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Save the date for the upcoming insurance Open Enrollment Benefits Fair in the Warch Campus Center – Somerset Room on Thursday, November 1^st, 2018 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

New this year!  Due to limited changes to the benefit plans for the 2019 plan year, the Open Enrollment Benefits Fair will take the place of open enrollment meetings.  This event will provide an opportunity to meet with the University’s benefit providers, obtain benefit enrollment forms and the updated benefit guide, and talk with members of the Human Resources team about enrollment for the upcoming year.

Benefit providers who will be available to meet with you include:

Additionally, the following University offices will be available to meet with you:

The deadline to submit any open enrollment changes, additions, or drops to Human Resources is Monday, November 19^th, 2018 at 4:00 pm.

If you do not wish to make changes to your current benefit elections, you do not need to submit open enrollment forms, with the exception of flexible spending. The flexible spending enrollment form must be completed if you want to participate in health and/or dependent care flexible spending in the 2019 plan year/calendar year.

Unable to attend, but still have questions or need the benefit guide and forms?  Contact Human Resources with your request.

We look forward to seeing you at the Open Enrollment Benefits Fair!

Staff and faculty, if you have not already, please take a moment to review the Employee Handbook and complete the acknowledgement by October 15, 2018. The acknowledgment will automatically appear after logging into your Voyager account.

Schmidt Fellow/Instructor of Chinese

Assistant Professor of Statistics

Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts

Film Studies Program Support Coordinator

Assistant Professor of German

Assistant Professor of Voice

Director of Admissions Operations and Systems

Instructional Designer

Assistant/Associate Dean of Students & Director of the Diversity and Intercultural Center

Assistant/Associate Dean of Students & Dean of the First Year Class

Dean of the Center for Career, Life and Community Engagement

Director of Public Information

Title IX Coordinator

Assistant Director of Research Administration

Assistant Baseball Coach (part-time)

Senior Systems Analyst (Application Developer/Programmer)

Fellow – Center for Career, Life, and Community Engagement

Custodian

USER SUPPORT SPECIALIST I (Helpdesk Specialist)

Find out more at and apply at Lawrence Careers.

Group Session

Join John Conway from Advanced Capital Group on the following dates to learn more on investment options in the WAICU/Transamerica Multiple Employer Plan (MEP). This session will also explore new plan features which were effective on June 1, 2018. No RSVP Required

Sessions time and dates:

• Monday, October 15th, Warch Campus Center Cinema from 11:00am – 12:00pm
• Monday, October 15th, Warch Campus Center Cinema from 1:00pm – 2:00 

1:1 Meetings

A representative from Transamerica will be on campus to meet one – on – one on Monday, October 15th from 8:30am – 5:00pm. The representative is available to answer any questions regarding the WAICU Retirement Readiness Plan or assist with the rollover of retirement plan from prior employer. Appointments will be held in the Alice Chapman Hall Room 140. Appointments must be scheduled in advance.

Appointments are still available to complete your PHA.

Who is eligible to participate?

All staff and faculty are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the PHA process.  Participation is also encouraged for the following individuals covered under the Lawrence University medical plan: spouses/domestic partners of employees, retirees and spouses/domestic partners of retirees.

Note for Medical Plan Participants

Participation by employees, retirees covered under the medical plan, and spouses/domestic partners covered under the medical plan will provide the discounts to the medical plan premium.  All participants must complete both the biometric screening and the lifestyle questionnaire to receive the premium discount. The questionnaire can be completed 5 days after your biometric screening appointment.  Discounts are provided based upon participation and are not scoring or results based.

How do I sign up?

Scheduling directions can be found in the 2018 PHA Instruction Sheet or click here to sign up:  https://www.thedacare.org/pha. The PHA schedule books quickly.  To ensure you receive your preferred appointment time, do not delay in scheduling your appointment.

What is the PHA schedule?

The PHA schedule is as follows:

Please contact your HR Representative if you have any questions regarding the PHA process including scheduling your assessment.

Thank you,

Human Resources

Group Session

Join John Conway from Advanced Capital Group on the following dates to learn more on investment options in the WAICU/Transamerica Multiple Employer Plan (MEP). This session will also explore new plan features which were effective on June 1, 2018. No RSVP Required

Sessions time and dates:

• Monday, October 15th, Warch Campus Center Cinema from 11:00am – 12:00pm
• Monday, October 15th, Warch Campus Center Cinema from 1:00pm – 2:00 

1:1 Meetings

A representative from Transamerica will be on campus to meet one – on – one on Monday, October 15th from 8:30am – 5:00pm. The representative is available to answer any questions regarding the WAICU Retirement Readiness Plan or assist with the rollover of retirement plan from prior employer. Appointments will be held in the Alice Chapman Hall Room 140. Appointments must be scheduled in advance.

Learning at Lawrence is launching their first Cross Campus Connections training session of the new academic year, led by Steve Armstrong, Director of Information Technology, on the topic of Password Manager.  Join us Wednesday, October 17^th from 10:10am – 10:50am in the Warch Campus Center Cinema to learn from Steve and gain a better understanding of password security and protecting yourself from cyber threats.

The following colleagues have been hired or rehired within the last couple of weeks. If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence! 

Patrick Muluma Adu – Teaching Assistant (Theatre Arts)
Maria Alvarado – Temporary Custodian (Custodial)
Linda Alturkman – Bon Appetit Back of House (Contracted Dining Services)
Crystal Bailey – Campus Life Adminstrative Assistant (Campus Life)
Amanda Balane – Teacher of Clarinet (Academy of Music)
Alice Biringanine – Food Service Worker (Contracted Dining Services)
Lisa Brewer – Records Assistant (Development)
Cory Chisel – Lecturer of Music (Conservatory of Music)
Katherine Connelly – Lecturer (Off Campus Programs)
Ann Ellsworth – Assistant Professor of Music: Horn (Conservatory of Music)
Chuck Erickson – Transfer Admissions Coordinator (Admissions)
Anna Farrell – Waseda Program Assistant (Center for Academic Success)
Callum Hicks –  Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology (Psychology)Jan Hietpas – Cashier/Food Service (Dining Services)
Jeff Heimerman  – Interim Assistant Director of Bjorklunden (Bjorklunden)
Danielle Joyner – Assistant Professor of Art History (Art and Art History)
Margaret Koker – Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics (Physics)
Nora Lewis – Associate Professor of Music: Oboe (Conservatory of Music)
Angi Long – Associate Registrar (Registrar’s Office)
Mikaela Marget – Conservatory Admissions Fellow (Admissions)
Gentille Nwamini – Food Service Worker (Contracted Dining Services)
Innocent Nzabinita – Bon Appetit Back of House (Contracted Dining Services)
Jenna Quinn – Ragazze Girl Choir Manager (Academy of Music)
Michael Reed – Animal and Psychology Lab Technician (Psychology)
Ben Robers – Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (Athletics)
Andy Robinson – Payroll Assistant (Human Resources)
Linnet Ramos – Assistant Professor of Psychology (Psychology)
Amalia Roper – Cashier/Food Service Worker (Contracted Dining Services)
Andrew Sage – Assistant Professor of Statistics (Mathematics)
Elizabeth Sattler – Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Mathematics)
Katie Schweighofer – Assistant Professor of Gender Studies (Dean of Faculty Office)Megan Scott – Associate Vice President of Communication (Communications)
Chuck Spanbauer – Bjorklunden Chef (Bjorklunden)
Rose Sperrazza – Lecturer of Music (Conservatory of Music)Catherine Stern – Assistant Director of Campus Life for Housing & Residential Living (Campus Life)
Irene Strohbeen – Entrepreneur in Residence (Economics)
Kara VerVoort – Cashier/Food Service (Contracted Dining Services)
Chyna Witzke – Campus Visit Coordinator (Admissions)
Allison Yakel – Assistant Professor of Spanish (Spanish)
Esther Zabrowski – Lecturer of Music (Conservatory of Music)

The following colleagues have recently moved to a new position within Lawrence. Please take the time to congratulate them on their new position! 

Lauren Barnes – Assistant Director of Annual Giving (Development)
Jake Frederick – Professor of History (History)
Alison Guenther – Pal – Associate Professor of German (German)
Kurt Krebsbach – Professor of Computer Science (Mathematics)
Rosa Tapia – Professor of Spanish (Spanish)
Bob Williams – Associate Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Education (Education)