Monday, September 25 | 7-8 p.m.
Esch/Hurvis Dance Studio – Warch Campus Center
Join Margaret Sunghe Paek, Mauriah Donegan Kraker, Matt Turner, Mark Urness, Loren Dempster, Ann Ellsworth and special guest hip hop dancer/choreographer, Kenneth Herrera ’16 for an evening of improvised dance + music.
We invite our campus community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Each year, September 15-October 15, we joyously commemorate the histories, cultures, contributions, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latin Americans past and present.
In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson led the first observance of Hispanic Heritage Week, which was expanded to 30 days in 1988 under President Ronald Reagan. Further, we celebrate the independence of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua on September 15 and of Mexico on September 16.
This year’s theme, Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America, recognizes the leadership of Americans of Hispanic and Latinx ancestry in the economic, political, and social progress of the United States. As a campus community, we value inclusion and belonging and the celebration of each member of our Lawrence family. We are immeasurably appreciative for the contributions of Lawrentians of Hispanic/Latinx descent and stand in community and celebration this month and every month. Our celebration includes the following special activities:
Loteria: Mexican Bingo
Thursday, September 28 | 5-6:30 p.m.
Diversity Center
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Alianza and The Diversity & Intercultural Center for a fun-filled night of Loteria (Mexican Bingo). We’ll have snacks, drinks for everyone, and of course prizes for the winners!
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Dinner
Saturday, October 7 | 5-7 p.m.
Andrew Commons
Arte y Antojos
Saturday, October 14 | 3-5 p.m.
Diversity Center
Various art projects and appetizers will be provided. Join us!
Noche de Gala
Friday, October 27 | 6 p.m.
Somerset Room – Warch Campus Center
Fall 2023 Exhibitions will be open from September 22-November 17, featuring:
Please note that the galleries have new hours during academic year exhibitions:
Plan to join us on Friday, September 29, 4:30-6:30 p.m. for an artist talk and opening reception. Photographer Jorge Ariel Escobar will discuss his photography practice in conjunction with his exhibition, I Think We Could’ve Been Something. A reception with refreshments will follow.
Follow us on Facebook or check the LU events calendar for more events related to these exhibits!
Galleries are free and open to the public and located in the Wriston Art Center.
Discover opportunities to build your skills and delve deeper into specialty topics with D-Term. Offered between fall and winter terms during the first two weeks of December, you can take brief, intensive courses that are not offered during the academic year.
Each two-week course includes hands-on projects or travel for experiential learning. Courses count as three units toward a Lawrence degree. Tuition for D-Term is $2,040.
The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 18. Learn more and sign up at lawrence.edu.
This course examines political and cultural forces that shape what we eat as well as implications for public health and the environment. Course material includes academic writing, food writing, and popular commentary, and students will undertake cooking projects based on course themes.
A seminar course that examines the good, the bad, and the indifferent approaches to science in popular super hero films (particularly the Marvel and DC Universes). No science background or prerequisites required.
Tropes and character types have come down through the advent of western theatre and media to the present day. These characters have represented, and often embarrassed, those they portray from the earliest theatrical performances through international blockbuster films worldwide. Exploring their use and evolution of the good, the bad, and the ugly of various stereotypes will enlighten their perpetuation or suppression in future media.
Amidst the dual threats of war in western Europe and the prospects of catastrophic climate change, energy systems are at the fore of world attention. This course surveys world energy systems and markets, particularly the U.S. electricity system. The focus will be on a quantitative characterization of world energy sources and uses, along with theoretical and qualitative treatments of the economics and politics of world energy integration. Pending availability, classes will feature guests from business, government, and the academy.
Exploring both audio plays and tabletop role-playing games in this workshop course, students will learn how both forms function through immersion. They are called Theatre of the Mind because the audiences’ imagination is an active participant in creating the work. No previous experience in audio drama or role-playing games necessary. Curiosity required.
In this course participants will practice reading, writing, and speaking strategies that support early childhood literacy foundations by working with beginning readers (ages 2-6) at community locations in the Fox Valley. Participants will talk to local educators and learn about early literacy theory. Short reflective essays, travel, and discussion required. PREREQUISITES: Students must be able to pass a local background check.
Careful data analysis has become central to decision-making in areas from politics to sports to medicine. This introduction to collecting, cleaning, and manipulating messy, real-world data with R will emphasize reproducible, documented analysis. The course will also introduce graphing and programming concepts that pertain to data analysis. Familiarity with basic statistics is a plus but not required.
The accessibility ramp at Memorial Chapel is being replaced this fall with a start date of Monday, September 25 and projected completion date of Monday, November 27. These dates are weather dependent and are subject to change.
The contractor is aware of event-sensitive dates and will work closely with us. There will be a temporary ramp installed so there will no disruption in access to the building.
Please be aware of your surroundings while in the area and do not enter the construction space. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or ext. 6893
Friday, September 22 | 5 p.m.
Join us in the Gaming House for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament and win BIG prizes! Free entry! All skill levels are welcome.
If you’re considering entering, please sign up in advance.
For more information. join the Gaming Club Discord.
Hosted by LU Gaming Club
Tuesday, September 19 | 5-6 p.m.
Briggs Hall 420
Deadlines are approaching for jobs and internships in the Business & Entrepreneurship (BE) and the Tech & Data Sciences career communities. Engage with an industry recruiter and the BE & TD career counselor who will share the job and internship landscape for the current hiring season.
See Handshake for details and to sign up!
Mondays & Thursdays | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Gender & Sexuality Diversity Center | Memorial Hall 107
All LGBTQ+ and questioning students are welcome. Join us for a casual conversation, mutual support, and community building.
Facilitated by Wellness Services staff counselor, Corynn Stoltenberg. If interested, contact them at stoltenc@lawrence.edu.
Monday, September 18, 2023 | 4:30-7 p.m.
Spirit Space
Stop by the Spirit Space, get to know the Center, frost some cookies, and take home a free succulent! (This is a student-only event).
