CON TENTS

4 Lawrence Arch Brings Welcoming Entryway to Campus, Kicks Off New Traditions

6 Stories in the Rocks: A Geologic Tour of Campus

15 New Leadership on Campus

16 Kaleidoscope, Tailgate Party, Mascot Highlight a Festive Relaunch of Homecoming

18 Faculty Find Joy, Fulfillment in the Journey Through First-Year Studies

22 Students Join Faculty, Alums to Study Microscopic Odyssey at Northern Lake

24 Campus News

26 Student, Alumni, and Faculty Profiles

34 Scenes From Fall Term

36 Joyner Embraces Interdisciplinary Teaching

38 Viking Voices & Faculty and Alumni Books

39 New Business and Entrepreneurship Major

40 LU Lights

42 Athletics

46 Class Notes

78 The Big Picture

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EDITOR: Ed Berthiaume

ART DIRECTOR: Liz Boutelle

CONTRIBUTORS: Ed Berthiaume, Marcia Bjørnerud, Karina Herrera ’22, and Sullivan Shubert ’23

CLASS NOTES: Miyoko Grine-Fisher and Claire Hafeman

PHOTOGAPHY: Danny Damiani, Bart De Stasio, M. C. Kinney Photography, Christina Weatherford

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COVER: Marcia Bjørnerud in the Science Atrium under a cycad plant, a species that has been around since the time of the dinosaurs (hence, her dino toy that snuck into the photo). Photo by Danny Damiani.

Dear Lawrentians,

Greetings from campus as we prepare to turn the calendar to 2023 and eagerly await the return of our students for Winter Term.

The excitement that built all through Fall Term— fueled by the ongoing work on strategic initiatives, the investments being made in our campus infrastructure, the announcement of the Lawrence Advantage, the launch of a new business and entrepreneurship major, the rebirth of cherished traditions, and the joy of being fully back together—will carry us into the new term with great enthusiasm. Students will be greeted upon their return with something we’re calling LUgge, the Lawrence version of hygge (“hoo-ga”). Yes, we are leaning into a Wisconsin winter, exploring ways to enhance mindfulness, togetherness, and coziness in this community we so dearly love.

There is an energy on campus right now as we bring the year-long 175th anniversary celebration to a close. It could be felt when we relaunched the Blue & White Homecoming tradition in October, inviting alumni and families to join with students, faculty, and staff for a weekend of celebration. From the Athletics Hall of Fame dinner and Banta Bowl tailgate party to the student talent show and spectacular Kaleidoscope concert, it was indeed a weekend to celebrate! On a personal note, it was a privilege to share the stage of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center with our immensely talented students and faculty for the Kaleidoscope finale. I am always amazed by the talent and excellence of Lawrentians.

For those who returned for Homecoming, thank you for joining us. Hopefully you had a chance to meet Blu, our newest Viking, an antelope mascot that taps into our 175-year history. The antelope has been prominent since Amos Lawrence’s family crest first became part of Lawrence. Blu debuted during Homecoming weekend and is now bringing energy and building Lawrence pride at gatherings across campus. We hope more of you will consider a visit to campus for Homecoming in Fall 2023 as we look for this relaunched tradition to grow.

When you come for that visit, you’ll find positive changes to campus. Initial investments in our campus infrastructure are already evident, from improvements in residence halls to the new pedestrian bridge over Drew Street. And the beautiful Lawrence Arch, funded by the incredible generosity of Trustee Susan Long Hall ’76 and her husband, David Hall, provides a welcoming new entryway to campus. When the Class of 2026 walked through that arch during Welcome Week, it kicked off new traditions that we believe will endure for generations.

We continue our efforts to strengthen Lawrence’s future; crucially, that means becoming a selective institution that is defined by academic excellence, grounded in the liberal arts, and committed to access and diversity. We are working with the team from Simpson Scarborough to help us focus our priorities and messaging as we prepare Lawrence to thrive in the years ahead.

Speaking of next steps, we recently introduced the Lawrence Advantage, a pledge to meet the demonstrated institutional need of every incoming student from Wisconsin and Illinois via a combination of scholarships, federal student loans, student employment, and grants. It is a signature moment in our efforts to become a full-need institution, funded by more than $95 million contributed over the past eight years by our generous alumni and friends. We are now full-need for Wisconsin and Illinois—our top two states represented among Lawrence’s incoming students—with efforts ongoing to expand.

This is one of many reasons for us, as a community, to be proud. Paying it forward, after all, has long been a calling card for Lawrentians. Yet we know we have much work to do. In the coming weeks and months, I’ll be joining Alumni-Development colleagues at visits to regional alumni events across the country. I’m looking forward to talking with many you about where we’ve been and where we’re going and why Lawrentians are so proudly embracing our shared journey.

We are at an important moment in Lawrence’s brilliant history. Together, we will make Lawrence stronger and more resilient, ready to meet the needs and expectations of today’s students and those yet to come.

Sincerely,

Laurie A. Carter President

As the 175th anniversary celebration draws to a close, get your LU 175 gear. T-shirts, coffee mugs, and other merchandise. All available at go.lawrence.edu/lu175gear until midnight on January 7.