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Rochelle Blindauer

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Important holiday 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.

 

Careers at Lawrence

The following job openings are available. If you are interested, please apply online or send a resume to humanresources@lawrence.edu. View full job postings on Lawrence’s job website.

  • Assistant director of major and planned giving
  • Assistant director of alumni constituency engagement
  • Custodian, Warch Campus Center
  • Accountant
  • Head men’s soccer coach
  • Director of alumni admissions engagement, associate director of admissions
  • Assistant baseball coach (hitting)
  • Custodian
  • Tenure-track assistant professor, cello
  • Tenure-track assistant professor, voice
  • Assistant professor of ethnic studies
  • Postdoctoral fellow in Jewish studies
  • Campus safety officer

Faculty and staff appreciation gathering

Take a break from your day, gather together and have fun socializing over music, food and beverages. We want to take this time to relax and reflect on the accomplishments of each team member over the past year; such great work has been done. Thank you for everything you do to make Lawrence a great place for students, faculty and staff!

Please join us Nov. 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Warch Campus Center’s Somerset Room.

RSVP by emailing human resources.

New hires: Nov. 9

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!

  • Amber Nelson, associate director of annual giving
  • Craig Thomas, systems and data services library
  • David Derfus, custodian
  • Lindsay Kehl, HR generalist
  • Zakiya Ciesielczyk, associate director of annual giving

Reminder: President’s Award of Excellence nominations due Nov. 17!

REMINDER to submit your submission for the President’s Award of Excellence. The award recognizes staff members who continually go above and beyond for the betterment of Lawrence.

You may nominate a staff member from your own department or another department by Nov. 17 (note new due date). Nomination forms are available on the PAE page and must accompany a one- to three-page, typed testimonial describing how the employee encompasses the award criteria.

The nomination form can be submitted by one of the following methods:

Email: Excellence@lawrence.edu
Fax: 920-993-6026
Interoffice mail: Rochelle Blindauer, Human Resources
Hand deliver: Rochelle Blindauer, Brokaw Hall Room 108

If you have additional questions, please see the President’s Award of Excellence FAQ page or contact Rochelle Blindauer at 920-832-6541.

WELLU Holiday Trio Challenge

Join the WELLU Holiday Trio Challenge: Maintain, Don’t Gain

Sign up in teams of three or fewer.

Prizes for the team that maintains its weight and for a random participation drawing include: Fitbit, Bluetooth speaker, massages and more.

Weigh in: Nov. 18–22
Weigh out: Jan. 4–6
9:30 a.m.–noon and 1–4:30 p.m. at the Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center

Email erin.buenzli@lawrence.edu for details.

Wellness Fair winners

Thank you to those who attended the Wellness Fair. Below are the winners of the prize baskets. Congratulations!

  • Jean Shoaf: Fitbit
  • Samridhi Tuladhar: Bluetooth speaker
  • Sammi Farb: School supply basket
  • Jacquelyn D. Birkholz: Bluetooth headphones
  • Kristen L. Bratonja: Stress relief basket
  • Paris Wicker: Fitness basket
  • Jessie Zelaya: Happy Bellies gift card and mug

Reminder: Submit your President’s Award of Excellence nominations

REMINDER to submit your submission for the President’s Award of Excellence. The award recognizes staff members who continually go above and beyond for the betterment of Lawrence.

Nominees must meet the following conditions:

  • Is an active, regular full- or part-time staff member with a minimum of one year of service (senior administrators, faculty, student workers/students and staff with less than one year of service or casual, temporary or leased/contracted employees are not eligible for nomination)
  • Exhibits consistent demonstration of the award criteria
  • Demonstrates and maintains consistent job performance that exceeds expectations while displaying high levels of commitment, stewardship and respect

You may nominate a staff member from your own department or another department by Nov. 11. Nomination forms are available on the PAE page and must accompany a one- to three-page, typed testimonial describing how the employee encompasses the award criteria.

The nomination form can be submitted by one of the following methods:

Email: Excellence@lawrence.edu
Fax: 920-993-6026
Interoffice mail: Rochelle Blindauer, Human Resources
Hand deliver: Rochelle Blindauer, Brokaw Hall Room 108

If you have additional questions, please see the President’s Award of Excellence FAQ page or contact Rochelle Blindauer at 920-832-6541.

Careers at Lawrence

The following job openings are available. If you are interested, please apply online or send a resume to humanresources@lawrence.edu. View full job postings on Lawrence’s job website.

  • Executive assistant for the Office of the VP for Student Affairs
  • Director of alumni admissions engagement
  • Assistant baseball coach (pitching)
  • Assistant director of athletics fundraising
  • Associate director of parent giving
  • Tenure-track assistant professor, vocal coach
  • Custodian
  • Tenure-track assistant professor, cello
  • Tenure-track assistant professor, voice
  • Assistant professor of ethnic studies
  • Postdoctoral fellow in Jewish studies
  • Campus security officer