Welcome – or welcome back – to Lawrence. For many years, the partnership between Lawrence University and the Appleton YMCA has provided access to the Y facilities to Lawrence University students at no charge. The Y has given notice that starting this academic year, they need to make a change to the terms of our agreement, and it is expected that these changes will be finalized over the next few weeks and at the latest November 1st. While the details of the ongoing relationship are ironed out, the Y has agreed to continue providing complimentary memberships to students as in the past, with some expanded facility usage benefits. You can pick up an application for Y membership from the Wellness Center then take it to the Y for processing and to get your membership card.
Author: Erin Buenzli
Wellness and Recreation
Below are just a few of our wellness opportunities from Wellness Services.
- Reserve your space to workout at the wellness center. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 7am-10pm, Friday 7am-9pm, Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday 10am-9pm.
- Yoga classes are back. Tuesdays and Thursday 11:15-12 on Main Hall green near Ormsby Lake. Rain or below 50 degrees will be in the wellness center gym-first come first serve, limited attendance
- Starting Sept. 21st the pool will be open the following hours. Monday-Friday 11:15-1:15pm and Saturday 11-3pm. Sign up required. Locker rooms will remain closed.
- TRX Classes. New pre-recorded body weight sessions available every Monday. Wednesday 12-12:45 is a live zoom class. Log in from anywhere or reserve your space at the wellness center. Small weights and bands can replace the TRX for any exercises.
Wellness Services is looking for student interviewers
Counseling is available at Lawrence through the Wellness Services department to help with a wide range of concerns. Services are offered through individual sessions with a trained, professional counselor in addition to group and outreach offerings to campus. Currently our department is seeking to hire an additional mental health counselor to assist in providing these services. We value your input and, as such, would like to compile a group of volunteers from the current LU student community to help with the interview process. These interviews are planned to take place between late August and early September of 2020. If you are interested in working with a group of fellow Lawrentians to interview potential candidates for the counseling position, please contact Erin Buenzli at Erin.Buenzli@lawrence.edu for additional information.
Outdoor Yoga & Updated Wellness Center Hours
Starting July 6th the YMCA and Lawrence will be offering physically distant outdoor yoga Mondays at 6pm on Main Hall green. Meet by the rock and bring your LU ID, mat, and water.
Starting June 29th the wellness center hours will expand to 8am-7pm Monday-Thursday and 8am-6pm Fridays.
Wellness Center opening for recreation
Beginning Tuesday June 16th the wellness center will be open Monday-Friday from 7am-5pm by appointment. You will be able to reserve a space and time by calling the wellness center at 920-832-6836 or by emailing erin.buenzli@lawrence.edu. The building will only be open for current students and employees at this time and the pool and locker rooms will be closed.
All Athletic facilities (Alexander Gym and all outdoor venues) will remain closed until July 1st, where at the point the decision on whether or not to open will be re-evaluated.
Virtual Healthy Viking Summer Program
My name is Madalyn Holtz and I am an intern with Lawrence University where I will be working as a virtual personal trainer for the Healthy Viking Program this summer.
I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm with you through the Healthy Vikings Program!
You can contact me via email at “Madalyn Holtz” holtzm82@uwosh.edu to set up an initial conversation. All sessions are free, open to all employees and students and equipment will be provided if needed.
Rising Sophomores – Check out Sophomore Launch Week May 11-15
Join in to a variety of peer-led and resource-office led events of varying days and times the week of May 11th-15th. Sessions will give you the ability to ask questions as well as get tips and ideas to think about for your sophomore year. You get a chance to win some awesome prizes while gearing up for next year, so head to the Sophomore Launch Week page for prize details and session info!
It’s On Us- Wear Teal Feb. 7th
Its On Us is a week centered around action, unity, and support for victims of sexual assault and considering action to prevent sexual violence.
Wearing teal signifies awareness and support of the statement “its on us to prevent sexual assault and support survivors.” Help turn campus teal this Friday. There are ribbons around campus if you don’t have teal.
There is still time to enter the drawing for a teal scarf or t-shirt. Look for tickets in your employee mailbox or at the Saturday basketball games and Sunday concert.
It’s On Us Week of Action
Its On Us is a week centered around action, unity, and support for victims of sexual assault.
This week (Feb. 3rd-9th) SAASHA and SHARE are providing YOU with a free raffle ticket that you can put into a drawing to win a teal scarf this week!
Wearing teal signifies awareness and support of the statement “its on us to prevent sexual assault and support survivors.”
If you decide to enter the raffle the drawing will be held Feb. 5th and all of campus will be asked to wear teal on Feb. 7th.
Look for activities throughout the week.
Thank you for your support! ~SAASHA/SHARE
Winter WELLU Massage Sign up
WELLU is pleased to offer subsidized full-body therapeutic massage services for winter term.
Sign up begins Jan. 6th for all students, staff and faculty.
Appointments are available for 50 minutes and cost $25.
Massages are available at the YMCA or on campus.
Students, staff and faculty must sign up to be eligible to schedule an appointment by contacting Erin Buenzli or 920-832-7190. Space is limited so sign up today. Limit one per term.