Lawrence University Mortar Board Iota Chapter

05/03/2019

We are proud of our seven Mortar Board members who volunteered at Feeding America this reading period 😍
If you are interested in making a difference by volunteering at Feeding America, contact Cassie Faulks: [email protected] or sign up online: https://feedingamericawi.org/get-involved/volunteer/in-the-fox-valley/

04/29/2019

Come to this year's last spelling bee on Wednesday in the VR at 8pm!

04/11/2019

Name: Josephine de Chabot

I'm from: Paris, France

Major/minor: Neuroscience major / Psychology and Biology minor

Career aspirations: Neuroscience researcher

Favorite thing I am involved in on campus: Working in the laboratory for the class Learning and Conditioning

What I am looking forward to most this year: Working on my capstone project and enjoying my last year at Lawrence!

04/07/2019

04/04/2019

Member of the Week: Allie Horton

I’m from: Dodgeville, WI

Major/minor: Music Education (General/Choral)

Career aspirations: Elementary Music Teacher

Favorite thing I am involved in on campus: SLUG, ORC, Concert Choir, Gamelan, and the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator at the Center for Community Engagement and Social Change

What I am looking forward to most this year: I’m looking forward to my senior recital so I can share the music I love with my family and friends!

03/28/2019

Member of the Week: Emily Hill

I'm from: DeForest, WI

Major/minor: Biology & Spanish double major

Career aspirations: I'm looking for a career in the field of ecology.

Favorite thing I am involved in on campus: I am a member of the rowing club and I am currently the president.

What I am looking forward to most this year: Taking more classes that I am interested in.

03/14/2019

Member of the Week: Leah Reeves

I'm from: Lisle, IL

Major/minor: Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology

Career aspirations: Science Communication, hopefully a science journalist

Favorite thing I am involved in on campus: Varsity Women’s Basketball Team

What I am looking forward to most this year: I’m looking forward to continuing to make memories with all the amazing friends I’ve made at Lawrence and preparing for my future!

03/07/2019

Member of the Week: Emma Reading

I'm from: Castle Rock, CO

Major/minor: B.A. in Global Studies (Human Security), B.M. in Flute Performance, Spanish minor

Career aspirations: I want to be a musicology professor.

Favorite thing I am involved in on campus: My favorite organization that I will still be involved in during my 5th year is the LU Wind Ensemble. I'm the head band librarian for this ensemble and have been involved in the Wind Ensemble Council, and I love being a part of the group in general.

What I am looking forward to most this year: I'm looking forward to living off campus in an apartment with one of my best friends. I'm also looking forward to having a little more free time in my schedule to do more volunteering in the Appleton community.

02/28/2019

Member of the Week: Anna Cohen

I'm from: Madison, WI

Major/minor: Art History major, History and Museum Studies minors

Career aspirations: To become a professor of Medieval art history or a curator of medieval manuscripts and other rare books.

Favorite thing I am involved in on campus: I love being involved in SLUG! It's a great way to practice environmental sustainability in my personal life and a great escape from the stress of school.

What I am looking forward to most this year: I'm looking forward to doing my senior experience in the winter. I'm really excited to do some really cool research and dive into a topic for a term!

02/21/2019

Member of the Week: Anna Pell

I'm from: LaGrange, GA

Major: Anthropology Minor: Biology

Career aspirations: Public Health professional
This summer I interned at the Appleton Health Department working on Breastfeeding Initiatives in the area. I enjoyed gaining experience in my future career area while giving back to the community — I can’t wait to dedicate my life to this work!

Favorite thing I am involved in on campus: Panhellenic Council (currently VP External Recruitment)

What I am looking forward to most this year: My capstone on Anthropology and Public Health!

02/14/2019

Member of the Week: Meredith Luo

I'm from: Changsha, China

Major/minor: Neuroscience / Philosophy & Linguistics

Career aspirations: Research related to Affective Neuroscience and careers in Educational Measurements

Favorite thing I am involved in on campus: being a tutor in CAS and a research assistant in CARE lab

What I am looking forward to most this year: Finishing grad school applications and enjoying time with my dearest friends!