2025-2026 Lakeland Convocation Events
Below is a list of upcoming convocation credit–giving events. For a full list of events, see the calendar of events.
All events are in the Bradley Theatre unless noted.
September 2025
- 4 – Opening Convocation: Eric Kriete, owner, The Silver Fern, 11 a.m.
- Sept. 19 - Oct. 24 – Bradley Gallery Visiting Artist Exhibit: Ellen Raines
- Reception/Convocation: Friday, Sept. 19, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
- 21 – Live Forever Project: "Finding Sheboygan" - Stories of Janet Ross, 2:30 p.m.
The event will feature a profile of Sheboygan leader the late Janet Ross told through a variety of artistic mediums by local performers. - 30 – Annual Faculty Lecture: Dr. Aimee Burns, 11 a.m. (location Event Space in CC)
October 2025
- 14 – Fresh Check (Alex Liosatos), Campus Center Event Space, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- 19 – Fall Music Department Concert, 3 p.m.
- Includes a variety of selections students are preparing during the fall semester, from large and chamber ensembles. Program may include members of Band, Orchestra, Choir, Chamber Winds, and Muskie Tones.
November 2025
- 6 – Great Lakes Writers Festival, 11 a.m.
- Featured writers: Maggie Sue and Albert Abonado. Learn more at: .
- Nov. 7 - Dec. 5 – Bradley Gallery Senior Art Exhibit: Amy Kafka and Dakota Aschenbach
- Reception/Convocation: Friday, Nov. 7, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- 10 – Ethics Conversation, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Campus Center Event Space
- Rev. Dr. Kerri Parker, director, Wisconsin Council of Churches
- 13 – Fall Play: "Complete Works of Shakespeare, Abridged"
- Nov. 13 - 15 – 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 16 – 2 p.m.
- 25 – Music Department Recital, 11 a.m.
- Featuring solo performances by Lakeland students in applied lessons for voice, piano, wind and string instruments.
December 2025
- 2 – Humanities & Fine Arts Colloquium, 11:15 a.m., Campus Center Event Space.
- Successful Lakeland graduates who majored in programs in Lakeland's humanities and fine arts majors return to their alma mater to share their stories and helpful tips for current students.
- 4 – Business and Entrepreneurship Colloquium, 11:15 a.m., Bradley Theatre
- Successful Lakeland graduates who majored in programs in Lakeland's business majors return to their alma mater to share their stories and helpful tips for current students.
- 5 – Science, Technology, and Education Colloquium, 11:15 a.m., Bradley Theatre
- Successful Lakeland graduates who majored in programs in the sciences, computer science and education return to their alma mater to share their stories and helpful tips for current students.
- 6 – Christmas at Lakeland, 7 p.m. (Carols in the Chapel at 5 p.m.)
January 2026
- Jan. 23 - Mar. 6 – Visting Artist Exhibit: Lee Granham
- Reception/Convocation: Friday, Jan. 23, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
February 2026
- TBA – Essence of Heritage, 7 p.m., Stefanie Weill Center, downtown Sheboygan.
- Lakeland's annual Black History Month celebration is always one of the most popular events of the year.
March 2026
- 1 – Winter Band and Choir Concert, 3 p.m.
- 26 - 29 – Spring Musical: "Addams Family"
- Mar. 26 - 28 – 7:30 p.m.; Mar. 29 – 2 p.m.
April 2026
- April 10 - May 1 – Student Art and Design Exhibit
- Reception/Convocation: Friday, April 10, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- TBA – International Night, 7:30 p.m.
- This annual celebration features LU students from all over the globe spotlighting their native customs and traditions in a fun, fascinating show.
- 14 – Music Department Recital, 7:30 p.m.
- Featuring solo performances by Lakeland students in applied lessons for voice, piano, wind and string instruments.
- 15 – Undergraduate Research Symposium, 9:30 a.m.
- 21 – Spring Band Concert, 7:30 p.m.
- 26 – Spring Choir and Orchestra Concert, 3 p.m
May 2026
- 8 – Baccalaureate, 6 p.m., Campus Center event space
