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2021 in focus: Photographer shares 21 favorite Lawrence images of the year

Students work together during Introduction to Physics class in new Science Learning Commons

Looking back at 2021, I’m grateful that I’ve had the opportunity to spend time photographing members of the Lawrence community and telling their stories. From campus wide events to quiet moments, I’ve narrowed a year’s worth of images down to 21 of my favorites.

Nicole Legman, a sophomore, Ryan Johnson, a senior, and Haleigh Andrews, a first-year, working off the computer around a table during Introduction to Physic — Nicole Legman, a sophomore, Ryan Johnson, a senior, and Haleigh Andrews, a first-year, during Introduction to Physics Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2021 in the Science Learning Commons.

Image of a man on stage with and audience with their phone lights on — Femdot. headlines LUaroo 2021 on Main Hall Green Sunday, May 30, 2021.

Two workers work with crane as they begin installing Otaeciah, the crane sculpture, next to the Mudd Library. — Otāēciah, a sculpture created by artist Chris Cornelius, is installed between the Mudd Library and the Wriston Art Center Monday, July 26, 2021. Kaeyes Mamaceqtawuk Plaza and Otāēciah were dedicated in October.

B. Lilly silhouetted against stained glass windows while singing into a microphone. — B. Lilly is silhouetted against stained glass windows while performing with Decoda at the OuterEdge Stage during Mile of Music Friday, Aug. 6, 2021.

Mark Phelan, philosophy professor talks to class in front of blackboard, holding a tablet. — Mark Phelan, associate professor of philosophy, teaches Science vs. Pseudoscience Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Earl Simons plays trumpet next to column of Memorial Chapel. — Earl Simons, a senior, stands for a portrait outside Memorial Chapel Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Maggie Macneil poses with one leg lifted in her hockey uniform. — Maggie Macneil, a first-year student, poses for a portrait during women’s hockey media day.

Professor Pickett showing her student the stars at night outside of Main Hall — Megan Pickett, associate professor of physics, points out stars in the night sky during LU Earth for Earth Day Hour on Main Hall Green Thursday, April 22, 2021.

The Wriston Art Center’s windows reflect the clouds Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Photo by Danny Damiani — The Wriston Art Center’s windows reflect the clouds Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

student painting at easel with completed painting in background — Maria Entenza ’21 works during Advanced Painting May 5, 2021 in the Wriston Art Center.

Ben Hiles, a senior, performs during saxophone studio. — Ben Hiles, a senior, performs during saxophone Studio Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Harper Hall.

Graduate showing happiness after graduating ceremony in Banta Bowl, June 2021. — Students make their way out of the Banta Bowl after Commencement Sunday, June 13, 2021.

Tyler Scott ’23 works on the UAV Summer Research Program at Two Creeks Buried State Forest Natural Area Monday, July 12, 2021. — Tyler Scott, a junior, works on the UAV Summer Research Program at Two Creeks Buried State Forest Natural Area Monday, July 12, 2021.

Matthew Pavlik, a sophomore, talks with Myles Luedecke, a junior, while standing around a fire during the Welcome Back Bon Fire in the Wriston Amphitheater. — Matthew Pavlik, a sophomore, talks with Myles Luedecke, a junior, while standing around a fire during the Welcome Back Bon Fire in the Wriston Amphitheater Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.

Soccer player Leo Decorte looks over his shoulder with his back to the camera — Leo Decorte, a first-year student, stands for a portrait during men’s soccer media day.

Julie Rana, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, and the class watches students working on the board during Discrete Mathematics — Julie Rana, assistant professor of mathematics, watches as students work on the board during Discrete Mathematics Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 in Briggs Hall.

Student accompanies on piano while another student plays violin during violin studio. — Jessica Toncler, a senior, performs with Nathaniel Tang, a sophomore, during violin studio Monday, Oct. 27, 2021 in Memorial Chapel.

Two students hanging flags on Main Hall in preparation for the President's Welcome. — Midushi Ghimire, a sophomore, and Raian Rith, a junior, help hang flags on Main Hall with Lawrence International in preparation for the President’s Welcome during optional Move-In Day Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.

Four students carrying their boat back to shore after a morning of rowing. — Claude Mazullo, a sophomore, Cristiana Burhite, a sophomore, Jackie McShan, a junior, and Victorio Sirugo, a first-year, carry their boat back to shore after a morning of rowing with the LU Rowing Club Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Telulah Park.

Claire Chamberlin, a junior, paints the face of Jose Otero. A first-year, during the Blue and White Weekend Block Party on Main Hall Green. — Claire Chamberlin, a junior, paints the face of Jose Otero, a first-year, during the Blue and White Weekend Block Party Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 on Main Hall Green. The Block Party started the Saturday events for Blue and White Weekend.

Coach Joe Sagar presses his forehead to Emma Vasconez's forehead as teammates around them cheer. — Lawrence University’s Emma Vasconez, a junior, celebrates with head coach Joe Sagar after scoring a golden goal in overtime against Monmouth College to send the team to Midwest Conference Tournament Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.