Lawrence University

Elliot Odette is the recipient of a F. Theodore Cloak Award in Theatre at Lawrence University. The honor recognizes a theatre student who demonstrates a theoretically and historically informed understanding of dramatic literature to inform skillful and nuanced contributions to Lawrence's productions.

Alec Major Welhouse is the recipient of a F. Theodore Cloak Award in Theatre at Lawrence University. The honor recognizes a theatre student who demonstrates a theoretically and historically informed understanding of dramatic literature to inform skillful and nuanced contributions to Lawrence's productions.

Alexa (Lexi) Praxl is the recipient of a F. Theodore Cloak Award in Theatre at Lawrence University. The honor recognizes a theatre student who demonstrates a theoretically and historically informed understanding of dramatic literature to inform skillful and nuanced contributions to Lawrence's productions.

Annika Michelle Kreeger is the recipient of Lawrence University's Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry, given to a junior for outstanding performance in analytical chemistry. Lawrence faculty praised Kreeger as an exceptional student who demonstrates a strong understanding of the course's concepts and the ability to apply them in the lab. Her exceptional performance was highlighted by achieving the highest score ever on the lab practical. These achievements showcase Kreeger's exceptional aptitude for analytical chemistry, and her bright future in chemistry in general.

Alexa Lynn Burton, who graduated from Lawrence University in June with a major in biochemistry, is the recipient of the university's Senior Chemistry Award, sponsored by the Northeast Wisconsin Section of the American Chemical Society. It is awarded annually to an outstanding senior.

Lawrence University student Sydney Sarah Fontaine is the recipient of the university's First-Year Chemistry Achievement Award. It is given in recognition of outstanding performance in the introductory chemistry courses.

Herman Recendiz, a 2023 graduate, has been honored by Lawrence University with two undergraduate chemistry awards. He received the American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry and the Debbie Roman Prize in Chemistry.

Cathleen (Callie) Greene is the recipient of the Dave Burrows Award for Senior Experience in Psychology at Lawrence University. It is awarded to students whose work on their senior capstone project shows scholarly acumen and dedication to the creative application of research for important questions of psychology.

Elsa Hammerdahl is the recipient of the Dave Burrows Award for Senior Experience in Psychology at Lawrence University. It is awarded to students whose work on their senior capstone project shows scholarly acumen and dedication to the creative application of research for important questions of psychology.

Nafis Ahmed Munim is the recipient of the Philip and Rosemary Wiley Bradley Achievement Scholarship in Economics at Lawrence University. The award is given annually to talented and industrious students majoring in the field of economics.

Oliver De Croock is the recipient of the Philip and Rosemary Wiley Bradley Achievement Scholarship in Economics at Lawrence University. The award is given annually to talented and industrious students majoring in the field of economics.

Kate Superka is the recipient of the J. Bruce Brackenridge Prize in Physics at Lawrence University. It is awarded annually to an outstanding junior or senior physics major with a strong academic record and great promise for continued work in physics.

Zachary Anderson is the recipient of the Andrew C. Berry-James C. Stewart Prize in Mathematics and the Donald Knuth Prize in Computer Science at Lawrence University. The Berry-Stewart award is given annually to an outstanding graduating senior in mathematics. The Knuth award is given for outstanding performance in mathematics-computer science.

Charlotte Linebarger is the recipient of the Ruth Bateman Award at Lawrence University. The award is presented annually to a woman athlete for leadership and excellence in scholarship.

Lawrence University junior Katarina (Kate) Stanley is the recipient of the college's Louis C. Baker Memorial Award in Modern Languages. It is given annually to the junior major in a modern foreign language who has shown outstanding achievement.

Two Lawrence University students are recipients of the college's Baker Prize in Modern Languages. The annual award is given to a senior or seniors majoring in a modern foreign language whose scholastic average in general and in modern foreign languages is highest among the majors in that field.

Jonathan Hogan, who graduated from Lawrence University in June, is the college's recipient of the Herman Erb Prize in German.

Addison Littlefield, a senior at Lawrence University, is the recipient of the annual Charles F.L. Anderson Opera Performance Scholarship. It recognizes exceptional scholarship in opera studies.

Lawrence University student receives the John J. and Graciela Alfieri Tuition Scholarship in Spanish. The award recognizes exceptional ability in Spanish language and literature.

Lawrence University's Sydney Closson is the recipient of a NASA Wisconsin Space Grant Scholarship. The double major in geosciences and music said the scholarship will help her pursue her interest in studying other planets.

Alex Freeman of Kansas City, Missouri, a senior international relations major at Lawrence University, is the recipient of a Rotary Global Grant for graduate study abroad. She will be pursuing her Master's of Science in global media and communications in London in the fall. The Rotary Global Grant is a $30,000 scholarship for graduate-level study abroad awarded by the Rotary Foundation. Freeman was awarded the grant by the Appleton, Wisconsin, club for using media and communications tools to promote peace and conflict resolution.

Lawrence University held its 2023 Commencement ceremony on June 11, celebrating 310 graduates. "On behalf of the full faculty and staff of this university, I tell you that our hearts are bursting with pride," President Laurie A. Carter told the graduates. "As you walk forward into this next phase of life, know that we believe in you, that we walk with you, and that we wish you the very best."

Jonathan Bass, a pianist and dual-degree student in his fourth year at Lawrence University, took first place in a national piano competition organized by the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC).

Michael Murphy, a Lawrence University senior, is planning a special senior recital-a live performance of his debut solo album, "Indigo Jones," set for Gibson Music Hall in downtown Appleton at 7 p.m. May 15.

Jasper Kashou, a Lawrence University senior from Cedarburg, Wisconsin, has found success in both his composition and performance work at Lawrence. Both recently took center stage after he won an annual concerto competition.

Sarah Matthews, a Lawrence University art history major from Stoughton, Wisconsin, has curated an art exhibition being shown at the college's Wriston Art Galleries now through May 12, shining a light on textiles made by women in Milwaukee during the Great Depression. The exhibition, "Lost Identities and Loose Threads: The Milwaukee Handicraft Project," is on display in the Hoffmaster Gallery. The work stemmed from the senior's capstone research project.

Charles Brailovsky, a Lawrence University psychology major with a longtime fascination with space, has found exciting ways to combine his passions in a NASA internship. He is taking a break from his senior year at Lawrence to work as a virtual environments lab intern at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama. His job is to help program and design virtual and augmented reality simulations for NASA projects.

Sela Dombrower, a Lawrence University junior from Boulder, Colorado, used her growing Arabic skills to get the most out of her study abroad experience. Dombrower studied in Amman, Jordan, from August through December. A math and linguistics major, she found it to be a great opportunity to learn colloquial Arabic and gain confidence in communicating.

Emily Dorr, a music education major at Lawrence University, has been committed to building community among others at Lawrence who are aspiring to teach music. As president of Lawrence's chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the senior from St. Paul, Minnesota, led a recent annual symposium that featured an international guest.

Lawrence University senior Charlie Wetzel is the latest Lawrentian to be chosen for a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. Wetzel will receive $40,000 to travel to Iceland, India, Thailand, Mexico, The Netherlands, and Germany over the coming year, pursuing a project titled "The Art of the Transgender Life," exploring the intersections between art, gender, national identity, and public policy.