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February 5, 2021 The University Convocation, “The Radical Possibility and Democratic Necessity of Navel-Gazing,” was held virtually by the Public Events Committee on Monday, Jan. 28. Kiese Laymon, Hubert H. McAlexander Professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Mississippi and the author of the book, “Heavy: An American Memoir,” spoke at the event about his writing experience with “Heavy” and the need for navel-gazing within the community.  Associate Professor of Chemistry and Chair of the Public Events Committee, Allison Fleshman, is part of the selection pro...

January 15, 2021 Last year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day concluded with an in-person celebration in the Lawrewnce Memorial Chapel. This year’s celebration will be virtual. Photo by Sarah Navy Several virtual events are happening this Monday, Jan. 18, as a part of Lawrence’s celebration of the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (MLK Day). Students and staff are encouraged to use their day without classes to engage in meaningful service and conversation that honors and advances Dr. King’s pivotal work as an activist for American civil rights.  The day begins with a comm...