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Blia Vang

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New Hires and Promotions

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

Laura Abendschein – Wellness Services Office Coordinator (Wellness Services)

Brett Bauer – Hydronic AC¬R Technician (Facility Services)

Keira Jett – Academy Voice and Theory Teacher (Academy of Music)

Rebecca Klich – Campus Safety Officer (Office of Campus Safety)

Ernie Thorp – Assistant Men’s Ice Hockey Coach (Athletics)

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

Laura Zuege – Assistant Director of Financial Aid (Financial Aid)

Timesheet Approvals

As a reminder, campus will be closed November 28th and November 29th. Payroll will continue to process paychecks for the November 29th payday. In order for payroll to process timely, deadlines for timesheet submission and approval will be adjusted.  

Timesheet Deadlines

Sunday Nov. 24th  – submit timesheet for approval to supervisor by 4 p.m.

Monday Nov. 25th   – supervisors approve time sheets by 10 a.m.

We understand to meet the needs of campus during campus closure, a small number of employees may be working (e.g., grounds, safety). Those who work that week will be notified by their manager to establish their work schedules and discuss paid time off alternatives.

Have a great holiday!

Human Resources & Payroll Office

Open Enrollment Deadline

The deadline to submit any open enrollment changes, additions, or drops to Human Resources is Monday, November 18, 2019 at 4:00 pm. 

If you do not want 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 2020 plan year/calendar year. 

All Open Enrollment materials can be found on the Open Enrollment webpage.  If you have any questions please contact your human resources representative.

Transamerica Live Webinar – Get Ready to Retire

Whether you plan to retire soon or many years from now, we want to help you live better today and worry less about tomorrow. WAICU is pleased to offer live webinars designed to help you take full advantage of everything the Retirement Readiness Plan has to offer.

This webinar will review five key areas to consider as retirement approaches: Lifestyle, Investments, Income, Healthcare, and Legacy.

Date: November 20, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM CST

Registration:  Select “REGISTER NOW“ below and follow the on-screen prompts.

REGISTER NOW

Open Enrollment Benefit Fair Prize Winners

Thank you to all for attending the Open Enrollment Fair yesterday.  The prize winners were drawn and I am excited to share that you were selected, please see below.  Please stop by Brokaw Hall and contact a Human Resources team member to pick-up your prize.

Name Prize
Laura Abendschein, Wellness Services iPad, 7th Generation
Morgen Moraine, Conservatory Oral-B Genius Rechargeable Toothbrush
Charles Schroeder, Technology Servies Oral-B Genius Rechargeable Toothbrush
Cynthia Patterson, Library Yeti Rambler Mug
Brandie Jewett, Financial Services USB Battery Pack & Seroogy’s Coffee
Shelly Krueger, Technology Services Aroma Diffuser & Essential Oils
John Benson, Conservatory Green Bay Packer Gift Set

If you were unable to attend the Open Enrollment Benefits Fair, forms can be found on the Open Enrollment webpage.  Please contact Human Resources if you need any assistance.

Transamerica Live Webinar – Get Ready to Retire

Whether you plan to retire soon or many years from now, we want to help you live better today and worry less about tomorrow. WAICU is pleased to offer live webinars designed to help you take full advantage of everything the Retirement Readiness Plan has to offer.

This webinar will review five key areas to consider as retirement approaches: Lifestyle, Investments, Income, Healthcare, and Legacy.

Date: November 20, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM CST

Registration:  Select “REGISTER NOW“ below and follow the on-screen prompts.

REGISTER NOW

Open Enrollment Benefits Fair – Save the Date!

Save the date for the upcoming insurance Open Enrollment Benefits Fair in the Warch Campus Center – Somerset Room on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm.

This event will provide opportunities to meet with University’s benefit providers, obtaining benefit enrollment forms and the updated benefit guide, and connecting with members of the Human Resources team about enrollment for the upcoming year.

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

Benefit ProviderBenefit Plan
UMRHealth Plan
HaysBenefit Plan Brokers
MedTrax Rx Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Delta DentalDental Plan
Care Plus DentalDental Plan
SYMETRAGroup Life and Disability Insurance
SuperiorVisionVision Plan
ERC, Employee Resources CenterEAP
Massage ChairLocal Provider
Flu ShotsSubject to availability – Flu shots are provided at no cost to employees and spouses/domestic partners covered under the LU medical plan.
WELLUWellness Services Office
Lawrence University Tuition Benefit ProgramsFinancial Aid Office
Library Benefit ProgramLibrary

LU Employee Resource Groups PCDA & ARWAG
Staff ConnectionsStaff Connections Committee
Plan Information, Forms, & Deadlines Human Resources Office

The deadline to submit any open enrollment changes, additions, or drops to Human Resources is Monday, November 18, 2019 at 4:00 pm. Paragraph

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 2020 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!