WELLU is pleased to offer subsidized full-body therapeutic massage services beginning September 15, 2017. Sign up started September 11th and we still have space available. Appointments are available for 60min and cost $20 and will be held at the YMCA. Massage opportunities are scheduled with the YMCA. Students, staff and faculty may schedule an appointment by contacting Erin Buenzli at erin.buenzli@lawrence.edu or 920-832-7190. Limit one per term.
Category: Audience – Readers
New Hires/Job Changes 9/21
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!
- Rebecca Hollinger, Executive Assistant (Office of Diversity and Inclusion)
- Daniel Frost, Custodian (Custodial)
- Rissel Peguero Almonte, Collaborative Pianist – Girl Choir (Academy of Music)
- Blong Lee, Technology Specialist (Information Technology Services)
- Kevin Lebeau, Associate Director of Annual Giving (Development)
Campus Flu Shots
It may seem too early to be thinking about flu season – but it’ll be here before we know it. Take a minute now and plan ahead to get vaccinated at one of the upcoming flu shot clinics:
Lawrence Wellness Fair, 10/18/17, 11 am – 1 pm and 6 – 8 pm
Warch Campus Center, 10/24/17, 11 am – 1 pm in the Esch Hurvis Room
Bjorklunden, 10/27/17, Starting at 9 am, and by appointment.
The Conservatory, 10/31/17, 1:30 – 3:30 pm in the Shattuck Lower Level Lobby
If these dates don’t work for you, you will have the opportunity to schedule an individual appointment for a flu shot. More information regarding scheduling individual appointments will be available at a later date.
Plan to get a flu shot, and do your part to keep the Lawrence community healthy.
Personal Health Assessment (PHA) Registration is Now Open
What is a PHA?
The Personal Health Assessment is a tool that highlights how our lifestyle choices directly impact overall health. Two scores are provided:
- Your Lifestyle Rating is based on your self-reported daily habits related to nutrition, physical activity, alcohol consumption, stress and depression, and tobacco use.
- Your Biometric Score is based on tobacco use, Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar.
The Personal Health Assessment Report provides personalized feedback, tips to improve your lifestyle habits, and resources for more information.
Who is eligible to participate?
All staff and faculty are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the PHA process. Participation is also encouraged for the following individuals covered under the Lawrence University medical plan: spouses/domestic partners of employees, retirees and spouses/domestic partners of retirees.
Note for Medical Plan Participants
Participation by employees, retirees covered under the medical plan, and spouses/domestic partners covered under the medical plan will provide the discounts to the medical plan premium. All participants must complete both the biometric screening and the lifestyle questionnaire to receive the premium discount. The questionnaire can be completed 5 days after your biometric screening appointment.
How do I sign up?
Scheduling directions can be found in the attached 2017 PHA Instruction Sheet or click here to sign up: https://www.thedacare.org/pha. The PHA schedule books quickly. To ensure you receive your preferred appointment time, do not delay in scheduling your appointment.
What is the PHA schedule?
The PHA schedule is as follows:
| Location | Date | Time |
| Lawrence University, Warch Campus Center – Appleton | 9-27-16 | 6:30 am – 10:30am |
| Lawrence University, Warch Campus Center – Appleton | 9-28-17 | 6:30 am – 10:30am |
| Lawrence University, Warch Campus Center – Appleton | 9-29-17 | 6:30 am – 10:30am |
| Lawrence University, Warch Campus Center – Appleton | 10-4-17 | 6:30 am – 10:30am |
| Lawrence University, Warch Campus Center – Appleton | 10-5-17 | 6:30 am – 10:30am |
| Lawrence University, Warch Campus Center – Appleton | 10-6-17 | 6:30 am – 10:30am |
| Lawrence University – Bjorklunden | 10-9-17 | 7:00 am – 9:00 am |
| NOTE: this appointment requires each participant to fast for at least 8 hours prior to the appointment time. | ||
Please contact your HR Representative if you have any questions regarding the PHA process including scheduling your assessment.
The Task of Liberal Education Today, presented by Roosevelt Montas – 9/28
Dear Colleagues,
I’m writing to invite you to a talk by Roosevelt Montas, Director for the Center of Core Curriculum at Columbia University. The event will take place on Thursday, September 28, at 4:30 pm in the Esch-Hurvis Room of the WCC.
Roosevelt’s talk “The Task of Liberal Education Today” will reflect on the place of liberal education in the undergraduate curriculum. What does the current moment in the history of higher education and in the history the country demand of liberal educators? What is the relationship between college education and civic culture? How do we respond to the rapid changes affecting higher education and society more broadly?
After the talk, there will be time for discussion and Q&A. I’ve heard Roosevelt speak several times and he’s thoughtful, generous, and engaging. I’m hoping this will be an opportunity for faculty and staff to continue discussions about why we value critical thought and liberal thinking and what it means to be teaching Freshman Studies right now. Refreshments will be provided.
Hope to see you there!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Carlson
Associate Professor of Art History
Director of Freshman Studies
Lawrence University Wellness Fair
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
Learning at Lawrence – September
Please join us for the September Learning at Lawrence about Trends in Higher Education, presented by President Mark Burstein. This session will be held on Sept. 28 at 11:10 am in Youngchild 121.
President Burstein will share recent trends in higher education, the impacts to Lawrence, and further explain our strategy in this changing environment.
Please visit the Learning at Lawrence page for a schedule of future learning opportunities!
Program application periods open now!
Lawrence International Alumni Mentoring (LIAM) Program
Approximately ten students will be selected to receive personalized guidance from a group of International Alumni Mentors to increase readiness for a career in the United States. Sophomore and Junior FI visa holding students with an intent to gain employment in the United States upon graduation should apply. For more information on how to apply, please see LUworks Event ID: 3179. Visit Career Services if you need help developing any piece of your application materials. Deadline: Friday, September 29, 5 p.m.
LSB Alumni Mentoring Program and Award:
The new Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Alumni Mentoring Program is offering support in preparing for and finding top business internship opportunities.
Fifteen students of Sophomore or Junior standing 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. For more information on how to apply, please see LUworks Event ID: 3154. Visit Career Services if you need help developing any piece of your application materials. Deadline: Friday, October 6.
Lawrence Scholars in Business (LSB) Mid-Term Reading Period Trip to Chicago
All majors are invited to register for this networking and immersion trip to Chicago with Lawrence alumni and other connections! Our group will depart from the Wriston turnaround on Thursday, October 19 and return to campus on Friday, October 20. For a trip agenda and details on how to register, please see LUworks Event ID: 3168. Deadline: Wednesday, October 11.
Upcoming Career Services Events
Internships 101 on Monday, September 25, 11:10 a.m. and Thursday, September 28, 4:30 p.m.
Before starting the internship search process, attend Internships 101 to learn about support, techniques and tools available to begin your internship search. Sessions will take place on Mondays and Thursdays, weeks two through four in Alice G. Chapman 140. NOTE: Bring your own device; laptops work best for this interactive presentation.
Monday, Sept. 25
Kimberly-Clark Info Table: Seniors! Currently Recruiting Two French Speaking – Customer Inventory Analysts.
Noon – 1 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table Area near Mailroom
Kimberly-Clark 1:1 Chats*
1:30 – 4 p.m.; Career Services Conference Room
Tuesday, Sept. 26
FBI Info Session: Learn more about internships and career opportunities with the FBI.
Noon – 1 p.m.; WCC, Arthur Vining Davis Room
FBI 1:1 Chats*
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.; Career Services Conference Room
Wednesday, Sept. 27
Strategies for Career Success: Interviewing w/Carl Hubbard, Kimberly-Clark
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room
Thursday, Sept. 28
1:1 Chats with Adam Breseman ’14*: Mid-Market Account Executive with Review Trackers.
2 – 3:30 p.m.; Career Services Conference Room
Friday, September 29
Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra and Building for Kids Info Session: Hear about current internship and volunteer opportunities at both organizations from Oliver Zornow ’10!
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room
* Advanced registration in LUworks is required.
All Staff Meeting October 17, 9 a.m.
Join Staff Connections for an All Staff meeting on Tuesday, October 17 at 9 a.m. Location and meeting details coming soon.
Please submit your questions to staff_connection@lawrence.edu by Wednesday, October 11.