Mackenzie Huber

I want to draw your attention to a special resource that we are launching this term to strengthen our sense of safety on campus and in the wider community. We know that a sense of safety is important for a community of scholars and we continue to identify and implement ways in which we can protect our community and ourselves.  To these ends, we are excited to launch a new safety app for the Lawrence community: The Rave Guardian App. 

Among other things, the Rave Guardian App allows persons to connect with Campus Safety and access a variety of campus safety resources. Importantly too, it allows you to establish a network of “guardians’ who may accompany you virtually when you move about campus or in the community.  You choose your guardians and your location is known only to your guardians during a time frame (safety timer) that you set.

I encourage and invite you to download the free Rave Guardian App on your mobile device today and familiarize yourself with its functions, capabilities and resources.  Information on downloading and installing the app may be found here.

Many persons worked over the course of several months to bring this important resource to our campus. I want to thank Dean Brittany Bell, along with colleagues in the Information Technology and Communication departments, for their leadership in this venture. We are also grateful to the various students and staff who took the time to review the app and provide valuable feedback.

Your support and use of this safety app is appreciated and I know you will find this to be a useful resource.  Best wishes for a safe and productive term!

Sincerely,

Christopher D. Card

Vice president for Student Life

Are you looking to reserve a room for an activity, a small group gathering, or for studying?

Due to COVID 19 safety and health protocols, staff need the Room Reservation to be submitted at least 2 business days in advance in order to ensure the room can be ready and opened properly for when it is needed.

 Please remember that most rooms, regardless of size, are limited to a capacity of 8-10 people, with some smaller rooms only allowing for 1 or 2 people. Capacities are posted at the physical location, so please be sure to check the capacity prior to putting in a reservation to ensure it will suite your needs as the reservation system is unable to change to reflect COVID-19 capacities. Most rooms/spaces will have cleaning supplies left in the space for you to wipe hard surfaces down (tables, chairs, etc) after your event or study group session.

 Room Reservation System Link: https://bannerweb.lawrence.edu/pls/lu_apex/f?p=107:101:34345379361868::::: – Be sure to check off that you need the room unlocked and locked to ensure staff will be able to open the space for you.

Questions? Please reach out to coronainfo@lawrence.edu for general info or student.activities@lawrence.edu for info about event spaces in Warch Campus Center.

Dear Lawrence Community,

 Tomorrow, November 3, is the long-anticipated general election. While much of the campaign season has focused on the presidential race, there are many important races on the ballot. I know that many of you may have already registered and voted early or by absentee ballot, and I thank you for your participation in this important civic duty. I write today with final reminders about Election Day and options to register and vote.

This message contains information about the following:

• Reminders of our polling location for students living on campus and voting hours
• Getting to the polling location with a volunteer escort
• What to do if you experience any difficulty at the polling location
• Campus Programming, Support and Resources

Please continue reading for more detailed information on these topics.

Tuesday, November 3 voting location:  Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

The Lawrence campus will vote at the nearby Memorial Presbyterian Church, 803 E. College Ave. The Memorial Presbyterian Church is located on the corner of College and Meade Streets (this is across the street from Chapman Hall). Here are a few important reminders about voting:

• Don’t forget to bring your voter ID with you to the polls.
• You will need to know your residential street address. Students living on campus will find that here: Residential addresses can be found here .
• At the polling location, please continue to honor the pledge and follow COVID practices of wearing a mask and maintain physical distance from others.
• If you still need to register to vote, you can do so at the polling location and then vote immediately after completing your registration.
• Lines may be long at our polling station with people looking to register and/or vote. If you are unsure if you are in a line to register or a line to vote, don’t hesitate to ask polling location staff about which line to be in.  
• Students who do not reside on campus can find their polling location at myvote.wi.gov

Escorts to the campus Polling location

If you would like someone to go with you to the polls to register/vote, escorts will be available. You can come to the Warch Campus Center Info Desk anytime between 7:00 a.m. until polls close, and a campus volunteer will be available to walk with you to the polling location. 

What to do if you Experience any Difficulty at the Polling Locations

If you experience any difficulty at the polling station, please see the assigned person in charge of that polling location, contact the City Clerks’ office at 920-832-6443, or contact the Dean of Students office in Raymond House at (920) 832-6596. If you feel you have experienced any type of voter intimidation, you may report this to the Appleton Police at their non-emergency number of 920-832-5500.

Campus Programming, Support & Resources 

Offices across the department have planned programming and support services or are offering resources for our community both on election day and after. 

• All events will follow university COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
• Free hot chocolate and hot cider being given away at the Sabin House lawn (corner of Alton and Meade Streets across from the polling location) from 7:00am -8:00pm on Tuesday, November 3^rd.
• Election Return Watch event in the Somerset room of the Warch Campus Center 7:00–11:30 p.m.
• Expanded hours at the Diversity & Intercultural Center, International House and Spiritual and Religious Life until Midnight starting November 3 and running through finals.
• A campus-Wide Deep Listening gathering on November 4 at 8:00 p.m., led by Leila Ramagopal Pertl, Brian Pertl, and Linda Morgan-Clement. This will be a time to come together as a community of support and compassion during these stressful, anxious, and exhausting times. Deep Listening is a practice that honors every voice and every person. It embraces the act of listening and communal creation as a path to healing and personal empowerment. We invite you to join us and participate in whatever way you wish.  
• Virtual gathering spaces will be available for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Differently Abled, Global Backgrounds, Allies/Advocates will be open November 4^th through November 7^th.  These spaces will be available from 4pm to 9pm each day with staff checking in periodically each day. Click here to find the zoom links for these groups and additional resources. 
• Here are even more helpful Tips for Navigating the Election and Results

Lawrentians have always shown great care for our community, and we hope that on election night, and the days that follow, we all will continue to demonstrate care through intentional decision making and employing good judgment, utilizing campus resources, checking in with each other, and reaching out for support if needed. 

Wellness Services 

Wellness Services will continue to provide telehealth opportunities for students to connect with counseling staff.  Wellness Services Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• To schedule an appointment, call 920-832-6574 to leave a voicemail, or send us an email at wellnessservices@lawrence.edu. 
• For urgent needs during office hours, students may request an appointment to speak to the counselor-on-duty.  Students can also utilize the 24/7 LU Counseling line at 920-419-8167. 

Campus Safety 

On November 3 and the following days, you will continue to see an expanded presence by Campus Safety staff. In addition to them patrolling the campus, you are encouraged to contact Campus Safety at 920-832-6999 to report any concerns.   

LU SafeWalks & Campus Escorts 

Students are invited to utilize the LU SafeWalk by calling 920-419-8398, Sunday- through Thursday, 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m.–Midnight. Call or text the SafeWalk number and a SafeWalker will meet you at your current location and walk anywhere with you anywhere on campus. 

Students are also able to contact Campus Safety at 920-832-6999 at any time of day or night to request an escort.

Thank You

As we see this campaign cycle draw to a close, I want to express my gratitude for your engagement in the electoral process. It is my hope that respectful discourse, community engagement and mutual care will continue for many terms to come. 

Again, thank you to all Lawrentians participating in this process, and congratulations to those who are voting for the very first time!

Curt Lauderdale

Dean of Students 

Need to walk somewhere after dark and don’t want to walk alone?  Call or text for a SafeWalk!  A SafeWalker will meet you at your current location and walk with you anywhere on campus. Sunday – Thursday 5pm-11pm, Friday & Saturday 5pm-12am

Outside of these dedicated hours, Safe Walks are still provided by Campus Safety and can be requested by calling 920-832-6999.