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Upcoming Career Services Events

TODAY!
Careers in Conservation Info Session: Engage with recent Lawrence Biology Alumni as they discuss Life after Lawrence and their careers in Conservation. Panelists include Cait Williamson ’11, Director of Conservation Programs at the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, Paul Senner ’11, Field Technician at V3 Companies and Darcy Kind ’97, Conservation Biologist at the State of Wisconsin.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

Monday, Oct. 16
Internships 101
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; Alice G. Chapman, Career Services Conference Room

College Possible Info Table: Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, College Possible seeks to make college admission possible for low-income students in the United States through an intensive curriculum of coaching across students in all 50 states. Chat with Izzy Ramirez from the Milwaukee office to learn more about this prime opportunity for Lawrence students; great for those who have worked in admissions, career offices, financial aid or as RLAs.
Noon – 2:00 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table near Commons
College Possible 1:1 Chats*
2:30 – 5 p.m.; Career Services Conference Room

Tuesday, Oct. 17
Sensient Technologies Info Session: ATTN Sciences and other majors! Senior Global Corporate Recruiter Jerry Broitzman will be on campus talking about careers and internships with Sensient Technologies, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances for food and cosmetic industries.
1 – 2 p.m.; Thomas Steitz Hall of Science, Chemistry Commons Room 230

Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Trip Orientation: Students who have registered and paid their deposit to attend this year’s LSB Reading Period Trip to Chicago must attend this last orientation session to confirm your spot and learn basic networking skills and how to prepare for the experience!
5 – 6:00 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

Wednesday, Oct. 18
Strategies for Career Success: Life after Lawrence: What happens after graduation?  Tips on getting off to a good start in your new job, acclimating to your new home and more.
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room

* Advanced registration in LUworks is required.

New Hires/Job Changes 10/5

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

  • Kari Bern, Assistant Softball Coach (Athletics)
  • Alex Bryson, Volunteer Coach of Swimming and Diving (Athletics)
  • Rhett Doar, Custodian (Custodial)
  • David Jumes, Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach (Athletics)
  • Carrie Korb, Administrative Assistant Wriston (Art and Art History)
  • Margaret Larche, Prospect Research Assistant (Development)
  • Elizabeth Larew, Gallery and Collections Assistant (Art and Art History)
  • Kevin LeBeau, Associate Director of Annual Giving (Development)
  • Krystal Light, Staff Counselor (Health and Wellness)
  • Kara Muchow, Associate Director of Parent & Conservatory Giving (Development)
  • Della Otradovec, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach (Athletics)
  • Katie Seidel, Associate Director of Admissions (Admissions)
  • Sarah Schlichter, Assistant Director of Annual Giving (Development)
  • Katie Schumacher, Assistant Softball Coach (Athletics)

Open Enrollment Meetings – Mark your Calendar!

Mark your calendar for the upcoming health insurance Open Enrollment Meetings at the Warch Campus Center – Cinema. These meetings are strongly recommended to hear about benefit changes and deadlines for the upcoming year.  Watch the LU Insider and communications from Human Resources for further information.

  • 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

 

Wellness Fair 10/18

Join us at the annual Lawrence University Wellness Fair.  The Wellness Fair will be made up of exhibitors offering resources to encourage our campus to make healthy choices and enrich all aspects of our lives.  Flu shots will be available onsite at the Wellness Fair!

Date:                     Wednesday, October 18th

Times:                   11:00 am – 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm – 8:00pm

Location:              Warch Campus Center – Somerset Room

LSB Alumni Mentoring Program and Award due this Friday!

Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Alumni Mentoring Program and Award
Calling all sophomores and juniors! Lawrence has the resources you need to help you secure cutting edge internships.

The new Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Alumni Mentoring Program is offering support in preparing for and finding top business internship opportunities.

Fifteen students will be selected to receive training in a variety of aspects of business and support from a group of well-established alumni mentors in applying for internships.  Additionally, 1-3 candidates will receive funding AND mentoring to support their summer internships. This unique program integrates education and mentoring in business, interviewing and networking skills and support in finding internship opportunities.  For a full list and bios of alumni participants, please click here.

Due THIS Friday, October 6.  For more information on how to apply, please see LUworks Event ID: 3154 and visit Career Services.

PHA Next Steps: Questionnaire and Results

Those who participated in the personal health assessment, employees and spouses/domestic partners, need to complete the questionnaire 5 days after your screening.

Once you have completed the questionnaire, you will have access to your report immediately. We encourage you and your spouse/domestic partner to set up individual appointments with Laurie Ehlers, RN Educator (ext. 7498 or laurie.ehlers@lawrence.edu) to read and discuss your results. Laurie can also help create an action plan if you would like to see improvements in certain areas.  It is also recommended to take your report to your next regularly scheduled visit with your primary care physician to discuss.

Directions to Complete the Questionnaire:

1. Go to www.thedacarepha.net
2. Click Start Your Online Questionnaire, located in the yellow box.
3. Enter your Access code: hbv4mdcv
4. Enter the required account information. Click Proceed to Registration. Please use your legal first and last name.
5. Enter the required information:

First Time User – Enter email address and create login and password.

or

Repeat User – Enter your email (if entered previously) and the login information will auto populate. Enter a New Password and confirm password.

6. Click Sign up.
7. Choose the most current lab date and click Go.
8. Click Begin your Questionnaire. Complete all questions and click Submit Questionnaire and View Results.
9. From the main menu, click Online Report or Printable Report to view your Personal Health Assessment individual report.

 

Upcoming Career Services Events

Friday, Oct. 6
Marine Corps Band Info Table: Capt. John Devroy will be on campus to talk about the Marine Corps Band and how to audition.  An audition date will also be set later this year so visit the table to learn how to prepare!
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Conservatory, Lower Lobby

Monday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 12
Internships 101
Monday at 11:10 a.m. and Thursday at 4:30 p.m.; Career Services

Wednesday, Oct. 11
Strategies for Career Success: Managing Your Money and Repaying Loans
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room

Wake Forest University Info Session: Hear about a 2018 summer opportunity with Sara Quandt ’73, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Study the occupational health of Latino farm workers, including trying to understand the health consequences of pesticide exposure.
6 – 7 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room

Thursday, Oct. 12
Careers in Conservation Info Session: Engage with recent Lawrence Biology Alumni as they discuss Life after Lawrence and their careers in conservation. Panelists include Cait Williamson ’11, Director of Conversation Programs at the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, Paul Senner ’11, Field Technician at V3 Companies and Darcy Kind ’97, Conservation Biologist at the State of Wisconsin.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

* Advanced registration in LUworks is required.

Concordia University Wisconsin, School of Pharmacy On Campus October 10, 2017

Erin Levenhagen from Concordia University Wisconsin, School of Pharmacy, will be on campus Tuesday, October 10, 2017 to share information on CUW’s Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Informational Table in WCC, Lobby Table Near Mail Room:  12:15 to 1:30 p.m.

Register in LUworks for a 30-minute 1:1 Conversation with Erin Levenhagen!  11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  and 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.