Friday Lunch Live, October 20….casual lunch for Faculty and Staff.
Bring your own or have a grilled cheese with us. Stop by between 11:30am and 1pm at the Center for SRL and share your day.
Category: Faculty
Upcoming Career Services Events
Monday, Oct. 23
Emory University Candler School of Theology Info Table: Candler School of Theology is one of seven graduate schools at Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia. Join Ashly Cargle-Thompson ’04 to learn about the application process and how to set yourself apart from the competition.
Info Table
Noon – 2:00 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table Area Near Mailroom
1:1 Chats*
2 – 4:00 p.m.; Career Services Conference Room
Tuesday Oct. 24
Lawrence International Alumni Mentoring (LIAM) Program Kick Off: International students who have been admitted into the LIAM Program must attend this session to set goals for the year!
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Alice G. Chapman, Room 202
Thursday, Oct. 26
Internships 101
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Alice G. Chapman, Career Services Conference Room
* Advanced registration in LUworks is required.
D-Term Opportunities Applications Due Today!
BOSTON: 5th Annual KIPP Academy Public Charter School Internships
Susie ’72 and John Kane are pleased to offer two internships at KIPP Academy in the Boston metropolitan area. If you are interested in experiencing an innovative system of education in a diverse, inner city environment, then apply by the end of the day to be a part of this experience. The dates of the experience are November 27—December 15. Housing and meals provided. See LUworks Job ID 28744 for more details.
MINNEAPOLIS: 1rst Annual KIPP Academy Internship in Minneapolis!
This opportunity is similar to the Boston opportunity, but in Minneapolis! Housing and meals not provided at this location. See LUworks Job ID 28729 for more details.
CHICAGO: 3nd Annual Forest Preserve Foundation Internships
Shelley Davis ’92 is happy to extend an opportunity to one or two interns who are interested in protecting and restoring the natural habitats of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Interns will assist with donor communications—appeals, mailings, social networking and a potential event with their young professionals association. If you are interested in communications in the environmental field apply today! Monday, November 27 through Thursday, December 14; Minimum commitment 2 – 3 days/week. See LUworks Job ID 28745 for more details.
Cultural Competency Lecture Series: Powerful Ways to Respond to Microaggressions, Stereotypes and Isms
Cultural Competency Lecture on Powerful Ways to Respond to Microaggressions, Stereotypes & Isms lead by Professor of Biology Elizabeth De Stasio & Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion and Associate Dean of Faculty Kimberly Barrett.
This interactive session will discuss strategies that targets of microaggressions, stereotypes and “isms” can use to respond to bias in ways that are self-affirming and empowering. Social science research will be referenced to inform participants’ understanding of concepts related to microaggressions and stereotypes. Participants will also engage in case study and role play to practice powerful ways to respond in these situations.
This is an open event. Please RSVP by November 13th by emailing us at div-inclusion@lawrence.edu
Extra Furniture?
Please let facility services know if you have any furniture in your office that you do not need. We are looking for 3 ft. diameter, max. of 4 ft diameter round table and a few chairs. Please contact: facilityservices@lawrence.edu
Guest Lunch – Chris Card
Come join staff connections for an informal lunch with guest Chris Card, Vice President for Student Life, on November 9th from 12-1 in the Alice G. Chapman Hall conference room 202.
This is an opportunity for staff members to connect with each other from across campus, explore new areas of campus and have a chance to get to know our guest for the day. Bring your own lunch but cookies will be provided by staff connections!
Hope to see you there!
Puerto Rico Relief Drive
Dear Lawrentians,
Almost four weeks after Hurricane Maria barreled through Puerto Rico, the island and its people continue to be subsumed in misery and desperation:
more than 85% of Puerto Ricans do not have electricity; approximately 40% do not have running water; those who do cannot drink it as that water is contaminated; many lack access to food, medication, and fuel due to island-wide shortages; approximately 50% have no access to communications; many are experiencing health crises as hospitals are unable to provide effective care.
Many logistical challenges have prevented aid (e.g. clean water, food, and medicine) from getting into the hands of Puerto Ricans. In response to this challenge, three student organizations–Lawrence International, ¡VIVA!, and Alianza—and the Spanish Department formed a coalition and identified four island-based grassroots organizations that are effectively and efficiently delivering aid to those who need it most. We are now asking for your help in supporting these organizations.
Please see the attached poster. If you would like to support one or more of these organizations, follow the “click here” prompts directly next to the organization name. The links lead to sites that will enable you to send aid or make a donation. Clicking on the names of the organizations to the left, will provide more information on each of the organizations on the list.
We hope you are able to join us in sending relief aid to our fellow U.S. citizens, and we also invite you to share this poster with your friends, family and colleagues.
If you have any questions, please contact us via email at luprdrive@gmail.com.
Thank you all for your generosity,
Spanish Department
¡VIVA!
Alianza
Lawrence International
United Way Pledge
We are committed to supporting our community through the work we do and the resources we share. We are pleased to introduce this year’s United Way employee giving campaign “Live United”. I would like to express my gratitude to those who have generously contributed to United Way in the past. Your gift has made a real and lasting difference to individuals and families right here in our community. Investments have helped support basic needs for those in our community who need them the most to become financially stable and have access to critical healthcare services. This year, the United Way will continue to advance the common good by focusing on education, income, health and basic needs.
More information about how to make a payroll deduction pledge will be discussed at the all-staff meeting on October 17th and through email communication.
For information on the Fox Cities United Way, visit
Insurance Open Enrollment Meetings
Save the Date
Please mark your calendar for the upcoming Insurance Open Enrollment Meetings at the Warch Campus Center Cinema:
- Wednesday, November 1st
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- 12:30 – 1:30 PM
- Thursday, November 2nd
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Monday, November 6th
- 12:30 – 1:30 PM
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Open Enrollment Meeting Agenda
Our agenda during the Open Enrollment Meetings will include discussion on:
- Plan Changes
- RN Educator
- Medical Plan Enhancement – Teladoc
- The Life and Processing of a Medical Claim
- Medical Cost Estimator
- Premium Review
- Action Items & Deadlines
Additionally, we are happy to welcome our vendor partners to the Open Enrollment Meetings. These vendors will be available to meet with you before and after the Open Enrollment Meetings to answer any questions you may have. They include:
- UMR – Health Plan Provider
- MedTrak – Pharmacy Provider
- Superior Vision – Vision Care Provider
- Hay’s Benefit Group – Health Plan Broker
Reminders – PHAs, Flu Shots, Wellness Fair
October is a big month in wellness for us here at Lawrence. We started out the month with the annual PHA’s (Personal Health Assessments) and we’ll soon be in the midst of flu clinic season.
If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes this week to go online and complete the PHA questionnaire. Once you’ve finished the questionnaire, you’ll immediately get your full PHA report. This report summarizes both your lifestyle habits and your biometric score (from your labwork, blood pressure, height and weight measurements) and provides individualized recommendations for improving your health.
Please email (laurie.ehlers@lawrence.edu) or call (832-7498) if you’d like to set up an appointment to review your report in person, or to discuss strategies for implementing any of the recommendations. Also, please note Laurie will be reaching out to those with elevated results (glucose, cholesterol, PSA, or blood pressure) to make sure you are aware of the findings and have a strategy for addressing this with your healthcare provider.
Flu season is right around the corner! In fact, this year Wisconsin saw its first influenza cases earlier than usual, in September. The height of flu season typically occurs in November through March, and an annual vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from getting the flu and spreading it to others. Please stop by one of the upcoming flu clinics to get your vaccine and help keep the Lawrence community healthy this season.
Lawrence Wellness Fair 10/18/17 11 am – 1 pm and 6 – 8 pm
Warch Campus Center 10/24/17 11 am – 1 pm in the Esch Hurvis Room
Bjorklunden 10/27/17 Starting at 9 am and by appointment
The Con 10/31/17 1:30 – 3:30 pm in the Shattuck Lower Level Lobby
If you’re unable to attend one of the flu clinics but would like to get a vaccine, we will be offering individual appointments as well. As that time approaches, we’ll publish more info here on LU Insider regarding how to schedule your individual appointment.