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Important Campus Construction Updates!

  • Starting on July 10, Durkee St. along the east side of Colman Hall will be closed by the City of Appleton for construction. There will be access to the Colman Hall parking lot from Lawrence St. behind the YMCA.
  • The long-vacant house at 128 N. Union was razed due to structural concerns. The demolition took place on June 19. There are no plans in place for the property beyond it being greenspace. A master planning process for all properties owned by Lawrence is currently under way.
  • Drew Street Pedestrian Bridge will be closed July 5– 12 for resurfacing.
  • The wood floors in the Esch Hurvis event room in Warch Campus Center will be resurfaced July 12– 15. The room will be closed during these dates.
  • Resurfacing of the tennis courts begins July 6; please note that they will be closed for the duration of resurfacing.
  • Memorial Chapel has exterior, interior and stained glass window restoration underway.
  • Whiting Track and Field is looking fabulous with the installation of a track surface and sod!
  • The Esch Hurvis Center for Spiritual & Religious Life has received all new windows.
  • Small Exec is seeing exterior concrete repairs.
  • Tuckpointing at the Quads is currently taking place.

There’s lots going on at every turn! 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

Guided hikes at Björklunden

Join us for guided hikes at Björklunden led by Master Naturalist Jane Whitney!

You can meet on the Björklunden Lodge lakeview deck on the following dates at 1:15 p.m.

  • June 26
  • July 17
  • July 24
  • July 31
  • August 7
  • August 14
  • August 28
  • September 11
  • September 18
  • September 15

The 1.5 hour hike covers the geology, plants, and birds of the property and includes a walk to the solar field and wind turbine, key features in the Net Zero Björklunden Initiative. The trail is easy with a couple of moderate inclines and is about 1 mile long.

These tours get you acquainted with the property so you will feel comfortable taking your own hikes. Hikers can obtain trail maps inside the entryways to the lodge.

Beginning in September, Jane will also include a tour of the Boynton Chapel at the end of the hike. Prior to that time, Boynton Chapel is open to the public on Mondays & Tuesdays 1-4 p.m.

Read more about Jane Whitney

Student Food Pantry Summer Hours

The Student Food Pantry, located in Memorial Hall, will be open during the summer from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. via ID swipe access.

The Pantry includes food, personal hygiene products, and school supplies. Additional information is on the Pantry website.

Questions, comments, or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Suggest Pantry items or share your comments. Leave your email address if you would like to be contacted: Questions, Comments, or Suggestions?

Mudd Library Summer Coffeehouses

It’s time, once again, for our annual Mudd Library Summer Coffeehouse Series! This series provides an opportunity to socialize and learn about resources and services available to help you with work or leisure interests. This summer, we’re excited to announce two awesome guest presenters from the Lawrence faculty.

Coffeehouses start promptly at 10 a.m. and finish around 10:50 a.m. All members of the Lawrence community are welcome to attend (no registration required). We’ll be gathering in front of the library and will provide beverages and a snack.

Schedule for Summer 2023

June 28: Silly Horn Stuff
When you think of a horn, what musical instrument comes to mind? Ann Ellsworth, Assistant Professor of Music: Horn at the Lawrence University Conservatory will be here to demonstrate what horns are and what they can do in the right hands…er…lips. Professor Ellsworth will be joined by a worthy opponent/assistant. Join in the frolic and expect the unexpected.

July 12: Summer Reads
The ever-popular Summer Reading coffeehouse returns! Planning your beach reading? Got your own summer reading underway? Come and hear about favorite reads from library staff and whoever else shows up. It could—and should—be you!

August 2: No Mow May and You
Have you heard about No Mow May in Appleton, but are not really sure what it is or why it’s a thing? Are you a participant but would like to learn more about how you can help pollinators? Join us as our special guest, Israel Del Toro, Assistant Professor of Biology, helps us learn more about the No Mow May movement, and how we can each make a difference in our environment.

Take a look at our coffeehouse guide to learn more!

Orange background with green grass on the bottom with white and green text for a summer feel that reads, "2023 Mudd Library Summer Coffeehouse series, June 28, July 12, August 2, all at 10 am at the plaza in front of the library."

We look forward to seeing you there!

Summer construction has kicked off this week!

Please read for important Campus updates!

  • Warch Campus Center is having work done with the center set of stairs. The stairs will be closed July 19– 30. The elevator will still be accessible to all floors, and the side stairs to fourth floor will still be open.
  • East Banta Bowl Court will be closed June 20- June 23.

Some activity you’ll notice as you walk through Campus:

  • Sage Hall is seeing the most activity! The bathrooms are being remodeled, ADA rooms are being added, there will be new flooring and paint in the hallways, and the boilers are being replaced.
  • Quad 1’s second floor bathroom is being remodeled, as well as new flooring in the lounge area and entrance on the first floor. A new fire system is also being installed.
  • Quads 4 & 5 are getting new flooring in the basement lounge.

Watch for updates each week as more projects kick off!

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 Facility Services at: Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or at ext. 6893

Baccalaureate 2023 – June 10th

ALL members of the Lawrence community are invited to attend Baccalaureate 2023 in the Chapel on Saturday, June 10 at 2:30 p.m. Members of the Senior class have been working since January to prepare a multi-spirited reflection of their shared spiritual journey. They have invited Linda Morgan-Clement to be the speaker this year.

Baccalaureate is a long-standing traditional part of the commencement weekend. In Lawrence style, it is a thoughtful, creative, diverse expression of a complex journey that you have been part of, influenced, and made possible. You really don’t want to miss it.

Summer at Lawrence

Lawrence University offers a number of workshops and residential camps for students of all ages and interests. For a full list of all offerings, visit lawrence.edu.

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June 10 – A busy day in downtown Appleton!

As you make your plans for Commencement celebrations, keep in mind that Saturday, June 10 will be a busy day in downtown Appleton!

The Downtown Appleton Farm Market will run 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. from Drew Street to Appleton Street, including Houdini Plaza.

The Appleton Flag Day Parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. The route begins at Oneida St on Wisconsin Ave and heads west to State St then south to College Ave. It continues east and turns north on Drew St to City Park.

There will also be several events before and after the parade, including:

  • A Patriotic Concert at Noon in Houdini Plaza.
  • A Historic Concert at 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot between 10th Frame Sports Bar and Insta Prints Plus (corner of Wisconsin Ave./Erb St.)
  • A Post-Parade Party at the Appleton American Legion Post 38 (3200 W. College Ave.) from 6-9 p.m.