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.
• 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

• 3 – MLK/Black History Month Service with Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker, Ley Chapel, 5 p.m., Ley Chapel
• 15 – Essence of Heritage, 6 p.m., Stefanie 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. Keynote Speaker: Derek Mosley (director of the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education at Marquette University Law School). LU President Beth Borgen will present the keynote speaker and the student who will present the Dr. Schilcutt Award to a faculty or staff member.
• 17 – Founder's Day Lecture: "How We Heal: Doing Justice While Building Community" with Dr. James W. McCarthy, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Campus Center Event Space
  • THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE

March 2025

• 1 – Winter Band and Choir Concert, 3 p.m.
• 20 – Women's History Month, 5 p.m., Campus Center Event Space
  • Hosted by Lakeland’s Pi Kappa Gamma sorority, this new event marks Women’s History Month with a panel of speakers discussing ways women can be their own advocates. Speakers will include Rebecah Carini, banking center manager, Wisconsin Bank and Trust; Karin Miofsky, Lakeland professor of criminal justice; and member of the Lakeland dance team. There will be time for Q&A after the discussion.
• 25 – Mission House Lecture, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Campus Center Event Space - The Violence and the Hope of Climate Change
  
  • Dr. Kevin O'Brien will speak on environmental ethics
  • More details and registration

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.
• 12 – International Night, 6 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