Friday, Nov. 22 | 1-3 p.m.
Warch 325 – Pusey Room
Stop by and pick up a free t-shirt, grab some snacks, and celebrate the term surrounding the theme of WATER prior to final exams.
Category: Students
Autumn Chill
Friday, Nov. 22 | 5-7 p.m.
International House
Bring your friends and enjoy a cozy evening of fresh-baked pies, fun board games, and a welcoming place to study.
Home Athletics: Nov. 18-24
Come cheer on your Vikings at their home events this week!
Wednesday, Nov. 20
- Women’s Basketball vs Lakeland
Faculty, Staff and Student Day
5:30 p.m. | Alex Gym - Men’s Basketball vs Wisconsin Lutheran College
7:30 p.m. | Alex Gym
Friday, Nov. 22
- Women’s Basketball vs Rockford
7 p.m. | Alex Gym - Men’s Ice Hockey vs Adrian College
7 p.m. | Appleton Ice Center
Saturday, Nov. 23
- Men’s Ice Hockey vs Adrian College
5 p.m. | Appleton Ice Center
Important upcoming academic dates
Fall Term
| Nov. 24-26 | Sunday-Tuesday | Final Exams |
| Nov. 27 | Wednesday | Residence halls close (noon) |
D-Term
| Dec. 1 | Sunday | Residence halls open (9 a.m.) |
| Dec. 2 | Monday | First day of D-Term classes Last day to make class changes or select S/U for D-Term |
| Dec. 11 | Wednesday | Last day to withdraw from a D-Term class |
| Dec. 13 | Friday | Last day of D-Term classes and final examinations |
| Dec. 14-15 | Sat.-Sun. | Closing event if one is scheduled for the class |
| Dec. 15 | Sunday | Residence halls close (6 p.m.) |
Start of Winter Term
| Jan. 5 | Sunday | Residence halls open (9 a.m.) |
| Jan. 6 | Monday | First day of winter term classes |
Conservatory Recitals and Concerts: Nov. 18-24
There are many opportunities to support the Conservatory and listen to some wonderful music this week! Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Monday, Nov. 18
- Jazz Combos Concert 1
8 p.m. | Harper Hall
Wednesday, Nov. 20
- Jazz Combos Concert 2
3:10 p.m. | Harper Hall - LU Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert
8 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
World premiere of Et Lux Perpetua, composed by Evan Williams (’10) and commissioned by the Lawrence University Wind Ensemble for the Con 150 Celebration
Featuring conductor Alex Poplawski ’25 with the Symphonic Band
Livestream
Thursday, Nov. 21
- Jazz Combos 3
4:30 p.m. | Harper Hall - Fall Opera Scenes
7:30 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
Saturday, Nov. 23
Drew Street Update
The announcement we’ve all been waiting for—Drew Street is scheduled to open back up on Friday, November 22!
Facilities Project Updates
Scheduled Projects:
- Mudd Library: Work currently happening and will be ongoing
- Sampson House: front porch replacement ongoing
- 1025 E Water St: City of Appleton water line maintenance November 15, 5-7 a.m.
- Warch Campus Center: window repair, all exterior work along Lawe St November 20
- Harper Hall: upgrades starting December 2
Projects TBD
- Mursell House: roof replacement late November TBD
- Music-Drama: exterior retaining wall completion TBD
- Chapel Façade: renovation to begin summer 2025 TBD
- Ormsby Hall: window replacement summer 2025 TBD
Watch for updates weekly! Please note, dates are subject to change due to weather or supply chain issues. Please be safe when in these areas!
Appleton Christmas Parade
Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for 10 volunteers to walk alongside our float for the Appleton Christmas Parade Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Volunteers should meet outside of Muncheez Pizzeria (600 W College Ave) at 6 p.m. They will collect cans and other non-perishable food items from community members along the parade route. The parade route will run down College Avenue and finish back at campus.
All volunteers will receive a free Lawrence hat!
Questions? Email student.activities@lawrence.edu.
Food Drive
Help us fight hunger this season!
Lawrence University will be partnering with St. Joe’s Food program on a canned food drive during the Appleton Christmas Parade for the second consecutive year!
What to Do:
- Bring canned goods to your favorite parade viewing spot.
- Hand your cans to Lawrence University volunteers coming through right after the Santa Scamper race.
- Enjoy the parade knowing you’ve made a difference.
Interested in volunteering to help collect donations during the parade? Email Garrett Singer, Special Assistant to the President, at garrett.j.singer@lawrence.edu.
Cultural Dinner
Friday, Nov. 15 | 6 p.m.
Warch 324 – Somerset Room
The Cultural Dinner, hosted annually by Lawrence International, celebrates the flavors and traditions of different cultures.
This year’s theme is Korea! Join us for a night of authentic Korean food (first-come, first-served), including gluten free and vegan options. There will also be fun games—Bingo, crosswords, and traditional Korean games—and a chance to win Korean snacks and take home a free gift box!
Everyone is welcome to this unique opportunity to experience Korean culture!
Lawrence University Conservatory Studio Recitals & Concerts
There are many opportunities to support the Conservatory and listen to some wonderful music this week! All events are free and open to the public.
Monday, Nov. 11
- Trombone Studio Recital | 8 p.m.
Harper Hall
Wednesday, Nov. 13
- Keyboard Department Recital | 8 p.m.
Memorial Chapel
Friday, Nov. 15
- Choirs Concert | 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel
Saturday, Nov. 16
- Saxophone Studio Recital | 5 p.m.
Harper Hall - Symphony Orchestra Concert | 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel
LSO presents Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 with guest artist, Catherine Kautsky, piano
Sunday, Nov. 17
- String Chamber Music Recital | 11 a.m.
Harper Hall - Composition Studio Recital | 5 p.m.
Harper Hall