2024-2025 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 2024

• 5 – Opening Convocation, 11 a.m.
  • Featured alumni speaker: Pratikshya Bhandari '11 Director of Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management at Northwestern Mutual
• Sept. 20 - Oct. 25 – Visiting Artist(s) Exhibit: NE & SE Chapters Wisconsin Visual Artists
  • Reception/Convocation: Friday, Sept. 20, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

October 2024

• 8 – Fresh Check, 11 a.m., Campus Center event space.
  • This fun and interactive event creates an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health and helps to build a bridge between students and the mental health resources available on campus.
• 20 – 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.
• 22 – Mission House Lecture, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Campus Center Event Space - The Violence and the Hope of Climate Change (POSTPONED: this event will be rescheduled for a later date)
  
  • Dr. Kevin O'Brien will speak on environmental ethics
  • More details and registration
• 31, Nov. 1-3 – Fall Play: “She Kills Monsters,” 7 p.m./2 p.m. on Sunday

November 2024

• 7 – Great Lakes Writers Festival, 11 a.m.
  • Featured writers: Dr. Taylor Byas and Kerry Jones. Learn more at: www.greatlakeswritersfestival.org/.
• Nov. 8 - Dec. 6 – Visiting Artist Exhibit: Jacob Bautista
  • Reception/Convocation: Friday, Nov. 8, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
• 16 – 24 Frames, 4 p.m.
  • Organized by The Belladonna Films Project, the event will feature the stories of two local immigrant families told through a variety of artistic mediums by local performers, including Lakeland students. More details.
    
• 26 – Music Department Recital, 11 a.m.
  • Featuring solo performances by Lakeland students in applied lessons for voice, piano, wind and string instruments.

December 2024

• 3 – Humanities & Fine Arts Colloquium, 11:15 a.m., Campus Center Event Space.
  • 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.
• 5 – 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.
• 6 – 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.
• 7 – Christmas at Lakeland, 7 p.m. (Carols in the Chapel at 5 p.m.

January 2025

• Jan. 31 - Feb. 28 – Visting Artist Exhibit: Kristine Hinrichs
  • Reception/Convocation: Friday, Jan. 31, 4:30–5:30 p.m

February 2025

• TBA – Essence of Heritage, 7 p.m., Weill Center, downtown Sheboygan.
  • This partnership with Sheboygan's Black–American Community Outreach celebrates Black History Month celebration with a variety of performances by LU students and community members.

March 2025

• 1 – Winter Band and Choir Concert, 3 p.m.

April 2025

• April 4 - May 2 – Senior Exhibit: Frida McKeown & Emma Wigand and Annual Art and Design Student Exhibit.
  • Reception/Convocation: Friday, April 4, 4:30–5:30 pm
  • Students enrolled in Lakeland's myriad of art courses show off their best works at this annual show. Find out who won this year's awards.
• 4–6 – Spring Musical TBA, 7:30 p.m./2 p.m. on Sunday.
• 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.
• 15 – Music Department Recital, 7:30 p.m.
  • Featuring solo performances by Lakeland students in applied lessons for voice, piano, wind and string instruments.
• 16 – Undergraduate Research Symposium, 9:30 a.m.
• 22 – Spring Band Concert, 7:30 p.m.
• 27 – Spring Choir and Orchestra Concert, 3 p.m

May 2025

• 9 – Baccalaureate, 6 p.m., Campus Center event space