FEATURes OP/ED A & E SPORTS Helen Boyd Kramer talks Adam Kranz takes on Milwaukee Symphony Men’s track finds early about time at Lawrence republican policy Orchestra visits campus success at Carroll >> page 4 >> page 6 >> page 9 >> page 10 FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011 THE LAWRENTIAN Vol. CXXVIII, No. 20 Lawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 www.Lawrentian.com Troy speaks on collaboration at convocation Nicholas Paulson gathering culminated in Troy’s tures. And when you’re working for The Lawrentian talk discussing collaboration and with people, the more people try ____________________________________ ended with a performance of to stake out corners or stake out Continuing a convoca- Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s “Sometime territory around those issues, the tion series titled “Unexpected During Eternity” by a Jazz Poetry less real interactions can happen.” Collaborators: The Geniuses Quartet including Professor of Of particular interest to Troy Among Us,” Professor of Theater Music Dane Richeson, Dean of the were examples of collaborative Arts and the J. Thomas and the Conservatory of Music Brian Pertl, innovation. He said, in regards to Julie Esch Hurvis Professor of Associate Professor of Music Mark the inclusion of the Jazz Poetry Theatre and Drama Timothy X. Urness and Troy. Quartet, “The reason I includ- Troy ‘85, the fourth speaker of the Troy’s ideas of collaboration ed that was to show an act of series, spoke at the Convocation in are rooted in his theater back- collaboration happening, that it Memorial Chapel April 5. ground -- he worked as a stage wasn’t just something we could Troy discussed and encour- director, predominantly in Chicago talk about, but here’s what it looks aged innovation as a function of and Milwaukee, in the time like.” collaboration. He emphasized between graduate school at the In addition, Troy noted interdis- the idea that no genius has ever University of Iowa and his posi- ciplinary collaboration on campus, worked independently, but has tion at Lawrence -- where collabo- specifically the Freshman Studies built on the work of his predeces- ration between actors, crew and program and the Entrepreneurship sors and those that surround him. countless others was essential for Initiative on campus. Concerning The convocation program com- success. Explained Troy, “In some Freshman Studies, Troy remarked, plimented Troy’s ideas of collabo- ways I tried to offer insights by “It’s an example of doing the thing ration, beginning with music pro- doing a lot of collaboration in my we’re asking our students to do… vided by Lecture of Music and own area of expertise, hoping to You put a physicist in the room University Organist Kathrine generalize generally so that other who’s teaching Shakespeare, you Handford and conservatory stu- people can benefit from it.” put a theater person in the room dents Alex Rolfe and Tristan Troy’s key piece of advice who’s teaching Einstein… students Renfrow. Following was a read- was that “no one owns ideas. are randomly gathered and ran- ing of Marilyn L. Taylor’s poem, Everything we get, we’re getting domly assigned, and it’s in that “The Geniuses Among Us.” The from people around us -- from mix that some of the best habits our teachers, our families, our cul- for good inquiry come about.” Photo by Emma Moss GLOW and Amnesty host awareness-raising events Maija Anstine sphere of civic engagement, all the that is often put aside.” Staff Writer excitement that's been stirred up Event organizer senior Kylie ____________________________________ by Scott Walker's bill, to further Watz noted that “at Lawrence espe- Gay, Lesbian or Whatever and improve rights for everyone within cially, we tend to overlook these Amnesty International are holding the state, including the LGBT com- issues. A lot of stuff happens that events to increase awareness of munity.” we don’t talk about.” important causes April 15 and 18. Amnesty International’s Take “We really play into the rape GLOW’s March on the Capitol Back the Night event will take place culture,” Watz continued, referenc- will take place Friday, April 15, on the evening of April 18 and will ing campus events, such as parties when participants will gather at tackle the issues of domestic abuse with themes like “Pimps & Hoes” or the GLOW house at 1 p.m. to com- and sexual violence. “Tight & Bright.” mute to Madison for the statewide Events will start at the Warch “Lawrence isn’t nearly as pro- Break the Silence march. Campus Center at 6 p.m. with an gressive as we’d like to think,” According to the event’s web- informational fair with representa- agreed event organizer senior site, “Break the Silence: Wisconsin tion from both student groups and Chuck Demler. is a statewide campaign to raise community organizations. The Sexual Harassment and awareness about the impact of bul- Speakers and performances Assault Resource Board, Diversity lying, homophobia and transpho- will follow the fair, including key- Center and gender studies depart- bia in our schools.” note speaker Teri Jendusa-Nicolai, ment have all played a role in The event is part of the nation- a domestic abuse survivor. There organizing the event, though Watz, wide Day of Silence, which shows will also be performances from Schulte, Demler and freshman solidarity for the same cause. The the upcoming play “For Colored Corinne Kocher have formed the march on the capitol in Madison Girls Who Have Considered Suicide core organizational team. will be silent. When the Rainbow is Enuf” as well Watz commented, “I hope the The transportation to Madison as a performance by Conchordance, event is successful enough to do it is free, and GLOW event organizer a women’s a cappella group, . every year.” junior Meghan Hickey encouraged A march to Houdini Plaza, Both Take Back the Night and interested students to email her accompanied by the Sambistas, GLOW’s March on the Capitol seek to confirm attendance prior to the will follow, where a candlelight to raise awareness about impor- event, “or just show up on the vigil will be held. tant causes that each group feels GLOW house porch on April 15.” According to event organizer have been ignored. Said Hickey, “I think we have freshman Lauren Schulte, the Take “Sometimes bringing these a unique opportunity here in Back the Night event offers stu- things up is the hardest part,” said Wisconsin to harness the atmo- dents “a chance to talk about and Kocher. get people to think about this issue SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Hi: 58°F Hi: 67°F Lo: 49°F Lo: 45°F 5-DAY 5-DAY Source: weatherbug.com WEATHER Chance of rain Thunderstorms FORECAST Rain likely Partly cloudy Partly sunny THE LAWRENTIAN 2 NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011 Diversity campaign strives to move beyond tolerance Maggie Brickner important step because “with tol- Multicultural Affairs and other on- have events planned for the rest of the campaign. Staff Writer erance, you don’t always learn to campus leaders. of Spring Term, which will be put Looking toward the end of ____________________________________ respect.” Toussaint noted that the cam- together under the umbrella of the year, CODA has planned a Last year, the President’s The Respect the Other cam- paign is challenging students to “Respect the Other.” variety of other events. In addi- Committee on Diversity Affairs paign was started last year after explore different groups on cam- In the last year, huge steps tion to t-shirts and stickers, started a new campus-wide cam- the President’s Committee on pus with the hope that, by “going have been made on campus to pro- Ormsby Residence Hall Director paign entitled “Respect the Other: Diversity Affairs went over the to one group outside your comfort mote the campaign. Although most and Diversity Center Programs Moving Beyond Tolerance” to pro- campus climate survey and noted zone,” students will be more aware of the campus events are aware- Coordinator Rose Wasielewski has mote acceptance of diversity on that there seemed to be a need that other on-campus groups sup- ness events, a visit from leader- been collecting quotations about campus. for greater diversity awareness on port one another. ship trainer Paul Wesselmann last diversity from students that will be As the name indicates, the campus. Although CODA is responsible term was specifically tailored for posted around campus. new campaign focuses on the idea This year, the responsibil- for the overall campaign, a number Lawrence. Wesselmann visited in Looking forward to other events that simply tolerating diversity ity of the campaign was passed of other diversity groups on cam- March to talk with RLAs, RHDs and this spring, Paul Rusesabagina, is not enough to create harmo- on to CODA, the Committee on pus are also contributing to the other campus staff and students. upon whose life the movie “Hotel ny and understanding on cam- Diversity Affairs, an LUCC sub- Respect the Other campaign. He returned again at the beginning Rwanda” is based, will be visiting pus. According to junior Timeka committee composed of student Since the campaign has start- of this term for a follow-up visit. campus April 25. Toussaint, chair of the Committee leaders of different on-campus ed, it has been pulling in a vari- A mask-making event, spon- on Diversity Affairs, this is an diversity groups, faculty and staff ety of diversity groups, includ- sored in part by the Lifeline suicide advisors, the Assistant Dean for ing GLOW and VIVA. Both groups prevention grant, was also a part Wisconsin Supreme Court election revives political discussion on campus Rebecca Carvalho will go through the courts. While a trip to Madison so Lawrentians phone banks for him and donated law would produce.