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Dance Series: Oluwadamilare (Dare) Ayorinde

Wednesday, Nov. 6 | 7-9 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

Come experience and witness this improvisational performance practice of musicians and movers spontaneously composing together. Dare, alongside Lawrence collaborators, will gather and create, sharing some of their creative process in this community endeavor.

Lawrence collaborators include:

  • Mauriah Donegan Kraker (dance)
  • Margaret Sunghe Paek (dance)
  • Kate Stenson ’24 (voice/looping)
  • Mark Urness (bass)
  • Jean Carlo Ureña González (percussion)

This event is free and open to the public!

About the artist

Oluwadamilare (Dare) Ayorinde is Nigerian – Black ever evolving freelance creating artists from Teaneck, New Jersey. Since Rutgers University (Jersey Strong), he has worked with Colleen Thomas, Steffanie Batten Bland, The Trisha Brown Dance Company, Kyle Marshall, Miriam Gabriel + Carlo Antonio Villanueva, and more.

He has presented work for three years now. In 2019, he was Dance on the Lawn’s Emerging Choreographer and a Chez Bushwick Resident. Last year he was a New Jersey State Council On The Arts Fellow, named top 25 to watch in Dance Magazine 2020 and was nominated for “Outstanding Performer” by the Bessie Committee.

He is currently reading “The Famished Road” by Ben Okri as Nigerian Sci-Fi/historic fiction is one of his favorite genres. He relates strongly to the quote “performance is where we meet the cosmos” by Wole Soyinka.

He attunes more to the use of performance in everyday living. He is rediscovering the multiplicity of his art making as it relates to the responsibilities and realities of his human condition. He is finding deeper value in collaborative creation and collaborative coexistence.

He is using the pronoun he and acknowledges the spectrum, flow and unknown in his gender “expression.”

Everyday Encounters Series

The President’s Committee on Diversity Affairs (PCDA) is excited to announce the launch of a new series, “Everyday Encounters,” aimed at fostering meaningful conversations within the Lawrence community. These gatherings will focus on bridging divides across religion, race, gender, ideologies, and class through critically engaged, respectful dialogue.

In addition, PCDA will share resources to guide these conversations, starting with articles from Stanford University and the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation. These readings offer practical insights for navigating difficult discussions.

We have three events scheduled:

  • Thursday, Oct. 24 | “How to Disagree Without Getting Cancelled”
  • Thursday, Nov. 7 | “The Election Happened. Now What?”
  • Wednesday, Jan. 15 | “Democracy and Disagreement”

Questions or suggestions? Contact IDEAS@lawrence.edu.

“The Election Happened. Now What?”

Thursday, Nov. 7 | 12-1 p.m.
Warch 226 – Mead Witter

Lunch will be provided! Please RSVP via the form.

“How to Disagree Without Getting Cancelled”

Thursday, Oct. 24 | 12-1 p.m.
Warch 325 – Pusey Room

Lunch will be provided! Please RSVP via the form.

Electrical cable installation Nov. 6-7

Electrical cable installation will take place on campus via manholes on Wednesday, Nov. 6 and Thursday, Nov. 7. This work will be mobilized near the library and on the west side of Main Hall.

A pathway will remain open to the Library ramp to ensure accessibility. Please see the attached map for reference.

Please be safe and stay aware of your surroundings while in these areas!

Project Updates from Facilities

Current projects:

  • Mudd Library: Work currently happening and will be ongoing

Future projects:

  • 310 E Water St: Roof replacement starting November 4
  • Fox Commons: Water transfer to 3rd floor, brief water disruption expected Nov. 4-5
  • Fox Commons: Bedroom lighting swap Nov. 4-8
  • Library/Main Hall area: Cabling will be pulled via manholes Nov. 6-7
  • Sampson House: Front porch will be replaced starting November 6
  • Mursell House: roof replacement late November TBD
  • Music Drama: exterior retaining wall completion fall TBD
  • Harper Hall: upgrades over winter break TBD
  • Chapel Façade: renovation to begin summer 2025 TBD
  • Ormsby Hall: window replacement summer 2025 TBD

Watch for updates weekly; TBD dates will be filled in as learned. Please note, dates are subject to change due to weather or supply chain issues.  Please be safe when in these areas!

Trick-or-treating today, Oct. 31!

Lawrentians! Grab your costume (or just your candy bag) and join us this Halloween, Thursday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (unless otherwise noted below) for a spooktacular day of on-campus trick-or-treating! We’ve got treats waiting for you at the locations listed below, with each one offering a sweet surprise to help you get into the Halloween spirit.

Whether you’re in between classes or just want to take a candy break, come and visit any of the following locations:

  • 1025 E South River St
    • Office #102 (Advancement – Special Events)
    • Front Desk (Advancement) – 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Briggs 130: In front of office #134 (Psychology)
  • Chapman Hall
    • 1st Floor: Front Desk (Admissions) – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • 2nd Floor: Near Teakwood Room (Financial Aid, Registrar, and Student Accounts)
    • 2nd Floor: Career Center (Career Services)
  • International House: 2nd Floor
  • Memorial Hall
    • Room #106 (First Year Dean) – 12-1:30 p.m.
    • Diversity & Inclusion Center – 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Mursell House: First Floor Lounge (Musicology, Gamelan)
  • Raymond House: Front Desk (Student Life)
  • Seeley Library
    • 1st Floor: Reference Desk
    • 2nd Floor: Center for Academic Success
    • 2nd Floor: Room 201 (Technology Services)
  • Steitz 131 (Computer Science)
  • Warch Campus Center
    • 2nd Floor: Mailroom Window
    • 3rd Floor: Information Desk
    • 4th Floor: SEAL
  • Wellness Center: 2nd Floor Front Desk – 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Wriston Art Center: Upper Lobby Window

Dress up, grab your friends, and let’s make this a Halloween to remember. We can’t wait to see your costumes and give out some treats. 🎉 See you there!

Home Athletics: Oct. 28-Nov. 3

Come cheer on your Vikings at their home events this week!

Saturday, Nov. 2

  • Swimming & Diving vs Intrasquad and Alumni Meet
    11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Boldt Natatorium
  • Cross Country MWC Championships
    11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Reid Golf Course
  • Men’s Soccer vs Grinnell – Senior Day
    11 a.m. | Banta Bowl
  • Women’s Soccer vs Grinnell
    1:30 p.m. | Banta Bowl
  • Football vs University of Chicago – Homecoming/Fall of Fame Game
    5 p.m. | Banta Bowl

Ho-Chunk Survivance: Our Forced Removals and the Boarding School Era

Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 7-8:30 p.m.
Main Hall 201

Most people have heard of the Trail of Tears that five Native Nations suffered during the 1800s, but very few know that similar events dramatically altered life for Native People here in Wisconsin. This presentation will discuss the numerous forced removals that the Ho-Chunk People endured from 1832 to 1865 and the Indian Boarding School period that followed. Dr. Lewis will share oral histories from Ho-Chunk Elders about the removals, the boarding schools, and the long-lasting effects they caused. Attendees are encouraged to practice self-care during the presentation as the topics and stories will be challenging.

Dr. Marcus Lewis (he/him/his) is a proud citizen of the Ho-Chunk Nation and a Black cisgender male who has made significant strides as a higher education leader, educator, and advocate. With a deep commitment to promoting educational access and opportunities for underrepresented populations, Dr. Lewis has dedicated his career to fostering inclusive excellence.

As a sought-after keynote speaker and presenter, he shares his expertise with educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and the business sector. His unique blend of scholarly insight and practical experience allows him to tackle challenging topics with clarity and approachability, engaging audiences from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Lewis continues to inspire change and empower individuals through his passionate advocacy for equity in education for learners of all backgrounds and abilities.

This event is sponsored by the Ethnic Studies and History Departments and the Lawrence University Native Alliance (LUNA).

Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing: The Future of Sustainable Consumption

Monday, Oct. 28
Talk | 3:10-4:20 p.m. | Wriston Auditorium
Q&A | 7-8 p.m.| Fox Commons Business & Entrepreneurship Center

Sunil Chandran, CSO of Impossible Foods will be giving a talk titled “Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing: The Future of Sustainable Consumption,” followed by a Q&A in the Fox Commons B&E Center.

Consumers today have multiple options when it comes to their daily lifestyle choices. While cost, convenience, and quality are usually the primary drivers of consumer purchase, sustainability is usually an afterthought. However, recent advances in synthetic biology and biomanufacturing allow for the sustainable production of consumer goods without forcing the consumers to compromise on their own priorities. There are numerous instances of biomanufacturing being successfully deployed in various markets, including food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and energy, to name a few. In this seminar, we will cover biological solutions that have been successfully deployed to manufacturing consumer products, challenges that still prevent biotechnology from being adopted more widely, and the technical solutions that are being pursued to address these challenges.