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![Judith Humphries poses for a portrait while standing in front of Main Hall.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2024-01/Judith-Humphries_202401.jpg?h=78bb0e4f&itok=O8scXSTD)
Judith Humphries, associate professor of biology at Lawrence University, spends much of her research studying the freshwater snail, Biomphalaria glabrata. Outside of class, you might find her in a drumming ensemble.
![Students in the Jazz and Gender Equity Initiative (JGEI) perform at Memorial Chapel during Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-11/JGEI%20Jazz%20Weekend%202023.jpg?h=63a91172&itok=n3p-sBeg)
Lawrence University senior Reese Pike and sophomore Vivian Shanley are leading the newly formed Jazz and Gender Equity Initiative (JGEI). The student group aims to put the spotlight on gender inclusivity in jazz.
![José Encarnación talks with students in Shattuck Hall as part of a How to Practice course.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-11/Practice_1Jose.jpg?h=04cd82f7&itok=KomfGnGI)
Conservatory of Music faculty Estelí Gomez and Catherine Walby developed a new one-unit course focused on the art of practicing, and they've brought colleagues from across the College and Athletics into the conversation.
![Catherine Kautsky stands on the sidewalk on Main Hall Green.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-11/Kautsky%20Catherine.jpg?h=ccfa8eaf&itok=hBeIEi_5)
Catherine Kautsky, the George and Marjorie Olsen Chandler Professor of Music and chair of the Keyboard Department in the Lawrence Conservatory of Music, has lived a musical life, performing in great halls all over the world.
![Lawrence students perform with Liam Teague at the 2022 Jazz Celebration Weekend.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-10/JazzWeekend22.jpg?h=e4412086&itok=i5_yeczy)
The annual Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend will bring more than 400 high school and middle school students to campus Nov. 3-4 for immersive jazz instruction while showcasing the talents of Conservatory students and guest artists.
![Tori Schneider (left) and Madeleine Tevonian take part in Dance Collective Ensemble class at Lawrence.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-10/Dance_4.jpg?h=aeafdbfc&itok=rXOODbZl)
A new dance minor has been introduced at Lawrence University, the culmination of years of effort to build a comprehensive dance program. The emphasis is on collaboration.
![Bailey Nez '26 profile](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-11/Bailey-Nez_Standard-Hero_202311.jpg?h=bbbf036b&itok=r522DT_f)
Bailey Nez, a Lawrence University sophomore, has made her presence known on campus through her leadership with Lawrence University Native Alliance (LUNA) and environmental research.
![Robert K. Dodson, 1990 (Lawrence University Archives)](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-10/Dobson%20%28002%29.jpg?h=52f7005c&itok=TggKGbwo)
Lawrence University is mourning the death of Robert K. Dodson, a former dean of the Conservatory of Music. He oversaw the Conservatory from 1989 to 1999, a time of significant growth.
![Fall aerial campus view featuring Main Hall](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2021-07/Fall%20Campus%20Aerials%202016-25.jpg?h=8bdc91cc&itok=hL1SlKRE)
In its annual assessment, intelligent.com, a resource for higher education program rankings and planning, has named Lawrence University one of the Best Colleges in Wisconsin for 2024.
![A still from the film As Bestas shows a woman holding a sheep.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-10/as-bestas_still.jpg?h=5ddf5b42&itok=GYwm8_ER)
The annual Latin American and Spanish Film Festival returns to Lawrence University Oct. 26-29. It features a movie premiere and a visit from an award-winning filmmaker.
![Jonathan Bass sits on a piano bench next to a piano.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-10/BassPortrait_004.jpg?h=9135b9ac&itok=qLSAxlhm)
Jonathan Bass, a fifth-year senior at Lawrence, won the Young Artist Performance Piano division in a statewide competition of the Music Teachers National Association. Four other Lawrence students earned honors.
![The cheer team leads cheers in the stands at Banta Bowl during the Homecoming football game.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-10/Homecoming_2188.jpg?h=688b5cf9&itok=hr3__guD)
A photo gallery and video capture the fun of Blue & White Homecoming Weekend as alumni and families join students, faculty, and staff to celebrate all things Lawrentian.
![Graham Sazama sits on a bench outside of Main Hall.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-10/SazamaMHG_2.jpg?h=02c0aa34&itok=WdmxPjXA)
Graham Sazama, affectionately known as Dr. Saz, brings enthusiasm and curiosity to his teaching in chemistry. He leads research at Lawrence that bridges the fields of organic materials and inorganic chemistry.
![Mapping Climate Change covers one wall and much of the floor in the Kohler Gallery.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-10/MappingClimateChange2.jpg?h=5510579f&itok=38s49mKc)
Mapping Climate Change, an exhibit at the Wriston Art Center, explores climate change via the contributions of more than 2,500 hand-knitters. Multimedia artist Jools Gilson is on campus to talk about the project.