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Paint a Pumpkin

With COVE & SAASHA
Wednesday, October 11 | 6-8 p.m.
Warch Gallery

The Committee on Volunteering and Engagement (COVE) and the Student Alliance Against Sexual Harassment & Assault (SAASHA) are hosting this event to spread awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Pumpkins will be sold for $5 for students to paint. All proceeds will go to Harbor House, which supports people who have been impacted by domestic and sexual violence. There will also be individuals from Harbor House in attendance to talk about the work they do in the community!

Donations for Harbor House will also be accepted if you can’t make it or would prefer just to give! You can give at the event or in Rachel Flom’s office (Warch 405).

Student Engagement Fair

Friday, September 15 | 5-8 p.m.
Warch Campus Center

The Student Engagement Fair encompasses both community engagement and student organizations! This event is open to all students and offers time to explore all the opportunities to get involved that Lawrence has to offer.

Welcome Week volunteers needed!

Lawrence University’s Welcome Week is right around the corner!

There are a variety of needs for staffing move-in, welcome/social events, and more. Help us make Welcome Week a meaningful and fun experience for our new students by helping to fill these staffing needs!

Sign up to help with Welcome Week

Please complete this form by noon on Friday, September 1. Additional details will be sent to you upon completion of the form and closer to Welcome Week.

Contact Megan DuFrane-Groose with any questions.
megan.dufrane-groose@lawrence.edu

Student Food Pantry Summer Hours

The Student Food Pantry, located in Memorial Hall, will be open during the summer from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. via ID swipe access.

The Pantry includes food, personal hygiene products, and school supplies. Additional information is on the Pantry website.

Questions, comments, or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Suggest Pantry items or share your comments. Leave your email address if you would like to be contacted: Questions, Comments, or Suggestions?

Orientation Experience – Help Needed!

Why an Orientation Experience? 

We want all students to have an engaging, small group experience that is intentionally planned and will allow them to get connected to themselves, to each other and to LU in a fun, interactive way.  

  • Each experience will be led by a faulty/staff member or an alum while being supported by a student Orientation Leader.  
  • Each experience will have approximate 8-12 students. 
  • It will give students an opportunity to get to know faculty/staff and alumni in a non-academic setting, in an intimate manner while engaging in an area of interest/expertise of faculty/staff/alumni.  
  • It will allow for organic conversations and connections while doing something fun.  

All Transportation, experience and supply costs will be covered by institutional funding (First Year and Strategic Initiative Budgets) .

Possible Themes for Orientation Experiences – the sky is the limit!

  • All things STEM, craftsy, artsy, foodie, and music
  • All things Indoor and outdoor, physical, and non-physical
  • All things leadership, community engagement, and volunteerism
  • All things wellness and athletic  

Time Commitment During Welcome Week: About 7.5 hours

  • Wednesday (9/6/23): 10 a.m.-Noon, 1:30-5 p.m. (Lunch & Dinner provided) 
  • Thursday (9/7/23): 10 a.m.-Noon (Lunch Provided) 

Lunch will run from 12-1:30 p.m. and dinner will run from 5-7:30 p.m. in Andrew Commons.

Compensation:  

  • We’ll offer a small stipend for each experience hosted, and provide you with SWAG (tees, stickers, etc).

INTERESTED IN HOSTING/CO-HOSTING EXPERIENCE

Please fill out this short form by the end of the day TODAY (6/8).

Questions?

Contact Kristi Koshuta
First Year Dean
x7203
kristi.koshuta@lawrence.edu

Commencement Weekend

Friday, June 9

Kate’s Corner Store
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Warch Campus Center, 2nd Level 
Stop by to pick up LU merch!

Kaplans Café 
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Warch Campus Center, 3rd Level

Senior Art Exhibition 
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Wriston Art Center Galleries 
Please contact wriston-gallery@lawrence.edu for appointments outside of these hours. 

Commencement Rehearsal for Seniors
2 – 3 p.m. | Memorial Chapel 
Caps and gowns are not needed; Class photograph follows.

Diversity & Intercultural Center Dinner (Invite Only)
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Diversity & Intercultural Center

Commencement Concert featuring Class of 2023
7:30 p.m. | Memorial Chapel 
Graduating seniors from the Class of 2023 are featured in the Commencement Concert. Reception follows in Shattuck Hall, Room 163.

Viking Room
9 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Memorial Hall
Everyone 21+ is welcome. 

Saturday, June 10

Phi Beta Kappa Initiation (Members Only)
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Warch Campus Center (Pusey – Program; Somerset – Buffet)

Kate’s Corner Store
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Warch Campus Center, 2nd Level 
Stop by to pick up LU merch!

Kaplans Café 
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Warch Campus Center, 3rd Level

Senior Art Exhibition 
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Wriston Art Center Galleries 
Contact wriston-gallery@lawrence.edu for appointments outside of these hours. 

Picnic for Seniors, Families, Faculty, & Staff
12 – 1:30 p.m. | Main Hall Green (next to Seely G. Mudd Library, in front of Shattuck Hall; rain location: Warch Campus Center – 3rd floor)

Baccalaureate Service
2:30 – 3:45 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
A multi-faith celebration for graduates and their guests.

Seniors & Families Meet & Greet with President Carter
4 – 5 p.m. | Hamar House (229 N Park Ave.)

Posse Celebration (Invite Only)
5:15 – 7 p.m. | Warch Campus Center (Esch Hurvis Room)

Posse Dinner (Invite Only)
7 – 9 p.m. | Dean of Students House

Viking Room
9 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Memorial Hall
Everyone 21+ is welcome.

Sunday, June 11

Kate’s Corner Store
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Warch Campus Center, 2nd Level 
Stop by to pick up LU merch!

Kaplans Café 
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Warch Campus Center, 3rd Level

Candidate & Faculty Assembly
9:30 a.m. | Memorial Chapel (sidewalk on east side)
In case of rain, report directly to seats in Memorial Chapel at 9:30 a.m.

Commencement
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Main Hall Green (Rain location: Memorial Chapel)

Senior Art Exhibition 
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Wriston Art Center Galleries
Please contact wriston-gallery@lawrence.edu for appointments outside of these hours. 

Senior Banquet

Wednesday, May 31 | 6-9 p.m.
Warch Campus Center

The Senior Banquet is an annual tradition honoring seniors and their invited guests, featuring:

  • The presentation of the class gift
  • The announcement of senior superlatives
  • The senior slideshow
  • Remarks from campus friends and advocates

Reception in Esch Hurvis with dinner to follow in Somerset.

Fill out this form to RSVP.