Photos by Sarah Navy. On Friday, Oct. 25, Lawrence’s Black Student Union (BSU) relieved some of their sixth-week stress and went roller skating!
President of Microsoft returns to Appleton to deliver talk
Photo by Taylor Blackson. On Friday, Oct. 18, Microsoft President Brad Smith returned to his hometown of Appleton to deliver a talk on his book “Tools and Weapons: The Promise and the Peril of the Digital Age.” The event took place in Stansbury Theatre but was open to the public. The first half was formatted…
LUNA hosts Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration
Lawrence’s fourth annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration was hosted by the Lawrence University Native American Organization (LUNA) in the Somerset Room on Oct. 14. The event aimed both to celebrate Indigenous cultures in the Americas and to educate attendees on the troubles facing various Native American groups, according to LUNA President sophomore Taneya Garcia, a…
Appleton recognizes National Coming Out Day
McFleshman’s Brewing Company, a brewery opened recently by Lawrence University Associate Professor of Chemistry Allison Fleshman and her husband, was one of the restaurants that supported Appleton’s National Coming Out Day. Photo by Allegra Taylor. In order to celebrate coming out and to raise awareness for the LGBTQ+ community and the civil rights movement, cities…
Wellness Services provides free access to self-care app
Photo by Alex Dahl. In an effort to further support Lawrentians, Wellness Services is promoting a mobile care app named Sanvello, which is being offered to all students for no cost. According to the Lawrence University Wellness Services’ website, Sanvello is designed to “relieve the symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression.” Associate Dean of…
President Burstein confronts climate crisis in convocation
The topic of President Burstein’s Convocation was climate change. Photo by Sarah Navy. On Thursday, Sep. 19, President Mark Burstein opened this year’s convocation series with a talk entitled “Is our Future Too Hot to Handle?” He began with a discussion of the situation in the Amazon Rainforest and how hundreds of thousands of acres…
Psychology professor delivers Honors Convocation on education
Professor of Psychology and Director of Inclusive Pedagogy David Burrows delivered the Convocation titled “Education for Effective Action.” Photo by David Baldwin. On Tuesday, May 21, the final convocation of the 2018-2019 academic year took place in Memorial Chapel. Professor of Psychology and Director of Inclusive Pedagogy David Burrows delivered his talk titled “Education for…
Commencement moved back to Main Hall lawn following student input
The Performing Arts Center in downtown Appleton was considered as a venue for this year’s Commencement ceremony. Photo by David Baldwin. In light of senior students’ feedback, President Mark Burstein announced the final plan for Commencement 2019 via email on Thursday, May 9. Commencement will be held on Main Hall Green on June 9 at…
Gaming Club hosts annual Women and Identities in Gaming Symposium
The student panel of Gaming Club members: sophomore Jack McGee, junior Daphne Thomas and senior Alec Dumas discussed inclusiveness in gaming. Photo by David Baldwin. Inclusiveness was the main focus of the Women and Identities in Gaming Symposium (WIGS) hosted by Gaming Club on Sunday. The event consisted of a keynote presentation and a panel…
Band Booking Committee announces LUaroo 2019 lineup
Students sit on the Wriston Auditorium steps awaiting the lineup announcement. Photo by David Baldwin. On Friday, Apr. 26, Lawrence’s Band Booking Committee (BBC) held a pizza party to announce the performers at LUaroo 2019. This year’s event will feature 12 guest bands as well as 12 on-campus bands. The off-campus bands that will be…