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Shelby Rae

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Personal Health Assessment (PHA) – Save the Date

Returning in the fall of 2022, Lawrence will be continuing Personal Health Assessments. The PHA process is part of a large initiative to assist participants in managing their health and wellness. ThedaCare will again utilize a finger stick blood collection as opposed to an arm draw. This process is less invasive and gives instant results.

Upon completion of the PHA, participants will receive a personalized report to help better understand how your lifestyle habits affect your overall health.  Participants will be able to log in to the Wellworks site to complete the questionnaire, sign up for their onsite screening, and to view their results. Your results of the biometric and lifestyle scoring are confidential.  Participation in the PHA process is open to all staff and faculty employees and all spouses/domestic partners on the Lawrence University medical plan.

Assessment days are as follows:

If you or your spouse/domestic partner who is covered under the medical plan have any concerns regarding availability during the available assessment days, please contact your HR Representative to discuss participation options. 

New Employees/Rehires/Promotions

If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence!

New Employees:

Tina Franzen – Assistant to the Registrar’s Office

Sarah Gamalinda – Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies

Kevin Dessart – Head Women’s Ice Hockey Coach

Promotions:

Scott Lefeber – Print and Mail Specialist

Peter Blitstein – Interim Provost, Dean of the Faculty and Associate Professor of History

Daniel Damiani – Photographer and Multimedia Specialist

Jaime Gonzalez – Associate Director of Admission – Regional

Joe King – Assistant Vice President of Facilities Operations

Matt Schmeltzer – Director of Creative Services

Cheryl Boyle – Assistant Director of Lawrence Community Music School

Mary Kate Smith – Director of Conservatory Admissions

Kelly Coenen – Senior Administrative Assistant

Rehires:

Sarah Haas – Custodian

Shayni Paul – Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

New Employees/Rehires/Promotions

If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence!

New Employees:

Kaden Kolosso – Bon Appetit

Diana Hernandez – Payroll and Human Resources Coordinator

Grace Guilette – Bjorklunden Summer Staff

Makayla Raley – Circulation Services Assistant and Night Supervisor

Riley Szymik – Materials Management Assistant

Nolan Richey – Materials Management Assistant

Anne Brink – Helpdesk Coordinatior

Addison DeShambo – Summer Research Assistant

Sophie Ulik – Summer Research Assistant

Brett Wall – Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach

Promotions

Jen Mielke – Technology and Print Service Manager

Peter Chang – Admissions Counselor, Coordinator of Access & Outreach

New Employees/Rehires/Promotions

If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence!

New Employees:

Theodore Klika – Bon Appetit

Pakou Yang – Bon Appetit

Katherine Lehman – Facilities & Construction Project Coordinator

Madison Pierson – Collections and Gallery Assistant

Parnee Poet – Custodian

Samir Datta – Vice President of Finance and Administration

Promotions

Alex Baldschun – Assistant Director of Prospect Research

New Work-Life Resources for Faculty and Staff

ERC, our EAP provider, has recently transitioned to a new work-life resource called MyLifeExpert which will replace LifeCare moving forward.

The MyLifeExpert platform allows you to access information and resources you need when you need it. They provide online support services and personalized wellness content 24/7. MyLifeExpert includes thousands of articles, videos, podcasts, calculators, webinars, assessments, and worksheets. You will have the ability to personalize your profile to manage your favorites/bookmarks and access saved activities.

Topics include, but are not limited to: finance, legal, family & parenting, health & wellness, career & military, education, seniors, and everyday living. Additional information can be found here: MyLifeExpert YouTube Video

Set-up your profile at https://mylifeexpert.com/. Lawrence University’s Company Code is EAP190

Speak with a Transamerica Retirement Planning Consultant

We have exciting news to share! With your WAICU Retirement Readiness Plan, you now have access to a retirement planning consultant (RPC) at no additional cost to you. An RPC provides retirement education and financial guidance — so you can get the support you need to pursue a healthier, more secure retirement.

RPCs can help you:

  • Make the most of your workplace retirement plan and take full advantage of its features and services.
  • Improve your overall financial wellness, with tips on saving, budgeting, and other money management essentials.
  • Navigate life events that may have a financial impact, such as getting married or having children.
  • Transition to retirement and understand your Social Security and Medicare options.  

To and Through Retirement

Financial questions can come along at every stage in your career. No matter where you are on your journey to retirement, we can provide resources and guidance to help keep you on course. Schedule a virtual or phone appointment today! CLICK HERE

The role of the retirement planning consultant is to assist you with your retirement plan. There are no additional charges for meeting with your retirement planning consultant, who is a registered representative with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation (TISC), member FINRA, 440 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528. Investment advisory services are offered through Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC (TRA), registered investment advisor. All Transamerica companies identified are affiliated but are not affiliated with your employer.

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New Employees/Rehires/Promotions

If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence!

New Employees:

Kat Mueller – Lecturer of Biology

Eric Schacht – University Counsel

Nick Guzzo – Assistant Baseball Coach

AJ Verhage – Assistant Baseball Coach

Haley Kolosso – Bon Appetit

Derek Krull – Bon Appetit

Cheryl Licht – Bon Appetit

Mirwais Alami – Custodian

Aracelis Paulino – Custodian

Gilbert Park – Campus Safety

Kyle Tauschek – Gift Processing Specialist

Stephanie Chitel – Human Resources Manager

Rehires:

Frank Babbitt – Lecturer of Music

Gregory Riss – Lecturer of Music

Promotions:

Helena Dulaney – Office of Residential Ed & Housing office Coordinator

Shelby Rae – Human Resources Coordinator

Jenny Ziegler – Executive Director of Development Analytics and Operations