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Nominations are needed for President’s Award of Excellence!

President’s Award of Excellence

The President’s Award of Excellence (PAE) recognizes exemplary University staff members for their exceptional support and performance for their Department and the University. Award recipients of the Award of Excellence will receive $1,000 monetary award and a commemorative plaque. Their name will also be added to a perpetual plaque of award recipients that will be displayed in the office of Human Resources in Brokaw Hall. Recipients and their guest will be invited to attend the annual Service Award Luncheon where they will be recognized for their accomplishments.  The award recipient’s supervisor and nominator(s) will also be invited to attend the luncheon.  The President and the PAE Review Committee will select up to two individuals annually for this award.

Criteria:

The PAE Review Committee will carefully consider all nominations, taking into consideration the following criteria:

Support:  Demonstrates above and beyond commitment to the support of the students, staff or faculty.
Stewardship: Demonstrates a high level of care and responsibility for the well-being of the University and its resources for the benefit of our students, staff, and faculty.
Innovation:  Drives innovation, initiative and leadership in the workplace through creative ideas which positively impact the University and/or the surrounding community.
Teamwork:  Works in partnership with others while nurturing an environment of comradery and collaboration.

How to submit:

Complete the Nomination Form describing how the nominee demonstrates the above listed criteria, not to exceed three typed pages, by November 17, 2017.  When completed with the nomination form, you will need to select “file”, “save as” and save to desktop or personal folder.  The form can be submitted via one of the following methods:

Email:   Excellence@lawrence.edu
Fax:  920.993.6026
Interoffice Mail:  Rochelle Blindauer, Human Resources
Hand Deliver:  Rochelle Blindauer, Brokaw Hall, Room 108

Thank you for your nominations and recognition of the colleagues that make Lawrence a great place!

Cultural Competency Lecture Series: Powerful Ways to Respond to Microaggressions, Stereotypes and Isms

Powerful Ways to Respond to Microaggressions Cultural Competency

On November 16th, from 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Professor of Biology Elizabeth De Stasio & Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion and Associate Dean of Faculty Kimberly Barrett will lead a Cultural Competency Lecture on Powerful Ways to Respond to Microaggressions, Stereotypes & Isms at Warch Campus Center – Esch Hurvis (Room 225).

This interactive session will discuss strategies that targets of microaggressions, stereotypes and “isms” can use to respond to bias in ways that are self-affirming and empowering. Social science research will be referenced to inform participants’ understanding of concepts related to microaggressions and stereotypes. Participants will also engage in case study and role play to practice powerful ways to respond in these situations.

This is an open event. Help us get an estimate by registering at div-inclusion@lawrence.edu

Learning at Lawrence Archives

As a reminder, we archive all Learning at Lawrence sessions on the Human Resources Office page. This page is restricted, therefore a login is required to view the information. If you are new, or did not have a chance to attend a past session, please review and listen to any presentations you are interested in learning more about.

 

NEW – We have added the Active Shooter Awareness Presentation to the Learning at Lawrence archives. Please take some time to review the presentation if you were not able to be there in person. The UW Oshkosh Officer and Faculty member did an excellent job sharing a personal story and how they prepared and continue to educate the campus for a crisis.

Upcoming Career Services Events

Friday, Oct. 27
Piper Jaffray Information Table
Hear from Martin Alwin ’07 as he discusses careers and internships at Investment Banking Firm, Piper Jaffray.
1 – 2 p.m.: Lobby Table Near Mailboxes at Warch Campus Center
Check LUworks for 1:1 Chat times as they become available

Monday, Oct. 30
Internships 101
Before starting the internship search process, attend one of these sessions to learn about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
11:10 – 12:10 p.m.: Career Services Conference Room

Tuesday, Oct. 31
Breakthrough Fuel Info Session: Breakthrough Fuel is the expert in managing energy and information that fuels the movements of goods globally. Swipe in for lunch at Andrew Commons and then join Kimberly Larsen, Manager of Culture, for a chance to gain insight on available opportunities with Breakthrough Fuel.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.: Schumann Room within Andrew Commons

Wednesday, Nov. 1
Boldt Info Session: Swipe in for lunch at Andrew Commons and join us to learn more about 2018 Summer Internship opportunities at The Boldt Company from Trevor Hietpas ’16. Trevor was a Lawrence intern who turned his experience into a full time position at Boldt. He is now recruiting new interns for the summer of 2018.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.: Parrish Private Dining Room within Andrew Commons
3 – 5 p.m.: 1:1 Chats in Career Services*

*Advance registration in LUworks is required.

Still Accepting Applications for D-Term Opportunities!

CHICAGO:  3nd Annual Forest Preserve Foundation Internships – Deadline Extended!
Shelley Davis ’92 will host one or two interns who are interested in protecting and restoring the natural habitats of the Forest Preserves of Cook County.  Interns will assist with donor communications—appeals, mailings, social networking, and a potential event with their young professionals association.  If you are interested in communications in the environmental field apply today!  Past interns have included Rachel Gregory ’17, Casey Merkle ’17, Angela Intia ’19 and Emily Teerink ’19.  See LUworks Job ID 28745 for more details.

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA: 2nd Annual First Steps Recovery and Wellness Internship – Deadline November 9.
Betty Barrett ’55 is again helping us offer an in-depth D-Term experience at First Steps Recovery and Wellness Center in Huntington, West Virginia. First Steps is a non-profit organization that supports addiction recovery and transition out of homelessness.  Junior Lainey Harrison ’19 interned with Harmony House last December.  See LUworks Job ID 27472 for more details.

4th Friday Soup and Salad for Staff and Faculty – Tomorrow!

4th Friday Soup and Salad for Staff and Faculty – Tomorrow!

October 27 from 11:30-1 at the Center for SRL.
TOPIC = COMMUNITY

Community, is a basic human need. When we talk about work/life balance at Lawrence, we do so with the understanding that community in the work place is essential for us to thrive and contribute our best work. Bring a story to share of one way that the Lawrence environment supports you and enlarges your community of support. We will also reflect together on where community building fits in your priorities and why–what motivates you to step out of your comfort zone to develop your work community and include others?

Upstander Training

This training is open to ALL Lawrence Students, Staff and Faculty Members.

The Bystander/Upstander training will help you build the skills to interrupt bullying or other harmful behaviors and comments. Learn how to become an agent for change and co-creator of positive narratives about race and other identities. Participants will unpack real-life scenarios to enable them to effectively challenge prejudice in our community.

Date & Time: November 13, 4:30-8:30 PM

Location: Warch Camper Center – Somerset Room (324)

Please RSVP to div-inclusion@lawrence.edu by November 10.

This session will be facilitated by FIT OSHKOSH trainers and is sponsored by Lawrence University’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion.

 

2017-2018 Convocation Series – “Is Peace Possible?” with Colman McCarthy

Tuesday, October 31, 2017
11:10 a.m.
“Is Peace Possible?”
Colman McCarthy

Award-winning journalist, educator and long-time peace activist, Colman McCarthy directs the Center for Teaching Peace in Washington, D.C., which he founded in 1985.

The son of an immigration lawyer and a stay-at-home mother who often welcomed refugees straight from Ellis Island into their home, McCarthy spent nearly 30 years as a columnist for the Washington Post. Since 1999, he has written a weekly column for The National Catholic Reporter.

As an educator who believes if we don’t teach children peace, someone else will teach them violence, McCarthy has taught courses on nonviolence and peace literature for more than 30 years. He is the author of 14 books, including 2002’s “I’d Rather Teach Peace” in which he chronicles his experiences introducing the theory and practice of creative peacemaking to classrooms ranging from a suburban Washington, D.C. high school to a prison for juveniles to Georgetown University Law Center.

McCarthy earned a bachelor’s degree from Spring Hill College, a small Jesuit school in Mobile, Ala.

His appearance is supported by the Class of 1968 Peace and Social Activism Fund.