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![First-year students smile for the camera as they prepare to walk to the President's Welcome.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-09/WelcomeWeek3.jpg?h=c606cef8&itok=KTJEQ5PP)
Lawrence University’s newest students arrived on campus Tuesday, greeted enthusiastically on a move-in day highlighted by a President’s Welcome in Memorial Chapel.
![New students are greeted with applause as they process through the arch on the way to the President's Welcome in September 2022.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-08/PresidentsWelcome2022.jpg?h=4eb3eaa4&itok=Krmy42FO)
Welcome Week ’23 will kick off Sept. 5 as Lawrence University welcomes incoming students in advance of the start of the 2023-24 academic year. Making connections will be the focus of orientation activities.
![Brian Pertl and other members of the Music Education Team engage with passengers on the Mile of Music Bus.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-08/MileofMusic_Bus2.jpg?h=fd2bf65e&itok=lNHpOIR0)
Lawrence University was once again front and center as Mile of Music took over downtown Appleton for four music-filled days and nights. We have a photo gallery from the 10th edition of the all-original music festival.
![Jiayi Ling Young '94 and Tracy Donald '95 pose with Forever a Lawrentian signs.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-06/ForeverLawrentian.jpg?h=9c09f533&itok=tP1l0Brd)
Lawrence University will welcome alumni back to campus for Reunion 2023, beginning June 15 and continuing through June 18. Nearly 800 alumni and friends are expected to be part of the weekend celebration.
![Graduates walk through the Lawrence Arch at the close of Commencement.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-06/Commencement_Arch2.jpg?h=456eb14b&itok=4VrYT0lE)
Cheers from family, friends, and the Lawrence community greeted 310 graduates as they walked across the Commencement stage, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.
![Fusion draws a big crowd in front of the stage during their performance.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-05/LUaroo_Fusion.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=pn9GyyYg)
Check out a photo gallery showcasing student bands performing during the annual LUaroo music festival on Lawrence's Main Hall Green. The student-led festival is a spring tradition at Lawrence.
![Tee Karki '23 sits on the lawn on campus.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-05/KarkiTeeCommencement%20pic.jpeg?h=55fa5a32&itok=Z_nyysHP)
Lawrence University’s 2023 Commencement is set for 10 a.m. June 11 on Main Hall Green. Here are 23 things to know as you prepare for Lawrence’s biggest weekend of the academic calendar.
![Constance Kassor, left, and Madera Allan share a laugh on stage at Memorial Chapel.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-05/HonorsConvo1.jpg?h=48c46c8c&itok=nzBSWQSf)
Lawrence University professors Madera Allan and Constance Kassor, giving the Honors Convocation address, shared their journeys in Spain and Kathmandu as they talked about the draw of Catholic and Buddhist pilgrimages.
![Two members of the Woebegones perform during the 2022 LUaroo.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-05/LUarooWoebegones2.jpg?h=d93d1b29&itok=C-XUfw5y)
LUaroo, a student-run music festival, will again be presented over two days during Memorial Day weekend. The work of the Band Booking Committee has been ongoing since October.
![Senior Malcolm Davis joins other students at a table, making intention bracelets on the opening day of 17 Days of Kindness.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-04/17%20Days%20Malcom.jpg?h=2b5e7992&itok=DDsmQI3Z)
17 Days of Kindness, a campaign launched on campus last spring in advance of the inauguration of President Laurie A. Carter, returns for a second year, beginning April 27 and carrying through May 13.
![Sophomore Bruna Velez holds a Forever a Lawrentian sign as games are held on campus to win prizes.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-04/042123_ForeverLawrentian_98.jpg?h=bf8a6d2b&itok=mSsc1fUy)
Forever a Lawrentian debuted on campus with a series of in-person interactions aimed at building lasting bonds between Lawrence alumni and current students.
![Performers hold lights during a dance performance at Cabaret.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-04/Cabaret1.jpg?h=4693a17a&itok=XwR1EDgL)
Lawrence International presented its annual Cabaret extravaganza April 15 in Stansbury Theater, a showcase of dance, song, and fashion from around the world.
![Earthfest will again be held on Main Hall Green on Earth Day. (Photo by Danny Damiani)](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-04/Earthfest%202022.jpg?h=dca80cfd&itok=X5hfzgcO)
Lawrence University student organizations will celebrate Earth Day with a week of activities beginning April 17. The sustainability-focused events will culminate with Earthfest, to be held on Main Hall Green on Earth Day, April 22.
![Bob Guzman holds his two awards as he poses for a photo with President Laurie Carter.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-04/Guzman2.jpg?h=9abac3ca&itok=pa1-AAnY)
Bob Guzman, Facilities Operations' materials management coordinator, received the President’s Award of Excellence—Individual and Facilities Operations received the inaugural President’s Award of Excellence—Team on April 3.