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The Fight for Black Lives Documentary Screening & Discussion

Monday, October 21 | Doors open 10:50 a.m., Film & Discussion 11:10 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
Warch Cinema

The Fight for Black Lives is a documentary film by University of Chicago Professor Micere Keels. It weaves together stories of women who were pregnant during the pandemic and Black Lives Matter uprisings, interviews with Black health experts, and historical records to show the many ways that Black women have had to fight for their life and the lives of their infants in the delivery room.

The LU community is invited to this free screening and discussion, moderated by Dr. Kristina Pagel-Martinez.

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Road closures

Please be advised that a section of College Avenue between Durkee Street and Drew Street will be closed to traffic from October 21-November 1 to accommodate construction crews working on the West Campus building project. Sidewalks on the north side of College Avenue and the south side up to the project site will remain open.

During this phase of the project, Boldt will install 46 modular units, each approximately 72 feet long by 13 feet wide, to form the top two floors of the West Campus building. These units will be connected and stacked to create fully constructed apartments, which will be available for rent in the fall of 2025. Using modular units helps expedite the overall project timeline.

The modular units will be transported along College Avenue and staged between Durkee and Drew streets before being lifted into place by crane. The temporary street closures are necessary for the safety of workers, local businesses and their customers, and area residents, including the Lawrence community.

Women in Business Panel

Wednesday, October 16 | 7-8 p.m.
Fox Commons Business & Entrepreneur Center – 2nd floor

Join us to find inspiration in the stories of three Lawrentians whose lives in the business world enabled them to make a meaningful social impact.

  • Beth Larsen ‘13 spent several years in Rwanda organizing programs for underserved populations. She is currently with gener8tor in Kenosha, WI, helping overlooked people form microbusinesses.
  • Yoriko Morita ‘94 was a physics and cello performance double degree student who has worked with start-up companies and started companies and now specializes in intellectual property strategy for highly technical products.
  • Susan Long Hall ‘76 started her career as a financial analyst and retired after selling a company she co-founded that helps 3,000 US school districts improve their K-5 reading outcomes.

They will share some skills that can help position you to follow your passion and make a meaningful difference in the world.

NFL Draft & networking

Tuesday, October 22 | 1:30-2 p.m.
Warch Cinema

Lawrence University’s inaugural sports management class and Professor Bussone welcome you to network and hear about the upcoming NFL Draft (spring 2025) at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The event features speaker Gabrielle Dow, VP of Marketing & Fan Engagement at the Green Bay Packers.

All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. This will be taking place during Professor Bussone’s sports management class.

Pumpkin Carving

Sunday, October 20 | 3-4 p.m.
Warch 324 – Somerset Room

Get into the Halloween spirit with us as we carve and decorate pumpkins together. Let your creativity run wild and see how spooky your pumpkin turns out!

Grab a pumpkin, decorate it, and take it home for some festive fun. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Home Athletics: Oct. 14-20

Come cheer on your Vikings at their home events this week!

Tuesday, Oct. 15

  • Women’s Soccer vs UW-La Crosse
    Play for the Cure Game
    5 p.m. | Banta Bowl

Saturday, Oct. 19

  • Men’s Soccer vs Illinois
    Alumni Game/Family Day
    11 a.m. | Banta Bowl
  • Women’s Soccer vs Illinois
    Alumnae Day
    1:30 p.m. | Banta Bowl

Sunday, Oct. 20

  • Women’s Soccer vs Mount Mary
    Senior Day
    1 p.m. | Banta Bowl
  • Men’s Basketball Scrimmage vs Milwaukee School of Engineering
    3 p.m. | Alex Gym

Performing Arts Series: Caroline Shaw & Sō Percussion featuring Ringdown

Friday, October 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

For two decades, Sō Percussion has revolutionized 21st-century chamber music, praised for blending precision with anarchy by The New Yorker. Admired for their live performances’ telepathic communication, they explore percussion’s vibrant repertoire. Their collaborations span classical, pop, indie rock, dance, and theater, expanding artistic boundaries.

Sō’s commitment to education fosters community engagement, showcasing the vast possibilities of contemporary art. Continuing their partnership with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, they unveil a new song collection alongside Grammy-winning Narrow Sea and co-composed Let the Soil Play its Simple Part.

Tickets

  • General Admission: $15-30
  • Seniors: $10-25
  • Lawrence and non-Lawrence students with a valid ID: FREE
    Only available in-person at the Box Office

All online or phone orders are subject to a $4 handling fee. A $1 credit card fee will be added to all credit card orders.

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Mudd Library Cornerstone 50th Anniversary Celebration

Friday, October 18 | 1:30-5 p.m.
Mudd Library

Join your friends in the Seeley G. Mudd Library in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the laying of the library building’s cornerstone!

Enjoy a tasty cupcake in honor of this occasion and toast a half century of knowledge and creativity!

What is a cornerstone? A cornerstone is traditionally the first stone laid in the foundation of a building. Today, cornerstones are symbolic stones laid during public events commemorating the construction of a building that frequently contain time capsules.

Facilities Project Updates

Scheduled Projects

  • October 1-11 | Trever Hall | Soffit repair currently happening
  • October 12 & 13 | Chapman Hall | Exterior power washing
  • October 22 | Briggs Hall | Roof repair
  • November 4 | Sampson House | Front porch replacement begins

TBD Projects

  • Mid-October/Early November | Mudd Library | We Energies to connect gas lines
  • Early November | 310 E Water St | Roof replacement
  • Mid-November | Mursell House | Roof replacement
  • Winter Break | Harper Hall | Upgrades
  • Spring 2025 | Chapel | Façade renovation to begin

Watch for updates weekly; TBD dates will be filled in as learned. Please be safe when in these areas!