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Visiting Artist Jools Gilson

In conjunction with the fall gallery exhibition Mapping Climate Change, we will be hosting a series of events with Jools Gilson.

Artist Talk with Jools Gilson
Monday, Oct. 16 | 4:30 p.m.
Wriston Art Galleries

Join us for a talk by multidisciplinary artist Jools Gilson who will discuss her work on view in the galleries, The Knitting Map, as well as her new research on an Irish bog body.

Panel Discussion: The Changing Discourse around Climate Change
Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 4:30 p.m.
Wriston Auditorium

Panelists:

  • Jools Gilson, artist, writer, and educator
  • Deborah Barkun, curator and Creative Director, Berman Museum of Art  
  • David Gerard, John R. Kimberly Distinguished Professor of Economics at LU  
  • Claire Kervin, Assistant Professor of English & Director of Fellowships Advising at LU
  • Deanna L. Donohoue, Associate Professor of Chemistry at L

Reception with light refreshments to follow.

Open Movement Workshop with Jools Gilson
Thursday, Oct. 19 | 4-6 p.m.
Esch Studio – Warch Campus Center

About Jools Gilson

Jools Gilson is an artist, writer and educator. Her practice moves across the disciplines of dance theatre, creative writing, visual art and broadcast radio. Her work has been performed and exhibited internationally and has received awards from The Arts Councils of Ireland and England, Culture Ireland, Fulbright Ireland, The Banff Centre for the Arts (Canada), New York Festivals and others. She is Professor of Creative Practice at University College Cork in Ireland. Learn more about Jools at https://joolsgilson.com/

2SLGBTQ+ History Month

October is 2SLGBTQ+ History Month, and October 11 is National Coming Out Day. Both events highlight and celebrate people who identify the gender and sexuality diverse communities, including (but not limited to) those who identify as two spirit*, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning.

We hope you’ll join us for one of these incredible events.

Reading: Tristan Taormino, from A Part of the Heart Can’t Be Eaten
Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 5-7 p.m.
Warch 204 – Cinema

Tristan Taormino will be reading from her queer memoir A Part of the Heart Can’t Be Eaten: A Memoir.

Kink Workshop with Tristan Taormino
Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 1-2 p.m.
Diversity Center

A workshop for LGBTQ+ identified students

Flirting Workshop with Tristan Taormino
Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 2-3 p.m.
Diversity Center

A workshop for LGBTQ+ identified students

Talk: Tristan Taormino on “The Sex Ed You Never Got”
Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 5-7 p.m.
Warch 204 – Cinema

A National Coming Out Day Talk and event open to Lawrence and the larger Appleton community

About Tristan Taormino

Tristan Taormino is an award-winning author, columnist, sex educator, speaker, media maker, and podcast host. She is the author of nine books and editor or co-editor of 25 anthologies. She keynotes, lectures, and teaches workshops around the world. She is the host and executive producer of the long running podcast Sex Out Loud. She is the creator of Sex Educator Boot Camp, a professional training program, and she runs a coaching and consulting business for sexuality professionals. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa with her Bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Wesleyan University in 1993.

Lawrence’s Pride Network partnered with Diverse + Resilient and PBS Wisconsin to host a screening of the recently released PBS documentary Wisconsin Pride.

Wisconsin Pride: Part 1
Sunday, Oct. 29 | 6-7:45 p.m.
Stansbury Theatre

This screening includes the first half of the documentary and a Q&A with a panel of Wisconsin LGBTQ leaders. Audience members are invited to engage with the speakers for a discussion about how our past shapes our history.

Wisconsin Pride: Part 2
Monday, Oct. 30 | 6-7:45 p.m.
Stansbury Theatre

This screening includes the second half of the documentary and a conversation with Brice Smith, the scholar who wrote the biography of Milwaukee’s own Lou Sullivan entitled Lou Sullivan: Daring To Be A Man Among Men. Sullivan is a trans man who shaped the trans masculine movement and created FTM International.

Both screenings are free and open to the public. Register today!


Trick or Suite

Tuesday, October 31 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
1025 E. South River St.

Save the date! Staff Council presents “Trick or Suite: A Halloween Open House!”

On the spookiest day of the year, stop by 1025 E. South River St. to scavenge for clues and feast on treats. There will be three winners and three prizes!

Come have a frightening time! Costumes are optional…at your own risk!

Questions? Contact Cole Hepburn
cole.hepburn@lawrence.edu
x6993

Giving Day Happy Hour

Thursday, October 12 | 4:30-6 p.m.
Viking Room – Memorial Hall

University Advancement is excited to invite you to an upcoming event that promises to be both enjoyable and meaningful: a Giving Day Happy Hour at the Viking Room!

This event is a fantastic opportunity for us to come together as a community and celebrate Lawrence and our 10th annual Giving Day! We are thrilled to have our esteemed faculty, staff, and dedicated alumni community members join us for this special occasion. Bonus, there will be free beer!

Let’s come together, raise our glasses, and raise funds for a brighter future. We can’t wait to see you at the Viking Room for an evening of celebration and philanthropy!

If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at claire.hafeman@lawrence.edu or x6520

Thank you for being a part of our vibrant community and for supporting our mission. Together, we can make a positive impact.

Faculty, staff, and students 21+ are welcome.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Among other initiatives, October is also recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the “Day of Unity” in October 1981 conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.  

During DVAM, victim advocates, allied professionals, survivors of abuse, their loved ones, and the surrounding community come together to mourn the lives lost to domestic violence, celebrate the progress that has been made to end this epidemic, and connect with others working to create change.

Our campus is working together to create change through prevention and education efforts made by the Sexual Harassment and Assault Resources & Education (SHARE) through the year but recognizes October as an opportunity to stand together with the nation. Please see the list of event opportunities below to stand with us and SHARE against sexual violence. Questions regarding events and/or accommodation requests should be made directly to Sara Holtzman at holtzmas@Lawrence.edu. More information may be found on SHARE’s Website, the IDEAS Division Website, and on the LU Calendar.

October 5: Our Stories Are NOT Meant For Everyone
5:30-6:30 p.m. | Wriston Auditorium
Listen to President Carter and Title IX Coordinator Sara Holtzman, talk about survivor rights and the important to respect personal privacy.

October 10: The Clothesline Project
3-5 p.m. | Warch Campus Center
Stop by to decorate a t-shirt to increase awareness of the impact of interpersonal violence, to celebrate strength and resiliency, and to provide a means to break through the silence that often surrounds interpersonal violence.

October 17: DVAM Volleyball Game
7 p.m. | Alexander Gymnasium
Watch your fellow Lawrentians complete against Carrol College and learn more about Domestic Violence Awareness month in the process.

October 25: Take Back The Night
7-9 p.m. | Main Hall Green
Stand together to share and hear about personal experiences with sexual misconduct in the speak out, march with our community in solidarity to stop sexual violence, and learn more about sexual violence, signs and prevention with community and on-campus resources.

If you or someone you know would like to seek support please see the list of resources below, or look to the Equity and Title IX website for more information and resources.

Emergency Contacts

  • 911 – connection to immediate medical help and law enforcement
  • 988 – connection to immediate mental health help
  • 800-656-4673 – National Sexual Assault Hotline RAINN
  • 800-799-7233 – National Domestic Violence Hotline

On Campus Resources

CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT: NOT Responsible Employees/mandated reporters

Counseling and medical staff available 8-12 and 1-4:30 pm: Call 920-832-6574 to schedule an appointment. Same-day appointments are available for urgent needs.

  • LU Counseling Line (24/7 access): 920-419-8167 
  • Deans of Spiritual & Religious Life: spiritual.religious.life@lawrence.edu 920-832-7167; 739 East Alton Street, 8-5, Mon-Fri
    • Rev. Terra Winston-Sage: 920-832-6947,

You may make a non-confidential report with Title IX Coordinator, Sara Holtzman by submitting a report online, calling 920-832-7496, stopping by Memorial Hall, room 100, or emailing holtzmas@lawrence.edu or titleix@larence.edu.

Additional on-campus non-confidential reporters include but are not limited to:

Paycor Training – Sign Up Today!

Don’t forget that Paycor training sessions will be held throughout numerous days and times throughout the month of October. Sign up for a session today to make the transition as efficient as possible!

If you are a supervisor…

Sign up for a supervisory training session. During this training session, staff and faculty supervisors will learn what Paycor is, how to navigate the system, how to fill out their own timesheets, how to manage their employee workforce, and more.  You should attend a supervisory training session if you directly supervise other employees, including staff, faculty, and students.

If you are not a supervisor…

Sign up for a non-supervisory training session. During this training session, staff and faculty employees will learn what Paycor is, how to navigate the system, how to fill out their own timesheets, and more. You should attend a non-supervisory training session if you do not supervise any employees, including staff, faculty, and students.

If you are a faculty member…

Please note that the first half of the non-supervisory training is geared towards learning how to navigate the Paycor system. The second half of the training will be spent on managing timesheets (you do not need to stay for the second half of the training since the material does not apply to faculty). However, if you supervise any LU staff or students, we highly recommend that you sign up for a supervisory training session instead.

For both supervisor and non-supervisor sessions…

Please note the below room requirements based upon the session you sign up for:

  • Warch Campus Center, Somerset Room: you must bring a laptop with you.
  • Library, Room 204:  Computers are available for you to use.

Questions? Please contact humanresources@lawrence.edu.

Paycor Supervisor Training

Last call to sign up for a Paycor supervisory training session for October 6!

Supervisors will learn what Paycor is, how to navigate the system, how to fill out their own timesheets, how to manage their employee workforce, and more! If you are someone who supervisors other employees, including staff, faculty, and students, these sessions are for you!

For sessions held in Somerset, please bring a laptop with you.

Sign up here!

New Employees/Promotions/Rehires

If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence!

New Employees

Chase Kersten – Volunteer Baseball Coach

Israel Franco – Bon Appetit

Chrisian Mudasumbwa – Bon Appetit

Neema Mufuka – Bon Appetit

Emock Mulungula – Bon Appetit

Yvone Nyagabiro – Bon Appetit

Therese Olga – Bon Appetit

Linda Evans – Volunteer Assistant for Men’s and Women’s Tennis

John Rowe – User Services Manager

John Pendergast – Volunteer Baseball Coach

Johanna Wienholts – Lecturer of Music

Krista Fuller – Assistant Registrar

Dana Jacobson – Director of Brand Creative

Hannah Osborne – Student Events & Viking Room Fellow

Cindy Pinkert – Campus Safety Officer

Matthew Puskarich – Volunteer Lacrosse Coach

Angelina Redhail – Temporary Payroll & HR Coordinator

Promotions

Amy Kester – Associate Vice President for Leadership and Institutional Giving

Performing Arts Series: Fatoumata Diawara

Wednesday, October 4 | 8-9:30 p.m.
Harper Hall

“One of the most inventive and dynamic performers in Africa. At her best, she mixes delicate solo work with high energy songs, dance routines, social comment and African-edged reworkings of classics.” – The Guardian

Fatoumata Diawara is a renowned African musician, celebrated for her innovative and authentic sound. With deep roots in Mali, she represents the voice of young African women, blending tradition with forward-looking vision. Her dynamic live performances exude energy, captivating audiences with her hypnotic stage presence. Fenfo, her Grammy-nominated album, showcases her unique storytelling abilities, addressing universal themes of respect, love, migration, and building a brighter future for our children.

Students (LU and non-LU) and Lawrence faculty & staff get in for free! A valid Lawrence ID must be presented for free admission.

BE/TD Career Communities: Explore Fox Cities!

Wednesday, October 4 | 2-6 p.m.

Explore Careers in Business, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Data Sciences!

We will visit the Boldt Company and then meet with a panel of local entrepreneurs:

  • Airfordable
  • Gener8tor
  • Tundra Angels Investor Network
  • Debtle Co.

Not only will you learn more about these careers and organizations, but you will make valuable contacts that could lead to future employment opportunities! Space is limited. See Handshake for details and to sign up today!