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Open Mic night this Friday

Lawrence has Talent

S.O.U.P. has teamed up with SOL studios to bring LU talent to the stage in Warch. Friday, January 30th at 7 PM is “Open Mic Night!” in the Mead Witter Room (2nd floor Warch). Join us in person (seating is limited) or watch our Facebook Live Event @SOL STUDIOS.

In-person movies RETURN

Starting this Saturday (January 30th), S.O.U.P will bring movies to the big screen in the Chapel (socially distant seating is required). Showings will be at 7 & 9:30 PM. Capacity is limited (50 students). So, it’s time to get out of your room and enjoy a movie in a safe environment!

This week’s movie is the Disney-Pixar film “Onward”.

Teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley embark on a magical quest to spend one more day with their late father. Like any good adventure, their journey is filled with cryptic maps, impossible obstacles and unimaginable discoveries.

Off-Campus Programs Application Deadline Extended to Feb. 1

Off-Campus Programs has extended its deadline for affiliated program applications until Monday, February 1. If you are applying to study off campus this summer or next academic year with an affiliated program, please complete your application by end of day February 1.

For more information on Off-Campus Programs, the application process, and deadlines, go to the Off-Campus Programs webpage.

If you are applying for the London Centre or Francophone Seminar in Dakar, Senegal, please note that the application deadline remains March 1.

If you have any questions, e-mail OffCampusPrograms@lawrence.edu.

Off-Campus Programs Peer Advising and Application Assistance

Need help with your application to study off-campus next year? Drop in to our Peer Advising and Application Assistance hour this weekend!

On Saturday, January 30, from 10-11 a.m. Central Time, Off-Campus Programs alumni will be on hand via Zoom to answer any questions you might have regarding the application and the application process.

To find out more, go to our Meet with an OCP Advisor page.

Applications for affiliated programs are due February 1. London Centre and Senegal program applications are due March 1.

Click on Off-Campus Programs to learn more about our office, available programs, and the application process.

If you have any questions, e-mail OffCampusPrograms@lawrence.edu.

A Celebration of Black History


Black History Jeopardy – February 2, 2021 at 6:00 pm CST
Zoom meeting: 997 6172 7746 Passcode: BSU

Talking Black in America Film – February 9, 2021 at 6:00 pm CST
Zoom meeting: 997 6172 7746 Passcode: BSU

African Heritage Emerging Leaders Institute – February 11, 2021 4-9 pm CST
Register at http://www.africanheritageinc.org/institute Use Code: AHIVIP

Talking Black in America Film Q&A – February 16, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Zoom meeting: 997 6172 7746 Passcode: BSU

Book Discussion on “Heavy” – February 23, 2021 at 6:00 pm CST
Registration required to attend book discussion (For BSU Members Only)
Books Donated by the Diversity and Inclusion Office

Events hosted by the Diversity and Intercultural Center and Black Student Union

For more information please contact diversitycenter@lawrence.edu

First Generation Students – Mixer Opportunity

If no one in your family has been to college before you – if you’re the first, then this mixer is for you. Thursday, January 28 at 4:30pm.

Connect with fellow staff, faculty and alumni who were once in the same situation. Connect, as well, with each other. No matter if you’re a first year or an upperclassperson, virtual or on campus, connection and information can help you wherever you are.

Topics being discussed include:

  • The Importance of Building Relationships, Networks, and Teams
  • Beyond LU: Graduate School, Doctoral degrees, and Academics as a Career
  • “Why Liberal Arts?” and other Questions Your Family Might be Asking You
  • “Do I belong here?” and other Questions You Might be Asking Yourself
  • The Hidden Curriculum of College Life: Office Hours, Your Advisor, Studying, etc.
  • The Gifts and Insights You Bring to LU

Register by January 22 and select the topic that you find most interesting.
bit.ly/LUFirstGenMixer


If you have a question beforehand, connect with Rose Wasielewski, Matthew Baumler, or Karen Brennan. We’d love to hear from you.

Women’s Primary Recruitment

Have you wondered about Greek Life at Lawrence? Now is your chance to find out what it is all about. Women’s primary recruitment starts this Sunday, so register today (registration closes on Saturday, January 23rd at 11:59 p.m.)! You will have the opportunity to see if Greek Life is for you. Open to all students interested in being a part of a sorority.

Register at https://www.lawrence.edu/students/activities/greek-life