Monday, Oct. 21 | 7-9 p.m.
Spirit Space
We will be painting alebrijes in preparation for Día de Muertos. Alebrijes will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Painting supplies will also be provided.
Alebrije Painting
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Noche Latina
Friday, October 18 | 6-8 p.m.
Diversity Center – Memorial Hall
Come celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage with Alianza! We’ll be having Taqueria la Picosita cater, trivia, and music for the event.
National Coming Out Day Meet & Greet
Friday, October 11 | 12:30-3 p.m.
Diversity & Intercultural Center – Memorial 113
Welcome and welcome back to all our LGBTQIA+ identified students, staff, and faculty. All are welcome to come have a nosh and meet others.
9th Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration 2024
Monday, October 14 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center
Join LUNA and the Lawrence community for the 9th Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration. Our celebration is free and open for all ages to attend.
The program features:
- An opening prayer from Myra Johnson, LUNA Chair
- Speaker Benjamin Rieth, VP of Student Affairs, Enrollment, and Belonging at Bellin College
- Performances from the Appleton Area School District
- A Pow-Wow demonstration from members of the Oneida Nation
Doors open at 4 p.m. Food will be available for purchase from Taco Tones and other vendors.
Latin American and Spanish Film Festival
Friday, October 4-Sunday, October 6
Warch 204 – Cinema
Join us for our annual event showcasing recent critically acclaimed films from Latin America and the Spanish-speaking world! Attend one screening or all of them! Plus, stay for Q&A sessions with the filmmakers and other events.
Friday, October 4
5 p.m. | Without Prescription / Receta No Incluida
Puerto Rico, 2022
Followed by a Q&A and reception with Director Juliana Maité
Attempting to silence the OCD voice in her head, Olivia escapes a family party to illegally acquire pills from the town’s pharma-dealer, David. She becomes trapped in David’s apartment by a massive rainstorm and the two must help each other.
Saturday, October 5
2 p.m. | The Eternal Memory / La Memoria Infinita
Chile 2023
Directed by Maite Alberdi
Chilean couple Augusto and Paulina have been together for 25 years, but Augusto was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease eight years ago. Both of them fear the day he will no longer recognize her.
4 p.m. | Love and Revolution / Te Estoy Amando Locamente
Spain 2023
Directed by Alejandro Marín
Set in 1977 Seville, at a time homosexuality was a crime in Spain, the plot follows Reme and her son Miguel (a wannabe singer and performer) who become acquainted with the budding Andalusian LGBTI movement.
Sunday, October 6
2 p.m. | Cassandro
Mexico 2023
Directed by Roger Ross Williams and starring Gael García Bernal
Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso, Texas, rises to international stardom when he creates the character Cassandro, the `Liberace of Lucha Libre.’ He upends not just the macho wrestling world, but also his own life.
4 p.m. | Alegría
Spain 2021
Directed by Violeta Salama
After some time living in Melilla, Alegría rediscovers her Jewish roots in the wake of the wedding of her niece Yael. The film explores the blending of culture, identity, religion, and family.
Noche Latina LU
Friday, October 4 | 5-11 p.m.
Warch 324 – Somerset Room
Let’s celebrate Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month! Dance and enjoy the night with us.
Latine & Hispanic Heritage 5K Run & Walk
Friday, September 13 | 5:30 p.m.
Kaleidoscope Academy | 318 E Brewster St, Appleton, WI 54911
Lawrence University is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Latine & Hispanic Heritage 5K Run & Walk! This event is free and open to the entire community.
Registration is limited to the first 350 participants!
Timeline
- 4:30 p.m. | Check-in opens
- 5:30 p.m. | 5K begins
- 6 p.m. | Music from DJ Henry Garza, food trucks onsite until 7 p.m.
Cultural Festival 2024
Tuesday, May 21 | 5-7 p.m.
Wellness Center Plaza
Join us for an evening of fun, featuring student cultural and musical performances and a variety of free food!
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Events
Join Lawrence’s Pan-Asian Organization in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Email sharman@lawrence.edu with any questions.
Learn more about AAPI Heritage Month.
Chinatown Cultural Journey in Chicago
Saturday, May 11 | All Day
Join PAO for a trip to Chinatown Chicago on Saturday, May 11! The cost is $16 per person which will cover food. The bus will depart from the Wriston Turnaround at 9:30 a.m. and returns to campus 9 p.m. Registration is required! Email sharman@lawrence.edu with any questions.
Zoo Days
Saturday, May 18 | 12:30-5 p.m. | Main Hall Green
Pan-Asian Potluck
Sunday, May 19 | 5-7 p.m. | Diversity & Intercultural Center
Cultural Dinner
Friday, May 24 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Andrew Commons
Senior Celebration
Thursday, May 30 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Diversity & Intercultural Center
LU PRISM Pride Fortnight
Monday, May 13-Thursday, May 23
Celebrate Pride Month with us early for two weeks while we are all on campus before the school year ends!
Monday, May 13 | 5-6:30 p.m.
Memorial 105
Make your own Pride Flag!
Thursday, May 16 | 6:15-8:15 p.m.
Warch 226 – Mead Witter
Pride Dinner (Formal)
Sign-up required: Email Ella Dorsey at dorseye@lawrence.edu.
Saturday, May 18 | 12-4 p.m.
Main Hall Green
Zoo Days: Make your own Pride buttons!
Saturday, May 18 | 9 p.m.-Midnight
Warch 325 – Pusey Room
Pride Prom w/DJ Smellie
Get ready for our biggest event of the year! Join us for a night of celebrating queer pride with dancing and free mocktails.
Tuesday, May 21 | TBD
Marcus Valley Grand Cinema
Pride Night at the movies
Shuttles provided to and from campus
Sign-up required: Email Ella Dorsey at dorseye@lawrence.edu.
Thursday, May 23 | 1-4 p.m.
Diversity and Intercultural Center
Pick up a free Pride goody bag!