

Conservatory Faculty Showcase

Saturday, Feb. 22 | 3:30 p.m.
Harper Hall

Lawrence faculty will perform works by Mozart, Ruby Fulton, Betty Jackson King, Florence Price, Undine Smith Moore, Honegger, Gregory Wanamaker, Schubert, Debussy, and Lori Laitman.

  • Estelí Gomez (voice)
  • Steven Paul Spears (voice)
  • Jenny Snedeker (flute)
  • Andy Hudson (clarinet)
  • Brigit Fitzgerald (bassoon)
  • Joseph Connor (saxophone)
  • Jenny Snyder Kozoroz (viola)
  • Catherine Kautsky (piano)
  • Kristin Roach (piano)

Free and open to the public!

Can’t make it in person? Catch the live webcast.