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!
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 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
Saturday, Feb. 3 | 6:30 p.m.
Warch Campus Center – Esch Hurvis Room
Cultural Presentation | Musical Performance | Lion Dance
Followed by Cultural Expo and Diner in Somerset
Sponsored by:
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.
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.
Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 6-7 p.m.
Spirit Space 114
The American Chemical Society at Lawrence (ACSAL) will plan to bake some cakes and cupcakes with our members and any community members interested.
While we bake, we will also learn about the actual chemistry of chemistry: what is happening at the atomical level to our delicious cake?
Students staying on campus for D-Term, we have lots of fun FREE activities for you!
A shuttle will pick up and drop off to Wriston Circle and run continuously to Woodman’s, Walmart, and the Fox River Mall:
Complete the form by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays for same-day pickup. The last food pantry pickup will be Friday, 12/15.
Pick-up basketball will take place in the Wellness Center:
Pick-up volleyball will take place in the Wellness Center:
Be sure to check back on the Lawrence Instagram (@lawrenceuni) for updates and possible pop-up events.
Wishing you all a restful break! Hope to see you at any of these events!
Faculty and staff are welcome to join Dr. Ashley Lewis in her lunch and learn surrounding a look into higher education’s burgeoning population of first generation students. Hope to see you there.
National First Generation Celebration Day
Faculty & Staff Lunch and Learn
Nov. 9 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Pusey Room (WCC)
Hosted by Dr. Ashley Lewis
“The Future Looks First-Gen”
A look into higher education’s burgeoning population of first-generation students
Wednesday, November 8 is National First-Gen Celebration Day. Let’s celebrate together. We have a few events coming up on November 8-9. Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, November 8
12:30-1:30 p.m.: First-Gen Lunch (Warch – Mead Witter Room), All First-Gen Students Welcome.
4-6 p.m.: Campus Celebration (Warch – Mead Witter Room)
4-4:45 p.m.: Picture booth, mingling, snacks and giveaways
4:45-5:15 p.m.: Music Bingo (with prizes)
5:15-6 p.m.: First-Gen Alumni Panel
Thursday, November 9
12:30-1:30 p.m.: Lunch & Learn with Faculty & Staff (Warch – Pusey Room), “The Future Looks First-Gen”, hosted by Dr. Ashley Lewis.
6:30-8:15 p.m.: Screening of the documentary First Generation. Popcorn & snacks provided. (Warch Cinema) All faculty, staff, students and alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend.
An award-winning documentary narrated by Golden Globe nominee Blair Underwood, First Generation tells the story of four high school students – an inner city athlete, a small town waitress, a Samoan warrior dancer, and the daughter of migrant field workers – who set out to break the cycle of poverty and bring hope to their families and communities by pursuing a college education. Shot over the course of three years and featuring some of our nation’s top educational experts (Richard Kahlenberg, The Century Foundation; J.B. Schramm, College Summit; Dr. Bill Tierney, University of Southern California), the film explores the problem of college access faced by first generation and low-income students and how their success has major implications for the future of our nation.
