President Laurie A. Carter | Official website
President Laurie A. Carter | Official website
Lawrence University is preparing to launch the winter edition of its Lawrence at Night program in mid-February. This initiative offers a variety of seminars, workshops, and talks open to the community.
Alison Scott-Williams, executive vice president and chief operating officer, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming series: “We are delighted to introduce the winter edition of Lawrence at Night. There are a range of fascinating topics that residents of the Fox Valley can discover while connecting with others in the community.”
The Winter 2025 catalog includes 13 sessions covering diverse subjects such as communication skills, mindfulness meditation, and historical events like the Russia-Ukraine war. The sessions will be conducted both on-campus and virtually.
Scott-Williams highlighted the goal of these programs: “Whether gathering in person on the Lawrence campus or in virtual classrooms, these interactive sessions led by Lawrence faculty or guest speakers are aimed at nurturing the need for lifelong learning.”
Registration details can be found at Lawrence.edu/lan.
Sessions will include:
- "Effective Communication" on February 17 and 20, led by Rachel Dyer.
- "The Mindful Brain" on February 18 with Lori Hilt.
- "Chinese Calligraphy and Lunar New Year" on February 21 and 27 with Claire Chen.
- "Moving From War to Peace: The Russia-Ukraine War" on February 22 with Claudena Skran.
- "Cosmology: Something from Nothing" on February 24 and 26 with Megan Pickett.
- "Writing Your Life" on February 25 and 27 with Helen Boyd Kramer.
- "Monsters, Miracles, and Myths of the Middle Ages" on February 28 with Danielle Joyner.
- "How to Build Your LinkedIn" on March 3 with Jill Manuel.
- "Journalism in Crisis" on March 6 with Jill Manuel.
- "The Chemistry of Art: Exploring the Science Behind Creativity" starting March 11 with Allison Fleshman.
- "The Night Sky: Our Celestial Heritage" starting March 11 with Megan Pickett.
- "Up the Ease in Your Everyday Life: Applying the Alexander Technique" starting March 17 with Kathy Privatt.
- "The JFK Assassination: An American Legacy" on March 21 with Jerald Podair.
These offerings aim to engage participants in learning opportunities beyond traditional academic settings.
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