Sunday, April 6 | 2-3:30 p.m.
ACOCA Cafe & Roastery | 500 W. College Ave
The Music For All concert series features interactive chamber performances of a wide variety of music by Lawrence students and faculty. These concerts last about an hour and are open to everyone. The series is made possible by grants from Lawrence University and Riverview Gardens and by the support of the local community.
Please read more about our program on the Lawrence website.
Monday, March 31 | 5-7 p.m.
Wriston Auditorium (224)
For this year’s Trans Day of Visibility, S. Bear Bergman will come to campus to perform his solo show “The First Jew in Canada,” the story of a young transgender man named Jacques LaFargue set off from France to what is now Quebec City, determined to make for himself a new life.
In a world quick to claim that trans identities are a modern phenomenon, Jacques’s story stands as a testament to the long, rich history of trans people. This show is not just a recounting of historical facts; it’s a Midrash—an exploration of the “whys” and the silences in between. It is a celebration of lineage—or yichus—for those who’ve been told they have none.
“The First Jew in Canada” is more than just a performance; it’s an opportunity to connect with our past, understand our present, and imagine a more inclusive future. Whether you’re seeking knowledge, kinship, or simply a compelling story, this event promises to enlighten, engage, and inspire.
Current and future projects happening around Campus:
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!
The General Election is just around the corner, April 1, and we’re excited to support student voter turnout once again! We are looking for volunteers to assist with handing out informational materials and cookies to students on Election Day at two locations on campus: Main Hall Green and in front of Warch Campus Center.
Additionally, we need shuttle drivers to help transport students to and from their designated polling places. You must be an LU Authorized Driver to drive the shuttles. If you are not one already but would like to be, please fill out the form linked here.
If you’re available and willing to help with either of these roles, please use the signup below to secure your spot and use your first and last names so we can email you further instructions prior to the event.
Thank you for supporting this important initiative and helping our students make their voices be heard!
Zoo Days
Saturday, May 17 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Main Hall Green
With spring term quickly approaching, the Student Organization for University Planning (SOUP) is gearing up for Zoo Days, our annual end-of-the-year campus fair! This long-standing Lawrence tradition is a fantastic opportunity for academic departments, staff offices, and student organizations to showcase their work, engage with students, and even host fundraisers or interactive activities.
We invite academic departments and campus offices to join this event alongside student organizations, fraternities, and sororities. Your participation helps create a vibrant and engaging experience for students as we wrap up the academic year.
To participate, please sign up by March 30 using the link below.
To ensure a smooth and successful event, all participants must review and agree to the event guidelines in advance. If you have any questions, please reach out to Charlotte Newville at charlotte.o.newville@lawrence.edu.
As always, the main campus safety line 920-419-6999 is available at all times for emergency transportation to Urgent Care, doctor appointments, or emergency prescription fills.
During spring break hours, students may request rides to restaurants, the mall, or other shopping locations within a 15-minute radius from campus by calling 920-419-6793.
Priority rides are given to campus-to-campus locations.
Thank you for your support of the campus shuttle.
We hope everyone has a restful and fun break!
| March 14 | Friday | Last day of Winter Term classes |
| March 15-16 | Saturday-Sunday | Reading Period |
| March 17-19 | Monday-Wednesday | Final Exams |
| March 20 | Thursday | Residence halls close at noon |
| March 21-29 | Friday-Saturday | Spring Break |
| March 30 | Sunday | Residence halls open at 9 a.m. |
| March 31 | Monday | First day of Spring Term classes |
Thursday, March 13 | 7:30 p.m.
Wriston Auditorium
About the Talk: Before categories of difference became the primary framework for organizing society in the western world, another system of hierarchy played a foundational role in shaping attitudes towards power and social order: perceptions of childhood.
Historically, children were often viewed as inherently flawed, in need of correction through strict discipline, labor, and, in some cases, severe punishment. In medieval and early modern Europe, this mindset justified practices such as corporal punishment, forced labor, and even public executions of children, reinforcing a cultural acceptance of control over the most vulnerable.
As European societies expanded into the Americas, these frameworks influenced emerging systems of social stratification and control. The treatment of children, especially in contexts where discipline and forced labor were routine, helped establish broader ideas about who could be controlled, punished, and deemed less than fully autonomous. Over time, these attitudes informed colonial policies, labor practices, and legal structures that reinforced distinctions between different groups.
About Dr. Stacey Patton
Dr. Stacey Patton is an award-winning journalist whose writings have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Al Jazeera, The Chronicle of Higher Education, BBC News, Black Enterprise, NewsOne, and other outlets. She has appeared on CNN, ABC News, MSNBC, Democracy Now, and Fox News. She is also the creator of Spare the Kids, an online portal designed to teach about the harms of physical punishment, and the forthcoming 3D medical animation app, When You Hit Me, which promises to be a game changer for child abuse prevention. For her child advocacy work, Dr. Patton was awarded the 2024 Child Advocacy Award from the American Psychological Association. Dr. Patton is also a research associate at Morgan State University and teaches digital journalism at Howard University.
Saturday, March 15 | 1 p.m.
Banta Bowl
Cheer on the men’s lacrosse team in their first home game vs Northland College!
A reception will precede the match at noon outside of the Banta Bowl.
