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Womens Basketball MWC Tourney -Take the Fan Bus!

The Fan Bus for the Midwest Conference Tournament game against Ripon will begin boarding at 3:45 p.m. at the Wriston Turnaround on Friday, Feb. 23.

The bus will take students, staff, and faculty to and from the game so that Lawrentians can safely and easily support the Women’s Basketball team toward another victory.

Get out your Lawrence blue, and get on the bus!
Register for a spot or take a first come/first served seat
Register Here or use the QR code

Lawrence University Book Club Presents Sumana Roy

Friday, Feb. 23 | 9-10 p.m.
Warch 204 – Cinema

Join us for a discussion and Q&A with Sumana Roy about her 2017 book How I Became a Tree, which was shortlisted for the Shakiti Bhatt Prize.

This fiction work utilizes first-person narrative to mix memoir, literary history, nature studies, spiritual philosophies, and botanical research to prompt readers to think of their intrinsic connection with the natural world.

Reading the book is not required!

CCE Winter Olympics

Feb. 12-17

The CCE Winter Service Olympics is a new winter event aimed at helping Lawrence students participate in volunteer-related and community engagement activities while competing in friendly, purpose-driven events throughout the week. Students can compete as individuals or in teams (up to 10 students per team) to earn points through participation in daily activities and events. The three winning individuals or teams will be crowned as CCE Olympic champions.

Check back with the LU Careers and Community Instagram for event updates!

Feb. 12 | Civics & Society

Vikings Vote! | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey Room
Do you want to impact campus voting initiatives? Stop by the CCE’s table to share feedback with us about your ideas for events, activities, and information/resources. Anyone who stops by is entered to win a raffle! It takes less than 5 minutes, so stop by today!

Intro to Voting Tabling | 2-5 p.m. | Warch Lobby
Stop by the table to learn about voting resources, ask questions, and get voting merch! The first election of 2024 is on February 20th, so now is the perfect time to start preparing!

Vikings Vote! | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey Room

Writing to your Reps Workshop | 5-6:30 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey Room

Feb. 13 | Fair Housing & Hunger

Ethical Volunteer Training | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Warch 204 – Cinema

Self-Care Kit Making for Senior Citizens | 7-9 p.m. | CCE – Warch 4th Floor

Feb. 14 | Public Health & Wellness

Sledding Relay Race | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Cards & Cocoa | 6-7 p.m. | CCE – Warch 4th Floor
Join our CCE student staff in writing fun “Thank You” cards to health professionals in the Appleton area! This event will be a relaxing time to show appreciation for all that healthcare workers do, especially for underrepresented healthcare professions. Free hot chocolate will be provided!

Wellness BINGO | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey Room

Feb. 15 | Child Advocacy/Environment & Sustainability

Pledge for Our Planet | 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Warch Lobby
Stop by to make your Pledge to the Planet! There will be petitions to sign, volunteer opportunities, whiteboard questions, and plenty of prizes! Students, staff, and faculty can all do our part to help our world.

Volunteering & Your Career | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey Room
Learn how to make the most of your experiences at Lawrence with the CCE and the Career Center! Led by the Assistant Director of Internships, Rich Marshall, this seminar will address how students can reflect on experiential learning opportunities (volunteering, internships, etc.) and expertly summarize them during resume-writing, interviews, and more!

Friendship Bracelet Making | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Warch 320 – Gallery

Feb. 16 | Arts & Education/VITAL/First of Many

5-7:30 p.m. | Warch 320 – Gallery
Join the CCE for a 3-for-1 event as part of the CCE Winter Olympics and LUgge! We will be painting canvases of shelter pets for the Saving Paws Animal Rescue, doing trivia questions based on “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?”, and writing letters of advice to first-generation students. We hope you can participate!

Feb. 17 | Catered Lunch Olympic Ceremony

1:30-2:30 p.m. | Warch 324 – Somerset
Today wraps up the final day of the CCE Winter Olympics, part of LUgge! We will be having a catered lunch for all students who join us, and we will be crowning the Olympic Champions for both teams and individual competitors. Join us to celebrate everyone’s efforts this week!

Valentine’s Day Open House

Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
International House

Join us for a cozy Valentine’s Day Open House at International House!

Get creative making personalized cards for your loved ones and friends, and have a blast decorating cookies. Enjoy hot chocolate, coffee, or tea.

It’s a fun way to celebrate love – bring your friends, and let’s make this Valentine’s Day extra sweet!

Student Designed T-Shirt Winner -Available in Kates Corner Store


During the Fall term, we asked the Lawrence students to submit original t-shirt designs as part of a campus wide project. The submissions were reviewed, and a winner was selected.

Izzy Puello, Studio Art and Museum Focus major, provided the winning design. Their drawing was paired with the athletics logo, and a TruBlu graphic addition on the front for a unique shirt that highlights the many faces of Lawrence.

Get your shirt in Kate’s Corner Store and congratulate Izzy when you see them on campus!

Black History Month Events

Black Student Union is proud and excited to announce this year’s slate of events for Black History Month!

Stay tuned throughout the next month for announcements and updates as we gear up for a slew of fun events!

Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Sankofa House

An opportunity to connect with fellow members in completing Black-centered challenges

Field Day w/ACU
Saturday, Feb. 3 | 2-5 p.m. | Wellness Center

An exciting sports day filled with games, laughter, and competitive team spirit

Lock-in w/ACU
Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Sankofa House

Memorable night of vibes, games, camaraderie, and lasting memories. Dinner provided

Candles for Cuties
TBD

A fun night of candle-making in honor of Valentine’s Day!

BHM Brunch Series
Sunday, Feb. 11 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Warch 324 – Somerset

Our annual Brown Girl Brunch & Brunch on the Block with special keynote speakers

Haircare Initiatives
Thursday-Friday, Feb. 15-16 | Location given after sign-up

Treat yourself to a fresh look by getting your hair done for free by a local Black stylist.

Bon App x BSU Dinner
Saturday, Feb. 17 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Andrew Commons

A tasty dinner night!

Black Excellence
Saturday, Feb. 17 | 8-11:30 p.m. | Location TBD

BSU’s annual Black Excellence Ball. Theme will be revealed Feb. 1

Cultural Expressions
Saturday, Feb. 24 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Location TBD

Annual showcase of cultural talent and representation

Register your Bike

Getting excited that the days are getting longer? Spring is headed our way and that means bike riding season!

It’s a perfect time to register your bicycle with Lawrence’s Campus Safety.

Having a bike on campus gets you around easily, takes you to the nearby places that you love to go to, and skips the fees for the Bird scooters. Plus, it keeps you healthy. Registering your bicycle gives it an added level of security and helps campus staff identify your bike.

Go to your Voyager account and register your bike today, and we’ll send you a small sticker to place on the frame.

You will need your serial number to complete the registration. Remember to complete all of the fields in the registration screen, making sure to use a numeric representation for the year of your bike and review all the available fields for the most accurate registration description.

Happy Biking Lawrence!

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, Feb. 3 | 6:30 p.m.
Warch Campus Center – Esch Hurvis Room

2024 Lunar New Year Celebration poster

Cultural Presentation | Musical Performance | Lion Dance
Followed by Cultural Expo and Diner in Somerset

Sponsored by:

  • Chinese Student Association
  • Korean Culture Club
  • Pan-Asian Organization
  • Vietnamese Culture Organization
  • Spiritual and Religious Life
  • Diversity and Intercultural Center
  • International Student Services

Winter Carnival

Winter Carnival is a part of the Lawrence tradition “LUgge,” which captures the essence of what it means to be a Lawrentian.

LUgge is inspired by a Danish and Norwegian word, Hygge (pronounced “hoo-ga”), which describes a feeling of coziness and contentment. It is associated with enjoying the simple things in life, such as spending time with one’s family and friends, relaxing in comfortable surroundings, and indulging in small pleasures like good food and drink. 

Don’t miss out on the fun, food, free merch, and festivities!

S’Winter
Jan. 28 | 2-4 p.m. | Wellness Center Pool

Join us for a summer in winter pool party, featuring games, prizes and snow cones! The Sauna will also be available.

Winter Carnival Kickoff
Jan. 29 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Outside Warch

SOUP will be serving hot chocolate and coffee outside of the Warch Campus Center to celebrate the beginning of Winter Carnival week.

Bowling with SOUP
Jan. 29 | 7-10 p.m. | Super Bowl (off-campus)

Sign-up required

Soup with SOUP and BACC
Jan. 30 | 4-9 p.m. | Spirit Space

Warm up with soup provided by SOUP and BACC!

Titletown Trip
Jan. 31 | 6-9 p.m. | Off-campus

Sign-up required

Karaoke and Cookies
Feb. 1 | 7-10 p.m. | D&IC

Who doesn’t think karaoke and cookies can make a wintery day feel warm and cozy? Join us for karaoke and cookies in the D&IC!

U-Stuff It and Movie
Feb. 2 | 8-10 p.m. | Warch Cinema

Come make your own stuffed animal and watch a movie while you snuggle with it! First-come first-served while supplies last.

Winter Carnival Poster

Make a frog!

Thursday, Feb. 1 | 7:30-10 p.m.
Warch 226

A medium-sized arts and crafts event where students can use materials and instructions to make small stuffed frogs! Or, buy a pre-made frog at the maker’s booth! Hosted by ilLUstrator and Frog Club. All proceeds will go towards materials.