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Author Discussion with Ernestine Whitman

Saturday, October 5 | 3-5 p.m.
Shattuck 156

Ernestine Whitman, a flute professor on the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music faculty for 33 years before retiring in 2011, will share her recently written memoir Countermelodies: A Memoir in Sonata Form. In the book, she explores a harrowing time in her life, when unrelenting psychological harassment for a teacher-turned-colleague in Atlanta threatened to unravel her dreams for a musical life.

Ernestine Whitman began her career as a professional flutist at age 20, making her the youngest member of the Atlanta Symphony. Her passion for teaching brought her to Lawrence University, where she was professor of flute for 33 years.

A passionate advocate for restorative justice, she volunteers frequently in programs at several Wisconsin prisons.

Ernestine and her husband, Howard Niblock, divide their time between their condo in midtown Atlanta and their longtime residence in Appleton.

Read more about Ernestine

Latin American and Spanish Film Festival

Friday, October 4-Sunday, October 6
Warch 204 – Cinema

Join us for our annual event showcasing recent critically acclaimed films from Latin America and the Spanish-speaking world! Attend one screening or all of them! Plus, stay for Q&A sessions with the filmmakers and other events.

Friday, October 4

5 p.m. | Without Prescription / Receta No Incluida
Puerto Rico, 2022
Followed by a Q&A and reception with Director Juliana Maité

Attempting to silence the OCD voice in her head, Olivia escapes a family party to illegally acquire pills from the town’s pharma-dealer, David. She becomes trapped in David’s apartment by a massive rainstorm and the two must help each other.

Saturday, October 5

2 p.m. | The Eternal Memory / La Memoria Infinita
Chile 2023
Directed by Maite Alberdi

Chilean couple Augusto and Paulina have been together for 25 years, but Augusto was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease eight years ago. Both of them fear the day he will no longer recognize her.

4 p.m. | Love and Revolution / Te Estoy Amando Locamente
Spain 2023
Directed by Alejandro Marín

Set in 1977 Seville, at a time homosexuality was a crime in Spain, the plot follows Reme and her son Miguel (a wannabe singer and performer) who become acquainted with the budding Andalusian LGBTI movement.

Sunday, October 6

2 p.m. | Cassandro
Mexico 2023
Directed by Roger Ross Williams and starring Gael García Bernal

Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso, Texas, rises to international stardom when he creates the character Cassandro, the `Liberace of Lucha Libre.’ He upends not just the macho wrestling world, but also his own life.

4 p.m. | Alegría
Spain 2021
Directed by Violeta Salama

After some time living in Melilla, Alegría rediscovers her Jewish roots in the wake of the wedding of her niece Yael. The film explores the blending of culture, identity, religion, and family.

Learn more about the film festival

Athletics Faculty, Staff, & Student Day

Faculty, staff, and students: Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 5, a day full of home athletic events, giveaways, and fun!

  • 9 a.m. | Women’s Tennis vs Cornell
    Lawrence Courts
    Featuring a donut giveaway for the first 24 fans
  • 12 p.m. | Football vs Grinnell
    Banta Bowl
    Featuring a field goal contest: If the selected participant makes a field goal, they will win a $50 gift card to Scheels.
  • 1 p.m. | Volleyball vs Knox
    Alex Gym
    Featuring a Topper’s Pizza Giveaway: 50 free slices for the first 50 fans
  • 3 p.m. | Women’s Tennis vs Grinnell
    Lawrence Courts
  • 4 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs Cornell
    Banta Bowl
  • 6:30 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs Cornell
    Banta Bowl

Studio Art Alumni Panel – Design & Gaming

Hear LU Studio Art Alumni working in design and gaming share info about their career journeys:

– Noah Gunther ’17, Technical Artist at Meta (and ENG major)
– Yifan Zhang ’19, Product Designer at Toast (and MATH major)
– Rachel Cole ’19, interior designer

Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m., Memorial 002

The alumni will join us on campus in Memorial Hall 002 via zoom. Bring your questions about these career fields!

Celebrating the Life of Professor Chong-do Hah

Saturday, October 5 | 2-4 p.m.
Warch 324, Somerset Room

The family of Professor Hah invites the Lawrence community to join them in a celebration of his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider making a donation in his memory to the Mojmir Povolny and Chong-do Hah Library Fund at Lawrence.

Read more about Professor Hah’s legacy.

Fall WELLU Massages

Wellness Services is pleased to offer subsidized full-body therapeutic massage services for fall term. We added a second massage therapist for on campus massages.

Appointments are available for 50 minute table massages and cost is $30 on campus and $35 at the YMCA.

Massages are available for all students and employees just once per term.

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

Book Launches: Professors Bjornerud & Joyner

Thursday, October 3 | 4:30-6 p.m.
Wriston Auditorium

Celebrate a combined book-essay(s) launch with Marcia Bjornerud and Danielle Joyner—Semiotics and Sparkles of Stones and Earth! The event will include select readings, Q&As, and snacks.

The publications include:

Finding Common Ground: Across the Political Divide

Tuesday, October 1 | 5:30 p.m.
Poplar Hall

Common Ground’s Community Conversations tackle a new topic each month that is affecting our community. Practice your dialogue skills and become a changemaker in your community by participating and engaging in the session.

Panel Speakers

  • Katherine Wilson | Moderator
  • Reid Ribble | Republican Panelist
  • Barbara Lawton | Democratic Panelist

Key Discussions and Insights

  • Networking Opportunity: Connect and network with individuals focused on creating a stronger bond in our community, as well as Ribble and Lawton.
  • Interactive Sessions: Participate and engage in the panel focused on political polarization and create positive community impact.
  • Food & Drink: Heavy hor d’oeuvres will be provided.
  • Attend at a Discount: Use code STUDENT15 for $15 off your registration! Standard price is $25.

Learn more and register at commongroundfoxcities.org.

About Common Ground

Common Ground is a bridge connecting leaders of the faith community with leaders of the lay community with a focus on improving the health and wholeness of the Fox Cities.

About the Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust

WisACT is a cross-partisan network of Wisconsin residents. They promote trust in their political system, support for fair, safe, and secure elections, and peaceful engagement with fellow Americans.