2025-2026 Lakeland Convocation Events
Below is a list of upcoming convocation credit–giving events. For a full list of events, see the calendar of events.
All events are in the Bradley Theatre unless noted.
September 2025
- 4 – Opening Convocation: Eric Kriete, owner, The Silver Fern, 11 a.m.
- Sept. 19 - Oct. 24 – Bradley Gallery Visiting Artist Exhibit: Ellen Raines
- Reception/Convocation: Friday, Sept. 19, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
- 21 – Live Forever Project: "Finding Sheboygan" - Stories of Janet Ross, 2:30 p.m.
The event will feature a profile of Sheboygan leader the late Janet Ross told through a variety of artistic mediums by local performers. - 30 – Annual Faculty Lecture: Dr. Aimee Burns, 11 a.m. (location Event Space in CC)
October 2025
- 7 – Shot of Reality, 6:30 p.m.
- A Shot of Reality is a dynamic alcohol awareness show designed to educate students on responsible drinking in a way that is both informative and entertaining. Performed by two professional comedians, this program blends humor with research-based content, making it an engaging and effective way to discuss the realities of alcohol use.
- 14 – Fresh Check (Alex Liosatos), Campus Center Event Space, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- 19 – Fall Music Department Concert, 3 p.m.
- Includes a variety of selections students are preparing during the fall semester, from large and chamber ensembles. Program may include members of Band, Orchestra, Choir, Chamber Winds, and Muskie Tones.
- 28 – Mission House Lecture, 6:30 p.m., Campus Center Event Space
- The Rev. Rhina Ramos, an ordained United Church of Christ minister leading Ministerio Latino in California, will tell her family’s story of immigrating from El Salvador and her work as a lawyer and now a minister in California.
November 2025
- 6 – Great Lakes Writers Festival, 11 a.m.
- 6 – Gender and Sexuality Panel hosted by Lakeland's Alphabet Soup, Campus Center Event Space, 5 p.m.
- Nov. 7 - Dec. 5 – Bradley Gallery Senior Art Exhibit: Amy Kafka and Dakota Aschenbach
- Reception/Convocation: Friday, Nov. 7, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- 10 – Ethics Conversation, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Campus Center Event Space
- Rev. Dr. Kerri Parker, director, Wisconsin Council of Churches
- 13 – Fall Play: "Complete Works of Shakespeare, Abridged"
- Nov. 13 - 15 – 7 p.m.; Nov. 16 – 2 p.m.
- 25 – Music Department Recital, 11 a.m.
- Featuring solo performances by Lakeland students in applied lessons for voice, piano, wind and string instruments.
December 2025
- 1 – Beyond the Rainbow: A Celebration of Identity and Community, 4-5 p.m., Laun 209 (DVB)
- An interactive event aimed at creating an inclusive atmosphere and enhancing understanding.
- 2 – Humanities & Fine Arts Colloquium, 11:15 a.m., Bradley Theatre
- Successful Lakeland graduates who majored in programs in Lakeland's humanities and fine arts majors return to their alma mater to share their stories and helpful tips for current students
- 4 – Business and Entrepreneurship Colloquium, 11:15 a.m., Bradley Theatre
- Successful Lakeland graduates who majored in programs in Lakeland's business majors return to their alma mater to share their stories and helpful tips for current students.
- 5 – Science, Technology, and Education Colloquium, 11:15 a.m., Bradley Theatre
- Successful Lakeland graduates who majored in programs in the sciences, computer science and education return to their alma mater to share their stories and helpful tips for current students.
- 6 – Christmas at Lakeland, 7 p.m. (Carols in the Chapel at 5 p.m.)
January 2026
- Jan. 23 - Mar. 6 – Visting Artist Exhibit: Lee Granham
- Reception/Convocation: Friday, Jan. 23, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- Jan. 27 – "It Happens Here" by Tracy Scheffler, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- “It Happens Here” is a presentation designed to raise awareness about the reality of sex trafficking within local communities. This event is hosted in partnership with Lakeland’s Alpha Phi Iota fraternity, whose mission is to combat sex trafficking through awareness.
February 2026
- 2 – Sex Signals, 7 p.m., Campus Center Event Space
- Sex Signals is an interactive program about sex, consent, relationships and building a safer community.
- 21 – Essence of Heritage, time: TBA, Stefanie Weill Center, downtown Sheboygan.
- Lakeland's annual Black History Month celebration is always one of the most popular events of the year.
March 2026
- 1 – Winter Band and Choir Concert, 3 p.m.
- 3 – Lakeland Graduate School Information Event, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Laun 209 (DVB)
- The focus of this event is two-fold: first, to provide students information on how to apply for graduate school programs and what life is like in graduate school. For this component, we featured a faculty panel representing different subject areas. Second, to introduce students to the graduate programs Lakeland offers.
- 26 - 29 – Spring Musical: "Addams Family"
- Mar. 26 - 28 – 7 p.m.; Mar. 29 – 2 p.m.
April 2026
- April 10 - May 1 – Student Art and Design Exhibit
- Reception/Convocation: Friday, April 10, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- TBA – International Night, 7:30 p.m.
- This annual celebration features LU students from all over the globe spotlighting their native customs and traditions in a fun, fascinating show.
- 14 – Music Department Recital, 7:30 p.m.
- Featuring solo performances by Lakeland students in applied lessons for voice, piano, wind and string instruments.
- 15 – Undergraduate Research Symposium, 9:30 a.m.
- 21 – Spring Band Concert, 7:30 p.m.
- 26 – Spring Choir and Orchestra Concert, 3 p.m
May 2026
- 8 – Baccalaureate, 6 p.m., Campus Center event space
