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Bi-Racial & Multi-Ethnic Group Meeting

Bi-Racial & Multi-Ethnic Group Meeting

Thursday, April 6 • 4-5 pm • Alice G. Chapman Hall 202 Conference Room

The purpose of this meeting is to begin to discuss ways in which Lawrence University can better include individuals who identify in this way and to provide a structure for mutual support as they navigate common issues.  This meeting is open to students, staff, and faculty.

Please RSVP to michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu.

Employee Resource Groups

The PCDA Retention sub-committee is excited to announce the implementation of four new employee resource groups. The goal is for those who identify with a particular group to come together to engage with each other and discuss where they would like to see support.  A brief description of each group and first meeting times are below. You are welcome to join one or more groups that you identify with.

Emerging Professionals Resource Group

The emerging professionals resource group will provide a support network for new/emerging professionals. The group will create a positive working environment that values the unique skills and challenges of those starting a career in higher education. The group will identify areas for development and ask other leaders to share experiences working in higher education. Please contact Najma Osman or Thelma Jimenez-Anglada for more information. This resource group will be holding an info session/forum on April 12th at 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Kraemer Room, WCC.

Pride Resource Group

The pride resource group will become a network for faculty and staff who identify as LGBTQA+ and faculty and staff with family who identify as such. This group will provide a space to network, socialize, and discuss ideas and resources with others who identify in a similar way. Please contact Dakota WilliamsHelen Boyd Kramer or Connie Kassorfor more information. The resource group will be holding an info session/forum on April 4th 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Esch Hurvis Room.”​

Employees of Color Resource Group

The employees of color resource group will become a network for faculty and staff who identify as an employee of color. This group will provide a space to network, socialize, and discuss ideas and resources with others who identify in a similar way. Please contact Christyn Abaray, Carla Daughtry, or Linda Morgan-Clement for more information. The resource group will be holding an info session/forum on April 11th at 8-9 am and 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Meade Witter Room, WCC.

International Employees Resource Group

The international employees resource group will become a network for faculty and staff who identify as an international employee. This group will provide informal networking amongst international employees, with opportunities to discuss current support systems at LU, needs for future support, and the vision for this resource group’s activity. Anyone with questions or interest in a leadership role within this group can contact Andrew McSorley. The resource group will be holding an info session/forum on April 12th at 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the International House.

City Year visit on April 5th

City Year recruiter Jose Torres will be on campus with Lucy Pipkin `16 to share information and answer questions about opportunities with City Year, one of the largest AmeriCorps programs in the country.  Visit their info table in the Warch Campus Center from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m on April 5th.  Sign up in LUworks for 1:1 chats between 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.   Those interested in applying to City Year must do so by April 30th to be considered for positions starting this summer.

Individual Retirement Appointments

Individual Retirement Learning – Appointments Available

We have a limited number of individual appointments available on Tuesday, April 4th for Lawrence employees to meet with John Conway, Advanced Capital Group Representative.  John is available to provide consultation regarding our 403(b), information on the investment options, and answer questions you may have.  Individual appointments will be held at the Warch Campus Center in the Cinema.

John is not able to provide assistance with consolidations.  If you are interested in consolidations, please review the Learning Opportunities email dated March 21, 2017.

To schedule your appointment:

Appointments will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.  Please send, in order, your desired appointment times to Tina Harrig at tina.l.harrig@lawrence.edu by 3:00 PM on Monday, April 3rd.

Available Appointments:

  • 8:00 AM
  • 8:30 AM
  • 9:00 AM
  • 9:30 AM
  • 10:45 AM

Thank you!

Community Conversation on Political Common Ground – Part 2

March 31, 1–4 p.m.
Esch Hurvis Room, Warch Campus Center

Facilitators:
Kimberly Barrett, vp for diversity & inclusion and associate dean of the faculty
Jenna Stone, executive director of budget and planning

Community Conversations at Lawrence University are a series of structured dialogues that facilitate authentic communication across some critical area of perceived difference. The purpose is to practice civil deliberation while promoting greater intergroup understanding and trust. We want to help participants begin to move beyond political orthodoxies in order to see ourselves
as diverse but related travelers on life’s journey together with shared concerns and values. It will also serve as a basis to develop collaborative strategies to increase the well-being, civility and participation of people across the political spectrum in all aspects of the life of our campus.

Please RSVP to michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu.

Career Symposium April 7-8

Register today to attend this year’s Career Symposium, featuring opportunities for every major!

Engage with over 25 alumni including Ali Heiring ’16, Adam Ferguson ’10, Michelle Li ’12, Syed Abbas ’11, Tara Jensen ’14,  Sandy Murti ’95 and Jaime Harper ’83 from companies like Google, Facebook, Deloitte, Mercer and Citadel.
•             Explore unanswered career questions
•             Expand your professional network and
•             Envision your future!

Sessions include consulting, arts administration, social impact, networking, technology, market research and a special What to do with a Government Major panel.

There are also multiple opportunities to chat with alumni on a 1:1 basis!  Contact Career Services to schedule a time.

Please register in LUworks (search “career symposium”) as room capacity is limited and space may fill.  Walk-ins will also be welcome on the day of each event as space allows.

Allies Network Groups

If you are interested in helping Lawrence University become a more inclusive community, join one of our allies network group sessions to learn more.

Staff – Thursday, March 30 (11:30-12:30 pm)

Students – Thursday, March 30 (7-8 pm)

All group sessions are in the Esch Hurvis Room

Please RSVP to Michelle Lasecki-Jahnke at michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu