Incoming students were welcomed to Lawrence University with a festive, event-filled 2023 Welcome Week.
They took part in orientation sessions, enjoyed bonfires in SLUG garden and dancing on Main Hall Green; they played outdoor games and gathered for the annual first-year dinner; they visited Appleton’s downtown for the weekly farmers' market, and they walked to the President’s Welcome through a sea of well-wishers. It all led to the start of a new academic year, with classes beginning Sept. 11.
Photographer Danny Damiani and videographer Juan Marin captured the Welcome Week excitement. See a full photo gallery of Welcome Week events here and a gallery of President’s Welcome and Move-in day photos here.
Welcome, Lawrentians
There was great energy as our newest Lawrentians were welcomed to campus.
![Incoming students walk beneath the Lawrence Arch during Welcome Week.](/sites/default/files/2023-09/WelcomeWeek_25-Enhanced-NR%20copy.jpg)
![Casino games was part of Welcome Week.](/sites/default/files/2023-09/WelcomeWeek_48-Enhanced-NR%20copy.jpg)
![Students run on Main Hall Green while playing outdoor games.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-09/WelcomeWeek_78-Enhanced-NR%20copy.jpg?itok=LNBIUAzg)
![Students walk through the farmers' market in downtown Appleton.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-09/WelcomeWeek_118-Enhanced-NR%20copy.jpg?itok=R1wzbGaw)
![Students make s'mores at a bonfire in SLUG.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-09/WelcomeWeek_527-Enhanced-NR%20copy.jpg?itok=MGP1gfk9)
![Three students play Cornhole on Main Hall Green.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-09/WelcomeWeekBlusBash_608-Enhanced-NR%20copy.jpg?itok=rkIqi7ZV)
![The mascot Blu joins two students at Blu's Bash on Main Hall Green.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-09/WelcomeWeekBlusBash_959-Enhanced-NR%20copy.jpg?itok=T17Y6DYm)
![Students dance together while listening to headphones as part of a silent disco event on Main Hall Green.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-09/WelcomeWeekBlusBash_1016-Enhanced-NR%20copy.jpg?itok=odekiiju)
![Ashley Lewis, associate vice president for enrollment, talks with a roomful of students at the annual first-year dinner.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-09/WelcomeWeekFYdinner_168-Enhanced-NR%20copy.jpg?itok=YrJbwbTv)
![First-year students receive their Class of 2027 T-shirts.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-09/welcomeweekFYdinner_301-Enhanced-NR%20copy.jpg?itok=XJe0Oln8)