Advice from Alumni
Retired CEO of Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Tony Vernon ’78 shared personal and professional lessons that he aquired during his career on Wednesday, April 13 in the Warch Campus Center Cinema. Emphasizing how significantly his personal values contributed to his professional career, he related valuable experiences and memories that helped him achieve his goals. Vernon…
Ask a fifth-year: Some advice for seniors
Dear Will, Although most of these “letters” that you respond to are from “freshmen,” I’m a senior who needs some advice. I’m starting to really get sick of this place, but I don’t want to leave Lawrence feeling such negative feelings about where I’ve spent my last four years. What should I do? Bitter in…
Ask a fifth-year: An advice sample platter
Dear Reader, I’ve been using this column to tackle a lot of the more serious issues we face here at Lawrence. But there’s also some wisdom to be found in the little and more trivial decisions we make. Here are 10 random little pieces of advice that could just make your time here a…
The Specht Pages: Master of Disaster
Do you remember the recent power outage on campus? Are you prepared for a disaster? Do you have a plan? Hello, and welcome to Specht Pages, the true and supreme voice of Lawrence University. In this celebratory 37th issue, we will help you prepare for some of the most basic disasters. So sit back, relax…
The Specht Pages: Our New Home
Do you happen to live on a residential campus? Would you like to know the secrets to designing an ideal residence hall for such a campus? Hello, and welcome to Specht Pages, the true and supreme voice of Lawrence University. In this celebratory 32nd issue, we will lead the university to victory as it considers…
Ask a fifth-year: Religiously divided roommates
Dear Will, I am a Christian and my roommate is an atheist. We have so far been very friendly with each other and haven’t discussed our beliefs much, but she often makes passing comments about religious people being unreasonable and unintelligent, which tend to offend me. I understand that part of being a liberal arts…
Ask a fifth-year: Some tips for studying abroad
Dear Will, I was accepted into a study abroad program for this Spring Term, but I have all sorts of fears and doubts about it. I don’t know how I’m going to raise the money in time. I’m just in general nervous about living in a foreign country for such a long time. What should…
Ask a fifth-year: To Greek or not to Greek, that is the question
Dear Will, I’ve been recently hanging out with a lot of fraternity guys and I think they’re interested in having me join as a pledge. I’ve always kind of been against the idea of a fraternity, as it seems like I’d be paying for friends. These seem like cool guys, though, and I’m really interested…