Student Life

Saturday, Feb. 22 | 6-8 p.m.
Warch-Esch Hurvis

The Lawrence Black Student Union invites you to the annual Cultural Expressions Showcase, a talent show with acts ranging from dance to comedy!

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 25 | 6:30-8 p.m.
Fox Commons Business & Entrepreneurship Center

Special Guest Catrina J. Sparkman will speak on how she generates income from her creative and artistic ventures, including lessons learned and tips for aspiring writers and other creative entrepreneurs.

Catrina is a Black theater artist, authorpreneur, founder of the non-profit IP ministries, and CEO of Ironer’s Press Publishing Company, plus artistic director of the Creative Cottage in Madison. 

Friday, Feb. 14 | 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
International House

Join us in celebrating Valentine’s Day with chocolates, cookies, and crafts to make cards or gift bags for your loved ones!

Heart-shaped pizzas will be served from 12-1 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 8 | 9 p.m.-Midnight
Warch 225 – Esch Hurvis

Step into an elegant night of celebration and inspiration! The theme this year is “Enchanted Forest.”

Dress to impress, and prepare for an unforgettable evening!

Building

Tuesday, Jan. 28 | 3:30-5 p.m.
Warch 4th Floor

Test your watercraft engineering and construction skills! Signed-up groups will be given cardboard and duct tape to use for building their boat.

Interested groups must sign up using the form below.

Racing

Thursday, Jan. 30 | 7-8 p.m.
Wellness Center Pool

Join SEAL for cardboard boat racing! Signed-up groups will use the boats they’ve constructed with two passengers to cross the length of the pool while attempting to stay afloat.

More specifics of rules will be shared with groups who signed up closer to the racing date.

Saturday, Feb. 1 | 1-3 p.m.
Wellness Center Gym

Recess Club hosts a fun opportunity to play soccer in inflatable bubbles!

If you have interest in leading a Spring Break Trip, please fill out the form below before Saturday, Jan. 25!

This year’s Spring Break runs from March 20-30.

Past trips have included destinations like the Badlands, Great Smoky Mountains, Everglades, and more!

Questions? Contact Savannah Betterley (betterls@lawrence.edu) or Greta Thoresen (thoreseg@lawrence.edu).

The Black Student Union invites you to join us for the annual Cultural Expressions Showcase! From poetry to dance, this event highlights the incredible talents of students.

If you’d like to be a part of an unforgettable performance, sign up today! Please note: this is a talent call, not an audition. Everyone who shows up for the talent call will be put in the show (no inappropriate acts and acts must be primarily Black/BIPOC performers and artists).

• When:
  • Friday, Jan. 24: 5-6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 25: 1-2:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Jan. 26: 2:30-4 p.m.
• Where: Sankofa House

Cabaret will be hosted Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6, with a rehearsal on Friday, April 4. This year’s theme is Adult Swim. Channel your inner child and feelings of wanting to escape the adult world.

Questions? Contact Giang Pham (phamg@lawrence.edu).

Performers

Calling all performers! Sign up now for the Cabaret Auditions. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your talent and be a part of an unforgettable show.

Auditions are open to all students. Please note: The form requires you to upload a 30-second preview of your performance.

Submissions are due by Friday, Jan. 24!

MC’s

Want to be the voice of Cabaret? Sign up to audition for MC!

The Master of Ceremonies (MC) is a crucial role in the Cabaret performance. The MC is expected to handle the audience, have a strong stage presence, and deliver lines clearly.

To audition, submit a 30-second video simulating how you would address the audience and introduce the show at the beginning of Cabaret.

Submissions are due by Thursday, Jan. 30!