Please welcome Kelsey McCormick, project specialist in the Office of the President, to Lawrence.
Author: Rochelle Blindauer
Campus closed Dec. 24–Jan. 1
Campus will be closed for the holidays starting Saturday, Dec. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 1. Campus will re-open on Monday, Jan. 2.
Although campus is closed, the IT network and email will continue to function normally. Snow and ice removal will continue during the daylight hours. Campus security will also be available—if you need anything, contact 920-832-6999.
Reminder: Important payroll deadlines
As we look ahead to the holidays, the payroll office wanted to remind you that the Lawrence campus will be closed the week of Dec. 26 and, since payroll falls during that week, adjustments to the time sheet submission/approval process will need to happen.
Below is a timeline of important dates to ensure the Dec. 30 payroll processes smoothly:
- Thursday, Dec. 22: submit timesheet for approval to supervisor by 4 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 23: supervisors approve time sheets by 8 a.m.
- Monday, Dec. 26–Friday, Dec. 30: campus closed for holiday
- Friday, Dec. 30: payroll date
Also, the payroll on Dec. 30 will not have any benefits withheld, as this fiscal year we have 27 pay periods (instead of 26) and we chose this payroll to be the one to not withhold benefits—Happy New Year!
To meet the needs of campus during the week of Dec. 26, a small number of employees will need to work (e.g., grounds, security). Those who work during this week should have been notified by their managers to establish their work schedules and discuss paid time off alternatives.
We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.
Save the date: Jan. 6 Convocation
What do Assistant Professor José Encarnación, current student Irene Durbak ’17, alumna Carolyn Armstrong Desrosiers ’10, former non-degree-seeking student Christopher Ducasse, journalist Fritz Valescot, LUCE (Lawrence University Cello Ensemble) and the Lawrence University Symphony Orchestra all have in common?
Find out Friday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Chapel when Janet Anthony, George and Marjorie Olsen Chandler Professor of Music, speaks about her 20 years of music-making and cross-cultural exchange in Haiti.
There will be performances of Haitian music, including two works composed by non-degree seeking students at Lawrence, short film clips from Kenbe La directed by Armstrong Desrosiers and Stephan Anunson, and reflections on the transformative power of music.
We hope to see you there!
New hires and job changes: Dec. 7
The following colleagues have been hired, rehired or have a new position within the last two weeks. If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence or congratulate them on their new position!
- Andrew Borresen, assistant director of athletic giving (Development)
- Karen Cohen, associate director of parent and Björklunden giving (Development)
- Vickie Groth, executive assistant for the office of the vice president of student affairs (Student Affairs)
Careers at Lawrence
Take a look at our current openings and share with those you think may be a great addition to the Lawrence community!
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please apply directly or send your resume and cover letter to human resources at humanresources@lawrence.edu.
Dec. 5 Mudd Library Coffeehouse: Keeping up with new research
Stop on over to the Information Technology Center on the second floor of Mudd Library on Monday, Dec. 5 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for Mudd Library Coffeehouse: Keeping up with new research.
Information about new books and articles is easy to get using the alert features available in the library’s databases. Come learn about how you can follow publications of interest using CHOICE, Web of Science (including Arts & Humanities Citation Index and Social Science Citation Index) and more. Refreshments to follow!
Winter edition of Griff’s Grill plus one-day LU apparel sale
Join you faculty and staff colleagues for a special winter edition of Griff’s Grill tomorrow at the Warch Campus Center.
And double your fun with a one-day Lawrence apparel and gifts sale. All clothing items* are 20 percent off! (*excludes sale items)
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who attended the staff and faculty appreciation event on Monday. It was wonderful to talk to colleagues you might not see on a regular basis over food, drinks and music. A big thank you to those who helped plan this event—it was great!
We appreciate the hard work everyone does for Lawrence throughout the year. Enjoy the winter break!
Judge issues injunction postponing effective date of FLSA overtime rules
Late yesterday, Nov. 22, a U.S. District Court judge from Texas issued a preliminary injunction postponing the effective date of the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) changes to overtime rules. The judge issued the injunction in response to a legal challenge brought by a coalition of more than 50 business groups and 21 state attorneys general. It is expected the Department of Labor will appeal this ruling quickly, however it is uncertain how long the appeal may take.
Lawrence has already made the changes necessary to comply with the new overtime rules. At this time, we will proceed with the changes as they are put in place. We will continue to monitor the progress of court actions and communicate as we have new information.
If you have any questions, please contact your human resources representative.