2026-2027 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 2026

• 3 – Opening Convocation: TBD, 11 a.m.
• 10 – Pawsitism Panel: Service Dogs and Campus Life, 11 a.m.
• 17 – Constitution Day, 11 a.m.
• Sept. TBD - Oct. TBD – Bradley Gallery Visiting Artist Exhibit: Martin Keey
  • Reception/Convocation: Friday, Sept. 18, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
• 29 – Annual Faculty Lecture, 11 a.m. (Event Space in Campus Center)

October 2026

• 4 – Fall Music Department Concert, 3 p.m.
• 6 – Annual Faculty Lecture (Off campus), 7 p.m.

November 2026

• 5 – Great Lakes Writers Festival, 11 a.m.
• 9 – Founder's Day Lecture, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Campus Center Event Space
  • "Across Boundaries and Borders: Why the Humanities (and Theology) Matter Even More Today" with Dr. Henry Kuo
• TBD – Ethics Conversation (Event Space), 6:30 p.m.
• 12 – Fresh Check (Event Space), 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• 12 – Fall Play: Clue, 7 p.m.
• 13 – Fall Play: Clue, 7 p.m.
• 14 – Fall Play: Clue, 7 p.m.
• 15 – Fall Play: Clue, 2 p.m.
• 24 – Music Department Recital, 11 a.m.

December 2026

• 1 – Humanities and Fine Arts Colloquium, 11:15 a.m.
• 3 – Business & Entrepreneurship Colloquium, 11:15 a.m.
• 4 – Science, Technology, and Education Colloquium, 11:15 a.m.
• 5 – Christmas at Lakeland, 7 p.m.
  • Carols & Cookies in chapel at 5 p.m.

January 2027

• TBD – MLK Services (Chapel), 5 p.m.

February 2027

• 1 – Black History Month Service, 5 - 6 p.m., Ley Chapel
• 5 – Visiting Artist Exhibit: Wisconsin Visual Artists Southeast & Northeast Chapters, 4:30 p.m.
• 8 – Mission House Lecture, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Campus Center Event Space
  • "Experiencing God's Love in Anxious Times of Chaos: Community Care and Mental Health" with Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund
• 27 – Essence of Heritage (Stephanie Weill Center, Sheboygan), 6 p.m.
• 28 – Winter Band, Choir & Orchestra Concert, 3 p.m.

March 2027

April 2027

• 1 – Spring Musical: "Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizer", 7 p.m.
• 2 – Spring Musical: "Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizer", 7 p.m.
• 3 – Spring Musical: "Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizer", 7 p.m.
• 4 – Spring Musical: "Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizer", 2 p.m.
• TBD – LuforReal (Event Space), TBD
• 8 – Love and Lust Teach-in (Event Space), 11:15 a.m.
• 9 – Aralese Gappa and All Student Art & Design Exhibit, 4:30 p.m.
• 13 – Music Department Recital, 7:30 p.m.
• 21 – Undergraduate Research Symposium, 9:30 a.m.
  • No classes this day
• 22 – Spring Band & Choir Concert: "Earth Song", 7:30 p.m.
• 24 – Spring Orchestra Concert, 3 p.m.

May 2027

• 7 – Baccalaureate (Event Space), 6 p.m.