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![An audience looks on at Poplar Hall as the Appleton documentary is shown.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-04/PBS_74.jpg?h=34bbd072&itok=hqR71r0R)
The intertwining of the histories of Lawrence University and the City of Appleton is front and center in a new documentary, Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Appleton, produced by PBS Wisconsin.
![Nick Mayerson, this year's trivia head master, poses for a photo.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-01/TriviaNickMayerson2%20horizontal.jpeg?h=3fcaec90&itok=U1xXnuPH)
The Great Midwest Trivia Contest, produced by Lawrence University students, will be presented Jan. 27-29 for the 58th consecutive year.
![Marcia Bjornerud poses for a photo under a cycad plant in the Science Atrium. (Photos by Danny Damiani)](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-01/Marcia1.jpg?h=56ed04f0&itok=vcq-76vO)
Geosciences professor Marcia Bjornerud takes us on a fascinating geologic tour of Lawrence's Appleton campus. There are stories embodied in stones in the built environment, as well as in the landscape itself.
![Outside of the History Museum at the Castle, at the corner of College Avenue and Drew Street.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-12/HistoryMuseum_2.jpg?h=55be468c&itok=wgxqogKA)
As the year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Lawrence's founding draws to a close, history major Sullivan Shubert highlights 10 places Lawrentians can explore local history.
![Two alumni take photos with the new antelope mascot at a Friday night Homecoming gathering.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-10/Homecoming1_202210%281%29.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=4eYGw22G)
The Blue & White Homecoming Celebration, including a tailgate party, a Kaleidoscope concert, and a homecoming dance, among other activities, reignited a celebratory tradition at Lawrence.
![Mark Dupere leads the Lawrence Symphony Orchestra through a rehearsal in advance of Kaleidoscope.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-09/LSO_202209%20%281%29.jpg?h=fbb6df6a&itok=j7IfQxix)
Kaleidoscope returns to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on Oct. 8, featuring nearly 400 students from the Lawrence Conservatory of Music. It'll be part of the Blue & White Homecoming Weekend Celebration.
![Horns are played by students at last year's Blue & White Weekend tailgate party.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-09/Homecoming%20pic2jpg.jpg?h=ee4dbaeb&itok=f3BAIpYz)
Blue & White Homecoming Weekend will be held Oct. 6-9, reigniting an annual tradition that will bring alumni and families to campus to celebrate with the Lawrence community.
![President Laurie Carter walks with faculty members at the front of the procession on the way into Memorial Chapel.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-09/MatriculationConvocation1_202209%20%281%29.jpg?h=85f214b5&itok=-t9PGnO9)
President Laurie Carter welcomes Lawrence community at Matriculation Convocation, says coming work is about leaning into the liberal arts.
![Lawrence community members line the walkway and applaud as incoming students walk through the arch.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-09/PresidentsWelcomeWalk_202209%281%29.jpg?h=85e75e08&itok=y1zh3rPU)
The newest Lawrentians were welcomed to campus Tuesday afternoon with a procession through Lawrence’s new arch and a greeting from the campus community at the annual President's Welcome.
![Chris Braier drives to the basket in a Lawrence basketball game.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-08/sp_bbl_braier_crop1%281%29.jpg?h=9a525120&itok=u-l-bqUu)
As Lawrence celebrates the 175th anniversary of its founding in 1847, the Department of Athletics chose the top 25 moments in Lawrence sports history.
![The Fox River is seen from Lutz Park.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-08/LutzPark%281%29.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=E0m91-Xw)
Appleton has been ranked as one of the best places to live in the country by livability.com. We are not surprised. The city that Lawrence University calls home has much to offer.
![Head shot of Mary Van De Loo](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-07/Mary_Van_De_Loo_8923%281%29.jpg?h=56905b98&itok=VM8kwU3u)
Mary Van De Loo ’89 has been named the new director of the Lawrence Community Music School, taking over for the departing Karen Bruno '92.
![Main Hall on a sunny afternoon](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2021-12/mainhallspring.jpg?h=13cefaf9&itok=BRRy3kfe)
In honor of the 175th anniversary of Lawrence’s founding in 1847, and in conjunction with Lawrence Archives, and in a nod to Lawrence’s love of trivia, we’ve put together a quiz to test your knowledge of Lawrence history.
![Reunion attendees laugh and wave during the Parade of Classes.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-06/ReunionParade1_102206%281%29_0.jpg?h=2bcdac72&itok=VBMXRcxm)
Alumni, family, and friends returned to campus for Reunion 2022, the first such in-person gathering since 2019. It was a joyous celebration.