Friday, Feb. 23 | 9-10 p.m.
Warch 204 – Cinema
Join us for a discussion and Q&A with Sumana Roy about her 2017 book How I Became a Tree, which was shortlisted for the Shakiti Bhatt Prize.
This fiction work utilizes first-person narrative to mix memoir, literary history, nature studies, spiritual philosophies, and botanical research to prompt readers to think of their intrinsic connection with the natural world.
Reading the book is not required!
If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence!
New Hires
Enya Roach – New Student Orientation Graduate Intern
Karl Bjornerud – Bon Appetit
Jared Blakney – Bon Appetit
Maya Martinez – Bon Appetit
Missie Bayer – Bon Appetit
Taneka Crockett – Bon Appetit
Jacqueline Polzin – Bon Appetit
Tim Pemrich – Campus Safety Officer
Jobelli Barraza – Associate Director of Admissions – Southern Regional Representative
Natasha Roberts – Associated Director of Admissions – Western Regional Representative
Nathan Ferguson – Diversity & Intercultural Center Fellow
Promotions
Jaime Labrec – Lead Custodian
Rehires
Chuck Demler – Director of Leadership & Planned Giving
Sarah Lutz – Registration and Billing Specialist
You can now sign up for the Alternative Spring Break to Björklunden, March 18-22!
We will depart from Lawrence’s campus on Monday, March 18 at 9:30 a.m. We will return to Lawrence on Friday, March 22 by 12 p.m.
The deadline to sign up and pay is March 1, 2024, but space is limited, and priority will be given to students that first sign up and pay their deposit (payment information and instructions below).
If you are interested in attending but the fee would present a barrier, or paying the fee before March 1 presents a challenge, please contact Second Year Dean Juan Arguello at juan.arguello@lawrence.edu.
We have a week full of stewardship and sustainability service projects to give back while also learning and feeling connected to the great outdoors! While you will have plenty of time and opportunities for fun and relaxation, both at Björklunden and in neighboring towns, this alternative spring break focuses on service to help preserve the natural beauty of Door County and make it better than when we arrived!
Below is a list of some of the activities that you we have planned:
Once you sign up, go to Voyager to pay your $75 deposit. Fee waivers are available (If you need a fee waiver, please contact Juan Arguello juan.arguello@lawrence.edu). The deposit is non-refundable and will be used to pay for the costs of the trip. Please see below for more information about how to pay the deposit.
Thursday, Feb. 22 | 4:30 p.m.
Wriston Art Center
Also a showing of The Donnor Party, a creative commentary on colonization
Reception with refreshments to follow.
Part of Black Feminist Fortnight programs, generous support for this project provided by Art Bridges.
Monday, Feb. 19 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Youngchild 115
Optical microscopes were first used to observe single biological cells 350 years ago. Contemporary research microscopes have improved about 100-fold in resolution, field of view, and color sensitivity, yet remain limited to major research projects due to cost and complexity.
This talk presents an open-source microscope my colleagues and I have developed and built from off-the-shelf and 3D printed parts. This OSM is capable of: seeing single molecules and molecular motors; watching living cells divide (and imaging the entire mitotic process); and recreating Einstein’s experiment that demonstrated the existence of atoms. There will even be a live demo!
Thursday, Feb. 22 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Steitz 102
Mike Wiggins Jr. was recently appointed the Site Director at the Madeline Island Museum. Previously, he served 12 years as Tribal Chairman/Executive Director of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. He recently ended his last term in November of 2023.
Wiggins is a major advocate for the conservation of natural resources and the protection of water. In his time as Chairman, there were many environmental protection issues that the Tribe proactively stood up for including issues with mining, oil pipelines, CAFO’s and water privatization.
Before becoming the Chairman of the Bad River Band, Wiggins served as a conservation warden for the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission and oversaw a Bad River AODA Prevention Program working with Tribal Youth.
Wiggins got his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from UW-Superior in 1992, and in 2019 he was honored as an Outstanding Alumni of UW-Superior. In his free time Wiggins enjoys playing guitar and utilizing the hunting, fishing, and gathering Treaty Rights his Ojibwe ancestors reserved around the Lake Superior region.
Thursday, Feb. 22 | 8-9:30 p.m.
Harper Hall
Paul Dietrich has been described as “an apt bandleader, an exceptional composer, and a superlative performer” (All About Jazz) and “a skilled composer” (JazzTrail) and his music has been praised as “stunningly beautiful” (Audiophile Audition) and “captivating” (Chicago Jazz Magazine).
A composer, trumpet player and educator based in the Midwest, Dietrich has been the leader of the Paul Dietrich Quintet since 2012 and the Paul Dietrich Jazz Ensemble since 2016. The Chicago-based Quintet has released two albums: Focus (2017, ears&eyes) and We Always Get There (2014, Blujazz). The Paul Dietrich Jazz Ensemble’s 2019 album Forward features guest artist and world-renowned drummer Clarence Penn (Dave Douglas, Maria Schneider) alongside many of the Midwest’s best jazz musicians, including Greg Ward, Russ Johnson, Dustin Laurenzi, Matt Gold, and Andy Baker.
This concert is free and open to all!
Saturday, Feb. 24 | 7-9 p.m.
Warch 224 – Esch Hurvis
Cultural Expressions is Black Student Union’s highly anticipated annual talent showcase, where Black and Brown students across campus express themselves through art mediums such as song, dance, poetry, film, and so much more.
BSU’s marquee event that wraps up Black History Month, Cultural Expressions serves as an ode to the Black and BIPOC communities of LU and beyond, displaying to all the beauty of our backgrounds.
Monday, Feb. 26 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Wriston Auditorium
Come listen to our faculty and staff discuss the importance of Black History in the United States. We look forward to this discussion and to hear questions from all of you.
If you are planning to apply to the London Centre for any term next year, please submit your application no later than Tuesday, Feb. 20. Students should submit their applications even if their recommendations have not been finalized.
If you have any questions on the application process or the program, please contact Off-Campus Programs by emailing offcampusprograms@lawrence.edu.
