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Study in Seoul, South Korea

Off-Campus Programs is excited to announce its newest program collaboration in Seoul, South Korea! Through our partnership with IES Abroad, students will now be able to participate in a semester-length or academic-year program in one of East Asia’s most exciting capitals.

On the Seoul, South Korea, program students will directly enroll at Yonsei University, one the country’s leading institutions. There they can choose from a large selection of English-taught courses in the Liberal Arts, as well as business, science, and more. In addition to these options, interested students will also have the chance to learn Korean language, take area studies classes, and immerse themselves in the Korean culture.

If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, email Director of Off-Campus Programs Lezlie Weber at lezlie.r.weber@lawrence.edu. If you would like to apply to Spring Semester 2024, we will be accepting applications until June 15, 2023.

For more information on Off-Campus Programs, visit our website.

Vote for your favorite Off-Campus Program photos!

Stop by the Seeley G. Mudd Library and help us choose the winners of this year’s Off-Campus Programs Photo Contest! Photos submitted to our contest reflect either the “people,” “place,” or “spirit of the experience” of each student’s program. The entire Lawrence community is invited to stop by, enjoy the photos, and vote for their three favorites.

The photo exhibition is located on the first floor of the library and will remain on display until Friday, April 21. We’ll announce the winners of the contest in early May!  

Instructions on how to vote are provided at the exhibition. If you have any questions on Off-Campus Programs or wish to explore our programs, go to our Off-Campus Programs page.

Off-Campus Programs Scholarship Deadline April 19

The deadline to submit an application for the Off-Campus Programs Scholarship has been extended until April 19.

If you plan on studying off-campus in 2023-2024, you may be eligible for an Off-Campus Programs Scholarship. To apply, go to the Off-Campus Programs Scholarship Application and complete the form by April 19.

If you have any questions, contact Off-Campus Programs at offcampusprograms@lawrence.edu.

Business and Entrepreneurship Major Information Session

Are you interested in learning more about the new Business and Entrepreneurship (BUEN) major? Come join faculty and fellow business-interested students for an info session on Wednesday, April 5, 12:40-1:30 p.m., in Steitz 202.

This session will help you learn about the major requirements, how to declare, advising in the major, and more. Students can now officially declare the BUEN major via the Major Declaration form.

Artist Talk & Reception with David Najib Kasir

Thursday, April 6 at 4:30 p.m.
Wriston Art Center

Join us for a talk by artist David Najib Kasir on his exhibition, Addition of Tremors by Remainder of Years of Fire, and his painting practice. Opening reception with refreshments to follow.

Find more information on the Facebook Event and more about the Spring 2023 exhibitions on the LU website.

Girl <greater than> Baba in Decimals, Acrylic on Canvas, 48X48 inches, 2020

Save the Date: Duck Duck Democracy Event on March 28

Duck Duck Democracy is an opportunity for students to become civically engaged.

There is a Wisconsin state election coming up on Tuesday, April 4, and this event will allow students to become familiar with the voting process and educational resources. This is a space for students to explore what democracy means to them and learn about meaningful civic participation. Students can learn about voter registration, voter ID cards, transportation to the polls, ballot information, and more. Duck Duck Democracy will feature games and activities, free food, speakers from the League of Women Voters, and prizes!

Join the CCE for this event on Tuesday March 28 from 6-8 p.m. in Somerset! (Warch Campus Center)

Applications for Spring 2024 French program in Senegal due April 1

No fooling! Off-Campus Programs has extended its deadline for accepting applications to the Francophone Seminar in Dakar, Senegal program until April 1, 2023. You can apply now by opening our online application and logging in with your Lawrence credentials.

The Dakar, Senegal program is a French-immersion program open to all majors. The only prerequisite is that students have successfully completed French 202 (or have the equivalent knowledge of the language) by the time the program starts. Students who apply now and are accepted prior to completing French 202 will be accepted conditionally until language requirements are met. Students travel with French Department faculty for this program.

Dakar, Senegal is a thriving city on the Atlantic coast of West Central Africa. As a student on this program, you will fully immerse yourself in this vibrant Afro-Francophone culture while living with a host family and taking classes in Dakar.

So what are you waiting for? Come experience the joy of Senegalese culture, music, art, dance, and more while at the same time improving your French and expanding your worldview.

For more information, go to our Francophone Seminar in Dakar, Senegal page. If you have any questions, contact OffCampusPrograms@lawrence.edu. To apply, go to our application portal.

Discounted tickets to see CATS at PAC!

One of the actors that is currently touring with CATS attended Lawrence University in the early 2000s! Cameron Schutza plays Old Deuterotomy and will be in Friday’s night’s performance, March 24. 

Cameron Schutza (Old Deuteronomy) –  Thrilled to be making his national tour debut. 2nd place and orchestra prize winner of the Lauritz Melcior Sining competition, Der Fliegende Holländer (Erik/Opera Maine), Aida (Radames/Opera in the Parks), Nixon in China (Chairman Mao/Princeton Festival). Worked with The Metropolitan Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Austin Symphony.

In honor of Schutza’s performance, the PAC is offering discount tickets to LU students, faculty/staff, and alums! Simply click the link below and use the Promo Code LAWRENCE.

Promo CodeShowPerformanceRun TimeLink
LAWRENCECATS Fri 3/24/23, 7:30 pm02/16/23-03/03/23Click here

About CATS

CATS, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America! Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater—”Memory”. Winner of 7 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, CATS tells the story of one magical night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. The original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock, Sunset Boulevard), original scenic and costume design by John Napier (Les Misérables), all-new lighting design by Natasha Katz (Aladdin), all-new sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) based on the original choreography by Gillian Lynne (Phantom) and direction by Trevor Nunn (Les Misérables) make this production a new CATS for a new generation!

Major Declaration Day Celebration

Sophomore Major Declaration Day (February 15) is just around the corner! Declaring by this date will give sophomores time to get connected to an advisor in the major before advance registration advising begins in the spring.

All sophomores are invited to join faculty and staff for a MAJOR DECLARATION DAY CELEBRATION on Wednesday, February 15 (12:30-2PM) at Warch Campus Center – Pusey/Gallery. There will be sweet treats, games, prizes, photo opportunities, and more. You’ll even be able to declare right at the celebration!

B.A. – Music Information Session

Are you interested in pursuing the recently redesigned Bachelor of Arts – Music major at Lawrence? Come join Professor Julie McQuinn for an information session on Wednesday, February 8 (9 PM-9:45PM) in Music-Drama 146. You’ll learn about the philosophy behind the revamped major + possible pathways through the major.