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Wednesday, October 2 | 8 p.m.
Harper Hall
Pan-stylistic, transatlantic improvised music by Anders Åstrand (vibraphone and marimba), Brad Townsend (bass), and Nick Zielinski (drums).
Free and open to the public!
Can’t make it to Harper Hall? Catch the live webcast at vimeo.com/lawrenceuni
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Faculty, staff, and students: Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 5, a day full of home athletic events, giveaways, and fun!
Hear LU Studio Art Alumni working in design and gaming share info about their career journeys:
– Noah Gunther ’17, Technical Artist at Meta (and ENG major)
– Yifan Zhang ’19, Product Designer at Toast (and MATH major)
– Rachel Cole ’19, interior designer
Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m., Memorial 002
The alumni will join us on campus in Memorial Hall 002 via zoom. Bring your questions about these career fields!
Saturday, October 5 | 2-4 p.m.
Warch 324, Somerset Room
The family of Professor Hah invites the Lawrence community to join them in a celebration of his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider making a donation in his memory to the Mojmir Povolny and Chong-do Hah Library Fund at Lawrence.
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.
Thursday, October 3 | 4:30-6 p.m.
Wriston Auditorium
Celebrate a combined book-essay(s) launch with Marcia Bjornerud and Danielle Joyner—Semiotics and Sparkles of Stones and Earth! The event will include select readings, Q&As, and snacks.
The publications include:
Tuesday, October 1 | 5:30 p.m.
Poplar Hall
Common Ground’s Community Conversations tackle a new topic each month that is affecting our community. Practice your dialogue skills and become a changemaker in your community by participating and engaging in the session.
Panel Speakers
Key Discussions and Insights
Learn more and register at commongroundfoxcities.org.
About Common Ground
Common Ground is a bridge connecting leaders of the faith community with leaders of the lay community with a focus on improving the health and wholeness of the Fox Cities.
About the Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust
WisACT is a cross-partisan network of Wisconsin residents. They promote trust in their political system, support for fair, safe, and secure elections, and peaceful engagement with fellow Americans.
Tuesday, September 24 | 8:15-9:15 p.m.
Warch 226 – Mead Witter
Join the Jazz and Gender Equity for a low-pressure jam session! Bring your instrument and play along, or sit back and relax as an audience member.
