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Press Releases

Newsworthy events and achievements of Lawrence students, faculty, and staff are profiled in press releases issued by the Office of Communications.

Press Releases from 2014 2014

Lawrence University Receives $1 Million Gift for Faculty Research Fund, Lawrence University

Cellist Miles Link Wins State Competition, Lawrence University

The Shrekoning, Twerking for Trivia Capture Crowns in 49th Annual Lawrence University Trivia Contest, Lawrence University

The Ultimate Intellectual Scavenger Hunt: Lawrence University Trivia Contest Turns 49, Lawrence University

Lawrentians Turn MLK Holiday into Day of Service, Lawrence University

Dr. King’s Nonviolence Then and Now Theme of Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration, Lawrence University

White House Cites Lawrence University as One of 100 Colleges Committed to Assisting Low-Income Students, Lawrence University

Pianist Elizabeth Vaughan Earns Second-Place Honors at Regional Competition, Lawrence University

New Exhibition Opens in Wriston Art Galleries Jan. 17, Lawrence University

Lawrence Mourns the Death of Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Cliffe Joel, Lawrence University

Lawrence Purchases Former Bank Building in Downtown Appleton, Lawrence University

Lawrence President, Provost Issue Statement Opposing Academic Boycotts, Lawrence University

Banta Bowl Renovation Project Receives $250,000 Grant from Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau, Lawrence University

Press Releases from 2013 2013

Abby Guthmann Wins Grand Prize in ACM Photo Contest, Lawrence University

Lawrence Historian Monica Rico Honored as Fox Cities “Future 15”, Lawrence University

An Exciting New Year, Lawrence University

Artist Alice King Case Passes Away, Taught Art at Lawrence for 20 Years, Lawrence University

The Gift of Music: Lawrence Conservatory Offerings for Holiday Shoppers, Lawrence University

Lawrence Offering $2,500 Reward for Information on Student Hit-and-Run Accident, Lawrence University

Pianist Benny Wollin Places Third in State Music Competition; Will Perform with Lakeshore Wind Ensemble, Lawrence University

“Tante Dorrit”: Lawrence Mourns the Loss of Professor Emerita Dorrit Friedlander, Lawrence University

Thunderbird School of Global Management Executive Named Lawrence VP for Finance and Administration, Lawrence University

Three Lawrence “Music for Food” Concerts to Benefit St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, Lawrence University

Three Students Win Titles at State Singing Competition, Lawrence University

33rd Jazz Celebration Weekend Features Kate McGarry, The Yellowjackets, Lawrence University

Theatre Arts Department Presents “The Sweetest Swing in Baseball”, Lawrence University

Professor Emerita Ruth Bateman Passes Away at Age 89, Lawrence University

Student Produced Civic Life Project Documentaries Receive Public Screening Oct. 30 at Fox Valley Technical College, Lawrence University

Senior Ian Koziara Advances to Regional Level of Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Lawrence University

Wisconsin Public Radio Broadcasting Live from Harper Hall Today (Oct. 28), Lawrence University

Theatre Arts Professor Tim Troy Discusses “War of the Worlds” Hoax; WPR Comes to Lawrence Oct. 28 for Live Broadcast, Lawrence University

Weekend-long Festivities Celebrate Inauguration of Mark Burstein as Lawrence’s 16th President, Lawrence University

Pianist Elizabeth Vaughan Wins State Music Competition, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Honoring Boys & Girls Club at 5th Annual Report to the Community, Lawrence University

50 Years Ago: A Surprise Announcement that Changed Lawrence, Lawrence University

Lawrence Cited Among Nation’s Best Values by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Convocation Features Cartoonist, Author Alison Bechdel, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Awarded $125,000 Grant for Internship Initiative, Lawrence University

Acclaimed St. Louis Brass Quintet Opens Lawrence’s 2013-14 Artist Series, Lawrence University

Traveling Exhibition on Lincoln’s Life Story Coming to Lawrence’s Mudd Library, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Names Three New Members to Board of Trustees, Lawrence University

Memorial Service for Former President Richard Warch Set for Nov. 16, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Kaleidoscope4 Concert: A Musical Buffet, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Honoring Boys & Girls Club with 2013 Collaboration in Action Award, Lawrence University

Wriston Art Center Galleries’ Newest Exhibition Opens Sept. 27, Lawrence University

Richard “Rik” Warch, Lawrence University’s 14th President, Passes Away at Age 74, Lawrence University

Lawrence Ranked 59th Nationally in U.S. News’ 2014 America’s Best College Guide, Lawrence University

Lawrence Welcomes Class of 2017 for 165th Academic Year, Lawrence University

Wellness Council of America Recognizes Lawrence with Gold Workplace Award, Lawrence University

German Professor Brent Peterson Awarded Third NEH Grant for Seminar in Berlin, Lawrence University

Sierra Magazine Cites Lawrence University Among Nation’s “Greenest” Colleges, Lawrence University

$250,000 Gift from Sentry Insurance Honors Retiring Chair, Lawrence Alumnus Dale Schuh ’70, Lawrence University

Julio Camarena-Villaseñor ’81 Appointed Mexico’s Ambassador to the Phillipines, Lawrence University

Mile of Music: Lawrence Helps Launch First-of-its-Kind Downtown Appleton Festival, Lawrence University

President Burstein Discusses Challenges Facing Lawrence, Higher Education in Public Affairs TV Interview, Lawrence University

Professor Emeritus Ben Schneider, Computer Pioneer, Dies at Age 93, Lawrence University

100% x 3: Lawrence Fund Enjoys Strong Institutional Support, Lawrence University

Professor David McGlynn’s Memoir Honored by the Wisconsin Library Association, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Cited in 2014 “Fiske Guide to Colleges”, Lawrence University

Two Lawrence Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships for Off-Campus Study, Lawrence University

Former President Curtis Tarr Dies, Led Consolidation with Milwaukee-Downer, Oversaw Acquisition of Bjorklunden, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Participating in Project to Study, Promote Core Curricula Best Practices, Lawrence University

David Cordie Receives Research Award at Parasitologists Conference, Lawrence University

Rescued: A Student’s Curiosity Helps Bring Long-Lost Rowing Shell “Home”, Lawrence University

Lawrence Honoring Seven Alumni for Career Achievement, Service to the College, Lawrence University

Martha Nussbaum: Liberal Education Crucial to Producing Democratic Societies, Lawrence University

President Beck, Faculty Members Honored at Lawrence University’s 164th Commencement, Lawrence University

New U.N. Ambassador Nominee Holds Honorary Degree from Lawrence University, Lawrence University

Author, Scholar Martha Nussbaum Receiving Honorary Degree at Lawrence’s 164th Commencement, Lawrence University

Martha Olson, Warnaco Executive, ’77 Grad Named to Lawrence University Board of Trustees, Lawrence University

Faculty Members Promoted, Granted Tenure, Lawrence University

Junior Katie Blackburn Awarded Fulbright-Hays Scholarship for Field Studies Program in China, Lawrence University

Brynley Nadziejka Honored by Institute on Lake Superior Geology, Lawrence University

Festival Showcases Student Film Projects, Lawrence University

Student Art Majors Featured in Annual Senior Exhibition May 24-July 28, Lawrence University

Senior Julian Delfino Wins State Piano Competition, Lawrence University

Honors Convocation Features Political Scientist Claudena Skran, Lawrence University

Lawrence Welcomes Chicago Symphony Orchestra Cellist John Sharp for Guest Recital, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Hits New Student Enrollment Goal for Fall 2013, Lawrence University

Annual Harrison Symposium Showcases Student Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Lawrence University

Beloved Professor Emeritus William Chaney Remembered in May 18 Memorial Service, Lawrence University

Student-Run Downtown “Pop-up” Gallery Offers Creative Venue for Local Artists, Lawrence University

Don’t Sit in Silence: Empty Chair Display Designed to Raise Awareness of Suicide Prevention, Lawrence University

Theatre Arts Department Presents Irish Historic Drama “The Plough and the Stars”, Lawrence University

David Cordie Senior Experience Exhibited at UW-Fox’s Valley’s Weis Earth Science Museum, Lawrence University

Lawrence Hosts Premiere Screening of “Surviving Anschluss” May 7, Lawrence University

Two State Educators Recognized by Lawrence University as ‟Outstanding Teachers”, Lawrence University

Campus Screening of Just-Released Film Comedy “Oconomowoc” Features Plenty of Lawrence Connections, Lawrence University

Lawrence University TEDx Event Explores Future of Liberal Education, Lawrence University

Adult Summer Mini-Seminars Offer Life-Long Learning Opportunities, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Psychologist Awarded Fulbright Research Fellowship to Canada, Lawrence University

Professor David McGlynn Delivers Fox Cities Book Festival Address, Lawrence University

Earth Day Presentation Features Native American Author, Environmentalist, Winona LaDuke, Lawrence University

Urban Agriculture Focus of Author Presentation, Lawrence University

Annual International Student Cabaret Uncovers “Secrets of the World”, Lawrence University

Lawrence Welcomes Authors for Fox Cities Book Festival, Lawrence University

Flutist Leo Sussman Wins State Competition, Lawrence University

2013-14 Lawrence University Performing Arts Series Filled with Music Legends, Rising Stars, Lawrence University

Senior Mary Kate Smith Awarded Fulbright Fellowship to Germany, Lawrence University

Junior Chelsea Johnson Awarded National Udall Scholarship, Lawrence University