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Class of 2017: International refugee expert receiving honorary degree at...
Amid growing global concerns of displaced persons and their impact on the countries they’re entering and those they’re leaving, Lawrence University will honor an international expert on refugee policy...
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NYC environmental justice advocate Peggy Shepard to be honored at Lawrence’s...
As a strong supporter of community-based efforts, Peggy Shepard believes if you want to find a solution to a problem, go directly to the people most affected. Shepard, the executive director of the New...
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Retiring Faculty Becker, Blackwell and Ternes Honored at June 10 Lawrence...
David Becker’s “fans” said their goodbye May 26 by way of an extended standing ovation after Lawrence University’s director of orchestral studies conducted the Lawrence Symphony Orchestra in concert...
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Lawrence University Awarding Honorary Degree to Renowned Scholar, Author...
Lawrence University will recognize Martha Nussbaum, one of the world’s pre-eminent scholars, public intellectuals and an award-winning author, with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree Sunday,...
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Author, Scholar Martha Nussbaum Receiving Honorary Degree at Lawrence’s 164th...
Martha Nussbaum, one of the world’s pre-eminent scholars, public intellectuals and an award-winning author, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree Sunday, June 9 at Lawrence...
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New U.N. Ambassador Nominee Holds Honorary Degree from Lawrence University
Samantha Power, President Barack Obama’s recent nominee as new U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, has a Lawrence University connection. U.S. Ambassador to the UN nominee Samantha Power received an...
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Martha Nussbaum: Liberal Education Crucial to Producing Democratic Societies
In her charge to the class of 2013 at Lawrence University’s 164th commencement June 9, honorary degree recipient Martha Nussbaum told the 289 graduating seniors liberal education is critically...
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Lawrence Honoring Retiring Faculty Members Richmond Frielund, Richard Yatzeck...
It’s easy to understand why Richmond Frielund is a fan of “do-overs.” Early in his career he was the beneficiary of one. Associate Professor of Theatre Arts Richmond Frielund Frielund, who has helped...
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Broadcast Journalist Charles Gibson to Deliver Commencement Address to Record...
Award-winning broadcast journalist Charles Gibson will deliver Lawrence University’s principal commencement address to a school-record number of graduates Sunday, June 15 at the college’s 165th...
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President Mark Burstein stresses the value of inner character in charge to...
Lawrence University President Mark Burstein served as principal speaker at UW-Fox’s 2015 commencement ceremonies. Photo by Max Hermans. Lawrence University President Mark Burstein told graduates at...
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