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The Show Is Over

Thursday, May 9 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 10 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 | 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Stansbury Theatre

  • Director: Mauriah Donegan Kraker
  • Stage Manager: David Ciotti Hernandez


THE SHOW IS OVER is a devised work created in collaboration with student composers, musicians, actors, and dancers. Over the course of the evening, tap dance boards become set pieces, pop and punk sounds instigate obsessively danced phrases, real and virtual worlds collide. A murky manifesto for disorientating patterns of physicality and language.

Tickets

  • Adults: $15
  • Seniors: $8
  • ALL high school and college students (with valid ID): FREE*
  • Lawrence faculty and staff (with valid ID): FREE*

*only available in-person at the Box Office

Purchase your tickets:

  • In-person! The Box Office is open 1-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and one hour prior to performances. The Box Office accepts cash, check, or credit card ($1 credit card fee).
  • Online! Visit lawrence.edu to make your purchase (+$4 handling fee).
  • Over the phone! Call the Box Office at 920-832-6749 (+$4 handling fee).

SLUG Earth Day Gardening Session

Monday, April 22 | 6-8 p.m.
SLUG Garden

On Earth Day, there will be a special opportunity to engage in the SLUG Garden for 17 Days of Kindness! SLUG will be hosting an Earth Day gardening session followed by a campfire with s’mores. Attendees will be entered in a raffle to win jars of SLUG honey™ from our very own LU bees!

This is a great opportunity to learn more about SLUG if you have been interested but not yet participated and get involved before the garden’s busy season! This is also an opportunity for faculty and staff to learn more about the community bed program that the garden hosts where community members can manage a bed in the garden for the season.

17 Days of Kindness

Kindness is a key component of community, particularly a community like Lawrence’s that values acceptance and belonging. Our 3rd annual 17 Days of Kindness community-wide campaign begins April 11!

17 Days of Kindness is a Lawrentian tradition that showcases the best of our community through a mix of events, gratitude, and a celebration of the intentional and random acts of kindness that make Lawrence so special. There will be events across campus that will span the 17 Days that will give faculty, staff, and students the opportunities to share gratitude with those who have impacted Lawrence students virtually and in person, and kindness to ourselves through self-care.

17 Days of Kindness has a kickoff planned for Thursday April 11 outside Warch Campus Center and ends on April 27 with our annual President’s Ball!

Full List of 17 Days of Kindness Events!

  • 17 Days Kickoff – April 11 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Outside of Warch Campus Center
  • Ice Cream Social – April 12 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Outside of Warch Campus Center
  • Be Kind to Yourself: Mirror Affirmations – April 13-14 | Various Campus Restrooms
  • Friendship Bracelets – April 14 at 7-8 p.m. | Mead Witter Room WCC
  • Crafts & Cookies – April 15 at 1-3 p.m. | International House
  • National Stress Awareness Day – April 16 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warch 1st Floor
  • Gratitude Giveaway – April 17 at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Warch 3rd Floor
  • Petal It Forward – April 18 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warch 3rd Floor
  • Consent is Kindness – April 19 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warch 3rd Floor
  • U-Stuff It – April 20 at 3 p.m.-5 p.m. | Mead Witter Room WCC
  • Blu’s Crew Scavenger Hunt – April 21 at 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Starts in Mead Witter Room WCC
  • SLUG Garden Open Hours – April 22 (Earth Day) at 6-8 p.m. | SLUG Garden
  • Skilled Trade Workers Day – April 23 at 10:00-11:30 a.m. | Outside Warch
  • Big Prize Bingo – April 24 at 8-10 p.m. | Somerset Room WCC
  • Kindness Shouts – April 25 at 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Raymond House
  • LU Spirit Day – April 26 at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Outside Warch
  • LU Softball vs. TRB – April 27 at 1-3 p.m. | Whiting Field
  • PRESIDENT’S BALL! – April 27 at 8 p.m.-Midnight | Pusey and Somerset Rooms WCC

Study in Dakar, Senegal Spring 2025 – Applications Due April 1

Off-Campus Programs will be accepting applications for the Francophone Seminar in Dakar, Senegal, through April 1. For more information on how to apply, go to our Applications and Deadlines page.

The Senegal program is open to all students who will have completed French 202, or the equivalent, by the start of the program. You do not need to be a French major to apply.

On this program, students will travel to Dakar, Senegal, with Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies Sarah Gamalinda and spend the entire term immersed in French language and Senegalese culture. For more information on the program, go to the Francophone Seminar in Dakar, Senegal page.

Planned Power Outage During Spring Break

Updated: March 17, 2024

Electric service restoration is scheduled for today, Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Service will go down at 5:00 p.m. as we transition from generator power back to our regular power. We anticipate restoring service by 9:00 p.m.

Campus will be open for all normal activity as of Monday morning.

We will share additional updates as early as possible.

Sincerely,

Crisis Management Team

Jump to Frequently Asked Questions: General Questions | Employee Questions | Student Questions | Outage Map

Updated: March 14, 2024

Please be reminded about the important utility work that will impact campus power distribution during spring break.

It is important that office equipment and computers are unplugged, and freezers are defrosted by end of day Friday, March 15.

Work is scheduled to begin Saturday, March 16, 2024. Disruptions to electrical service are detailed below.

On Saturday, March 17, power will be down from 5 to 9 p.m. as we transition from our regular power source to the generators. We will alert you when the campus is on generator power. During this time, the campus will operate normally. At the conclusion of the work, power will be down for several hours as we transition from generator power back to our regular power source. We will communicate with you as early as possible in preparation for the second shutdown.

We are working closely with We Energies and the city of Appleton to minimize disruption and restore full service as soon as possible. Updates will be provided via email, with reminder links on Banner and MyLU to easily find the latest information, including updated FAQs. Please refer to the previous email (below) and current FAQs for additional information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sincerely,

Crisis Management Team

Updated: March 1, 2024

Dear Campus Community, 

Campus leadership is preparing for a planned power outage during spring break that will impact operations for much of campus. The outage, which will last multiple days, comes as We Energies makes repairs to a damaged electrical cable that runs beneath Lawe Street (near SLUG). We Energies, in consultation with the City of Appleton and Lawrence, will conduct the repairs during spring break when campus is mostly empty. Because We Energies must begin the work (i.e., see the damage) to assess the full scope, the exact timeframe for the outage cannot be known in advance. 

Here’s what we do know: 

  • What parts of campus will be affected during the repairs? We Energies will cut power to all facilities on main campus (so, NOT including: 1025 E South River, Alexander Gym, Banta Bowl, Lawrence Community Music School, Wilson House, all buildings north of Washington Street, or Facilities Operations building – all of which are on a different power grid system). However, normal business operations and work schedules on main campus should not be disrupted because buildings will be powered by temporary generators for the duration of the repair period (see Question 2 under General Questions). 
  • When will the power be shut off? Power will be shut off for two separate periods: 1) at the beginning of the repairs, and 2) at the end of the repairs. The first outage will occur on Saturday, March 16, from 6am to 4pm. Our team will use this timeframe to connect temporary generators that will power campus systems throughout the repair period. The second outage – for reconnecting to the repaired system – will occur no later than Saturday, March 23 (exact time to be determined). Please note that, on both Saturdays, there will be several hours with no power – in the gap between connection from one power source to another. 
  • What buildings on main campus will be powered by generators during the repairs? All campus buildings and facilities will be operational during the repair period because of the temporary generators (see Question 2 under General Questions). 
  • Will employees work remotely during the repairs? No. Campus will have temporary generator power; therefore, employees will maintain normal work schedules during the repair period. 
  • Will students who remain during spring break be able to stay on campus? Yes. All residence halls will be powered by temporary generators during the repair period, and Kaplan’s Café will be open with an expanded menu. 
  • Will door access cards work during the repairs? Buildings that require ID access will continue to operate normally – except potentially during the two outages (see Question 2 under General Questions). Campus Safety will monitor and provide access as needed to buildings. Should you have difficulty accessing your building, please contact Campus Safety: (920) 832-6999 or security@lawrence.edu.  
  • Will buildings/facilities on main campus be open to the public during the repairs? No. There will be no public access to buildings on main campus, including Mudd Library, Warch Campus Center, the Wellness Center, Memorial Chapel, and the Music-Drama Center, during the repair period. 

We are working closely with We Energies and the City of Appleton to manage this process as efficiently as possible. For additional information, please visit our FAQ page or email us directly: crisismanagement@lawrence.edu.

We will continue to update as information becomes available on MyLU. Thank you for your cooperation and patience. 

Crisis Management Team 

Frequently Asked Questions 

As of: March 1, 2024 

Jump to: General Questions | Employee Questions | Student Questions | Outage Map

General Questions 

1. Where is this maintenance work happening? 

The cable to be repaired is underground on S. Lawe Street (near SLUG). 

2. When will the power be shut off?  

Power will be shut off for two separate periods: 1) at the beginning of the repairs, and 2) at the end of the repairs. The first outage will occur on Sunday, March 17, from 5 to 9 p.m. Our team will use this timeframe to connect temporary generators that will power campus systems throughout the repair period. The second outage – for reconnecting to the repaired system – will occur no later than Saturday, March 23 (exact time to be determined). Please note that, on both days, there will be several hours with no power – in the gap between connection from one power source to another. 

3. What will (and will not) be powered during the two outages? (see Outage Map PDF) 

Buildings with emergency backup-generator power (i.e., Hiett, Kohler, Chapman, Trevor, Ormsby, Brokaw, Plantz, Coleman, Shattuck, Sage, Raymond House, Warch, Youngchild, Steitz, Main Hall, Memorial Hall, Memorial Chapel, Wriston, Mudd Library, Music Drama, Buchanan, and Boiler House) will have limited power during the two power outages (see Question 2 under General Questions) – enough to run dedicated equipment (i.e., fire alarm panels, emergency lighting, lab equipment, and IT equipment). However, lighting and normal power will be limited substantially. Buildings not connected to the emergency backup system (Quads 1-6 and Small & Big Executive housing) will be without power in the gap period (see Question 2 under General Questions).

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4. What parts of campus will be affected during the repairs?  

We Energies will cut power to all facilities on main campus (so, NOT including: 1025 E South River, Alexander Gym, Banta Bowl, Lawrence Community Music School, Wilson House, all buildings north of Washington Street, or Facilities Operations building – all of which are on a different power grid system). However, normal business operations and work schedules on main campus should not be disrupted because buildings will be powered by temporary generators for the duration of the repair period (see Question 2 under General Questions). 

5. What buildings on main campus will be powered by generators during the repairs?  

All campus buildings and facilities will be operational during the repair period because of the temporary generators (see Question 2 under General Questions). 

6. Will buildings/facilities on main campus be open to the public during the repairs?  

No. There will be no public access to university buildings/facilities – including Mudd Library, Warch Campus Center, Memorial Chapel, or Music-Drama Center – during the repair period. We will continue to have Lawrence-hosted admissions visits. 

7. What about events scheduled in Memorial Chapel or other parts of campus during the repairs? 

All events previously scheduled in Memorial Chapel or other parts of campus during the repair period have been canceled/postponed. Please check with sponsoring/host organizations for any information regarding rescheduling versus final cancellation. 

8. What frequently used facilities/services will be unavailable during the repairs?  

All campus facilities will be operational during the repair period – powered by temporary generators. While main campus will be closed to the public during the repair period, university employees will continue normal business operations and schedules. And students, who signed up for Spring Break, will be on campus. 

9. What are Seeley G. Mudd Library hours during the repairs?  

Mudd Library will be open to university students, faculty and staff (but not to the public). Spring Break hours are: 

  • Wednesday, March 13: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 14: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday, March 15: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 16: closed 
  • Sunday, March 17: closed 
  • Monday, March 18: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, March 19: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, March 20: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
  • Thursday, March 21: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
  • Friday, March 22: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
  • Saturday, March 23: closed 
  • Sunday, March 24: closed 

10. What are Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center hours during the repairs? 

Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center will be open to university students, faculty and staff. Spring Break hours are: 

  • Saturday, March 16: closed 
  • Sunday, March 17: closed 
  • Monday, March 18: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, March 19: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 20: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
  • Thursday, March 21: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
  • Friday, March 22: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 23: closed 
  • Sunday, March 24: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 

11. What are food options on campus during this time?

Spring Break Dining Service Hours are below. Please note that, while Andrew Commons is closed (March 15-23), Kaplan’s Café will be open with an expanded menu. 

Andrew Commons 

  • Thursday, March 14: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 
  • March 15 – March 23: closed 
  • Sunday, March 24: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

Kaplan’s Café 

  • Thursday, March 14: 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
  • Friday, March 15: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
  • Saturday, March 16: closed 
  • Sunday, March 17: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Monday, March 18: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, March 19: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 20: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 21: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Friday, March 22: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
  • Saturday, March 23: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
  • Sunday, March 24: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Kate’s Corner Store 

  • Wednesday, March 13: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
  • March 14 – March 23: closed 
  • Sunday, March 24: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

12. Will door access cards work during the repairs?  

Buildings (including residence halls) that require ID access will continue to operate normally – except potentially during the two outages (see Question 2 under General Questions). Campus Safety will monitor and provide access as needed to buildings. Should you have difficulty accessing your building, please contact Campus Safety: (920) 832-6999 or security@lawrence.edu. 

13. Will the elevators work during the repairs? 

During the two power outages (see Question 2 under General Questions), elevators will be shut down. Otherwise, elevators will operate normally during the repair period. 

14. Will wi-fi and remote access work during the repairs? 

Yes. University wi-fi will continue to function – except for some hours during the two power outages (see Question 2 under General Questions). 

15. Will my cellular service work during the repairs? 

Cellular service on your devices will continue to work (if your devices are charged), and university wi-fi will continue to function – except for some hours during the two power outages (see Question 2 under General Questions). However, if you have a Teams voice license, you can install the Microsoft Teams app on your device (e.g., cell phone, tablet, laptop) to make and receive voice calls – even during the power outages. 

16. Will wired phones work during the repairs? 

Physical (hard-wired) phones will not work during the two power outages (see Question 2 under General Questions). Teams phones will work. So, if your line is connected through Teams, you will still have full phone functionality. Further, the phones at the Warch Campus Center Information Desk will work. 

17. Will the LU Help Desk be open during the repairs? 

The LU Help Desk will be open Monday through Friday of Spring Break from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

18. Will Campus Safety’s phone number work during the repairs? 

Yes. Campus Safety will receive calls at their full number: (920) 832-6999 – not the extension. You can also email: security@lawrence.edu. They will respond as needed. 

Employee Questions 

1. Will employees work remotely during the repairs?  

No. Campus will have temporary generator power; therefore, employees will maintain normal work schedules during the repair period. 

2. Should I unplug appliances and electronics in my office/building before the power outages? 

Yes. Please disconnect appliances and electronics before both power outages (see Question 2 under General Questions). Also, please unplug and defrost all personal fridges. 

Student Questions 

1. How will I access my residence hall during the repairs? 

Card readers will continue to work normally during the repairs – except for some hours during the two outages (see Question 2 under General Questions). If you require assistance with access to your residence hall, please contact Campus Safety: (920) 832-6999 or security@lawrence.edu, or a member of the Residential Education staff (your Area Coordinator or Community Advisor). 

2. Will the wi-fi work during the repairs? 

Yes. University wi-fi will continue to function normally – except for some hours during the two power outages (see Question 2 under General Questions). 

3. What should I do with the food in my personal fridge? 

If you will be away during Spring Break, please remove all items from your personal fridge. Unplug and defrost your fridge prior to the beginning of Spring Break. 

4. Will the community kitchen fridges work? 

Yes. Community kitchen fridges will work – except for some hours during the two power outages (see Question 2 under General Questions). 

6. Will I be able to cook in the community kitchens?  

Yes. You will be able to cook in community kitchens. The Café in Warch will also be open, serving an expanded menu (see Question 11 under General Questions). 

7. Will Campus Safety’s phone number still work during the repairs? 

Yes. Campus Safety will receive calls at their full number: (920) 832-6999 – not the extension. You can also email: security@lawrence.edu. They will respond as needed. 

8. Will there be any events on campus for students during the repairs? 

Yes. Student Life will be coordinating several events and activities. Please stay tuned for more information. 

9. Do I need to unplug anything in my room during the repairs? 

Yes. If you will be away during Spring Break, PLEASE UNPLUG EVERYTHING IN YOUR ROOM – especially unplug and defrost your fridge (see Question 3 under Student Questions). 

10. Will I be able to charge my devices – like my laptop, tablet, and phone – during the repairs? 

Yes. Temporary generators will power buildings and facilities during the repair period. But you should fully charge all devices before the two power outages (see Question 2 under General Questions). 

11. Will I still be able to come back to campus early at the end of Spring Break? 

Yes – if you have signed up for Spring Break. Spring Break registration is open through Sunday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. 

12. Will Counseling Services be available during the repairs? 

Yes. Counseling Services will operate normally. In the event of an emergency, please contact Campus Safety: (920) 832-6999 or dial 911. 

Women in STEM Panel Presentation

Wednesday, March 13 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Virtual Link
Meeting ID: 490 300 1737

VIRTUAL EVENT – Join our incredible panelists as they delve into their experiences as women in STEM. Learn about the nuances and impacts of gender and implications for the future of women in STEM.

This panel features:

  • Dr. Beth De Stasio ’83, Raymond J. Herzog Professor of Science and Professor of Biology at LU
  • Danielle Kolman, Assistant Director – Employer & Alumni Relations at LU
  • Dr. Keisha Burnett, Program Director, Master of Cytopathology Practice Program (MCP) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • Dr. Linda Hughlett, Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services at Regional One Health

Presented by I.D.E.A.S.

Reminder – Parking Lottery Sign Up

Don’t forget to sign up for the parking lottery for Spring Term’s 24-hour student parking!

To enter, visit Voyager, go to the Student Services menu, and click “Vehicle Registration, Bicycle Registration & Parking Lottery.”

  • Students must be registered for the lottery by 10 p.m. on Sunday, March 3.
  • The lottery drawing will be on Monday, March 4. 
  • Winners as well as non-winners will be notified via email by Friday, March 8.

Below are a few details to help you have a successful entry:

  • You must enter the Parking Lottery every term that you hope to win a space.
  • Your vehicle must be registered on Voyager in order to participate. If your car is already registered, don’t register it again. Just elect for the lottery sign up.
  • If you have won a lottery spot, your Term 3 sticker will be provided by the first day of Winter term. Check your SPC.
  • Stickers are limited. Lost or damaged stickers may not be replaced. This applies to both registration stickers and lottery stickers.
  • Note: You are looking for the indicator that says ‘Participate in Lottery’ in the gray box.

Questions?

Womens Basketball MWC Tourney -Take the Fan Bus!

The Fan Bus for the Midwest Conference Tournament game against Ripon will begin boarding at 3:45 p.m. at the Wriston Turnaround on Friday, Feb. 23.

The bus will take students, staff, and faculty to and from the game so that Lawrentians can safely and easily support the Women’s Basketball team toward another victory.

Get out your Lawrence blue, and get on the bus!
Register for a spot or take a first come/first served seat
Register Here or use the QR code

CCE Winter Olympics

Feb. 12-17

The CCE Winter Service Olympics is a new winter event aimed at helping Lawrence students participate in volunteer-related and community engagement activities while competing in friendly, purpose-driven events throughout the week. Students can compete as individuals or in teams (up to 10 students per team) to earn points through participation in daily activities and events. The three winning individuals or teams will be crowned as CCE Olympic champions.

Check back with the LU Careers and Community Instagram for event updates!

Feb. 12 | Civics & Society

Vikings Vote! | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey Room
Do you want to impact campus voting initiatives? Stop by the CCE’s table to share feedback with us about your ideas for events, activities, and information/resources. Anyone who stops by is entered to win a raffle! It takes less than 5 minutes, so stop by today!

Intro to Voting Tabling | 2-5 p.m. | Warch Lobby
Stop by the table to learn about voting resources, ask questions, and get voting merch! The first election of 2024 is on February 20th, so now is the perfect time to start preparing!

Vikings Vote! | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey Room

Writing to your Reps Workshop | 5-6:30 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey Room

Feb. 13 | Fair Housing & Hunger

Ethical Volunteer Training | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Warch 204 – Cinema

Self-Care Kit Making for Senior Citizens | 7-9 p.m. | CCE – Warch 4th Floor

Feb. 14 | Public Health & Wellness

Sledding Relay Race | 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Cards & Cocoa | 6-7 p.m. | CCE – Warch 4th Floor
Join our CCE student staff in writing fun “Thank You” cards to health professionals in the Appleton area! This event will be a relaxing time to show appreciation for all that healthcare workers do, especially for underrepresented healthcare professions. Free hot chocolate will be provided!

Wellness BINGO | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey Room

Feb. 15 | Child Advocacy/Environment & Sustainability

Pledge for Our Planet | 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Warch Lobby
Stop by to make your Pledge to the Planet! There will be petitions to sign, volunteer opportunities, whiteboard questions, and plenty of prizes! Students, staff, and faculty can all do our part to help our world.

Volunteering & Your Career | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey Room
Learn how to make the most of your experiences at Lawrence with the CCE and the Career Center! Led by the Assistant Director of Internships, Rich Marshall, this seminar will address how students can reflect on experiential learning opportunities (volunteering, internships, etc.) and expertly summarize them during resume-writing, interviews, and more!

Friendship Bracelet Making | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Warch 320 – Gallery

Feb. 16 | Arts & Education/VITAL/First of Many

5-7:30 p.m. | Warch 320 – Gallery
Join the CCE for a 3-for-1 event as part of the CCE Winter Olympics and LUgge! We will be painting canvases of shelter pets for the Saving Paws Animal Rescue, doing trivia questions based on “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?”, and writing letters of advice to first-generation students. We hope you can participate!

Feb. 17 | Catered Lunch Olympic Ceremony

1:30-2:30 p.m. | Warch 324 – Somerset
Today wraps up the final day of the CCE Winter Olympics, part of LUgge! We will be having a catered lunch for all students who join us, and we will be crowning the Olympic Champions for both teams and individual competitors. Join us to celebrate everyone’s efforts this week!