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Quick Stats

Service & Maintenance Staff 60
Campus Size 84 acres
Student Centers Warch Campus Center
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries Seeley G. Mudd Library
Popular Places to Chill
  • The Coffeehouse
  • The Grill
  • The Viking Room (VR)
Bar on Campus The Viking Room
Bowling on Campus None
Coffeehouse on Campus The Coffeehouse
Movie Theater on Campus Wriston Auditorium

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While many facilities like Plantz Hall are reminiscent of their 1960s building dates, Lawrence seems to be remedying the old with the Warch Campus Center. This facility, opened in fall 2009, houses the new dining services, replacing the old Jason Downer Commons. Lawrence offsets the small size of the rec center with free memberships at the nearby YMCA. They have more equipment and space than a small school can afford. The Union, the central place on campus for hanging out, is also a small space for so much commotion, so the school has made plans to completely rebuild it as well, even spoiling students with warm fireplaces.

Lawrence is a very old school, so some of the buildings stand a little sub-par, but others are extraordinary. Main Hall, for example, retains much of its original 1853-built exterior, but is modernized with computers and A/C on the indoors. Much of the campus has been newly rebuilt, or is in the renovation process, so campus facilities are quickly improving. The facilities on campus for arts and academics are especially aesthetically pleasing. But the Memorial Chapel, built in the early 1900s, is a mainstay. Many highly esteemed speakers and talented musicians have performed there. Björklunden is another of Lawrence’s most prized facilities. This fantastic lodge in Door County, a woodsy community right next to Lake Michigan, is preserved as a place of peace and contemplation. Just about two hours away, Björklunden is Lawrence’s weekend escape into nature.

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Facilities at Lawrence University

Drew4085

'14

Music Performance

4.6
A

Fantastic

Our new campus center is fantastic. Our athletic facility, the wellness center was just renovated. Our library is pretty nice, and the old main hall is beautiful. I love the look of the conservatory.

May 31, 2011

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Facilities at Lawrence University

bardweeb

'14

Physics

4.6
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Beautiful Campus

Lawrence offers a combination of the classic, old, collegiate architecture as well as newer, greener, and in my opinion more aesthetic modern classrooms. I love the Lawrence campus, although most of the school year it is covered with a few feet of snow. I have to say, the paths are kept remarkably clear all winter. I could have gone the whole winter without boots.

Mar 28, 2011

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asbelle

'12

English

4.6
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New Campus Center

We recently received a new campus center that met the green or environmental requirements and new dining services that focus on buying local and organic. The campus center has three levels, a cafe and study spaces on third level, a cinema and a post office on second level, and full dining services on third level. I love the campus; it's a mix of new and old buildings. The campus is not so spread out and all buildings, academic and student housing, remain really close, which is great for winter. Our athletic center is adequate and has a large, indoor pool, which is nice enough to host multiple mid-west swim conferences. Our library is also a great building.

Apr 23, 2010

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Lawrence's Chapel A popular marriage destination, the Chapel's spire and the liberal arts education it represents proudly pierces the glowing heavens.
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Cupola in Time The cupola atop Main Hall, Lawrence's timeless humanities building.
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Main Hall This humanities building, constructed in 1853 and where all University classes were then conducted, sports the iconic cupola, or "Nipple of Knowledge."
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One of the most popular buildings on campus is the Memorial Chapel. Lawrence brings in an impressive array of speakers and professional musicians that fill the 1,248-seat building. Recently, Lawrence students listened to the Susan Graham, Ben Stein, and Frank Rich. While these events are not mandatory, hundreds come to listen, serving as a great reminder of how eager students are to listen and learn. Students can also catch student performances in any of the four performance halls or at open mic night at the Coffeehouse. Beforehand, grab a bite to eat at the Grill or a drink at the Coffeehouse or the Viking Room.

The rec center (Buchanan Kiewit Recreation Center) is constantly being used for either intramural sports or classes. School performances also gather a good crowd in the performance halls. There is a play or music performance held almost everyday.

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