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The 2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Student Application Opens – International Study or Research Awards and English Teaching Assistantships Now Available

     

ATTENTION: Rising Seniors, Class of 2018

  • Are you highly motivated, open-minded, and are a flexible self-starter with a strong interest in promoting international mutual understanding?
  • Are you interested in an intensive cultural exchange program abroad?
  • Then, the Fulbright U.S. Student Fellowship could be for you!

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program selects participants through a competitive, merit-based application process, and offers several benefits during the period of the grant. These include funding for round-trip travel, living expenses for one academic year, and healthcare benefits.

Applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program must be U.S. citizens and hold a bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) by the beginning of the grant period.

For more information, please visit the Fulbright U.S. Student Program website, http://us.fulbrightonline.org.

Students should contact Kia Thao, campus Fulbright Program Adviser for more information. Applications must be submitted electronically to Kia Thao by the campus closing date of September 20, 2017. Applications must be submitted by the October 6, 2017 national deadline.

May Wellness Tip from Laurie

As Spring Term winds down and warmer weather becomes more commonplace, it’s hard not to at least start thinking about summer. And for me, one of the best parts of summer is the emergence of area farm markets, and the fresh fruits and vegetables available there. Make sure you take advantage of these great resources—not only to support local farmers, but also to pack more nutrients into your diet. Vegetables and fruit are a great source of vitamins, minerals and fiber—something many of us don’t get enough of on a daily basis. Most area farm markets open in late May or early June. Check out the following link for farm markets throughout the Fox Valley: foxcitiesregion.com/fox-cities-farmers-markets/

Any gardeners out there? Even if you don’t have a plot of land or a raised garden, you can still grow a wide variety of herbs and vegetables in pots on your patio or front step. While it may take a few months to enjoy the fruits of your labor, what’s tastier than a caprese salad made with fresh basil and tomatoes from your own yard? Or fresh salsa made with cilantro and peppers that you personally grew?

And while you’re at it, consider the multitude of ways you can use those fresh vegetables and fruits. Tired of eating salad? Throw those veggies on the grill.  Grilling vegetables—either in a grill pan, on a kebab skewer or directly on the grill with just a little olive oil—is a delightful way to enjoy them. Peppers, zucchini, asparagus, onions, eggplant and mushrooms all taste great right off the grill. Even if you’re not a big fan of vegetables, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the great flavor of grilled veggies. Give it a try!

Laurie Ehlers, RN, CDE
RN Educator
Memorial Hall, Room 102
920-832-7498
laurie.ehlers@lawrence.edu

Summer Employment – Positions Still Available!

The following jobs are STILL available—both full- and part-time opportunities:

Materials management assistants (7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Mon–Fri)
This position will use hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks, delivery truck, etc.
General duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist with campus deliveries
  • Move furniture and miscellaneous items
  • Assist with event setups and takedowns
  • Maintain the campus fleet
  • Other duties as assigned

Summer Maintenance Crew (7am-3:30pm M-F)

This position will be using hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks, delivery truck, and etc.

General duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Wash, sand, and scrape surfaces; paint/stain interior walls, ceilings, floors, woodwork, etc.
  • Paint/stain exterior porches, railings, decks, etc.
  • Any plaster or repair damaged areas on interior walls and ceilings.
  • This position will be using hand tools, power tools, ladders, wet/dry vacuum, paint brushes, rollers, and fans.
  • Moving furniture and miscellaneous items
  • Cleaning vents, changing filters, cleaning exterior lights
  • Working with concrete/pavers/brick work
  • Replacing ceiling tiles
  • Assisting with remodeling projects, assisting tradesmen, assisting grounds dept. as needed
  • General cleaning
  • Other duties as assigned

Björklunden Summer Assistant

Student staff will assist in all aspects of the summer operation of Björklunden and perform tasks as assigned by the Björklunden staff. These tasks include all housekeeping functions in the lodge, administrative duties, waiting on tables for the seminar participants, assisting with kitchen duties such as cooking and cleanup, maintenance of the facility such as painting, lawn care, woodcutting, trail maintenance, gardening, etc. Students also give Chapel tours. During the course of the summer, all students rotate through most of these tasks.  Interested applicants should contact Sherri Immel at the office of Alumni and Constituency Engagement in the Alice G. Chapman Hall (2nd floor, Room 220).

Apply here.

BMO Harris and Vector Marketing employer visits

Still looking for a summer job? Representatives from BMO Harris Bank will be on-campus recruiting for full- and part-time service representatives in Appleton. These positions have the potential to continue through the 2017–2018 school year and beyond. All class years welcome! May 12 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. near the mailroom in Warch.

Talk with District Manager Jason Heinritz and current student Evan Newman ’17 about what it’s like to work for Vector Marketing and sell CUTCO, The World’s Finest Cutlery. CUTCO has been made in America since 1949 and is guaranteed FOREVER. Full- and part-time opportunities are available, including flexible hours designed to work with your class schedule.  May 16 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. near the mailroom in Warch.

Young Alumni Panel May 16

Seniors, what comes next?  Are you ready for Life after Lawrence? Nathan Litt ’08, Alvina Tan ’06 and Elyse Lucas ’10 will share their unique and engaging stories about how they made the transition from Lawrence student to successful professional.

Elyse and Nathan were both nominated for the Fox Cities Future 15 Awards with Nathan winning the 2017 Young Professional of the Year award.  They’ll take your questions and share valuable advice regarding your first steps into your career.  Tuesday, May 16 at 6 p.m. in the Warch Campus Center Cinema.

Call for proposals—extended deadline!

ATTENTION: Deadline for proposals has been extended to May 12!

Please mark your calendar for Lawrence University’s inaugural diversity conference which will focus on inclusive pedagogy.

Teaching All Students Well: Preparing an educated citizenry for wise participation in a diverse democracy

2017 Diversity Conference
Aug. 17–18
Lawrence University

Featuring keynote speaker Derald Wing Sue, professor of psychology and education at Teachers College, Columbia University and author of Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence: Understanding and Facilitating Difficult Dialogues in Race.

If you are interested in helping to shape the future of education, submit a proposal to present at the conference by May 12.  For additional program details, download the digital brochure.

Questions?
Call 920-832-6744 or email michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu.

Open enrollment webpage now available

It’s that time of year again: benefit insurance open enrollment!

We have some changes being introduced this year. We highly encourage you to attend a meeting, in the WCC Cinema, that fits in your schedule.

  • May 4
    • 10–11 a.m.
    • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
  • May 8
    • 10–11 a.m.
    • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
  • May 10
    • 8:30–9:30 a.m.
    • 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

The open enrollment webpage is now available with all the information and forms needed. Please return all forms with requested changes to Human Resources by May 31. Click here to be redirected to the webpage.