From athletic events to music performances to a festive tailgate party, Lawrence University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends gathered over the Nov. 1-2 weekend for the annual Blue & White Homecoming.
The weekend included two Vikings teams winning conference championships—women’s cross country and women’s soccer. At Reid Golf Course in Appleton, Lawrence cross country star Cristyn Oliver made history as the Vikings took the team title at the Midwest Conference Championships. Oliver became the first female runner in conference history to win three individual titles. At the Banta Bowl, the women’s soccer team claimed its first regular-season championship in program history with a 6-0 rout of Grinnell College. Lawrence finished the conference season with a 7-0-1 record and tied for the title with Lake Forest College. The two teams tied during the regular season, and Lake Forest earned the right to host the conference tournament on Nov. 7-8 based on goal differential.
Women's soccer players celebrate a Midwest Conference championship at Banta Bowl. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
Women's cross country celebrates a conference title at Reid Golf Course. (Photo by Paul Wilke)
The Vikings prepare to take the field at Banta Bowl. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
Blu joined the fun at the tailgate party at Banta Bowl. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
The cheer squad roots on the Vikings at the football game at Banta Bowl. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
Swimmers compete in the pool in the Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
Students take part in the Homecoming Dance in Warch Campus Center. (Photo by Adrian Stancil-Martin ’28)
Trombone students perform during the concert in Memorial Chapel. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
Homecoming weekend also saw men’s soccer and football in play at Banta Bowl. And the swimming and diving teams hosted an intrasquad and alumni meet.
The men’s basketball teams from 2003-04, 2004-05, and 2005-06 were inducted into the Lawrence Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame. They represent the most successful stretch of basketball in Lawrence history—NCAA DIII tournament appearances, a run to the Elite 8, and a No. 1 national ranking. The teams also were saluted at halftime of Saturday's football game at Banta Bowl.
Among other highlights of Homecoming weekend: Working, the Fall Term musical, was presented in Stansbury Theater; 150th Crescendo: Convergence – New Music Concert, featuring Lawrence flute and trombone ensembles, was performed in Memorial Chapel; a homecoming dance was held in Warch Campus Center; and a Vikings Tailgate preceded the football game at Banta Bowl.
See a full photo gallery from Homecoming Weekend here. Look for more photos to be added.