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Lawrence at Night

Celebrate lifelong learning with Lawrence at Night! Expand your knowledge while connecting with fellow community members in stimulating seminars, workshops, and talks led by distinguished faculty and guest speakers.

All faculty and staff receive 50% off on all Fall 2024 Lawrence at Night seminars and workshops for a limited time only. Please use discount code LUSTAFF50 at checkout. There are 11 amazing options, but spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are signing up for multiple courses, please sign up for one course at a time using the code for each transaction at checkout. 

Let us know if you have any questions or any technical issues arise, and we will do our best to assist you.

Alison Scott-Williams
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
alison.scott-williams@lawrence.edu

Garrett Singer
Special Assistant to the President
garrett.j.singer@lawrence.edu

The Bastard’s Review No. 3 Release Party

Friday, Nov. 8 | 6 p.m.
Wriston Gallery

This Friday, Lawrence and Appleton artists join forces in Wriston.

Join Austin Segrest and other local artists for the release of the new issue of The Bastard’s Review (No. 3 “Townie” issue).

Come get the issue and enjoy craft talks by Professor Segrest and two other featured “Townie” artists.

About The Bastard’s Review

The Bastard’s Review is an Appleton literary journal. Not a zine, not institutional, not a mag, not academic…but hopefully something to dogear and read aloud. Enjoy poetry, comics, prose, and visual art in one cool, slim package.

The Bastard’s Review is part of the Crutch of Memory literary endeavor, Only Child.

10th Annual SAAC Midwest Conference Giving Challenge

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has started their 10th Annual Midwest Conference Giving Challenge! (Formally known as the Canned Food Challenge) 

The goal for each institution in the Giving Challenge is to collect the most non-perishable food items and monetary donations to be donated to local food pantries, shelters, or similar organizations in the Fox Valley. 

Lawrence SAAC will be collecting donations from Oct. 30-Nov. 20.

Donations can be given to SAAC reps (see the list below) or dropped off at Alex Gym or the Wellness Center Pool (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.).

Please join us in giving back to our community that continues to pour into us!

SAAC Reps

  • Men’s Ice Hockey: Miles McCue 
  • Women’s Ice Hockey: Beth McArthur 
  • Men’s Basketball: Nico Manzanera 
  • Women’s Basketball: Caroline Sharpe
  • Baseball: Richie LaCien
  • Softball: Mattie Haller 
  • Volleyball: Cora Linos & Maggie Hahnke 
  • Football: Jackson Barbour 
  • Women’s Lacrosse: Emma Moya 
  • Men’s Lacrosse: Henry Hayes 
  • Women’s Tennis: Anna Vanden Acker 
  • Men’s Tennis: Evan Hansen 
  • Women’s Swim & Dive: Krissy Landon 
  • Men’s Swim & Dive: Jackson Bertman
  • Women’s XC/T&F: Morgan Cross 
  • Men’s XC/T&F: Owen West 
  • Women’s Fencing: Sam Seelig
  • Men’s Fencing: CJ Murzyn
  • Women’s Soccer: Jessica Smith 
  • Men’s Soccer: Zach Dale 

Questions? Contact Nico Manzanera or Miles McCue.
nicolas.a.manzanera@lawrence.edu | miles.l.mccue@lawrence.edu

Join the Lawrence Employee Womxn’s Resource Group!

We are excited to invite you to join the Womxn’s Employee Resource Group (ERG), a supportive and dynamic community created to uplift and empower all who identify as women across our organization. Our mission is to provide a welcoming space where members can thrive both personally and professionally.

The Womxn’s ERG is dedicated to fostering professional development, enhancing networking opportunities, and creating meaningful connections. Through community, volunteer activities, and social gatherings, we aim to inspire growth, build confidence, and support each other’s achievements. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, develop new skills, or simply connect with colleagues, this group is here for you.

Please fill out this form to let us know if you are interested!

Questions? Contact Dakota McKee
Director of Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership (SEAL)
dakota.mckee@lawrence.edu
920-832-6698

First-Gen Celebration Day

Thursday, Nov. 7 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Warch 325 – Pusey Room

Stop by and let us celebrate YOU and connect with other First-Gen students, faculty, and staff.

The event will feature:

  • A faculty & staff spotlight wall
  • Student spotlights
  • A gratitude station
  • A photo station

Learn more about our First-Gen Student Association and events planned for the Winter and Spring Terms!

Home Athletics: Nov. 4-10

Come cheer on your Vikings at their home events this week!

Friday, Nov. 8

  • Men’s Ice Hockey vs MSOE
    7 p.m. | Appleton Ice Center

Saturday, Nov. 9

  • Swimming & Diving Gene Davis Invitational
    11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Boldt Natatorium
  • Football vs Knox College – SENIOR DAY
    1 p.m. | Banta Bowl
  • Women’s Ice Hockey vs MSOE
    4 p.m. | Champion Center

Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend

Friday, Nov. 8 & Saturday, Nov. 9

The goal of the Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend is to create a low-pressure clinic environment and provide an inspirational boost at the start of the school year through extended ensemble workshops with renowned clinicians, a special focus on improvisation, an absence of ratings and trophies, and a world-class list of professional jazz artists.

Below is a schedule of the weekend’s events. The events are subject to change. Please check prior to Jazz Weekend for any changes that may have occurred. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.

Friday, Nov. 8

Performing Arts Series: René Marie & Experiment in Truth
7:30 p.m. | Memorial Chapel | Tickets Required


In a span of two decades, 11 recordings, and countless stage performances, vocalist René Marie has cemented her reputation as not only a singer but also a composer, arranger, theatrical performer, and teacher. Guided and tempered by powerful life lessons and rooted in jazz traditions laid down by Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and other leading ladies of past generations, she borrows various elements of folk, R&B, and even classical and country to create a captivating hybrid style. Her body of work is musical, but it’s more than just music. It’s an exploration of the bright and dark corners of the human experience and an affirmation of the power of the human spirit.

Saturday, Nov. 9

Morning – Instrumental Clinics

  • Big Bands with Dave Hagedorn – Harper Hall
  • Big Bands with José Encarnación & Bill Carrothers – Shattuck 163
  • Big Bands with Patty Darling & Mark Urness – Shattuck 156
  • Combos with Tim Albright & Matt Turner – Shattuck 46

Morning – Lawrence University Jazz Combos Performances
Cloak Theater

  • 9:30 a.m. – Mary Lou Combo
  • 10 a.m. – Melba Combo

Instrumental masterclasses by Lawrence University jazz faculty
11:15 a.m.

  • Steve Peplin: The Blues – Cloak Theater
  • Tim Albright: Jazz Brass – Stansbury Theater
  • Greg Riss: Drums – Harper Hall
  • José Encarnación: Saxophone – Shattuck 163
  • Mark Urness: Bass – Shattuck 156
  • Bill Carrothers: Piano—Shattuck 46

12 p.m. – Lunch

Lawrence University Jazz Band & Jazz Ensemble concert
1:30 p.m. | Memorial Chapel | Free admission

Afternoon – instrumental clinics

  • Big bands with Dave Hagedorn – Harper Hall
  • Big bands with José Encarnación & Bill Carrothers – Shattuck 163
  • Big bands with Patty Darling & Mark Urness – Shattuck 156
  • Combos with Tim Albright & Matt Turner – Shattuck 46

Afternoon – Lawrence University Jazz Combos performances
Cloak Theater – Free admission

  • 2:30-3 p.m. – Elvin Combo
  • 3-3:30 p.m. – Miles Combo
  • 3:30-4 p.m. – Thelonious Combo

Performing Arts Series: Sean Jones Quartet
7:30 p.m. | Memorial Chapel | Tickets Required

Music and spirituality converge in the multifaceted career of Sean Jones, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator, and activist. Raised in Warren, Ohio, his journey from church choir to jazz stages reflects his versatility and dedication. Whether leading an ensemble or collaborating, Jones excels across genres. A former lead trumpeter for Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and member of SFJAZZ Collective, his leadership cultivates talent and produces acclaimed recordings. Notable collaborations include performances with jazz luminaries like Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. Jones’s legacy, spanning eight albums on Mack Avenue Records, including 2017’s Sean Jones: Live from the Jazz Bistro, underscores his enduring impact on contemporary jazz.

Boba & Sizzle

Sunday, Nov. 10 | 12-7 p.m.
International House

Join the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) for “Boba & Sizzle,” a vibrant event featuring two of Vietnam’s beloved treats: brown sugar boba milk and sizzling Vietnamese stir-fried corn. Experience the flavors of Vietnamese street food while connecting with friends and learning more about Vietnamese culture. Whether you’re a fan of bubble tea or simply curious to try something new, this event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy great food and fun company.