Our video team captured and shared a lot of powerful moments in 2020, from outdoor fun to preparing our community for life during the pandemic. Here’s a look at 10 of our favorites.
2020 Video Rewind
Here are our 10 favorite videos in 2020 produced by Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s Communications video team.
1. (January)
A 75-Year Tradition
A look at the creation of Ormsby Lake from wooden barriers and grass to broomball and ice skating.
2. (February)
Makerspace
The Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Makerspace nurtures diverse interests, values, initiative, and celebrates accomplishment. All Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ students use the space free of charge, to creatively pursue their own interests (both in the classroom and independently). The Makerspace provides a collaborative environment where the entire Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ community comes together to create something entirely new.
3. (February)
Cultural Expressions
A look in from behind the scenes to premiere night of Black Student Union’s Cultural Expressions at the end of People of Color Empowerment Week.
Created by student video fellows Louric Rankine ’21, Tien Tran ’20, and Ethan Dorer ’20.
4. (April)
Spring 2020
Messages from the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ community to welcome everyone back to spring term. Shine bright, Lawrentians.
5. (April)
Rivers & Trails
The Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ campus sits between downtown Appleton and the Fox River. With a variety of parks to explore, there’s always new adventure within reach.
6. (May)
A Fresh Look for Alex Gym
Take a look behind the scenes as Alexander Gymnasium’s floor is refinished with a new design.
Thank you to our generous donors who made this exciting transformation possible!
7. (June)
Congratulations Class of 2020
Kelci Page ’20 paints a mural for the Class of 2020 along Drew Street.
8. (August)
Community Expectations
Ensuring the health and safety of the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ community and beyond only works when we all do our part, together.
9. (September)
Reimagining the President’s Handshake
In a reimagining of the traditional President’s Handshake, the students made their way to the President’s House, where President Mark Burstein greeted each one on the lawn – masks on, from 6 feet apart – welcoming them to Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ and presenting them with a luminary. The students then brought the luminary to the front of Main Hall, placing it with those of their classmates.
10. (November)
Empower Student Voices
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ has a variety of student-led organizations, embedded in every facet of the campus community. These groups empower student voices, celebrate culture and identity, and provide a launchpad for exploration.
Bonus:
Public Art
Explore public art across the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ campus and downtown Appleton.
Created by student video fellow Luke Le ’22.
