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Physics Professor Megan Pickett Excited for April 8 Total Solar Eclipse
Physics professor Megan Pickett is eagerly anticipating the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 and is determined to share this celestial event with the Lawrence University community and beyond. Pickett, who will be live streaming the eclipse on YouTube from Austin, Texas, a location in the path of totality, expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "I’ve been looking forward to this eclipse—and the previous eclipse in 2017—since I was in grad school at Indiana University in the early ’90s."Pickett, known for her research on the formation of solar systems, previously worked...
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Zakir Hussain to perform at Lawrence University with trio Tisra
Lawrence University will host renowned tabla player Zakir Hussain in a concert at the Lawrence Memorial Chapel on April 6.
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Reasons for Lawrentians to love Appleton: From trails to food
Lawrence University is strengthening its ties with downtown Appleton through the Fox Commons development and a joint building project with the Trout Museum of Art.
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Lawrence University alumni set to inspire at commencement weekend
Two distinguished alumni of Lawrence University will be featured speakers during the 2024 Commencement weekend.
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Staged reading at Lawrence University showcases Timothy X. Troy's Irish historical drama
A staged reading of a play written by Timothy X. Troy, a Lawrence University theatre arts professor, will be presented on March 28 at Cloak Theater.
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Emily Richter wins prestigious Metropolitan Opera competition
Lawrence University alumna Emily Richter has been named a winner of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition.
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Lawrence University appoints Curtis Ferguson II as dean of strategic enrollment
Dr. Curtis Ferguson II is set to join Lawrence University as the new dean of strategic enrollment starting May 1.
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Ellen Baker gains acclaim with new historical fiction novel
Ellen Baker, a Lawrence University alumna from the class of 1997, is experiencing significant recognition with her latest novel, "The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson."
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Lawrence University partners with Trout Museum on $38M downtown Appleton project
A ceremonial groundbreaking took place on Thursday for a new building in the 300 block of E. College Avenue, signifying a significant partnership aimed at supporting innovative academic spaces for Lawrence University and providing a new home for...
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Lawrence University students pitch songs for upcoming Michael Farris Smith film
Lawrence University students in a songwriting class are working on music for a potential film project.
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Lawrence University's Leila Ramagopal Pertl receives Shining Star Award
Leila Ramagopal Pertl, a music education instructor at Lawrence University, has been named one of the 10 recipients of the Fox Cities Chamber's 2024 Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards.
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Jack Nilles featured in Canadian documentary on history and future of remote work
Lawrence University alumnus Jack Nilles is gaining renewed recognition for his pioneering research on remote work.
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Lawrence University opens esports gaming lounge for students
Lawrence University has inaugurated an ESports gaming lounge in the lower level of Memorial Hall.
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Lawrence University hosts annual Cultural Expressions event to close Black History Month
The annual Cultural Expressions event, organized by the Black Student Union (BSU), marked the end of Black History Month with a vibrant display of talent from Lawrence University students.
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Lawrence University appoints Robert Nowak as associate VP for enrollment management
Robert Nowak will join Lawrence University as the new associate vice president for enrollment management starting April 1.
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Lawrence University Opera Theatre presents works by women composers
Lawrence University's Opera Theatre program is set to present two one-act operas by women composers.
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Lawrence University appoints new assistant dean focused on spiritual life
Shola Adegbite has joined Lawrence University as the new assistant dean of Spiritual and Religious Life.
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Lawrence University team builds spectrometers for geoscience research
Lawrence University geosciences professor Jeff Clark, along with students Sydney Closson and Kat McClain, is working on a project to build handheld spectrometers.
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Vikings earn spot in women's conference tournament after years of struggle
The Lawrence University women's basketball team has exceeded expectations this season, earning a spot in the Midwest Conference Tournament for the first time since 2007.
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Lawrence University grants tenure to three faculty members for academic excellence
Three faculty members at Lawrence University have been awarded tenure appointments for 2024.