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United Way and Lawrence Fund Pledge

We invite you to join in supporting both Lawrence students and the United Way. If you would like to make a gift to Lawrence, United Way, or both, please complete the PLEDGE FORM  and return it via campus mail or email to the Development Office in Brokaw Hall. We would greatly appreciate your support of both campaigns by Monday, November 20, 2017.

Thank you for considering these giving options as a way to support our students and community. Should you have any questions about either opportunity, please reach out to Annual Giving or Human Resources.

Cultural Food Day

Join the Caribbean Support Team for Cultural Food Day!

Saturday, November 11, 2017 • 5:30 – 8 p.m. • Diversity Center in Memorial Hall

For just $7, you get to enjoy foods from around the world and all of the proceeds are going to support the Caribbean Support Team’s efforts. Don’t forget to bring a plate!  To register, click here to donate your $7. Use “Cultural Food Day” in the comment section.

 

Easter Mysteries – Award Winning Director and LU alum– Film Presentation and Panel

Easter Mysteries – Award Winning Director and LU alum– Film Presentation and Panel EASTER MYSTERIES is a Musical Feature Film that journeys into the passion of Christ’s death and resurrection through the lens of his disciples and followers. It presents Jesus as a kosher rabbi guiding his followers, inviting a broad understanding of Jesus by people of other faiths or of no faith – while the central Biblical themes of Gospel and grace remain clear. Join John O’Boyle and the Lawrence community for a multifaith experience on Wednesday November 8th at 6:00 pm. in the Cinema. Doors open at 5:45 pm with free pizza and drinks available. The film will begin at 6:00 pm with a multifaith panel discussion to follow.

Lawrence in the News

eClips is a bi-weekly email from the Office of Communications containing headlines and links to recent articles about Lawrence, articles about LU students/faculty/staff, and articles about major topics and trends in higher education. Originally developed for cabinet and trustees, faculty and staff have found it to be a valuable and interesting resource. If you would like to be added to the distribution list, send an email to Rick Peterson (richard.peterson@lawrence.edu).

Upcoming Career Services Events

Thursday, Nov. 9
Lawrence Scholars in Arts & Entertainment Info Session: Swipe in your lunch and join John O’Boyle ‘69, two time Tony Award winner for “La Cage aux Folles” and “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”.  John is also producing a new musical to be shown in theaters nationwide on March 22, 2018 called “Easter Mysteries.”
Noon – 1:00 p.m.; WCC, Schumann Room Inside Andrew Commons

Deep Listening – November 8th

Deep Listening – November 8th
Encourage your own collaborative creativity and that of those you encounter by experiencing and encouraging deep listening practices. Deep Listening is a way of hearing in which we are fully present with what is happening in the moment without trying to control it or judge it. This will be the last option of the Fall term for this unique experience with Brian Pertl. November 8th at 12pm – Center for Spiritual and Religious Life.

Taize’ Worship and Contemplation – Thursday, November 9th at Center for SRL

Taize’ Worship and Contemplation – Thursday, November 9th at Center for SRL
For a healthy and contemplative approach in these last few weeks of term, come to the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life at 7pm on Thursday, November 9th. Join in a Christian based ecumenical service that has both quiet and powerful components to worship. There will be the quiet of candlelight, songs, and inspirational prayer.

Bridging the Ideological Divide – Last 2 Sessions!

Bridging the Ideological Divide – Last 2 Sessions!
Nurtured in the concept of conflict resolution is the idea that effective dialogue is our first measure of understanding. There are just a few more opportunities for students, staff and faculty to attend the on campus facilitated dialogues that will help us to identify through each other’s stories some useful approaches to that communication as a first step in bridging an ideological divide.
Saturday, November 4th in Mead Witter – 12pm
Tuesday, November 7th Memorial Hall 114 – 10am

Upstander Training

This training is open to ALL Lawrence Students, Staff and Faculty Members.

The Bystander/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.

Date & Time: November 13, 4:30-8:30 PM

Location: Warch Camper Center – Somerset Room (324)

Please RSVP to div-inclusion@lawrence.edu by November 10.

This session will be facilitated by FIT OSHKOSH trainers and is sponsored by Lawrence University’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion.