Wednesday, September 25 | 4:30-7 p.m.
Spirit Space
Come join in an open house celebration for Spirit Space and leave with a potted plant!
Welcome Back Bonfire
Friday, September 27 | 8-9:30 p.m.
SLUG Fire Pit
Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at the Black Student Union’s Welcome Back Bonfire! As we kick off the new academic year, let’s come together to reconnect, make new friends, and build community. Enjoy a cozy bonfire, s’mores, music, and great vibes while catching up on summer stories and looking ahead to the exciting year to come.
Important Updates from Facilities Updates
Music-Drama – Please note that work will be taking place in level one and along the north side exterior from September 10-20 as we perform necessary pipe repairs.
Steitz Hall – Power washing will be happening on the north side from September 27-29. There may be spray from this work, so please avoid this sidewalk during the work, if possible.
As always, safety first! Please be aware of your surroundings while in these areas!
Grants Team Updates
Alex Baldschun joins the Grants Team
The Department of Corporate, Foundation, and Sponsored Research Support (the grants team), is delighted to announce that we are welcoming our newest grants officer, Alex Baldschun! Alex started his Lawrence career in 2018 at Björklunden as the Assistant Director, joining the Advancement team in 2020 as part of Development Operations and then Prospect Research. He has a strong background in the humanities and as a writer – he graduated from Ripon College with a degree in religion, classics, and history, and earned a master of arts in religious studies from the University of Chicago. He and his wife live in Green Bay.
Got Grant Ideas?
We invite you to work with us on your proposal ideas for external grant funding! We are here to help turn your ideas for new initiatives, research, artistry, and community projects into fundable grant proposals. We can help you identify potential donors, interpret proposal guidelines, develop your application narrative, create a budget, advise on grantsmanship, and assist with submission. We are happy to meet with members of the faculty and staff at any stage of a project’s development, but please note that you must submit an Intent to Seek External Funding Format least 30 days before corporate and foundation deadlines and at least 60 days before government deadlines.
We look forward to working with you!
- Anna Beno
- Alex Baldschun
- Amy Kester
AI and Higher Ed
Tuesday, September 17 | 8:30-10 a.m.
Zoom
How will AI transform higher education? This isn’t just a question for the future—the changes have already begun. Join this session to hear an EAB AI expert discuss what higher ed stakeholders need to understand about this disruptive force. From reshaping curricula to hyper-personalizing student support services, AI’s footprint in higher ed is growing fast. EAB will share their latest research on AI, including:
- Why ChatGPT and other generative AI tools mark a new era in AI capabilities
- The biggest opportunities AI presents for higher education
- How leaders across the cabinet are considering the potential risks and rewards of AI
Eco-Spirituality Retreat
Saturday, September 28 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Holy Wisdom Monastery
Join us, plus students from UW-Milwaukee and Carroll University) for a visit to an ecological restoration monastery in Madison! Learn about how the spirituality and the environment can intersect. Although it is a Christian monastery, you do not need to be Christian, nor belong to any particular religious tradition to attend.
- 8 a.m. | Depart Lawrence
- 10 a.m. | Arrive at Holy Wisdom
- 4 p.m. | Depart Holy Wisdom
- 6 p.m. | Arrive at Lawrence
This trip is open to anyone. Spiritual and Religious Life will cover all costs, including all meals.
Register by September 19!
Latine & Hispanic Heritage 5K Run & Walk
Friday, September 13 | 5:30 p.m.
Kaleidoscope Academy | 318 E Brewster St, Appleton, WI 54911
Lawrence University is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Latine & Hispanic Heritage 5K Run & Walk! This event is free and open to the entire community.
Registration is limited to the first 350 participants!
Timeline
- 4:30 p.m. | Check-in opens
- 5:30 p.m. | 5K begins
- 6 p.m. | Music from DJ Henry Garza, food trucks onsite until 7 p.m.
Home Athletics: Sept. 9-15
Come and cheer on your Vikings!
Volleyball vs Alverno
Wednesday, September 11 | 7 p.m.
Alex Gym
Women’s Tennis vs Ripon
Saturday, September 14 | 11 a.m.
Lawrence Courts
Football vs Cornell
Saturday, September 14 | 1 p.m.
The Banta Bowl
Women’s Soccer vs Macalester
Saturday, September 14 | 5:30 p.m.
The Banta Bowl
Men’s Soccer vs Lakeland
Play for the Cure Game
Saturday, September 14 | 7:30 p.m.
The Banta Bowl
Women’s Tennis vs Lake Forest
Sunday, September 15 | 2 p.m.
Lawrence Courts
Student Engagement & Wellness Fair
Friday, September 20 | 5-7 p.m.
Outside – Quad
All students are welcome to explore various student and local organizations, clubs, and wellness resources! Learn, engage, get involved, and discover all that Lawrence and the Appleton community have to offer.
Rain site: Warch Campus Center – Somerset & Pusey Rooms
Matriculation Convocation
Friday, September 20 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel
President Laurie A. Carter welcomes students, faculty, and staff back to campus! Join us for this gathering to start the new academic year.