Final Povolny lecture of year educates on trade in Africa
Momodu Maligi wrapped up the lecture with a Q&A session. Photos by Emily Midyette. In the final lecture of the Povolny Lecture Series of 2016-2017, Momodu Maligi ‘04 explained the state of politics and the necessity of expanding trade in his country of Sierra Leone. The lecture took place in Steitz Hall Room 102 on…
Sexual Misconduct Policy: A Year in Review
Naomi Oster For the Lawrentian Content warning: mentions of sexual violence, reporting. As the anniversary of a specific rapist’s second removal from campus comes upon us, I think it is time for us as Lawrentians, and me, as SAASHA (Student Alliance against Sexual Harassment and Assault) Vice Chair, to be reflective. What has happened in…
Students celebrate Lunar New Year
On the evening of Saturday, Jan. 28, Lawrence celebrated the Lunar New Year—also known as the Chinese New Year—with food, activities and performances in the Warch Campus Center. The popular event was attended not only by Lawrence students, but by friends, families and other community members interested in celebrating and learning about New Year traditions…
Photo Feature: Lunar New Year Expo
Last Saturday, Jan. 28, was very special to many students of East Asian descents as they celebrated the beginning of the Year of the Rooster with performances, food, a photo booth and fun festivities at the annual Lunar New Year Expo. One of the largest collaborations across many offices and student groups, the expo brought…
New provost to start this year
Photo courtesy of the Office of Communications As Lawrentians celebrated the holidays over winter break, President Mark Burstein announced the selection of our future provost and dean of the faculty, Catherine Gunther Kodat. The selection committee was drawn to Kodat’s experience, temperament and love of the liberal arts. They believe these qualities make Kodat…
Seniority Report: New Year, Same You
With the start of both a new calendar year and a new academic term, resolutions to make this year better than the last rampantly abound, web pages and Facebook friends offering the best practices for a new year, new you. While always well-intentioned, an opportunity to utilize the symbolism of beginnings for renewal and improvement,…