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Office Hours with President Carter

President Laurie A. Carter is offering office hours to students throughout the 2023-24 academic year.

Office hours are held on the dates below from 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. in the President’s office. To schedule a time, please reach out to Andrea Thorsbakken at andrea.thorsbakken@lawrence.edu or 920-832-6525.

FALL TERMWINTER TERMSPRING TERM
Sept. 26Jan. 16March 26
Nov. 7Feb. 20May 21

Office hours are subject to change.

2nd Annual Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month 5K

Friday, September 22 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Kaleidoscope Academy | 318 E Brewster St | Appleton, WI 54911

Lawrence University is a sponsor of this year’s Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month 5K! This is a free event to bring together community members to complete a non-competitive, joy-filled 5K event.

5 p.m. | Check-in opens onsite
5:30 p.m. | 5K begins
6 p.m. | Music from Nick the DJ | Food trucks onsite until 7 p.m.

Learn more and sign up!

Fall WELLU Massage sign up

Wellness Services is pleased to offer subsidized full-body therapeutic massage services for fall term.

Appointments are available for 50 minutes and cost $30 on campus and at the YMCA.

Massages are available for all students and employees.

You must sign up to be eligible for the discounted price. E-mail Wellnessservices@lawrence.edu or  Erin Buenzli to schedule an appointment. Limit one per term.

Backstage Pass – Fall Term

Friday, September 22 | 3-4 p.m.

Join leaders from the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center (PAC) as they talk about their roles in the arts, how they got there, and ever-evolving trends in theatre! Take a peek BEHIND the curtain and learn about stage production and managing the many aspects of performances.

Shuttles will be leave the Con Drop Off and go to the PAC between 2:40-2:50 p.m., and they will head back to Lawrence when the program finishes. If you are walking or providing your own transportation, please enter at the Stage Door (on the west side of the building, 400 College Avenue). Plan to arrive promptly at 2:55 p.m. in order to be ready for the presentation start time at 3 p.m.

See details and sign up here on Handshake!

Free New York Times subscription

The Seeley G. Mudd Library and the Warch Campus Center have collaborated to bring a free electronic subscription to The New York Times to everyone with a lawrence.edu email address!

Create an account with your lawrence.edu email address, confirm in your email inbox, and reactive each year! You may also pick up a card at the Mudd with instructions for creating an account.

Create or Reactivate Your New York Times Account!

Half price tickets to Irish Fest!

Irish Fest of the Fox Cities
Jones Park | 301 W Lawrence St

Lawrence University students, faculty, and staff can get half price tickets to Irish Fest of the Fox Cities! Irish Fest takes place the evening of Friday, September 15 & all day Saturday, September 16.

To receive your discount, purchase tickets online at irishfestfoxcities.com and use the code “Vikings” to receive your discounted admission! There are additional savings if you purchase your tickets before Thursday, September 14.

Performing Arts Series: Founders

Friday, September 22 | 7:30-9 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

“An idiosyncratic quintet featuring versatile chamber music players who double as singers and songwriters.” – The New Yorker

Founders is a songwriting collective comprised of: Ben Russell, Brandon Ridenour, Hamilton Berry, Yoonah Kim, and Greg Chudzik. They combine classical and folk music with original compositions and pop arrangements, pushing the boundaries of musical styles.

Student Engagement Fair

Friday, September 15 | 5-8 p.m.
Warch Campus Center

The Student Engagement Fair encompasses both community engagement and student organizations! This event is open to all students and offers time to explore all the opportunities to get involved that Lawrence has to offer.