Those of you (and spouse/domestic partner) who participated in the Personal Health Assessment (PHA) may be getting contacted from our RN Educator, Laurie Ehlers. She is reaching out to individuals to discuss results and a plan for improvement, specifically elevated blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels. Laurie is here to help—please embrace this opportunity to work with her.
Laurie Ehlers, RN, CDE
RN Educator
Room 102, Memorial Hall
920-832-7498
laurie.ehlers@lawrence.edu
Friday, Jan. 13
1–4 p.m.
Esch Hurvis Room, Warch Campus Center
Facilitators:
Kimberly Barrett, vice president for diversity and inclusion and associate dean of the faculty
Jenna Stone, executive director of budget and planning
Mark your calendars for the first in a series of conversations about finding political common ground by examining our ideological divides. See this flier for more details. Hope to see you there!
New Class at the Wellness Center—Cuong Nhu Martial Arts
Starting Jan. 10 in the Wellness Center we are proud to offer Cuong Nhu Martial Arts. Classes will be on Tuesdays and Fridays from noon to 12:45 p.m. Classes are open to everyone and all skill levels. Anyone can become a good member in Cuong Nhu as long as they have the desire and determination to do so.
Cuong Nhu means “hard-soft” in Vietnamese. Cuong Nhu offers a wide variety of techniques that are the result of blending seven styles of martial arts. Cuong Nhu is excellent for self-defense. The wide variety of techniques enable one to apply techniques accordingly when faced with various situations.
Mark Your Calendar—Weight Loss & You: New Exercise & Nutrition Strategies to Reach Your Goals
Join us Friday, Jan. 13 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Warch Campus Center (Kraemer Room) for the Weight Loss & You presentation. This presentation will discuss successfully setting weight-loss goals and achieving them. We will also discuss what is new in the weight-loss world and learn more about the research coming from the National Weight Loss Control Registry.
WELLU Massage Sign-up
One-hour massages for $20?!? You read the right! Reserve your spot for a one-hour massage at the YMCA for only $20. Massage appointments can be made for any date during the second term. There is a limit of one massage per person per term. Contact Erin Buenzli to schedule your appointment.
Health Smart Class—Boot Camp
In partnership with the city of Appleton, we are excited to offer boot camp classes right here in downtown Appleton. Achieve your fitness goals with this high-energy, drill-based, interval session! Take charge of your day with this balanced workout combining cardio and strength exercises. We will use functional movements to improve the cardiovascular and muscular systems. Your agility, strength, cardiovascular fitness and core stabilization will be challenged through body-weight and equipment-based drills. Classes are held at the City Center Plaza. Please see this flier for registration information.
Managing Stress as a Working Parent
Many parents hold full- or part-time jobs. However, being a parent on its own is one of the hardest jobs anyone could take on. Couple that with the stress of a career and it can be too much for anyone. It’s not uncommon to experience guilt and frustration trying to balance both work and family obligations and end up focusing on the things you can’t do or what you’re missing out on. The key to managing both worlds is focusing on the things that you can accomplish and making the most of the time you have at work, with your family and on your own. Read this article from Hays Companies.
Before starting your internship search process, attend Internships 101 on Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. to learn about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search. Additional sessions will be held Jan. 24, Feb. 1 and Feb. 13.
NOTE: Bring your own device; laptops work best for this interactive presentation.
Registration on LUworks is appreciated.
Flu cases are on the rise, and health officials are urging people to take precautions. Simple steps, including getting a flu shot, help protect against the flu.
There have been 161 influenza cases to date in Wisconsin this flu season and 95 influenza-associated hospitalizations, including eight children and 78 adults ages 50 and older. Of those hospitalized with influenza, 63 percent were ages 65 years and older.
“Getting a flu shot is still one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family and friends against the flu and potential complications,” said State Health Officer Karen McKeown. “There are also many simple steps people can take now to avoid spreading the flu to family and friends, and to keep from getting it themselves, including practicing good hand washing hygiene, covering your cough, and not sharing drinking cups and straws.”
Influenza can range from mild to severe and in some cases can cause life-threatening complications. Symptoms can come on quickly and include fever, headache, dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, body aches and tiredness. If someone does get the flu after getting vaccinated, it is more likely to be a milder case.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone aged six months and older should be vaccinated annually. To schedule a flu shot, contact your health care provider, pharmacy, local public health department or tribal health clinic, or go to the CDC website to find a flu vaccination center near you.
Health officials encourage you to remember these steps for protecting against the flu:
*Department of Health Services
Contact Jill Drier, director of health services, for more information and to schedule your flu shot today!
Take a look at our current openings and share with those you think may be a great addition to the Lawrence community!
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please apply directly or send your resume and cover letter to human resources at humanresources@lawrence.edu.
The Lawrence faculty and staff community is saddened by the tragic deaths of former colleagues Shannon O’Leary and Adam Clausen. They were killed Dec. 26 in a car accident in Oregon.
Clausen was a visiting assistant professor of physics at Lawrence from 2007 to 2011, while Shannon held a fellowship at Lawrence from 2008 to 2011. Their 4-year-old son Felix survived the accident, and a GoFundMe campaign has been created to support him.
New this term! Career Services will be in the Conservatory lobby every Wednesday from 3–4:30 p.m. for quick questions about résumés, cover letters, interviewing and other career-related topics. No appointment needed!
Career Services has drop-in hours daily.
Appointments also available. Contact Career Services for more information.
Alice G. Chapman Hall, second floor
920-832-6561
careerservices@lawrence.edu
Join us to celebrate the winter 2017 exhibitions in the Wriston Art Galleries!
Opening reception: Friday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m.
Performance by We Go From Where We Know* at 8 p.m.
Dreams of the Floating World: 15 Views of Tokugawa Japan
Curated by the students in Brigid Vance’s HIST 388: Early Modern Japan
Leech Gallery
The Fine Print: Women Artists in the Dr. Robert Dickens ’63 Collection of Contemporary Art
Hoffmaster Gallery
Lawrence University Studio Art Faculty Exhibition
Tony Conrad, lecturer of art
Rob Neilson, Frederick R. Layton Professor of Art and associate professor of art
Benjamin Rinehart, associate professor of art
John Shimon, associate professor of art
Meghan C. Sullivan, Uihlein Fellow of Studio Art
Kohler Gallery
*We Go From Where We Know’s performance will feature the following LU faculty and staff members and alumni:
Julia Blair ’11, voice, viola
Loren Dempster, cello
John Gates, voice, percussion
Brian Pertl, didgeridoo
Leila Ramagopal Pertl, harp
John Shimon, guitar
Graduating this year? Seniors should attend “Seniors: Support, Strategies and Success” (S4). S4 will explain how to promote your skills, create quality application materials, build your personal brand and more! We want to help you feel energized about your future and life after Lawrence!
Join Career Services in the Runkel Conference Room on the fourth floor of the Warch Campus Center every Tuesday from 11:10 a.m. to noon.
Jan. 17: Getting Started
Jan. 24: Résumés and Cover Letters
Jan. 31: Interviewing
Feb. 7: Dress for Success
Feb. 14: Managing your Money
Feb. 21: LinkedIn and Social Media
Feb. 28: Alumni Panel: Transitioning to Life after Lawrence (6 p.m. in Warch Cinema)
Registration on LUworks is appreciated.
