R E M I N I S C E . R E N E W.
REUNION JUNE 13-16, 2019
Reunion Schedule Signature Reunion events listed below and noted with a
throughout the booklet.
THURSDAY, JUNE 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 50-Year Connection Vikings Athletics Reception & Dinner Early Arrival Reception & Dinner FRIDAY, JUNE 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vikings Athletics Golf Outing Alumni College Alumni Pride Reception Welcome Home! Wisconsin Supper Club Dinner Alumni Recital SATURDAY, JUNE 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Gene Davis Memorial 5k Fun Run/Walk Breakfast with Burstein Parade of Classes Reunion Convocation All-Reunion Picnic Open Houses Conservatory Reception Alumni of Color Reception Founders Club and Lawrence-Downer Legacy Circle Reception Class/Cluster Photos, Receptions & Dinners SUNDAY, JUNE 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Day Trip to Bjรถrklunden Reflections of Gratitude and Remembrance C AMPUS HOUSING AND HOTEL S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 FAQS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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How to Register
Thursday, June 13
Register securely online at go.lawrence.edu/reunion2019
10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
There is an early bird registration discount offer exclusively online, too! Campus housing and some Alumni College courses have limited availability and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis—early registration is recommended. $ = An event that requires advance registration and fee. Visit go.lawrence.edu/ vikings2019 to register for the Vikings Athletics events. Registration deadline is June 7, 2019.
Curious about who is coming?
50-Year Connection $ Alumni, one and all, start Reunion early with a program created especially for you! Started in 2012, the 50-Year Connection provides an opportunity to experience social and intellectual stimulation based on the common ground of a Lawrence/ Milwaukee-Downer education. Come listen, share and learn! 50-Year Connection schedule on next page
5–6:30 p.m.
Lawrence University Alumni Awards Reception By invitation only The President’s House, 229 North Park Avenue
5–8:30 p.m.
Vikings Athletics Reception & Dinner $
For an up-to-date list of Reunion attendees, please visit go.lawrence.edu/reunion2019. Encourage your friends and classmates to attend!
Warch Campus Center, Somerset Room (Level Three)
Questions?
All are welcome. Cost is included for all 50-Year Connection Participants. Warch Campus Center, Esch Hurvis Room (Level Two)
Call the Office of Alumni and Constituency Engagement at 920-832-7019, or email alumni@lawrence.edu.
6–8 p.m.
Early Arrival Reception & Dinner $ (Cash Bar)
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50-Year Connection Schedule $ Wednesday, June 12 4 p.m. Campus housing available for 50-Year Connection participants General campus housing will be available after 9 a.m., Thursday, June 13 6–8 p.m.
Off-Campus Dinner at Taste of Thai
All alumni who register for the 50-Year Connection are invited to this optional gathering, organized by 50-Year Connection Committee Chair Jane Azzi ’66. Take this opportunity to get to know your fellow program participants early and pave the way for more fruitful conversations on Thursday. Guests will be asked to pay for their own meals.
Thursday, June 13 10:30 a.m.
Welcome and Group Introduction
10:45 a.m. Group Discussion: Lawrence and Milwaukee-Downer Looking In What single experience, either a class or a related activity, has had the most impact on your life and/or career? Noon
Lunch and Discussion with President Burstein
1:30 p.m. Lawrence and Milwaukee-Downer Looking Out: The Global Student Perspective Off-campus study provides a valuable opportunity to hone and extend the intellectual skills and capacity for civic and academic engagement associated with a Lawrence liberal arts education by placing students in educational settings that purposefully combine classroom and experiential learning. In such settings, students are challenged to apply and question what has been learned on the home campus and to evaluate alternate perspectives and ways of learning.
Provost and Dean of the Faculty Catherine Kodat will facilitate an interactive session connecting you with faculty and students to learn about the myriad of off-campus programs Lawrence provides. From a December-Term course examining the sustainability, livability and urban design of Hong Kong to our beloved London Centre program, we will explore how these experiences prepare students to flourish in a global economy.
3:30 p.m.
Group Photo
4 p.m. Program Concludes Warch Campus Center, Nathan Marsh Pusey Room (Level Three) 5
Once A Viking, Always A Viking
Thursday, June 13
Vikings Athletics Reception & Dinner $ All are welcome! Gather with fellow alumni, friends and supporters of Vikings Athletics as we celebrate the vibrant tradition and affinity of athletics at Lawrence over the years. We invite you to learn more about the exciting vision for the Vikings directly from Director of Athletics Christyn Abaray, her coaching staff and current student-athlete leaders.
Reception & Dinner Schedule 5–6:30 p.m. Reception 6:30–8:30 p.m. Dinner & Program Warch Campus Center, Somerset Room (Level Three)
Friday, June 14
Vikings Athletics Golf Outing $ Chaska Golf Club W6575 West Wisconsin Avenue, Greenville, WI 54942
Golf Schedule 8–9 a.m.
Golf Registration and Complimentary Driving Range Open
9 a.m.
Shotgun Start, Four-Person Scramble
2 p.m.
Awards, Silent Auction & After-Golf Cocktails in the Clubhouse
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Friday, June 14 8–10 a.m.
Breakfast $6/person, all-you-can-eat hot breakfast buffet. No registration required—cash or credit card accepted at the door. Warch Campus Center, Andrew Commons (Level One)
8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Vikings Athletics Golf Outing Chaska Golf Club, W6575 West Wisconsin Avenue, Greenville, WI 54942
9:30 a.m.–4:10 p.m.
Alumni College $ Learn, laugh and leave with NO homework! Course descriptions on pages 9–17.
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Lunch $10/person, all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. No registration required—cash or credit card accepted at the door. Warch Campus Center, Andrew Commons (Level One)
2–3 p.m.
College Admissions 101 Learn about the ins and outs of admissions at Lawrence and beyond. Alice G. Chapman Hall, Admissions Lobby (Level One)
3–4 p.m.
Campus Tour Led by a current Lawrence student, this 60-minute walking tour of campus is designed for anyone interested in learning more about the rich history of the spaces and places at Lawrence. Departing from Alice G. Chapman Hall
4:15–4:45 p.m.
Class of 1994 Piano Duel All are welcome! Music-Drama Center, Harper Hall
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4:30–6 p.m.
Alumni Pride Reception LGBTQ+ alumni and friends are invited to a reception hosted by the LU Faculty/Staff Pride Group. Memorial Hall, Diversity & Intercultural Center
5–6 p.m.
Class/Cluster Gatherings Various Locations
5–8:30 p.m.
Kids Meal & Activities $ We will have activities and food for the kids ages 5-12. Additional childcare can be arranged for before 5 p.m. and after 8:30 p.m. by contacting the Office of Alumni & Constituency Engagement by June 7 at 920-832-7019. Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center, Multipurpose Room
5:30–8 p.m.
50th Reunion: Class of 1969 Reception & Dinner with President Burstein $ The President’s House, 229 North Park Avenue
6–8 p.m.
Welcome Home! Wisconsin Supper Club Dinner $ (Cash Bar) Kick off Reunion in grand Wisconsin style. All Lawrence and MilwaukeeDowner alumni are invited to this supper club style dinner reception. Enjoy a Friday night fish fry, prime rib, a full salad bar, and desserts galore, just like at a supper club. Welcome home! Warch Campus Center
8 p.m.
Alumni Recital All alumni are invited to attend a recital featuring talented alumni musicians from all decades. Lawrence Memorial Chapel
8 p.m.
Friday Late Night (Cash Bar) Memorial Hall, Viking Room 8
Alumni College $ SESSION A • 9:30–10:20 A.M. THE GREAT MIGRATION AND CHICAGO’S BRONZEVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD Between 1916 and 1970 approximately six million African Americans moved from predominantly rural areas in the southern United States to urban centers in the north. This huge movement of people has come to be known as the Great Migration when African Americans were fleeing the land of Jim Crow laws and searching for civil rights that would include economic, political and social opportunities. One of the major destinations for many African Americans was the city of Chicago where their hope for success was met with unexpected and incredible obstacles. The story of Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood on the south side reflects the challenging hardships that these migrants needed to overcome so that their dream of equal opportunity could finally begin. Susan Voss Pappas ’69, docent, Chicago Architecture Center and previous coordinator of CAC’s Bronzeville sites in Open House Chicago Joseph Patterson ’69, managing general principal, Patterson Investment Properties Consulting, LLC and commercial real estate consultant Wriston Art Center, Auditorium WHY WE MUST RESPOND TO INCREASING ATMOSPHERIC CO2, HOW WE GOT HERE, AND ONGOING STRATEGIES TO AMELIORATE THE SITUATION In 1958 a young post doc named Charles David Keeling had two instruments built that accurately measured the CO2 concentration in the air. Using federal funds available in that International Geophysics Year and from the U.S. response to the ‘Sputnik Shock’, Keeling was able to send one instrument to Antarctica and the other to the top of Mauna Loa, Hawaii. The results alerted Keeling to an unexpected increase in atmospheric CO2 that compelled him to secure additional funding leading to the Keeling Curve documenting the gradual increase in CO2 in the air and to subsequent uninterrupted monitoring of greenhouse gas levels worldwide. Abundant data now show that human activities, beginning in the industrial age with the use of ancient biomass in the form of fossil fuels to power industries and transportation vehicles, are changing the balance of carbon and greenhouse gases and are causing climate change. This lecture will summarize the current state in greenhouse gas rise and related climate change, and the U.S. and other efforts to curtail the rise in greenhouse gas levels. The lecture will include 9
a summary of progress from the multi-institutional DOE-funded BioEnergy Science Center and the Center for Bioenergy Innovation. Debra Mohnen ’79, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, The University of Georgia. Warch Campus Center, Cinema (Level Two) THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF MUSIC: HOW LAWRENCE IS REDEFINING THE COLLEGE MUSIC TOUR The setup of a college music tour has always been pretty clear: get off the bus, play your concert, bow, get back on the bus, drive to your next stop, repeat. But what if you could redefine nearly everything about how a music tour works? This is exactly what we did on our Presto! tours. We created a vision that reflects who we are as a conservatory. On each tour we collaborate with local social impact organizations to create deeply meaningful relationships and experiences for everyone involved. Everything changes when you ask local organizations “How can we help you to better achieve your goals through our music?” Come hear how Presto! transforms lives! Brian G. Pertl ’86, dean of the Conservatory of Music, Lawrence University Warch Campus Center, Esch Hurvis Studio (Room 224) SESSION B • 10:40-11:30 A.M. MORE HEAT! MORE LIGHT! A LIBERAL ARTS CONSIDERATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE The last few years have seen record-breaking weather extremes, and the last three years have been the warmest years on record for the globe. “…Based on extensive evidence, it is extremely likely that human activities, especially emissions of greenhouse gases, are the dominant cause of the observed warming since the mid-20th century…” So begins the Fourth National Climate Assessment, published in 2018 by the federal government of the United States. For us, the most important question posed by this report is not whether climate change exists, but what we are doing about it. This class will explore that question by examining progress made moving to a greener economy. It will also frame the challenges that remain—principally in the United States, but also those in other parts of the world. These include challenges in energy, industry, transportation, construction, agriculture, investment and the infrastructure that supports every aspect of our lives. The class will address what it takes to make progress here and abroad and how the ability of citizens like us to assemble and evaluate complex information 10
will not just advance the debate, but also help drive the transition to a more carbon-neutral world. We do not expect that a 45-minute Alumni College course will exhaustively address this massive global challenge. Rather, our goal is to lead participants to understand more about areas where progress is being made and to consider how they can help secure the changes that have yet to take place. Elizabeth Benson ’69, president, Energy Associates Shaun Donnelly ’68, former U.S. Ambassador and international negotiator Wriston Art Center, Auditorium WINDOW SEAT ON THE WORLD Glen Johnson offers a multimedia lecture about his experiences working for the State Department and traveling the world with Secretary of State John Kerry. They are captured in his newly released book, Window Seat on the World. Glen will answer your questions as well as speak about Middle East peace talks, the Iran nuclear negotiations, climate change and insights he gleaned as a former reporter working in the federal government. For those interested in purchasing the book, it will be available on June 1 through www.glenjohnson.com or after the class. The author will also sign all copies. Glen D. Johnson ’85, author, Window Seat on the World Warch Campus Center, Cinema (Level Two) READ ANY GOOD BOOKS LATELY? SUMMER READS WITH YOUR FRIENDS IN THE MUDD* For several years, the library has hosted a summer program at which Lawrence faculty and staff from all over campus come together to share their current favorite books. Now you can be part of the discussion! Join your friends in the Mudd Library to share your own favorite books or just come to get some great recommendations from prolific campus readers. Library Staff Seeley G. Mudd Library, First Floor
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SESSION C • 1–1:50 P.M. ALCHEMICAL SYMBOLISM IN HARRY POTTER J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series offers an interesting blend of history, legend and myth, but its portrayal of alchemy presents historians of science and magic a particularly worthy challenge. Paying close attention to the alchemical symbolism used in the books, rooted in historical depictions of the art, reveals important clues about their hero’s character, moral imperative and ultimate destiny. Ed Kern, associate professor of history, Lawrence University Wriston Art Center, Auditorium EDUCATORS IN SEARCH OF AN ANTHEM: STANDARDIZATION, THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER AND THE FIRST WORLD WAR In 1917 several of the most prominent musicians in the United States, including the bandleader John Philip Sousa, the orchestral conductor Walter Damrosch, and the scholar Oscar Sonneck, joined together in an effort to establish a standard version of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Most histories of the song note this effort, but fail to recognize that the real impetus for the standardization movement came from the music division of the National Education Association and was a product of Progressive Era desires to encourage mass singing among recent immigrants, office workers and children. This presentation examines the standardization of “The StarSpangled Banner”in light of first world war political concerns as well as broader cultural trends. It also explains the reasons for the effort’s failure and shows how the period around the first world war set up many of the struggles that surround the national anthem even today. Dr. Patrick R. Warfield ’94, associate director for graduate studies and strategic initiatives, and associate professor, musicology, University of Maryland. Warch Campus Center, Cinema (Level Two) STORIES FROM THE ARCHIVES: DISCOVERING THE LESSER-KNOWN HISTORY OF LAWRENCE Lawrence University was founded in 1847, before the city of Appleton existed, when Wisconsin was still a territory, and as one of the first coeducational colleges in the country. Perhaps you already know these familiar Lawrence history facts. But more than 170 years of history contains myriad stories that are unknown that you won’t find in any book. We can discover many of these stories through research in the Lawrence University Archives. In this presentation, archivist Erin Dix will share some of her favorites—tales from 12
the university’s past that are fascinating, frustrating, inspiring or even just plain weird. Erin K. Dix ’08, university archivist and assistant professor, Lawrence University Thomas A. Steitz Hall of Science, Lecture Hall 102 SESSION D • 2:10-3 P.M. INEQUALITY AND THE POPULIST SURGE In modern democracies around the world, there has been a rise in populist appeals that focus on “identity politics,” with a strong voting component based on race, religion, ethnicity and/or national identity. This phenomenon influenced the election of President Donald Trump, the Brexit vote, the support for Marine Le Pen in France and the rise of right-wing parties across Europe. Why is this occurring, and what are the consequences? The course will discuss how the rise of identity-based populism can be linked to the parallel rise of economic inequality, and will discuss the implications of this link for the pathways by which democracies can address rising inequality. John D. Huber ’84, professor of political science, Columbia University Wriston Art Center, Auditorium BLACKMAIL, PRIVACY AND SHERLOCK HOLMES Reputation, honor, fidelity, chastity. These were preoccupations of the middle and upper classes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Britain and the United States. Blackmail and defamation laws reflected these concerns, as did demands for greater legal protections for privacy and other personal entitlements. We will examine laws that sought to control assaults on reputation and privacy at the turn of the century, and authors, such as Oscar Wilde, Henry James and Arthur Conan Doyle, who depicted these problems in their literary creations. In particular, we will trace the theme of blackmail in the great Sherlock Holmes tale, The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton. Dr. Robert E. Spoo ’79, Chapman Distinguished Professor of Law, 2016 Guggenheim Fellow, The University of Tulsa College of Law Warch Campus Center, Cinema (Level Two)
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VINTAGE: SECRETS OF THE GRAPE* Wine encompasses everything ... science, technology, art, history, religion, economics, psychology, even politics. This class considers this special treasure in a freewheeling lecture that includes the appropriate gustatory dimension. Nick Maravolo, retired professor of biology, Lawrence University Warch Campus Center, Esch Hurvis Studio 224 LOCAL CRAFT BEER – IT’S A GAS, GAS, GAS!* THIS CLASS RUNS FROM 2:10–4:10 p.m. Should we organize a Wisconsin or German “kegger” for your return to Lawrence? How about a proper pint of dry Irish stout, or an authentic cask ale from the cellar to remind you of your term at the London Centre? Whether you prefer carbon dioxide, nitrogen, natural carbonation or a combination, your preferences will be satisfied by a short trip down College Avenue with your fellow Lawrence alumni! We will visit two local breweries that provide American styles, authentic German lagers and traditional British and Irish ales that employ each of these styles (and gases). Jumpin’ Jack Flash, it’s a gas, gas, gas! Kurt Krebsbach ’85, professor of computer science, Lawrence University Meet at Wriston Turnaround (off Lawe Street) and on to Appleton Beer Factory and McFleshman’s Brewing Company SESSION E • 3:20-4:10 P.M. THE LASTING LEGACY: ALUMNI ART COLLECTIONS AT LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY* There are about 6,000 unique artworks in the Lawrence University art collection, an incredible resource for a small liberal arts college in the Upper Midwest. Where did all that art come from? A significant percentage came from your fellow alumni who had a passion for visual art and donated their collections for LU students to learn from and enjoy. We’ll look at examples from the collections of George Banta 1910, Ottilia Buerger ’38 and Paul Jackson ’49, among others. We’ll also discuss art collecting tips and the process for donating artwork to Lawrence. Beth A. Zinsli ’02, assistant professor of art history, curator of the Wriston Art Center Galleries and Museum Studies Interdisciplinary Area Program director, Lawrence University Wriston Art Center, Quirk Print Study Room 227 14
GHANA—FROM THE “GOLD COAST” TO THE MOST DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY IN AFRICA Once known as the “Gold Coast,” today Ghana is the most democratic country in all of Africa. The first British colony in Africa to gain independence (1958), Ghana is now home to a growing economy and vibrant arts and cultural life for its nearly 30 million people. Join Professor Claudena Skran and some of her students as they share experiences gained during their “travelling classroom” last December. Topics to be discussed include the legacy of slavery; the growth of African nationalism; Accra as an entrepreneurial city; challenges for women’s health; and artistic innovations. Claudena Skran, Edwin & Ruth West Professor of Economics and Social Science and professor of government Thomas A. Steitz Hall of Science, Lecture Hall 102
THE BEATLES…FOUR LADS WHO SHOOK THE WORLD Do You Want to Know a Secret? The Beatles are still Here, There and Everywhere ... even after breaking up in 1970! The Beatles 1 album, released in 2000, is the biggest selling album of any artist in the first decade of the 21st century, and The Beatles are the only artists to sell more than a million units every year since 1990! That’s really Something! Current students at Lawrence have the opportunity to study the exciting ’60s through the sounds of The Beatles, and you can relive it too! The Word is love and All You Need Is Love to attend this exciting presentation by a true Beatleholic. It Won’t Be Long before Reunion is here; June is not such a Long, Long, Long way off. Take this Magical Mystery Tour of The Long and Winding Road paved by The Beatles. Turn off your mind ... relax ... and float downstream ... it’s just A Day in the Life. Help is on the way! The End. Carl Rath ’75, Conservatory of Music instructor, Lawrence University Warch Campus Center, Cinema (Level Two)
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Saturday, June 15 7:30–9 a.m.
Breakfast $6/person, all-you-can-eat hot breakfast buffet. No registration required—cash or credit card accepted at the door. Warch Campus Center, Andrew Commons (Level One)
8 a.m.
Coach Gene Davis Memorial Fun Run/Walk (5K) Join the traditional 5K fun run/walk for all ages, named in memory of beloved Coach Gene Davis, which ends on the field of the beautiful Banta Bowl. Kohler Hall, parking lot (rain or shine)
9 a.m.
Alumni Choir Rehearsal* *Please register to participate in the Alumni Choir online. Shattuck Hall of Music, Room 163
9–10 a.m.
Breakfast with Burstein Join Lawrence University President Mark Burstein for a conversation with alumni. Introductory remarks will be followed by an open forum for questions. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 -9 a.m. Warch Campus Center, Andrew Commons (Level One)
10:30 a.m.
Parade of Classes Join your classmates in the march to Memorial Chapel for Reunion Convocation. Shattuck Plaza (located between Lawrence Memorial Chapel and Shattuck Hall of Music)
11 a.m.
Reunion Convocation: A Lawrence Tradition Celebrate Reunion with President Mark Burstein at this annual all-Reunion event that recognizes the special contributions made by Lawrentians and 16
Downerites. The program features the presentation of alumni awards (see pages 26–27) and Reunion class gifts, music by the Alumni Choir and President Burstein’s Convocation address. Lawrence Memorial Chapel
12 p.m.
All-Reunion Picnic (Cash Beer Bar) Plaza between Wriston Art Center and Seeley G. Mudd Library
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Milwaukee-Downer Champagne Lunch $ Alice G. Chapman Hall, Teakwood Room
12:30–1:30 p.m.
25th Reunion: Class of 1994 Champagne Lunch with President Burstein $ The President’s House, 229 North Park Avenue
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Open Houses Academic departments and programs will host open houses in their buildings. Reconnect with your favorite faculty members and meet new ones. Various Locations
1:30–3:30 p.m.
25th Reunion: Class of 1994 Tour & Tasting Private campus tour hosted by LU alumna and the Dean of Academic Success Monita Gray ’92. This will be a fun tour to both see what is new on campus and to reminisce. The tour will finish up at the Wriston Art center for those that would like to spend a little more time exploring the current exhibits. Beer/Cheese/Wine Tasting @ Social Headquarters After the tour we will return to the International House to gather for a beer/ cheese/wine tasting and to socialize and relax before the evening activities.
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1:30–2:30 p.m.
Boom! Book Discussion hosted by the 50th Reunion: Class of 1969 As part of their 50th Reunion, the Class of 1969 invites all alumni to an open discussion of the book Boom! by Tom Brokaw. Boom! describes major transitional events of the 1960s that have continued to generate lasting influences. Jerald Podair, Robert S. French Professor of American Studies and professor of history, along with a few members from the Class of 1969 will facilitate the discussion. Music-Drama Center, Harper Hall
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Alumni Admissions Volunteers Reception The Office of Alumni Admissions Engagement invites you to a come celebrate our wonderful alumni admissions volunteers and learn about the many opportunities available for you to engage in the important and rewarding work of representing Lawrence to prospective students and their families. Alice G. Chapman Hall, Admissions Lobby (Level One)
1:30–3 p.m.
Conservatory Reception Meet other Conservatory alumni and hear about everything going on in the Con now and in the future. Shattuck Hall of Music, Room 163
2–3 p.m.
Leveraging Faculty Initiatives Fund Forum Sponsored by the Class of 1964 A faculty panel—Jeff Clark, professor of geology and special assistant to the president; Allison Fleshman, assistant professor of chemistry; Jodi Sedlock, associate professor of biology; and Catherine Kautsky, George and Marjorie Olsen Chandler Professor of Music—will discuss the impact this fund has had on their students and their research. Come and hear how what started as a small endowment in 2014 has made a big difference for Lawrence. Youngchild Hall, Lecture Hall 121
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2:30–3:30 p.m.
Campus Tour Led by a current Lawrence student, this 60-minute walking tour of campus is designed for anyone interested in learning more about the rich history of the spaces and places at Lawrence. Departing from Alice G. Chapman Hall
2:30–4 p.m.
Alumni of Color Reception Meet other alumni of color and hear about everything going on in the Diversity & Intercultural Center. Memorial Hall, Diversity & Intercultural Center
3:30–5 p.m.
Founders Club and Lawrence-Downer Legacy Circle Reception President Burstein invites all current Founders Club and Lawrence-Downer Legacy Circle members to the President’s House for a reception honoring those who generously support the university. The President’s House, 229 North Park Avenue
5–8:30 p.m.
Kids Meal & Activities $ We will have activities and food for the kids ages 5–12. Additional childcare can be arranged for before 5 p.m. and after 8:30 p.m. by contacting the Office of Alumni & Constituency Engagement by June 7 at 920-832-7019. Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center, Multipurpose Room
5:15 p.m.
Class/Cluster Photos Various Locations
5:30 p.m.
Class/Cluster Photos Various Locations
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6–8 p.m.
Class/Cluster Receptions & Dinners $ (Cash Bar) Various Locations
6–8 p.m.
40th Reunion: Class of 1979 Reception & Dinner with President Burstein $ The President’s House, 229 North Park Avenue
8 p.m.
Saturday Late Night (Cash Bar) Memorial Hall, Viking Room
Sunday, June 16 7:30–10 a.m.
Breakfast $6/person, all-you-can-eat hot breakfast buffet. No registration required – cash or credit card accepted at the door. Warch Campus Center, Andrew Commons (Level One)
8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Day Trip to Björklunden $ Discover or revisit Lawrence’s beautiful northern campus located on Lake Michigan in picturesque Door County. Spend the day touring the historic chapel, hiking the many nature trails or relaxing on the lakeside decks. Meet at the Wriston turnaround on Lawe Street at 7:45 a.m. Motor coach transportation and lunch provided. Luggage may be stored in the motor coach. We are unable to accept walk-in registration for the day trip to Björklunden.
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10 a.m.
Reflections of Gratitude and Remembrance Take time to celebrate the deep connections we share with each other and to remember those who have been unable to be with us this year. In the company of some of the world’s wisdom writers, close Reunion in a spirit of gratitude and remembrance. Warch Campus Center, Esch Hurvis Studio (Level Two)
11 a.m.
Checkout Time Please check out at the front desk located in your designated residence hall.
Reunion Headquarters Closes Warch Campus Center, Gallery (Level Three)
Campus Housing and Hotels Which Residence Hall is My Class Assigned To?* 10th Reunion: Class of 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ormsby Hall 15th Reunion: Classes of 2003, 2004, 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ormsby Hall 25th Reunion: Class of 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage Hall 35th Reunion Classes of 1983, 1984, 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage Hall 40th Reunion: Class of 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hiett Hall 50th Reunion: Class of 1969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hiett Hall 55th Reunion: Class of 1964 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hiett Hall Golden Reunion: LU & M-D Classes of 1968 and earlier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hiett Hall * The residence halls listed here are the primary halls assigned to each class. Register early for the best chance to be housed with your classmates.
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Campus Housing: Convenient & Affordable! HIETT HALL Located on the hillside behind Ormsby Hall and extending outward and down towards the Fox River, Hiett Hall is the newest and only suite-style residence hall on campus. Three different room styles are available: 1. Doubles – one double-occupancy bedroom with private bathroom 2. Quads – two double-occupancy bedrooms with shared bathroom and common area 3. Suites – two double-occupancy bedrooms with private bathrooms and shared common area Room styles are assigned at random. You may be asked to share a bathroom and/or common area with other classmates. All rooms in Hiett Hall are air conditioned. There are gender-neutral bathrooms on the first floor.
ORMSBY HALL Ormsby Hall, built in 1889, is the oldest residence hall on campus. It is known for its aesthetically pleasing exterior and stately interior. Students admire the characteristic high ceilings and hardwood floors in its rooms. Ormsby Hall has doubleoccupancy bedrooms and limited single-occupancy bedrooms. It is not air conditioned. SAGE HALL Located adjacent to the Warch Campus Center, Sage Hall features double-occupancy bedrooms and limited single-occupancy bedrooms. Bathrooms are group, with gender-based options on the first and fourth floors and gender-neutral options on the second and third floors. Sage Hall is not air conditioned. All rooms are furnished with towels, sheets, pillow and blankets—one per bed. All beds are single/twin XL size. Limited hangers are available. Please bring your own toiletries. Irons are available for checkout in each residence hall. If you are assigned to a residence hall without air conditioning, you are also encouraged to bring a fan in the event of hot weather. Free Wi-Fi is available in all residence halls. General campus housing will be available AFTER 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 13. 50-Year Connection campus housing will be available AFTER 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12. 22
Hotels
While campus housing is convenient and affordable, rooms have also been reserved at several area hotels. Make your reservation by May 22 and mention “Lawrence University Reunion� when you call. Comfort Suites 3809 West Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton 920-730-3800 www.wiscohotels.com/appleton $129 and up Courtyard by Marriott 101 South River Heath Drive, Appleton 920-903-9256 www.marriott.com/atwcy $119 and up Wingate by Wyndham 1565 North Federated Drive, Appleton 920-560-3000 www.wingateappleton.com $119 and up Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley 333 West College Avenue, Appleton 920-733-8000 or 800-333-3333 www.redlion.com/red-lion-hotel/wi/appleton/red-lion-hotel-paper-valley $99 and up Holiday Inn Appleton 150 Nicolet Road, Appleton 920-735-9955 www.hiappleton.com $129 and up
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Frequently Asked Questions WHERE DO I GO WHEN I ARRIVE ON CAMPUS? All Reunion guests are asked to check in when they arrive at Reunion Headquarters, located in the Warch Campus Center, on the third (main) level. This includes guests who have campus housing reservations. WHAT ARE THE CHECK-IN HOURS? Reunion headquarters will be open during the following times: Wednesday, June 12 • 4–8 p.m. Thursday, June 13 • 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Friday, June 14 • 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday, June 15 • 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday, June 16 • 7–11 a.m. General campus housing will be available after 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 13. 50-Year Connection attendees’ campus housing will be available after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12. If you arrive outside of the operational hours for Reunion Headquarters, please check in at the residence hall assigned to your class (see page 21). Student staff will be available around the clock to assist you in the residence halls. WHEN IS CHECK-OUT? All guests staying on campus are asked to check out of their rooms prior to 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 16. WHAT IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE? June 7, 2019. Register online at go.lawrence.edu/reunion2019. Visit go.lawrence.edu/vikings2019 to register for the Vikings Athletics events. We make every attempt to accommodate walk-ins but cannot guarantee availability of meals, housing and Alumni College courses. We are not able to accept walk-in registrations for the day trip to Björklunden. Registrations received after June 7 will be treated as walk-ins and will be subject to availability. ARE MY CLASSMATES COMING BACK FOR REUNION? For an up-to-date list of Reunion attendees, visit go.lawrence.edu/reunion 2019 Encourage your friends and classmates to attend!
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CAN I BRING MY CHILDREN? All ages are welcome back for Reunion. Kids activities and meals are available on Friday and Saturday evening. The All-Reunion Picnic on Saturday afternoon is also a family-friendly event. Please contact the Office of Alumni and Constituency Engagement by June 7 at 920-832-7019, should you require additional childcare or need babysitting for children age 5 and under. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? While there is no dress code for Reunion, we strongly encourage you to wear blue and white or your class colors to show your alma mater pride! The Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center will be available throughout the weekend, so don’t forget to pack your swimsuit or workout clothes. WHAT TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE FROM APPLETON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ATW) AND AROUND CAMPUS? Taxi service is available from the following companies: Aloha Taxi: 920-757-5544 Appleton-Neenah-Menasha Taxi: 920-733-4444 Fox Valley Cab: 920-734-4545 The following rental car companies are available at the airport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National Uber and Lyft are also available in the Fox Cities. A complimentary campus airport shuttle will be available on Sunday, June 16 from 7–11 a.m. rotating to each residence hall and then to the airport and back. Golf cart transportation will be available on campus throughout the weekend. WHAT IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? Call the Office of Alumni and Constituency Engagement at 920-832-7019 or email alumni@lawrence.edu. The official Reunion 2019 program will be posted online by June 7. Visit go.lawrence/edu/reunion for more information.
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Reunion 2019 Alumni Award Recipients THE LUCIA RUSSELL BRIGGS DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Presented to an alumnus or alumna of Lawrence University or Milwaukee-Downer College of more than 20 years for outstanding contributions to and achievements in a career field. This award honors Lucia Russell Briggs, second president of Milwaukee-Downer College and one of the most beloved and influential figures in that college’s history.
• Elizabeth R. Benson ’69 THE NATHAN M. PUSEY YOUNG ALUMNI DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Presented to an alumnus or alumna of Lawrence University celebrating his or her 20th cluster Reunion or younger for significant contributions and achievements in a career field. The award is named after Nathan M. Pusey, the 10th and one of the youngest presidents of Lawrence College, an exemplary figure in higher education in the 20th century.
• Momodu E. Maligi ’04 THE GEORGE B. WALTER ’36 SERVICE TO SOCIETY AWARD Presented to an alumnus or alumna of Lawrence University or Milwaukee-Downer College who best exemplifies the ideals of a liberal education through its application to socially useful ends in the community, the nation or the world. This award honors George B. Walter ’36, faculty member, coach and dean of men, whose work at the college and beyond was guided by his conviction that every individual can and should make a positive difference in the world.
• Todd A. Mahr ’79
THE GERTRUDE BREITHAUPT JUPP M-D’18 OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD Presented to an alumnus or alumna of Lawrence University or Milwaukee-Downer College after his or her 20th Cluster Reunion who has provided outstanding service to Lawrence University, this award honors Gertrude Breithaupt Jupp, voted Milwaukee-Downer alumna of the year in 1964 for her long-standing service to the college as president of the alumnae association board, class secretary and publicrelations officer. • Zoe Ganos M-D’55 • Joseph F. Patterson, Jr. ’69
THE MARSHALL B. HULBERT ’26 YOUNG ALUMNI OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD This award is presented to an alumnus or alumna of Lawrence University celebrating his or her 20th cluster reunion or younger, who has provided significant service to the college. This award honors Marshall Brandt Hulbert ’26, known as “Mr. Lawrence,” who made contributions to thousands of Lawrentian lives and served the university in many significant capacities for 54 years. • Jaime Nodarse Barrera ’05