Friday, October 18 | 6-8 p.m.
Diversity Center – Memorial Hall
Come celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage with Alianza! We’ll be having Taqueria la Picosita cater, trivia, and music for the event.
Category: Students
Home Athletics: Oct. 14-20
Come cheer on your Vikings at their home events this week!
Tuesday, Oct. 15
- Women’s Soccer vs UW-La Crosse
Play for the Cure Game
5 p.m. | Banta Bowl
Saturday, Oct. 19
- Men’s Soccer vs Illinois
Alumni Game/Family Day
11 a.m. | Banta Bowl - Women’s Soccer vs Illinois
Alumnae Day
1:30 p.m. | Banta Bowl
Sunday, Oct. 20
- Women’s Soccer vs Mount Mary
Senior Day
1 p.m. | Banta Bowl - Men’s Basketball Scrimmage vs Milwaukee School of Engineering
3 p.m. | Alex Gym
Performing Arts Series: Caroline Shaw & Sō Percussion featuring Ringdown
Friday, October 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel
For two decades, Sō Percussion has revolutionized 21st-century chamber music, praised for blending precision with anarchy by The New Yorker. Admired for their live performances’ telepathic communication, they explore percussion’s vibrant repertoire. Their collaborations span classical, pop, indie rock, dance, and theater, expanding artistic boundaries.
Sō’s commitment to education fosters community engagement, showcasing the vast possibilities of contemporary art. Continuing their partnership with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, they unveil a new song collection alongside Grammy-winning Narrow Sea and co-composed Let the Soil Play its Simple Part.
Tickets
- General Admission: $15-30
- Seniors: $10-25
- Lawrence and non-Lawrence students with a valid ID: FREE
Only available in-person at the Box Office
All online or phone orders are subject to a $4 handling fee. A $1 credit card fee will be added to all credit card orders.
Mudd Library Cornerstone 50th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, October 18 | 1:30-5 p.m.
Mudd Library
Join your friends in the Seeley G. Mudd Library in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the laying of the library building’s cornerstone!
Enjoy a tasty cupcake in honor of this occasion and toast a half century of knowledge and creativity!
What is a cornerstone? A cornerstone is traditionally the first stone laid in the foundation of a building. Today, cornerstones are symbolic stones laid during public events commemorating the construction of a building that frequently contain time capsules.
Facilities Project Updates
Scheduled Projects
- October 1-11 | Trever Hall | Soffit repair currently happening
- October 12 & 13 | Chapman Hall | Exterior power washing
- October 22 | Briggs Hall | Roof repair
- November 4 | Sampson House | Front porch replacement begins
TBD Projects
- Mid-October/Early November | Mudd Library | We Energies to connect gas lines
- Early November | 310 E Water St | Roof replacement
- Mid-November | Mursell House | Roof replacement
- Winter Break | Harper Hall | Upgrades
- Spring 2025 | Chapel | Façade renovation to begin
Watch for updates weekly; TBD dates will be filled in as learned. Please be safe when in these areas!
Weekend Athletic Spotlights
Cross Country Home Meet
Come out to support our cross country team at the Gene Davis Invitational!
Saturday, Oct. 12
Women’s – 11 a.m. | Men’s – Noon
Reid Golf Course | 1100 E Fremont St, Appleton
Soccer Mental Health Awareness Games
Saturday, Oct. 12
Men’s Soccer | 4 p.m.
Women’s Soccer | 6:30 p.m.
Softball Fundraiser: Home Run Derby
Sunday, Oct. 13 | 3-5 p.m.
Softball Field by Alex Gym
- $10 for 5 balls
- RSVP requested but not required
- $50 Scheels gift card for the winner
Giving Day – Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024
The countdown is on! Learn more about how you can participate in the 11th annual Giving Day at lawrence.edu.
Giving Day is a special one-day fundraising event designed to encourage the Lawrence University community to support their favorite areas of the college. It’s a unique opportunity for us all to unite and show our support for everything Lawrence.
Every gift, regardless of size, has a significant impact on Giving Day! Your contribution helps drive our success and strengthens our community. Thank you for making a difference!
Here’s how every gift will be matched with a gift from our Game Changers:
- Gifts from the Classes of 2008-2028 will be matched with $500
- All other gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar
View the countdown to Giving Day at give.lawrence.edu.
Unraveling the Histories of the Teakwood Room
Thursday, Oct. 17 | 4:30 p.m
Teakwood Room, Chapman Hall (2nd floor)
Emma Jacobs ’25, senior art history & history major and summer research fellow, will share her research on the historic Teakwood Room. All are welcome to attend!
Campus Conversations: Engaging our Minds, Discussing our Differences
Wednesday, October 23
Warch 325 – Pusey Room
Join us for the next segment of this Campus Conversations series, which features Dr. Amy K. Sanders. This segment titled “Clickbait, Controversy, and Conversation: Media’s Role in Civil Discourse” explores the intersection of media and modern discourse.
In an era driven by clicks and controversy, how do media narratives influence our public conversations? This interactive session will dive into the forces shaping today’s social interactions and offer insights on how to engage more thoughtfully in the digital age.
- 9:30-10:45 a.m. | Faculty & Staff Breakfast
- 12:30 p.m. | Lunch with Students
- 6 p.m. | Discussion & Q&A
Food will be provided. RSVP now using this link!
Studio Art Alumni Panel – Art Therapy & Wellness
Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 4:30 p.m.
Memorial 002
Hear LU Studio Art alumni working in Art Therapy & Wellness share info about their career journeys:
- Shea Love ’14
- Rose Broll ’14 (also a PSYCH major)
- Rumi Sultan ’17 (also a PSYCH major)
- Rachael Wuensch ’18 (also a PSYCH major)
- Tess Bourbeau ’19 (also a GEST major)
The alumni will join us on campus in Memorial Hall 002 via Zoom. Bring your questions about these career fields!
