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This spring, Lakeland College is offering alumni and friends a wide array of choices for exciting learning opportunities. These range from great events in our own Sheboygan County backyard (the series we are calling "Power Up") to a weekend gathering in Washington D.C. and a 13-day trip to Germany.

At Lakeland, we know the power of learning and we want to help provide learning opportunities throughout your life. Jumpstart your new year by attending one or more of the following events, which are all in close proximity to Sheboygan. You'll meet other great alumni and have fun experiencing the energy of Sheboygan County arts, culture, and commerce. Registration links for all the "Power Up" events are included below.

Saturday, Feb. 5, Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra Performance and Reception at the Weill Center.

Mahler's Symphony No. 4 in G Major with pre-concert reception and talk by conductor Kevin McMahon. Joelle Barrett, Lakeland faculty member, will illuminate the stage as a featured soloist. 6:15 p.m., $25 per person. Register for this event.

Saturday, March 5, Kohler Design Center and Horse & Plow Lunch.

Lakeland alumni will share insights on their work at Kohler Co. and conduct a tour through the Kohler Design Center. Lunch at the Horse and Plow. 11:00 a.m., $15 per person. Register for this event.

Friday, April 1, Godspell: Dinner and Show at Lakeland College.

Charlie Krebs, Lakeland's high-energy theatre director, will provide a pre-performance talk and introduce members of the cast who will perform show songs. Dinner held in the Laun Center. 5:45 p.m., $40 per person. Register for this event.

Saturday, April 16, Fifth Annual Alumni College at Lakeland College.

A day-long adventure in learning and enlightenment for alumni and friends will be led by Lakeland alumni, faculty, and community members. Lunch in Bossard Hall. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., $10 per person. Register for this event.

Friday, May 13 - Sunday, May 15, Alumni Gathering in Washington D.C.

An alumni gathering in the Washington D.C. area will take you back in time as we enjoy dinner at the Mount Vernon Inn in beautiful Alexandria, Va., on Saturday, May 14. Take in the sights and sounds of our nation's capital while connecting with other Lakeland College alumni. Whether you in the Washington D.C. area or looking for a weekend getaway, stay tuned for additional event details and mark your calendars for May 13-15, 2011. More information.

Wednesday, May 11 - Tuesday, May 24, Trip to Germany

For the first time, the Office of Alumni Relations is partnering with the German Department to offer an amazing trip. Fairy tales are real, and we plan to visit them during May Term with Martin Ulrich, associate professor of German and music and chair of Lakeland's Creative Arts Division, and some of his students as we venture through Germany. The dates are May 11-24. The cost of this 13-day trip is $2,500 per person. This cost includes: airfare, accommodations, breakfasts, and a few of the dinners.

Highlights include:

A Roman Garrison, Restaurant, and Bath: Visit an actual Roman villa, see a Roman garrison, eat in an authentic Roman era restaurant, and the opportunity to bathe in a reconstructed Roman bath.

The Rhine River and its Castles: Take the Rhine River cruise into the Middle Ages, tour a castle on the Rhine, and stay in a renovated castle overnight: Burg Stahleck in Bacharach.

The Cologne Cathedral: Climb to the very height of the Middle Ages at the Cologne Cathedral, a miracle of medieval architecture and theology-in-stone and stained glass.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Stroll through the medieval city of Rothenburg, which looks exactly as it did in the Middle Ages. Walk along the fully reconstructed walls of the town.

München: Tour the Renaissance palaces and art galleries in Munich. See and hear the famous glockenspiel in the City Hall. Visit the Hofbräuhaus.

Kassel: See the gigantic monument to Hercules and follow the water along the spectacular baroque water display from Hercules through the Wilhelmshöhe Park.

Salzburg: Visit one of the most beautiful towns, castles, and cathedrals in Europe, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's home town, and one of the homes of the classical style.

Neuschwanstein Castle: Step into the romantic fantasy of "Mad" King Ludwig's fairy tale castle, Neuschwanstein, built to let him life in an operatic dream world.

Esslingen, Heidelberg, and more!

To hold your reservation, a deposit of $500 per traveler is due by January 31. This deposit will be refundable up until March 1. Make checks payable to Lakeland College and sent to Lisa Vihos at the address listed below. Or, call Lisa for credit card payment over the phone.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact either:

Martin Ulrich ulrichm@lakeland.edu (920) 565-1416
Lisa Vihos vihoslb@lakeland.edu (920) 565-1295

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