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![Senegal selfie: Dominica Chang, second from left, is teaching an independent study course on Wolof this term with, from left, Greta Wilkening ’21, Bronwyn Earthman ’21, Miriam Thew Forrester ’20, and Tamima Tabishat ’20.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2021-08/Senegal-selfie.jpg?h=7f869db8&itok=H5WvOcNQ)
Study abroad experience in Senegal sparks friendship and academic interest in Wolof language.
![Past meets present: Mark Catron ’69, a student bartender at the Viking Room](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2021-08/Viking_Room.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=NMDpgawA)
The Viking Room became an on-campus bar in 1969. Lawrence students and alumni mark 50 years of life in the VR.
![Welcome Week in the Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center gym.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2021-08/CCEfair1-1024x683.jpg?h=199d8c1f&itok=ccn9H04U)
Join the CCE by volunteering in the community. Here are initiatives Lawrence has in place for those who seek service work.
![Aerial of Alexander Gym with text in foreground that says, "Alexander Gym is often referred to as Alex. What other Lawrence phrases, words, or nicknames do you need to know?"](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-03/alex%20gym.jpg?h=0c49b2bf&itok=q32ke4zo)
Lawrence has its own fair share of shorthand for places and things on campus. Here's a list of the most common words and phrases.
![Four Lawrence faculty members posing for a photo while wearing running attire](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-02/ultra2.jpg?h=0a897b2c&itok=_sBbEu6t)
Professors Ribbons, Brozek, Martin, and Pickett love to run. They've each taken on the challenge of ultramarathons.
![Students shop at Downtown Appleton Farm Market on a recent Saturday morning.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2021-07/Market-2.jpg?h=8ad5a422&itok=6PhbuwHj)
Appleton in the summer is nothing like the rest of the year. From shopping at the weekly farmer's market to Mile of Music, this is why it's great.
![move-in day](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2021-08/IMG_1090-768x739.jpg?h=9e1104e6&itok=swt4vca8)
From basic living needs to weather-related items, here's what you need to pack as you head to campus.
![Rock on Lawrence’s Main Hall lawn dating back to 1895.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2021-08/Rock1-1024x768.jpg?h=ddb1ad0c&itok=KDkc3fKZ)
The Rock, returned to its place on Main Hall Green after disappearing for 20 years, now has signage honoring its history on campus.
![Houdini Plaza, the center of Appleton’s downtown.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2021-08/Houdini-Plaza-crop-1024x636.jpg?h=85e56ae9&itok=w45x4I-A)
Willem Dafoe and Edna Ferber are from Appleton. That and others claims to fame for the city that is home to Lawrence.
![Happy Halloween from Lawrence University](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2021-08/Pumpkin-2.jpg?h=8222eea2&itok=X_oR_SEi)
Time for students to take a break from midterm studying and have some spooky fun together, whether it's with friends or CORE.
![Valeria Nunez ’22 helped bring the Flex Farm hydroponic growing system to Lawrence’s Andrew Commons](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2021-07/ValeriaNunez_0.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=zzwBjXlk)
Lawrence raises sustainability awareness on campus with different environmentally conscious initiatives and programs.
![Goats called in for weed control on LU campus](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2021-07/Goat-crop2-825x510.jpg?h=5c9e63ba&itok=1rpFQQPQ)
Floreal Crubaugh '20 hires 'Goat Busters' goats to raise sustainability and efficiency efforts in the SLUG.
![Starting life at Lawrence](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2021-07/Move-In-Day-825x510.jpg?h=5c9e63ba&itok=zAj03IfL)
From meeting your roommate to getting a job on campus, here are the essentials to getting off on the right foot when you move in.