A copy of Petrosino’s book of poetry, Witch Wife, signed by the poet. Photo by Larissa Davis. On Apr. 25, visiting poet Kiki Petrosino read from her books of poetry at 7 p.m. in the Wriston Art Galleries. Prior to the readings, Assistant Professor of English Melissa Range first introduced Petrosino and read the Lawrence…
Cultural Competency Lecture on Islamophobia
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Martyn Smith delivered this week’s Cultural Competency lecture on Islamophobia. Photo by Larissa Davis. In order to bring awareness to Islamophobia, Associate Professor of Religious Studies Martyn Smith gave a cultural competency lecture titled, “Islam in America: The Success Story of Dearborn, Michigan.” This lecture and the discussion that followed…
The Lawrence Passion Project: Naomi Oster
Mathematics major and Gender Studies minor and senior Naomi Oster talks about her experiences as LUCC Vice President and as a high achieving senior at Lawrence. Photo by Larissa Davis. What does it mean to be engaged, to be empathetic, and to strive for understanding at Lawrence University? What does fulfillment at Lawrence University look…
The Lawrence Passion Project: Kate Kilgus
Mathematics and clarinet performance double-major and fifth-year Kate Kilgus talks about her work. Photo by Larissa Davis. This column intends to find out what it means to be empathetic, to strive for understanding and to document fulfillment in action by having conversations with students working on Senior Experience Projects at Lawrence on how they are…
Hidden Figures of Lawrence: Colleen Richey
Residence Custodian of Colman Hall Colleen Richey. Photo by Larissa Davis. This column is devoted to highlighting staff members that play a huge role in the everyday experiences of the Lawrence community. The goal is to focus on the “Hidden Figures” of Lawrence University and their interests both within, and outside of Lawrence. Some…
The Mudd and Me: The Reference Desk
DIrector of the Seeley G. Mudd Library Peter Gilbert at the Reference Desk on the first floor of the library. Photo By Larissa Davis. It can be overwhelming to navigate a research project if one is unfamiliar with the right research sites or resources available in the Seeley G. Mudd Library. The reference desk, easily…
The Lawrence Passion Project: Clio Briggs
Senior Vocal Performance major Clio Briggs talks with The Lawrentian about her senior recital and other experiences as a vocalist. Photo by Larissa Davis. What does it mean to be engaged, to be empathetic, and to strive for understanding at Lawrence University? What does fulfillment at Lawrence University look like, and more importantly, what does…
Hidden Figures of Lawrence: Curt Lauderdale
Dean of Students Curt Lauderdale with his dog Tilly in the snow. Photo by Larissa Davis. This column is devoted to highlighting staff members that play a huge role in the everyday experiences of the Lawrence community. The goal is to focus on the “Hidden Figures” of Lawrence University and their interests both within, and…
The Mudd and Me: the Milwaukee-Downer Room
The Milwaukee-Downer Room is located on the first floor of the Seeley G. Mudd Library. Photo by Larissa Davis. The Milwaukee-Downer Room is just as full of magic as one would expect from a space popularly referred to as the ‘Harry Potter room.’ Sheltered from the bright entrance floor of the library by heavy, wooden…
Lawrence names four senior candidates for Watson Fellowship
Senior Lindsey Holsen, one of four Lawrence students nominated for the Watson Fellowship, in the Sustainable Lawrence University Garden (SLUG). Photos By Larissa Davis Imagine having a full year and the proper funding to travel the world in pursuit of knowledge and experience with a subject explicitly catered to your own individual interests. Imagine the…