Friday, September 15 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel
President Laurie A. Carter and Provost Peter A. Blitstein welcome students, faculty, and staff back to campus! Join us for this gathering to start the new academic year.
Category: Students
President’s Welcome – Location change!
Tuesday, September 5
Arch Procession at 3 p.m. | Followed by program in Lawrence Memorial Chapel
The Class of 2027 will soon call Lawrence and Appleton home. Help us welcome this new group of Lawrentians into the community!
- Faculty and staff: Wear your Blue & White and gather either on the inside of the arch or at the base of the Chapel stairs. We will then follow the students into the Chapel for the start of the program.
- New students: Meet at the Brokaw Bridge at 2:30 p.m. to line up for your processional from the arch to the chapel.
Lawrence Community Music School opportunities
View the full list at communitymusic.lawrence.edu.
Balinese Gamelan
8 Week Session
September 17-November 5 | Sundays | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages 5-14
Beginners leave at noon; intermediates remain for the full hour
Cost: $86 for beginners, $129 for intermediates
12 Week Session (Gamelan Sekar Kemuda ensemble)
September 17-December 10 | Sundays | 1-3 p.m.
Ages 14+
Cost: $282 + $19 annual registration fee
Chamber Ensembles
12 Week Fall Session
Open to youth & adult string and wind players
September-December | Rehearsals begins week of September 11 | Recital is December 10
Class days/times will be determined after registration is complete.
Cost: $222 + $19 registration fee
Con Vivo Choir
Open to all Girl Choir Alums, any length of time, who can sing treble repertoire
September-November, January-March
Cost: $199 + $19 annual registration fee
Early Childhood Music
Weekly 30-minute classes (see below) | September 10-November 12
Music for the Very Young | Birth-5 years
Sibling Class | Ages 1-5
Music and Movement | Ages 4-5
| Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. | 0-11 months | Music for the Very Young | $116 |
| Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. | 1-3 years | Music for the Very Young | $116 |
| Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. | 3-4 years | Music & Movement | $116 |
| Tuesday, 10:45 a.m. | 1-5 years | Sibling | $209 |
| Thursday, 8:30 a.m. | 0-11 months | Music for the Very Young | $116 |
| Thursday, 9:15 a.m. | 1-3 years | Music for the Very Young | $116 |
| Thursday, 10:00 a.m. | 2-4 years | Music for the Very Young | $116 |
| Thursday, 10:45 a.m. | 1-5 years | Siblings | $209 |
| Sunday, 3:00 p.m. | 1-3 years | Music for the Very Young | $116 |
Community Band Programs
Symphonic Band
Non-auditioned community band | Open to woodwind, brass, and percussion students in grades 7-12
September-November, January-March
Cost: $327
Wind Ensemble
Auditioned honors band | Open to woodwind, brass, and percussion students in grades 10-12
September-November, January-March
Cost: $424 + $19 annual registration fee
Lawrence Community Girl Choir
Various choirs for girls in grades 3-12
September-December, January-March
Cost: $260-520 + $19 annual registration fee
Lawrence Youth String Orchestra (LYSO)
Auditioned band | Open to strings students in grades 5-8
September-November, January-March
Cost: $270 + $19 annual registration fee
Music for People with Disabilities
Open to age 5-adult
Begins September 18
Cost: $168 + $19 annual registration fee
Piano Lab
Open to piano students in grade 2 (no prior experience needed)
September-May
Welcome Week volunteers needed!
Lawrence University’s Welcome Week is right around the corner!
There are a variety of needs for staffing move-in, welcome/social events, and more. Help us make Welcome Week a meaningful and fun experience for our new students by helping to fill these staffing needs!
Sign up to help with Welcome Week
Please complete this form by noon on Friday, September 1. Additional details will be sent to you upon completion of the form and closer to Welcome Week.
Contact Megan DuFrane-Groose with any questions.
megan.dufrane-groose@lawrence.edu
Dr. Kenny E. Yarbrough Office Hours
This Fall Term, Dr. Kenny E. Yarbrough, Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Support Services (the IDEAS Division) will be hosting three office hour opportunities for students. During these office hours, we invite you to come have a causal conversation and discuss your experience at Lawrence. The goal of these office hours is to learn more about what we can do to support our diverse student body.
These office hours will be hosted at the Diversity & Intercultural Center.
- Wednesday, September 20 | 3-5 p.m.
- Thursday, October 12 | 10 a.m.-Noon
- Tuesday, November 7 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
We hope to see you attend this term’s office hours!
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers College Nights
September 5 & September 7 | 6:40 p.m.
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are hosting two College Nights at the Ballpark on September 5 & 7! You can purchase tickets online OR by showing your college ID at the box office.
- $2 per ticket for any college students, staff, or faculty
- Good for anyone with a .edu email address (if you purchase online) or college ID (if you purchase at the box office
- Each email can purchase up to 8 tickets!
Tuesday, September 5 features the Bang for Your Buck Night ($2 hot dogs and domestic beer).
Thursday, September 7 features the Craft Brews & Brats Nights ($3 brats and craft beer) along with a Timber Rattlers Battling Helmet Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans.
Advisory for the West Campus project
Demo work has begun on the buildings at the corner of College Avenue and Drew Street in preparation for the West Campus project. 321, 317, 315, and 313 E. College Avenue will all be coming down to make room for the new addition.
The alley to the Brokaw/Colman parking lot off of Drew Street will still be accessible.
The demo should be complete by the end of September. There will be no demo work on September 5 to accommodate move-in day. The city will open Durkee Street for September 5 to assist with the flow of move-in traffic.
Do not enter the demo area outlined in yellow! Please be aware of your surroundings at all times in this area.
Apply to be a Björklunden Student Weekend Assistant
Looking for a job this school year? Consider working at beautiful Björklunden!
Weekend staff generally work between 14-16 hours per weekend.
Tasks include:
- Assisting with onsite aspects of the LU Student Weekend Programs
- Preparing and serving food
- Washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen
- Performing housekeeping tasks (e.g. vacuuming, mopping, cleaning restrooms)
- Performing other duties as assigned
Perks:
- Your own room in a big house on the lake
- Nature all around
- Good food
- Downtime between shifts for homework, napping, hiking, and visiting
Qualifications:
- Must understand and appreciate the value of a liberal arts education
- Knowledge of housekeeping and food preparation duties and standards helpful, but not necessary
- Experience in food service industry helpful, but not necessary
- Must stay on-site at Björklunden in housing provided by Lawrence University
- Must travel to and from Björklunden via transportation provided by Lawrence University.
Skills acquired
In this position, student employees learn to:
- Work with others
- Follow directions
- Be flexible
- Have a basic knowledge of food preparation and the food industry
Apply in Handshake or email Kim Eckstein at kim.a.eckstein@lawrence.edu. We’d love to have you join the team!
Campus Construction Updates
The lower roof at 1025 E South River St is being replaced and repurposed into an outdoor gathering space. The main roof and HVAC units will be replaced this fall.
The Sage Hall exterior wall has been repaired.
The lofted beds have been taken down from all the Quads’ corner rooms.
The Kohler Hall bathroom floors have been re-graded for better drainage.
Window cleaning has begun on most Academic Buildings.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding during the power shut down on Monday, July 31. Our team and a contractor perform inspections cleaning and testing of the Campus electrical systems annually to be proactive and reduce the chances of power failures.
As always, safety first! Do not enter construction areas! Please be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Should you have questions or see anything concerning as you’re out and about, please contact Katherine in Facilities Operations at: Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or at ext. 6893
SLUG produce stand
If you’re in the Appleton area, come check out the SLUG produce stand! We have started to put out cucumbers, zucchini, green tomatoes, and more.
Soon we will have peaches, pears, and even an eggplant.