Register for Give Pulse Training/Tutorials via the Give Pulse system at Lawrence.givepulse.com, or visit the VCSC Thursdays for a casual tutorial session. Want to learn how to post a volunteer opportunity or register to volunteer? Have questions about what you’ve already posted? This is a great place to start. New times added with each term. Also, feel free to check the Give Pulse system for ideas on how, where and when to volunteer.
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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.
Swim Team Hour of Power Fundraiser
The Lawrence Swim Team is inviting Faculty and Staff to participate in the upcoming Hour of Power fundraiser. Email Andrew.Fleek@lawrence.edu to register your team.
The new Staff Monthly newsletter has arrived!
Our staff connections team is proud to announce the release of their monthly newsletter. The communication will be sent via the LU Insider on a monthly basis and also be available on the Staff Connections website. In this month’s edition, you will find a note from Cal Husmann, upcoming event listings and more! Click here to download the November issue of Staff Monthly.
Bring Your Own Coffee (BYOC)
Bring your own coffee and we’ll provide doughnuts!! This is a drop-in event, so staff can stop in to grab a doughnut and socialize for as long as they like.
See you next week!
Thursday, November 16 • 8-9:30am. • Brokaw Hall Lobby
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.