2026-2027 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 2026

• 3 – Opening Convocation: TBD, 11 a.m.
• 10 – Pawsitism Panel: Service Dogs and Campus Life, 11 a.m.
• 17 – Constitution Day, 11 a.m.
  • "The Constitution viewed through the lens of Sacred Space and Sacred Time" with Tom Yedica
• Sept. TBD - Oct. TBD – Bradley Gallery Visiting Artist Exhibit: Martin Keey
  • Reception/Convocation: Friday, Sept. 18, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
• 29 – Annual Faculty Lecture, 11 a.m. (Event Space in Campus Center)

October 2026

• 4 – Fall Music Department Concert, 3 p.m.

November 2026

• 5 – Great Lakes Writers Festival, 11 a.m.
• 9 – Founder's Day Lecture, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Campus Center Event Space
  • "Across Boundaries and Borders: Why the Humanities (and Theology) Matter Even More Today" with Dr. Henry Kuo
• 12 – Fresh Check (Event Space), 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• 12 – Fall Play: Clue, 7 p.m.
• 13 – Fall Play: Clue, 7 p.m.
• 14 – Fall Play: Clue, 7 p.m.
• 15 – Fall Play: Clue, 2 p.m.
• 17 – James Crawford Memorial Concert, 7 p.m.
  • The recital will feature musicians from Early Music Now, based in Milwaukee, and will include harpsichord, cello, voice and Baroque flute. They will perform music of the early Baroque era, using period instruments. This recital will be free and open to the public.
• 24 – Music Department Recital, 11 a.m.

December 2026

• 1 – Humanities and Fine Arts Colloquium, 11:15 a.m.
• 3 – Business & Entrepreneurship Colloquium, 11:15 a.m.
• 4 – Science, Technology, and Education Colloquium, 11:15 a.m.
• 5 – Christmas at Lakeland, 7 p.m.
  • Carols & Cookies in chapel at 5 p.m.

January 2027

• TBD – MLK Services (Chapel), 5 p.m.

February 2027

• 1 – Black History Month Service, 5 - 6 p.m., Ley Chapel
• 5 – Visiting Artist Exhibit: Wisconsin Visual Artists Southeast & Northeast Chapters, 4:30 p.m.
• 8 – Mission House Lecture, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Campus Center Event Space
  • "Experiencing God's Love in Anxious Times of Chaos: Community Care and Mental Health" with Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund
• 27 – Essence of Heritage (Stephanie Weill Center, Sheboygan), 6 p.m.
• 28 – Winter Band, Choir & Orchestra Concert, 3 p.m.

March 2027

April 2027

• 1 – Spring Musical: "Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizer", 7 p.m.
• 2 – Spring Musical: "Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizer", 7 p.m.
• 3 – Spring Musical: "Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizer", 7 p.m.
• 4 – Spring Musical: "Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizer", 2 p.m.
• TBD – LuforReal (Event Space), TBD
• 8 – Love and Lust Teach-in (Event Space), 11:15 a.m.
• 9 – Aralese Gappa and All Student Art & Design Exhibit, 4:30 p.m.
• 13 – Music Department Recital, 7:30 p.m.
• 17 – Spring Orchestra Concert, 3 p.m.
• 21 – Undergraduate Research Symposium, 9:30 a.m.
  • No classes this day
• 22 – Spring Band & Choir Concert: "Earth Song", 7:30 p.m.

May 2027

• 7 – Baccalaureate (Event Space), 6 p.m.