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Facilities Project Updates

Scheduled repairs and projects:

  • Mudd Library: We Energies to connect gas lines by October 18, work will be ongoing
  • 1025 E South Water St: replacing lower roof begins early week of October 21
  • Briggs Hall: roof repair October 22
  • Sampson House: front porch will be replaced starting November 4
  • 310 E Water St: roof replacement starting November 4

TBD repairs and projects

  • Mursell House: roof replacement mid-November
  • Music Drama: exterior retaining wall completion TBD
  • Chapel Façade: renovation to begin summer 2025 TBD
  • Harper Hall: upgrades over winter break TBD

Watch for updates weekly; TBD dates will be filled in as learned. Please be safe when in these areas!

Weekend Athletic Spotlights

Cross Country Home Meet

Come out to support our cross country team at the Gene Davis Invitational!

Saturday, Oct. 12
Women’s – 11 a.m. | Men’s – Noon
Reid Golf Course | 1100 E Fremont St, Appleton

Soccer Mental Health Awareness Games

Saturday, Oct. 12

Men’s Soccer | 4 p.m.
Women’s Soccer | 6:30 p.m.

Softball Fundraiser: Home Run Derby

Sunday, Oct. 13 | 3-5 p.m.
Softball Field by Alex Gym

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.

Lawrence Symphony Orchestra & Wind Ensemble Concert

Saturday, October 5 | 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

Come hear the Wind Ensemble’s and Symphony Orchestra’s opening concert as we kick off our performances for this special 150th Year of the Conservatory! We’re excited to share the stage with Kivie Cahn-Lipman, our new cello professor.

Free and open to the public!

Can’t make it to the Lawrence Memorial Chapel? Catch the live webcast here:
https://vimeo.com/lawrenceuni

Lawrence University Wind Ensemble

Ceon D. Rumphs, conductor

Kivie Cahn-Lipman, cello

  • “Early Light” – Bremer
  • “Tramonto” – Alarcón
  • “Fantasia in G Major” – Bach
  • “La Procession du Rocio” – Turina

Lawrence Symphony Orchestra

Mark Dupere, conductor

  • “Colas Breugnon Overture” – Kabalevsky
  • “Tumblebird Contrails” – Smith
  • “Les Préludes” – Liszt

Athletics Faculty, Staff, & Student Day

Faculty, staff, and students: Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 5, a day full of home athletic events, giveaways, and fun!

  • 9 a.m. | Women’s Tennis vs Cornell
    Lawrence Courts
    Featuring a donut giveaway for the first 24 fans
  • 12 p.m. | Football vs Grinnell
    Banta Bowl
    Featuring a field goal contest: If the selected participant makes a field goal, they will win a $50 gift card to Scheels.
  • 1 p.m. | Volleyball vs Knox
    Alex Gym
    Featuring a Topper’s Pizza Giveaway: 50 free slices for the first 50 fans
  • 3 p.m. | Women’s Tennis vs Grinnell
    Lawrence Courts
  • 4 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs Cornell
    Banta Bowl
  • 6:30 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs Cornell
    Banta Bowl

Fall WELLU Massages

Wellness Services is pleased to offer subsidized full-body therapeutic massage services for fall term. We added a second massage therapist for on campus massages.

Appointments are available for 50 minute table massages and cost is $30 on campus and $35 at the YMCA.

Massages are available for all students and employees just once per term.

You must sign up to be eligible for the discounted price. E-mail Erin Buenzli to schedule an appointment. Limit one per term.

A Campus Conversation

“Engaging our Minds, Discussing our Differences”

Join us for a unique opportunity on Saturday, September 21, to engage with one of the nation’s foremost legal minds, Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law, and Political Science at Yale University.

As the inaugural speaker in Lawrence University’s Campus Conversations series, “Engaging our Minds, Discussing our Differences,” Professor Amar will offer critical insights into today’s most pressing constitutional questions.

This dynamic series brings together top Constitutional and Legal Scholars and Civil Discourse experts. Discover how law, governance, and society intersect in ways that challenge and inspire, while reflecting Lawrence University’s commitment to intellectual engagement and the celebration of diverse perspectives.

Details

All events will be held in Warch 325 – Pusey Room.

10:30 a.m. | Faculty & Staff Breakfast
This is open to all Lawrence faculty and staff members.

1 p.m. | Lunch with Students
This is open to all students.

4 p.m. | Interview
A discussion moderated by Provost Peter Blitstein. This is open to the entire LU community.

All attendees will have the opportunity to receive a copy of Professor Amar’s newest book The Words That Made Us. Professor Amar will be available to sign after each event. Make sure to RSVP and let us know which events you will be attending!

Don’t miss these exciting events—where great minds meet for meaningful dialogue!

Lawrence University Voter Guide

Students who are US citizens or have dual citizenship and are 18 years or older are able to vote Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Early Voting

If you are interested in voting early, you can do so at City Hall, located at 100 N Appleton St. (6th Floor) before noon on Friday, Nov. 1. The campus shuttle service is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (excluding Friday, which will end at 11:30 a.m.) to get to the polls. Please call 920-419-6793 for a ride.

Additionally, Helen Boyd Kramer will be walking students to early voting TODAY, Oct. 31. For anyone who would like to join, please meet in front of the library at 1 p.m. She is also available to accompany students to vote at other times upon request (helen.boyd@lawrence.edu). First-time voters are strongly encouraged to join!

Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 5

On Election Day, a special shuttle van will run loops 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m., departing from the Wriston Turnaround for District 1 and 11 Polling Places. Please see the list below to find your Polling Place.

Registering to vote in Appleton

If you live in Lawrence University housing, your voting district will depend on your residency.

  1. Saint Joseph Parish Center – District 11 (Shuttle Provided)
    404 W Lawrence St
    • Brokaw: 115 S Drew St
    • Colman: 212 S Durkee St
    • Hiett 403 E College Ave
    • Kohler: 718 E Alton St
    • Ormsby: 401 E College Ave
    • Plantz: 600 E College Ave
    • Sage: 723 E Boldt Way
    • Trever: 815 E South St
    • Quads:
      • 206 S Lawe St
      • 281 S Lawe St
      • 711 E Alton St
      • 733 E Alton St
      • 712 E Boldt Way
  2. First United Methodist Church – District 1 (Shuttle Provided)
    325 E Franklin St
    • Fox Commons: 100 W College Ave
  3. Memorial Presbyterian Church – District 4
    803 E College Ave
    • Big Exec: 300 S Meade St
    • Small Exec: 813 E John St
    • Quads (Co-op): 203 N Union St
  • The address of your residential building with your room number should be listed on all voter forms as your residential address.
  • Your SPC# @ 711 E. Boldt Way must be listed as the mailing address on your voter registration application.

You must also have a valid Student Voter ID. This ID, plus the LU Certified Housing List, can serve as your Proof of Residence.

If you do not live in Lawrence University housing, you can use a current Wisconsin Driver’s License or ID Card with your Appleton address listed. This can be used as Proof of Residence.

If you do not live in Lawrence University housing and do not have a current Wisconsin Driver’s License or ID Card with your Appleton address listed, see more info about Proof of Residence Documents below.

Student Voter ID

A valid student voter ID must have:

  • Name
  • Photo
  • Issue date
  • Expiration Date (must be within 2 years of the date of issuance)
  • Student signature

To obtain your Student Voter ID, visit the Center of Community Engagement & Social Change page on the LU website, where you can print your ID card.

Proof of Residence Documents

All Proof of Residence Documents must have your full name and current address listed. This document is required when registering to vote.

Common POR documents for LU students include:

  • Student ID + Housing List
  • WI Driver’s License
  • Utility Bill
  • Residential Lease

See additional POR options at myvote.wi.gov.

Submitting Your Voter Registration

There are four ways to submit your voter registration.

  1. Online
    You must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or Identification Card to complete your registration online. Visit myvote.wi.gov by Oct. 16 to register.
  2. By mail
    Fill out the Wisconsin Voter Registration Application (EL-I3I – found at myvote.wi.gov). Mail this and a copy of your Proof of Residence document to the City Clerk’s Office. All mailed Voter Registrations must be postmarked by Oct. 16.
  3. Clerk’s Office
    Bring your Proof of Residence to the City Clerk’s Office to register until Nov. 1. The Clerk’s Office is located at 100 N. Appleton St. on the 6th floor. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  4. Polling Place on Election Day
    Bring your Proof of Residence to your Polling Place on Election Day on Nov. 5. Polling Places will be open 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Voting Information

All voters must present a valid Photo ID in order to receive a ballot. Common Photo IDs for LU students include:

  • Student Voter ID (see above)
  • WI Driver’s License/ID Card
  • US Passport

Voting Options

  1. Absentee by mail
    To vote absentee by mail, you must already be registered to vote. You can request an absentee ballot be mailed to you at myvote.wi.gov. You will need to provide your mailing address (SPC) and a Photo ID.
  2. In-person absentee
    In-person absentee voting will take place at the dates and times below at City Hall (100 N. Appleton St. 6th floor). You may register to vote and absentee vote during these times.
    > Oct. 22-23 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    > Oct. 24 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    > Oct. 25 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    > Oct. 28 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    > Oct. 29 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    > Oct. 30 | 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    > Oct. 31 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    > Nov. 1 | 8 a.m.-Noon
  3. On Election Day
    Visit your polling place on Nov. 5 between the hours of 7 a.m.-8 p.m. You may register to vote and cast your ballot at this time.

Additional Resources

Important Dates

  • Oct. 16 | Online/Mail voter registration deadline
  • Oct. 22 | Early voting begins in Wisconsin
  • Nov. 1-3 | Early voting ends
  • Nov. 5 | Election Day

Helpful Links

Home Athletics: Sept. 16-22

Come and cheer on your Vikings!

Women’s Soccer vs Loras
Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 6 p.m.
Banta Bowl

Volleyball vs UW-Stout
Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 7 p.m.
Alex Gym

Men’s Soccer vs UW-Stevens Point
Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 7 p.m.
Banta Bowl

Volleyball vs Mount Mary
Friday, Sept. 20 | 3 p.m.
Alex Gym

Volleyball vs Rockford
Friday, Sept. 20 | 7 p.m.
Alex Gym

Women’s Tennis vs UW-Stout
Saturday, Sept. 21 | 9 a.m.
Lawrence Courts

Women’s Tennis vs University of Dubuque
Saturday, Sept. 21 | 3 p.m.
Lawrence Courts