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!
As Spring Term winds down and warmer weather becomes more commonplace, it’s hard not to at least start thinking about summer. And for me, one of the best parts of summer is the emergence of area farm markets, and the fresh fruits and vegetables available there. Make sure you take advantage of these great resources—not only to support local farmers, but also to pack more nutrients into your diet. Vegetables and fruit are a great source of vitamins, minerals and fiber—something many of us don’t get enough of on a daily basis. Most area farm markets open in late May or early June. Check out the following link for farm markets throughout the Fox Valley: foxcitiesregion.com/fox-cities-farmers-markets/
Any gardeners out there? Even if you don’t have a plot of land or a raised garden, you can still grow a wide variety of herbs and vegetables in pots on your patio or front step. While it may take a few months to enjoy the fruits of your labor, what’s tastier than a caprese salad made with fresh basil and tomatoes from your own yard? Or fresh salsa made with cilantro and peppers that you personally grew?
And while you’re at it, consider the multitude of ways you can use those fresh vegetables and fruits. Tired of eating salad? Throw those veggies on the grill. Grilling vegetables—either in a grill pan, on a kebab skewer or directly on the grill with just a little olive oil—is a delightful way to enjoy them. Peppers, zucchini, asparagus, onions, eggplant and mushrooms all taste great right off the grill. Even if you’re not a big fan of vegetables, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the great flavor of grilled veggies. Give it a try!
Laurie Ehlers, RN, CDE
RN Educator
Memorial Hall, Room 102
920-832-7498
laurie.ehlers@lawrence.edu
The following jobs are STILL available—both full- and part-time opportunities:
Materials management assistants (7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Mon–Fri)
This position will use hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks, delivery truck, etc.
General duties include, but are not limited to:
Summer Maintenance Crew (7am-3:30pm M-F)
This position will be using hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks, delivery truck, and etc.
General duties include, but are not limited to:
Björklunden Summer Assistant
Student staff will assist in all aspects of the summer operation of Björklunden and perform tasks as assigned by the Björklunden staff. These tasks include all housekeeping functions in the lodge, administrative duties, waiting on tables for the seminar participants, assisting with kitchen duties such as cooking and cleanup, maintenance of the facility such as painting, lawn care, woodcutting, trail maintenance, gardening, etc. Students also give Chapel tours. During the course of the summer, all students rotate through most of these tasks. Interested applicants should contact Sherri Immel at the office of Alumni and Constituency Engagement in the Alice G. Chapman Hall (2nd floor, Room 220).
Apply here.
It’s that time of year again: benefit insurance open enrollment!
We have some changes being introduced this year. We highly encourage you to attend a meeting, in the WCC Cinema, that fits in your schedule.
The open enrollment webpage is now available with all the information and forms needed. Please return all forms with requested changes to Human Resources by May 31. Click here to be redirected to the webpage.
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!
The following jobs are STILL available—both full- and part-time opportunities:
Materials management assistants (7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Mon–Fri)
This position will use hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks, delivery truck, etc.
General duties include, but are not limited to:
Apply here.
Summer maintenance crew (7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Mon–Fri)
This position will use hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks, delivery truck, etc.
General duties include, but are not limited to:
Apply here.
Also, Björklunden still has a few openings for a summer assistant. These are full-time opportunities with room and board provided—graduating seniors can apply as well!
Björklunden summer assistant
Student staff will assist in all aspects of the summer operation of Björklunden and perform tasks as assigned by the Björklunden staff. These tasks include all housekeeping functions in the lodge; administrative duties; waiting on tables for the seminar participants; assisting with kitchen duties, such as cooking and cleanup; and maintenance of the facility, such as painting, lawn care, woodcutting, trail maintenance, gardening, etc. Students also give Chapel tours. During the course of the summer, all students rotate through most of these tasks. Interested applicants should contact Sherri Immel in the Office of Alumni and Constituency Engagement in Alice G. Chapman Hall (2nd floor, Room 220).
It is that time of year again: benefit insurance open enrollment!
We have some changes being introduced this year. We highly encourage you to attend a meeting, in the WCC Cinema, that fits in your schedule.
The open enrollment meeting agenda will include discussion regarding:
Additionally, we are happy to welcome our vendor partners to the open enrollment meetings. These vendors will be available to meet with you before and after the meetings to answer any questions you may have.
We hope to see you there! If you are unable to make a meeting, the information will be available on the HR webpage with the forms to complete and deadlines to return to HR for coverage.
Would you like to take off a few pounds but find it difficult to do on your own? Or just looking for some new ideas about how to eat healthier and be more active? Join us for “Happy and Healthy,” an informal weight management group here on campus. Open to faculty and staff, we meet each Tuesday at noon. Our next meeting takes place on Tuesday, May 2 in Room 401 (Arthur Vining Davis Conference Room) of Warch Campus Center. Please contact RN educator Laurie Ehlers at 920-832-7498 or laurie.ehlers@lawrence.edu with any questions.
Learning at Lawrence – May 11th Session – Come learn about the Campaign!
Campaign Update presented by Kristen Mekemson, Assistant Vice President of Development and Campaign Director and Cal Hussman, Vice President for Alumni and Development
11:10-11:50 or 1:10-1:50 Warch Campus Center
This session will provide an update on where Lawrence is in planning for the campaign and progress to date. Kristen will present the four pillars of the campaign – Access, Student Success, Campus and Community and the Lawrence Fund – following the student journey from admissions to life after Lawrence, and share our aspirations for the impact the campaign will have on the campus and our students. This session will also provide an opportunity for faculty and staff to share feedback and ask questions.
Please mark your calendar for a day full of learning opportunities and professional development! We will continue our conversations about embracing and becoming a more diverse and inclusive campus and also offer breakout sessions for other professional development, facilitated by internal and external presenters. The topics will focus on soft skill building and learning about Lawrence. Offices will be closed to allow time for everyone to participate.
Who: All staff and faculty
When: June 27, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Warch Campus Center
*Lunch will be provided
More details, including a formal RSVP with breakout choices will be sent in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you there!
