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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 2012 2012

Lawrence Places 19th Nationally in 2012 Recyclemania Competition, Lawrence University

Lawrence University French Professor Awarded Fulbright Fellowship to Senegal, Lawrence University

Thomas Baer ’74 Receives Leadership Award from The Optical Society, Lawrence University

Lawrence Grad Anton Valukas ’65 Discusses Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy on “60 Minutes” Sunday, April 22, Lawrence University

Renowned Performers, Rising Stars Featured in 2012-13 Artist and Jazz Series, Lawrence University

Lawrence Wind Ensemble Selected for 2013 National Band Directors Conference, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Theatre Talent Featured in State-wide Old-Time Radio Drama Broadcast, Lawrence University

Lawrence Welcomes Author and Cultural Critic William Deresiewicz for University Convocation, Lawrence University

Funnyman: Writer/Director/Producer Allan Katz Offers Humorous Look at Life in Hollywood, Lawrence University

Extreme Ice Survey Project Focus of Lawrence Presentation, Lawrence University

Annual Cabaret Celebrates International Culture, Cuisine, Lawrence University

Next Stop Carnegie Hall: Academy of Music Girl Choir Sings in National Program, Lawrence University

Lawrence Welcomes Authors for 5th Annual Fox Cities Book Festival, Lawrence University

Chanticleer — “The Orchestra of Voices” — Performs April 13 at Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Lawrence University

U.S. Senate Candidate Tammy Baldwin Holding Listening Session with Students Tuesday, April 10, Lawrence University

Gov. Mitt Romney to Speak at Lawrence University, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Pianist, Quintet Earn Top Honors in State Music Competition, Lawrence University

Social Justice Issues Examined in Student Film Festival, Lawrence University

Sam Golter ’13 Wins Regional Flute Competition, Lawrence University

Passion for Canoes Earns Will Meadows $25,000 Watson Fellowship, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Named to National Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Hires Presidential Search Firm, Forms Search Committee, Lawrence University

Sculptor Rob Neilson Named One of 13 Fox Cities’ “Creatives”, Lawrence University

So Percussion Brings Eclectic Blend of Music to Lawrence’s Memorial Chapel, Lawrence University

Presidential Phonecast Creates Largest Alumni Event in Lawrence University History, Lawrence University

Lawrence Film Series Features PBS’ Series “Women, War and Peace”, Lawrence University

Sydney Pertl ’12 Honored at Arts Conference, Lawrence University

Baroque Opera “The Fairy Queen” Gets “Hippie” Update in Lawrence University Production, Lawrence University

U.S. Ambassador Christopher Murray ’75 Discusses Foreign Policy Challenges During Campus Visit, Lawrence University

Lawrence Mourns the Passing of Professor Emerita Mari Taniguchi, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Awarding Honorary Degree to Lehman Bros. Bankruptcy Examiner at June Commencement, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Jazz Series Welcomes Jeremy Pelt Quintet Feb. 17, Lawrence University

Academy of Music Bel Canto Girl Choir Performing at Regional Choral Director’s Conference, Lawrence University

Lawrence Trustee Nominated by President Obama to Department of Justice Post, Lawrence University

Lawrence University President Jill Beck to Retire in June 2013, Lawrence University

Noted Primatologist Frans de Waal Examines Primate-Human Connections in Lawrence University Convocation, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Names Craig Gagnon ’76 Associate Vice President of Communications, Lawrence University

The Ultimate Brain Tease: Lawrence University Salutes the Insignificant in 47th Annual Trivia Marathon, Lawrence University

MLK Day of Service Generated More than 500 Volunteer Hours, Lawrence University

Author, Educator Parker Palmer Helps Lawrence University Launch New Civic Engagement Initiative, Lawrence University

Annual Community Celebration Honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life, Legacy, Lawrence University

Lawrence Launching New Summer Internship Program for Conservatory of Music Students, Lawrence University

Wild Space Dance Company Brings “Delicious” Performance to Stansbury Theatre, Lawrence University

Lawrence Awarded NEH Challenge Grant to Establish Humanities Institute, Lawrence University

Lawrence Earns Energy Rebate for Björklunden Wind Turbine, Lawrence University

Press Releases from 2011 2011

Earthquake Relief Funds Heading to Haiti for Music School Reconstruction, Lawrence University

Tim Troy’s “The Life of Me” Gets Reading at Minneapolis Theatre, Lawrence University

Amnesty International Leader Opens Special Month-Long Series Focused on Human Rights Issues, Lawrence University

$1.5 Million Gift Establishes Endowed Professorship in Biological Sciences, Lawrence University

Harry Jansen Kraemer Jr. ’77 On Leadership – Listen Now, Lawrence University

Stanford Scientist Tom Baer ’74 Discusses Photonics’ Role in Combating Global Warming, Lawrence University

Asha Srinivasan Wins International Composition Competition, Lawrence University

“And the Emmy Award goes to…Garth Neustadter ’10!”, Lawrence University

Business Leader, Author Harry Jansen Kraemer Jr. ’77 for Annual Matriculation Convocation, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Freshmen Head “Into the Streets”, Lawrence University

Final Weekly, Grand Prize Winners Announced for Summer “Here’s Looking at LU” Photo Contest, Lawrence University

Lawrence Welcomes 363 New Students from Record-Setting Applicant Pool, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Ranked 60th Nationally in U.S. News’ “America’s Best Colleges” Guide, Lawrence University

German Professor Brent Peterson Awarded $149,000 NEH Grant for K-12 Teacher Seminar in Berlin, Lawrence University

Lawrence Recognized for Academic Rigor, Accessible Professors by Newsweek/The Daily Beast, Lawrence University

Final Week of “Here’s Looking at LU” Photo Contest; Congrats to Arielle Steinberg ’11, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Awarded $552,000 NSF Grant for Advanced Research Instrumentation, Lawrence University

Getting “Greener”: Lawrence’s Second Solar Array Installed on Hiett Hall, Lawrence University

Sierra Club Ranks Lawrence University Among America’s “Greenest” Colleges, Lawrence University

Only Two Weeks Remain in Lawrence Photo Contest; Congrats to Chris Dorn ’10 Week No. 7 Winner, Lawrence University

New AmeriCorps VISTA Position to Address Local Poverty Issues, Lawrence University

Here’s Looking at LU Photo Contest Enters Week 7; Michael Beaupre Chosen Week 6 Winner, au

Send Us Your Guess for this Week’s Lawrence Photo Contest Entry; Peter Boyle ’12 Wins Week 5, Lawrence University

Forbes Says Lawrence University is One of “America’s Top Colleges”, Lawrence University

Princeton Review says Lawrence University is One of the Nation’s Best Colleges, Lawrence University

Here’s Looking at LU! Week 5 (and congrats to week 4 winner Andrea Powers Robertson ’94), Lawrence University

Lawrence University Alumnus Eric Simonson Earns Emmy Award Nomination, Lawrence University

Evan Meszaros ’07 Wins Photo Contest Week No. 3; Send Us Your Guess for This Week’s Mystery Photo, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Awarded $50,000 Grant for New “Sustainable China” Initiative, Lawrence University

Enhanced Safety Features Coming to Campus Crosswalks on College Avenue, Lawrence University

Submit Your Guess for this Week’s Photo Contest; Pam Pierre ’96 is Week No. 2 Winner, Lawrence University

Emmy Award Nomination Latest Triumph for Lawrence University Grad Garth Neustadter, Lawrence University

Week #2 of “Here’s Looking at LU” Photo Contest Underway; Week No. 1 Winner Announced, Lawrence University

Enter the “Here’s Looking at LU!” Photo Contest, Lawrence University

Lawrence Goes Mobile With New Website, Lawrence University

Seven Alumni Recognized for Career Achievement, Service to the College During Reunion Weekend Celebration, Lawrence University

Long-Serving Admissions Dean Looks Forward to Life without Student Applications, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Hosts 10th Annual Zeltsman Marimba Festival, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Receives $1.5 Million Gift to Establish Endowed Professorship in Music, Lawrence University

Chemistry Dept. Lands Free $100,000 ICP Machine Thanks to an Alumna’s Thoughtfulness, Lawrence University

Senator Feingold Addresses Lawrence Grads, Lawrence University

Class of 2011 Senior Speaker Sarah Ehlinger, Lawrence University

Four Faculty Honored at Lawrence University’s 162nd Commencement, Lawrence University

Four of a Kind: Jordan Severson Adds to Family Legacy of Lawrence University Education, Lawrence University

Professors Evans, Whitman Honored for 78 Years of Service at June 5 Commencement, Lawrence University

Lawrence Recognizing Former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold with Honorary Degree at 162nd Commencement, Lawrence University

Showing Their Compassionate Side: Lawrence Sculpture Students Turn Manhole Covers into Public Art, Lawrence University

Lawrence University Musicians Earn Top Honors in National, State Competitions, Lawrence University

Junior Meghan Hickey Awarded Critical Language Scholarship to Study in Russia, Lawrence University

Research Discovery Earns Senior Katy Cummings Geology Award, Lawrence University

Rachel Young Awarded Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship for Study in Taiwan, Lawrence University

Professor Emeritus Arthur Thrall Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award, Lawrence University

The Rabbit Gallery: Lawrence University Student Entrepreneurial Initiative Offers New Venue for Local Artists, Lawrence University

Calling All Unwanted “Gadgets”: Electronic Recycling Drive Scheduled Friday at Warch Campus Center, Lawrence University

Medical Anthropologist Sara Quandt ’73 Examines U.S. Health Disparities in Honors Convocation, Lawrence University