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WAICU Retirement Readiness Plan Transition

As you may have seen in a mailing to your home, the Lawrence Retirement Readiness Plan is transitioning to the WAICU Retirement Readiness Plan.

Transamerica will be onsite hosting both group and one on one meetings May 21 – 24 (see schedule below). To learn more about Transamerica and how they can help you improve your overall well-being as you plan and invest for retirement, please attend one of the upcoming group meetings. Representatives from Transamerica will also be available to meet with you individually and answer any questions you may have regarding the transition as well as about rolling over funds from an account other than the Lawrence University Retirement Readiness Plan (those funds will automatically transition).

To schedule a one-on-one appointment, visit waicu403b.trsretire.com (you do not need to login). You will select “Schedule an Appointment” and choose “A – WAICU – Lawrence University” as the location before choosing your individual time.

There is no need to RSVP for the group meetings.

Teacher Appreciation Week

When we ask alumni to tell us what was most impactful about their time at Lawrence, a good majority answer with a professor’s (or five professors’) name. Teaching and mentoring relationships are a highlight of the Lawrence experience so we plan to celebrate Lawrence’s amazing faculty members during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-11).

The Alumni-Development department will be encouraging alumni to express their gratitude by sharing a sentiment and/or making a gift to the Lawrence Fund in honor or memory of professors, staff members and mentors that enriched their lives.

We will be sharing these messages with the honoree, on our website, and some on of our social media sites. Please let Stephanie Bray stephanie.s.bray@lawrence.edu know if you DO NOT want your messages shared on social media.

April New Hires and Promotions

The following colleagues have been hired or rehired within the last couple of weeks. If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence! 

  • Alex Bryson – Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach (Athletics)
  • Cortez Carter – Assistant Football Coach (Athletics)
  • Emily Dupere – Lecturer of Music (Conservatory of Music)
  • Zach Filzen – Head Men’s Basketball Coach (Athletics)
  • Amy Henderson – Administrative Assistant (Science Hall)
  • Joe Sagar – Head Women’s Soccer Coach (Athletics)
  • Ridley Tankersley – Film Festival Assistant (Film Studies Program)
  • Riley Woldt – Head Women’s Basketball Coach (Athletics)

The following colleagues have recently moved to a new position within Lawrence. Please take the time to congratulate them on their new position! 

  • Lucas Brown – Assistant Vice President of Development & Campaign Director (Development)
  • Rebecca Hollinger – Administrative Assistant (International Student Services)
  • Wendy Osero – Administrative Assistant (Center for Academic Success)
  • Calvin Phomsena – Human Resources Specialist (Human Resources)

IFYC: Interfaith Dialogue Student Opportunity

Students: Learn to listen and speak about spiritual and religious diversity

Be a member of Lawrence’s team at the Interfaith Youth Core’s Interfaith Leadership Institute Conference in Chicago, IL on August 3-5 and complete a 1 unit tutorial with Linda J. Morgan Clement, Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life.

A Field Experience in Interfaith Dialogue

Info session right after Reading Period.
Monday, May 7th at 11:30am in the Schumann Room (Andrew Commons)

WAICU Retirement Readiness Plan Transition

 

As you may have seen in a mailing to your home, the Lawrence Retirement Readiness Plan is transitioning to the WAICU Retirement Readiness Plan.

Transamerica will be onsite hosting both group and one on one meetings May 21 – 24 (see schedule below). To learn more about Transamerica and how they can help you improve your overall well-being as you plan and invest for retirement, please attend one of the upcoming group meetings. Representatives from Transamerica will also be available to meet with you individually and answer any questions you may have regarding the transition as well as about rolling over funds from an account other than the Lawrence University Retirement Readiness Plan (those funds will automatically transition).

To schedule a one-on-one appointment, visit waicu403b.trsretire.com (you do not need to login). You will select “Schedule an Appointment” and choose “A – WAICU – Lawrence University” as the location before choosing your individual time.

There is no need to RSVP for the group meetings.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Information Session, Monday, May 14

Applications for the 2019-2020 Fulbright U.S. Student Application – International Study or Research Awards and Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships – is Now Available.  

The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and has provided more than 380,000 participants—chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential — with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.

If you are a junior who is highly motivated, open-minded, and a flexible self-starter with a strong interest in promoting international mutual understanding, then Fulbright may be for you!  To learn more about applying, come to the information session!

When:  Monday, May 14, 2018

Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: WCC, Arthur Vining Davis Room

Questions? contact Kia Thao, Memorial Hall, 109 or visit the Fulbright page.

Seniors-Only Doubleheader May 10th!

Join Career Services and the Cabinet for two Seniors-Only events on May 10th.  At 11:10, it’s “Insurance Insanity!” with Athletics Director Christyn Abaray.  She’ll lead an important discussion about the various types of insurance seniors will need to understand after they graduate, including health, life, auto and renters insurance. Refreshments provided!  Warch Campus Center.  Kraemer Conference Room.

Then at 5:30, join Cal Hussman, VP for Alumni and Development for “Advancing to Alumni”.  Seniors can celebrate becoming alumni and learn the many privileges that come with being Lawrence alumni!  Beer, wine and appetizers are included in this event and is only for those 21 and over.  Please be prepared to show proof of age.  Warch Campus Center. Mead Witter Room.

Register for Spotlight at the Pop Up Table!

May 8 (11-1pm) Warch Campus Center, Andrew Commons
During Spring Term, Career Services will be celebrating student achievements with Spotlight! We want to recognize students who have secured a summer internship, graduate school acceptance or full-time employment by celebrating their achievements. Stop by the table to register your achievements with Career Services and be highlighted through posters around campus and online.