Björklunden Releases Seminar Slate

Donated by the Boynton family in 1963, Björklunden is a place where peace, contemplation, camaraderie, and learning all come together along the shore of Lake Michigan. Submitted.

Registration is now open for more than 20 summer 2024 seminars held at Björklunden, Lawrence University’s northern campus and retreat center on 441 acres just south of Baileys Harbor.

Open to the public and led by academic, artistic and cultural leaders, seminar participants engage in subjects including history, literature, arts, sciences, contemporary society and more.

Highlights from this year’s lineup include Terry Moran, Lawrence class of 1982 and a longtime reporter and anchor with ABC News, leading a seminar on the 2024 presidential campaign; Marjorie Graham examining Winifred C. Boynton’s art and vision for building the Norwegian “stavkirke” chapel between 1939 and 1947 at Björklunden; Bronwyn Mauldin discussing five works of democracy-themed literature; Tim Crain exploring historic relationships – between Russia and Ukraine in one seminar and Israel and Palestine in another; and Door County’s own Charlotte Lukes taking to the woods to observe and identify what she knows best – mushrooms. 

Seminars generally begin Sunday evening and end Friday afternoon. There are three seminar participation options: Residents lodge and dine at Björklunden, commuters enjoy Sunday dinner and lunches, and auditors pay only for tuition (no lodging or food). 

Fall seminars will be announced in March.

To learn more, visit lawrence.edu/bjorkseminars. Björklunden is located at 7590 Boyton Lane, Baileys Harbor.