By Nalee Praseutsack The Lawrence University Drag Show on Sunday, May 17, was made up of debut performances and returns. Overall, performers found their experiences to be very positive and empowering. The show was a fun time and an opportunity for self-expression and social commentary, different for each person. Alumnus Marshall Cuffe ‘13, who has…
Alumni at Lawrence: Anne Norman ‘77
By Nalee Praseutsack With registration for the 2015-2016 year underway, the Registrar’s Office is busy managing academic records and dealing with registration. Registrar Anne Norman ‘77 discussed her position as well as her time as a student and in different departments on campus over the years. Prior to becoming the registrar, Norman was the Trever…
Spotlight: Larry Darling in the studio
By Nalee Praseutsack Larry Darling is Director of Recording Technology, a musician and a former Lawrence student. He discussed Lawrence when he was a student, how the college has changed and the work he is doing now in Recording Services. Darling came to Lawrence in 1972 to study jazz trumpet and said that he found…
Admissions, campus community welcomes prospective students
By Nalee Praseutsack The Lawrence University Admissions staff and students brought more than 100 admitted students from 20 states across the country and overseas to Lawrence for Admitted Students Day on Monday, April 13. These prospective students arrived on Sunday evening for some scavenger hunt fun and an overnight stay, before embarking on a packed schedule…
Professor Spotlight: Benjamin Tilghman
By Nalee Praseutsack Benjamin Tilghman, Assistant Professor of Art History and a Lawrence alumnus, discussed returning to Lawrence to teach, the process of reappointment for professors and the museum studies program. Tilghman graduated from Lawrence in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in art history. He said that art history is “a good way to major…
Bomb Squad hosts science show at the Building for Kids
By Nalee Praseutsack The Bomb Squad, a Lawrence University club geared towards getting children interested in science, held an event at The Building for Kids on Saturday, Feb. 28. The club works towards planning more shows and getting more Lawrentians involved. “The goal of the Bomb Squad is to get kids excited about science,” said…
Sustainable China Program links Lawrentians and China
By Nalee Praseutsack The Sustainable China Program provides students with the opportunity to study abroad for two and a half weeks in December and receive an in-depth introduction to the relationships between China’s Culture, Conservation and Commerce, or the three C’s. Stephen Edward Scarff Professor of International Affairs and Assistant Professor of Government Jason Brozek,…
Student-led Lunar New Year celebration aims to entertain
By Nalee Praseutsack The fourth annual Lunar New Year event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, and welcomes all staff, students and non-Lawrentians to celebrate Asian culture during a festive time of year. The event was originally conceived by Ornella Hills ’12, a student working in the Office of Multicultural Affairs at the time.…
Just Act Natural offers shoppers eco-friendly alternatives
By Nalee Praseutsack Just Act Natural provides natural and organic products for everyday life. Conveniently located in downtown Appleton, the locally owned and operated shop offers eco-friendly alternatives for body care, cosmetics and many other products. Owned and operated by husband and wife duo J.C. and Dianne Paustian, Just Act Natural opened its doors about…
Professor Pickett dominates the rink in roller derby
By Nalee Praseutsack Megan Pickett, Associate Professor of Physics, is currently seeking new recruits for the Paper Valley Roller Girls, a local roller derby team. She strongly encourages Lawrence students to give roller derby a try based on her positive experiences with the sport. Roller derby is a contact sport in which two teams of…
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