2023-2024 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 2023

• 7 – Opening Convocation, 11 a.m.
  • featuring Jake Frias '10 '13 MAC, school counselor at Random Lake High School.
    
• 14 – Active Shooter, 11 a.m.
  
• 21 – CANCELED: Constitution Day Lecture, 11 a.m.
• 22 – Bradley Gallery Visiting Artist Reception, 4:30–5:30 p.m. (exhibit open until Dec. 1)
  
  • Mark Weller.

October 2023

• 21 – Fall Choir & Orchestra Concert, 3 p.m.
• 23 – Mission House Lecture, 6:30–8 p.m.
• 26 – Fresh Check Day, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Campus Center Event Space

November 2023

• 2 – Great Lakes Writers' Festival, 11 a.m.
  • Featured writers Clancy McGilligan and Marianne Leslie Chan. Learn more at greatlakeswritersfestival.org.
• 9, 10 & 11 - 7:30 p.m,, 12 - 2 p.m. – Fall play - PUFFS
  • “PUFFS” is a parody of all seven Harry Potter books told in roughly two hours through the eyes of the “Hufflepuff” house.
• 21 – Music Department Recital, 11 a.m.
  • Featuring solo performances by Lakeland students in applied lessons for voice, piano, wind and string instruments.
• 28 – 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 School return to their alma mater to share their stories and helpful tips for current students.
• 30 – Business and Entrepreneurship Colloquium, 11:15 a.m.
  • 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.

December 2023

• 1 – Science, Technology and Education Colloquium, 11:15 a.m.
  • 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.
• 2 – Christmas at Lakeland, 7 p.m.
  • Get in the Christmas mood with this annual concert of sacred and secular music by Lakeland's music ensembles.

February 2024

• 2 – Bradley Gallery Visiting Artist Reception: Cindy Hansen, 4:30–5:30 p.m. (exhibit open until March 1)
• 24 – Essence of Heritage, 7 p.m.
  • Lakeland's annual Black History Month celebration is always one of the most popular events of the year.

March 2024

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

April 2024

• 5 – Bradley Gallery Reception: Annual Art and Design Student Exhibit, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
  • 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. (Exhibit open until May 3.)
    
• April 5, 6 – 7:30 p.m., April 7 – 2 p.m. – Spring Musical: Show TBA.
• 13 – 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.
• 16 – Music Department Student Recital, 7:30 p.m.
  • Featuring solo performances by Lakeland students in applied lessons for voice, piano, wind and string instruments.
• 17 – Undergraduate Research Symposium, 9:30 a.m.
  • Faculty and students share their academic research as part of this celebration of academic achievement.
• 23 – Lakeland Spring Band Concert, 7:30 p.m.
• 27 – Spring Choir and Orchestra Concert, 3 p.m.