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Winter Safety Tips

As the weather begins to shift, please exercise caution and prepare yourself for changing conditions.

WalkSafe Quick Tips:

  • Get ready now. Check out UnitedHeartland.com/walksafe for resources on snow and ice removal, proper footwear and housekeeping.
  • Know your news. Identify which local TV and radio stations provide the most comprehensive winter weather information.
  • Download. Make sure your weather app is up to date if you have a smartphone, or search for a new app with the comprehensive information you are seeking.
  • Don’t let ice and snow surprise you. Snow and ice can arrive at any time during the winter season, be prepared.
  • Tell others.See a slick spot or potentially hazardous condition? Notify those in your organization who can help eliminate the hazard.

All Staff Meeting December 13, 9 a.m.

The next All Staff Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Somerset Room in the Warch Campus Center.  Coffee and snacks will be provided.

All questions you would like to ask of Chris Lee, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Christyn Abaray, Director of Athletics or Brian Pertl, Dean of the Conservatory of Music should be emailed to staff_connection@lawrence.edu. 

PAE Nominations – Due Tomorrow, 12/1

President’s Award of Excellence

The President’s Award of Excellence (PAE) recognizes exemplary University staff members for their exceptional support and performance for their Department and the University.  For more information, please visit the President’s Award of Excellence webpage.

How to submit  a nomination:

Complete the Nomination Form describing how the nominee demonstrates the above listed criteria, not to exceed three typed pages, by December 1, 2017.  When completed with the nomination form, you will need to select “file”, “save as” and save to desktop or personal folder.  The form can be submitted via one of the following methods:

Email:   Excellence@lawrence.edu
Fax:  920.993.6026
Interoffice Mail:  Rochelle Blindauer, Human Resources
Hand Deliver:  Rochelle Blindauer, Brokaw Hall, Room 108

Thank you for your nominations and recognition of the colleagues that make Lawrence a great place!

New Hires / Job Changes 11/30

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!

  • Vijay Hira, Administrative Assistant – International Student Services (International Student Services)
  • Kristen Bischel, Bjorklunden Staff Assistant (Bjorklunden)

All Staff Meeting December 13, 9 a.m.

The next All Staff Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Somerset Room in the Warch Campus Center.  Coffee and snacks will be provided.

All questions you would like to ask of Chris Lee, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Christyn Abaray, Director of Athletics or Brian Pertl, Dean of the Conservatory of Music should be emailed to staff_connection@lawrence.edu. 

Healthy Holiday Challenge

Don’t forget to weigh in for the yearly challenge that helps keep us accountable during the holiday season. Weigh in Wednesday before 2pm at the wellness center. Prizes include a fit bit, massages, hydroflasks and more. The winning team will maintain their collective weight closest to their pre-holiday weigh in.  Weigh back in the week of January 8th.

Griff’s Grill Winter Edition

We are breaking out the winter gear in preparation for the winter edition of Griff’s Grill. We are featuring Jacobs’ hot dogs and brats, a special “winter” brat and of course veggie options.  Join us Wednesday, November 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch (seating is available inside).

LU Apparel Store Sale
Stop by the apparel store after lunch! Faculty and staff get 20% off on all LU apparel on Wednesday, November 29.
 

Mail Services – Next Week 11/18-22

Office mail pick-up and delivery will take place in the following manner next week due to the holiday and campus closure.

  • Monday – regular mail routine
  • Tuesday – regular mail routine
  • Wednesday – morning mail only, window will be open until 3pm
  • Thursday – campus closed
  • Friday – campus closed

If you have any questions, please contact Greg Griffin.