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Author George M. Johnson Talk in Green Bay

Thursday, April 6
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Register today!

GSAFE and host UW-Green Bay Pride Center are pleased to present the return of Safe Schools, Safe Communities: State Conference on LGBTQ+ Youth.

Safe Schools, Safe Communities will feature a variety of speakers and workshops facilitated by local and regional experts. Conference participants will gain critical skills, tools, knowledge, and connections to help lead and support efforts to create safer, more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ youth across Wisconsin, especially LGBTQ+ Youth of Color and Transgender and Nonbinary Youth. Our target audience includes adults who work with youth and their families.

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is happy to help students attend this event if interested. We can arrange transportation and help with the conference fees. 

Let Helen Boyd-Kramer ( boydh@lawrence.edu ) know if you’re interested in attending.

Conference Schedule

  • 7:30-8:30 a.m. – Registration
  • 8:45-9:30 a.m. – Opening
  • 9:45-10:45 a.m. – Workshop
  • 11 a.m. – Keynote & Q&A with George M. Johnson
  • 12 p.m. – Lunch & book signing
  • 1-2:15 p.m. – Workshop
  • 2:30-3:45 p.m. – Workshop
  • 4-4:30 p.m. – Closing

About the Keynote Speaker: George M. Johnson

Our event is being headlined by award-winning and New York Times Bestselling Author, George M. Johnson. Their books “All Boys Aren’t Blue” and “We Are Not Broken” are critically acclaimed, but have been under scrutiny and challenged for including frank discussions and content relating to race, sexual orientation, and gender identity. They will be providing our keynote address with a Q&A, along with a stand alone workshop and book signing.

Pre-Conference Sneak Peek of Wisconsin Pride Documentary

We are partnering with PBS Wisconsin for a pre-conference sneak peek of the first hour of the documentary, Wisconsin Pride, which chronicles our state’s LGBTQ+ history. A collaboration between PBS Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Historical Society, this groundbreaking and essential documentary is set to premier later in June 2023. Along with an advance screening of part of the documentary, the event will also feature a panel and discussion. The sneak peek is only open to conference attendees and invited special guests. Sneak peek seating is currently limited and will be made available to attendees based on when they register.

Questions? Contact Maren Phalen (maren@gsafewi.org).

LUX returns for April dates

Two more LUX events will take place April 2-3 and April 16-17. LUX is our day for incoming admitted students, applicants, and their families/guests.

The official LUX program begins Sunday at 5 p.m. and will end Monday at 4:30 p.m. During this time, students will hear from campus leadership, faculty, staff, and current students at presentations, classes, and touring campus, getting a taste for life as a Lawrentian.

We encourage folks to shine their light as we welcome our prospective students to campus. If you see a lost-looking student or group of people, please point them in the right direction. Please also avoid parking in Chapman lot Monday morning.

Thank you to all our campus partners who have volunteered their time, talents, classrooms, and spaces to welcome over 130 guests! Recruitment is a campus-wide effort, and we appreciate all that you do.

Jaime González
Associate Director of Admissions – Southeast Regional
Transfer Admissions Coordinator
jaime.gonzalez@lawrence.edu

Warch Campus Center Scheduled Crane Work

Boldt is planning to have a small crane on-site Thursday, March 23, from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM. They plan to put barriers around the crane and flag off the areas under where they are picking. Access to Warch will not be affected.

Facilities Operations asks that you please practice safety and be aware of your surroundings while in the area. Please let us know if there are any questions or concerns. As always thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

NAfME Queer Theory and Music Education Symposium

April 7-8, 2023

Lawrence University’s National Association of Music Education presents its 6th annual symposium! All events are free and open to the public. You can fill out this RSVP form prior to the events (not required).

Itinerary

Friday, April 7

8:30 p.m. – LGBTuben
Memorial Chapel
Join us for a special performance by LGBTuben!

“The Lawrence Graduate Bayreuth Tuben Quintet is a tuben horn quintet that, fluid by design and inclination, is comprised of at least six members who identify as, know, or would like to know, someone who is LGBTQ+.

Informed by our decidedly un-Wagnerian values of inclusivity, diversity, and visibility, the LGBTuben Quintet aims to build and expand the cannon for our flexible ensemble and advance a non-hierarchical agenda that includes affecting positive social change and creating broader representation for the historically underrepresented.” 

Saturday, April 8

All events will take place in Lawrence University Conservatory, Room 163.

8:30 a.m. – Coffee
Join us for coffee and an assortment of breakfast pastries before we begin our day of learning!

9 a.m. – Ben Hiles
Ben Hiles ’22 presents his research on queer theory and music education.

9:30 a.m. – Dr. Gould
Dr. Elizabeth Gould presents her research on queer theory and music education.

“Associate Professor Elizabeth Gould teaches philosophically-based courses in music and music education. Her research in gender and sexuality in the context of feminism and queer theory has been published widely”

Her work includes: 

  • “Companion-Able Species: A Queer Pedagogy for Music Education.”
  • Homosexual Subject(ivitie)s in Music (Education): Deconstructions of the Disappeared.
  • “Dis-Orientations of Desire: Music Education Queer.”
  • Lead Editor. Exploring Social Justice: How Music Education Might Matter.
  • “Thinking (as) Difference: Lesbian Imagination and Music.”
  • “Legible Bodies in Music Education: Becoming-Matter.”

11:30 a.m. – Lunch with Professor Julie McQuinn
Professor of Musicology Julie McQuinn will facilitate a casual discussion about what we’ve learned thus far over lunch. 

Lunch will not be provided. Food is available for purchase in the Andrew Commons. Several options are also available within walking distance on College Avenue. You are also welcome to pack your own lunch! 

1 p.m. – Jessica Pruett, Gender Studies
Jessica Pruett presents an overview of queer theory and shares how queer theory shapes her pedagogy in the classroom.

2 p.m. – Talk with Dr. Gould
Dr. Gould leads us in a discussion to wrap up the event. We will reflect on our learning and imagine how we can bring this learning into our classrooms.

Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust Virtual Winter Program

“Warmer, Wetter, and Wilder”
Northeast Wisconsin’s Changing Climate

Saturday, March 18
9-10 a.m.
Zoom

Changes to our climate predict warmer temperatures, increased precipitation, and more intense weather in the next few decades. These trends will lead to noticeable changes in the ecology of the Fox-Wolf Watershed and the bay of Green Bay.

Dr. Bart DeStasio, Singleton Professor of Biological Sciences, will guide us through what is known about climate projections in northeast Wisconsin and the many ecological processes that are expected to change.

This virtual program is free of charge to Land Trust members and friends. Pre-registration is not required.

Zoom Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 862 5415 6781
Passcode 445314

Questions? Email Linda Shealey at lindas@newlt.org or call 920-738-7265.

LUaroo ’23 On Campus Band Information

Get ready to jam with us!

  • March 8 – Application opens
  • April 7 – Application closes
  • April 15 – Tentative results
  • May 27-28 – LUaroo!

Selection Criteria

By applying, you are aware of the terms listed below:

  • We aim to have a diverse selection of music genres.
  • We prioritize bands over solo artists. (We still encourage solo artists to apply.)
  • We prioritize live musicians over tracks or pre-recorded content.
  • Stage presence impacts our decision. We encourage high-energy performers.
  • Submission order does not impact a selection decision.
  • Covers and originals are weighed equally in the selection process.
  • The decision is based off of a democratic voting process by members of the Band Booking Committee.

We understand the competitive nature of the audition process and recognize that not all applicants will be chosen to perform. Our selection process is focused on the flow of the festival and should not be seen as a “make or break” merit one time a year choice on the success of your group.

On Campus Performer Application

Complete this form to perform at LUaroo 2023!

The application for LUaroo artists opens March 8 and closes April 7. Artists are required to provide all their own instruments and backline.

Information you will need to complete the application:

  • A recording or video performing one song (either upload or link)
  • A bio and a picture used for promotion
  • Mics/inputs/stage plot (if you have one)

Questions? Contact gaultcrn@lawrence.edu.

Applications for Spring 2024 French program in Senegal due April 1

No fooling! Off-Campus Programs has extended its deadline for accepting applications to the Francophone Seminar in Dakar, Senegal program until April 1, 2023. You can apply now by opening our online application and logging in with your Lawrence credentials.

The Dakar, Senegal program is a French-immersion program open to all majors. The only prerequisite is that students have successfully completed French 202 (or have the equivalent knowledge of the language) by the time the program starts. Students who apply now and are accepted prior to completing French 202 will be accepted conditionally until language requirements are met. Students travel with French Department faculty for this program.

Dakar, Senegal is a thriving city on the Atlantic coast of West Central Africa. As a student on this program, you will fully immerse yourself in this vibrant Afro-Francophone culture while living with a host family and taking classes in Dakar.

So what are you waiting for? Come experience the joy of Senegalese culture, music, art, dance, and more while at the same time improving your French and expanding your worldview.

For more information, go to our Francophone Seminar in Dakar, Senegal page. If you have any questions, contact OffCampusPrograms@lawrence.edu. To apply, go to our application portal.

A Winter Pause

Thursday, March 2
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
WCC – Somerset

Join us for more LUgge (loog-uh) as we wrap up the winter term by taking a needed break with your friends.

Take a picture in an inflatable snow globe, enjoy a variety of soups and warm cozy beverages, add to the LUgge community art project, crafts, and more!

Sponsored by Office of Student Engagement, Activities, & Leadership

Embrace the winter from the warmth of a sauna! Kōv Sauna will be on campus Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. as part of A Winter Pause.

The sauna will be located outside the entrance to the Wellness Center. Students can sign up for an hour-long sauna session.

Kōv Sauna was launched by Lawrence alumnus Nathan Litt ’08.