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Learning at Lawrence – Excel Training Registration Open

You can now register for the Learning at Lawrence – Excel Training, provided by Ryan Gebler, on January 31!  Please note that space is limited for this training.  Ryan will be offering three sessions: the first two are for beginner – intermediate level learners, and the third session is for intermediate – advanced learners.  You can register here.

Ninth annual Report to the Community

Join President Mark Burstein and Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Dr. Kimberly Barrett for the ninth annual Report to the Community.

Report to the Community
Thursday, February 8, 2018
4-6 p.m.

The Report to the Community brings together leaders, learners and Lawrentians for a celebration of the ways in which Lawrence University engages in mutually beneficial partnerships to enhance the well-being and vibrancy of the greater Fox Valley while also strengthening the educational experience it provides to students. This year’s Report to the Community focuses on partnerships that help create a more just, equitable and inclusive community.

2018 Collaboration in Action Award Recipients

ThedaCare’s Community Health Action Team (CHAT)
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Fox Cities Diversity Officers Collaborative

RSVP Today

 

Spiritual Lives at Lawrence Shared Stories

Share Stories

Telling a story is connecting with others.  Telling your spiritual story means sharing a part of your identity.  The Spiritual Lives at Lawrence video series allows members of the Lawrence community an opportunity to let their story be known, and to let others into this special part of their identity.

No two stories are alike.  You are invited to explore the video series for yourself and consider how your shared story would look.   https://www.lawrence.edu/info/offices/spiritual-and-religious-life/spiritual-lives

Office Hours with Kimberly Barrett on February 7th

Dr. Kimberly Barrett, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion is hosting open office hours. The second session of open office hours for Winter Term is being held on February 7th, 2018. Drop by Sampson House, 2nd floor and share ideas, concerns, comments, etc. Appointments are not required, people will be accommodated on a first come-first serve basis.

Upcoming & Spiritual – Talking-Praying-Moving

Open Movement Jam with Margaret Paek

Sunday, January 21st in Esch Hurvis.  5pm. 
Shake out the winter chill, warm up your body and expend the energy that wants to get out.  Unplug, make a noise, be silly, sing, dance, create movement and let energy flow.  Cast off an old habit and create a new one.

Taize’

Taize’ will continue at All Saints Episcopal Church, just a short walk from campus.  Candlelight, chant, singing, and musical appreciation of Christian scripture.  This service is created and shaped by Lawrence students. All are welcome to share in the unique and experience that is Taize’.
Sunday, January 21st at 7:30pm

Talking Circles

Talking Circles are developing on campus where participants and observers are coming together in a sense of community and harmony to discuss and share.  Intentional and supportive Talking Circles are continuing throughout the term on select Tuesdays.  The next chance to continue or take part in this unique opportunity is January 23rd, 4:30pm at the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

Upstander Training on February 17th (RSVP by February 11)

February 17, 2018
Esch Hurvis Studio (WCC), 10 am – 2 pm 
Please RSVP by February 11 by emailing us at div-inclusion@lawrence.edu! (limited seats)
Lawrence Students, Staff, Faculty and people from the Appleton community are invited to attend. The Upstander training will help you build the skills to interrupt bullying or other harmful behaviors and comments. Learn how to become an agent for change and co-creator of positive narratives about race and other identities. Participants will unpack real-life scenarios to enable them to effectively challenge prejudice in our community. Those who plan to attend are asked to commit to be present for the entire training session.

Flu shots still available!

If you’ve seen either the local or national news this week, you’ve likely seen reports that influenza is at epidemic levels and only expected to get worse in the coming weeks. If you haven’t already received a flu vaccination, you still can! Reach out to our RN educator Laurie Ehlers at laurie.ehlers@lawrence.edu or 832-7498 if you’d like to schedule an appointment to get a flu shot.

New Hires/Job Changes 1/18

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

  • Bethany Abrahamson, Academy Voice Teacher (Academy of Music)
  • Loren Baybrook, Visiting Professor of Film Studies (Film Studies Program)
  • Mike Clement, Instructor in Chemistry Lab (Chemistry)
  • Mark Fonder, Lecturer in Music (Conservatory of Music)
  • David Kaplan, Lecturer in Music (Conservatory of Music)
  • Heather McCombs, Designer & Project Manager (Facility Services)
  • Aram Monisoff, Lecturer of Theatre Arts (Theatre Arts)
  • Kristin Olson, Lecturer of Music (Conservatory of Music)
  • Crista Rettler, Student Account Specialist (Financial Services)
  • Timothy Schraufnagel, Campus Safety Officer (Office of Campus Safety)
  • Rachel Schulteis, Admissions Event Coordinator (Admissions)
  • Alan Stewart, Lecturer of Economics (Economics)