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August updates & teaching events from the CTE

In this update from the Center for Teaching Excellence, please find announcements for two late August teaching workshops.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Burdick-Shepherd at teachingexcellence.@lawrence.edu.

Monday, August 28 | 1-3 p.m. | Engaging First Day of Class Activities

This workshop is a part of New Faculty Orientation and is open to all teaching faculty and staff. Work with others in a collaborative workshop to develop effective and engaging first day of class activities that foster a positive learning environment, encourage student participation, and set the tone for the rest of the term. Based on the work of Davidson and Katopodis, in The New College Classroom.

Register for the August 28 workshop

Wednesday, August 30 | 1-4 p.m. | AI and Teaching at LU: Strategies and Discussion on the use of ChatGPT in the classroom

This workshop takes part during the First Year Studies Seminar Development and is open to all teaching faculty and staff. Participants will work collaboratively to create assignments and activities using ChatGPT in the undergraduate classroom. Participants will also discuss challenges, concerns, and implications about generative AI and teaching at LU. 

Register for the August 30 workshop

Interested in using the teaching and recording space in Briggs 127? Contact Stephanie Burdick-Shepherd at teachingexcellence.@lawrence.edu to reserve time for your fall class to use this space.

The CTE has an internal LU Sharepoint. In this digital library, you can find resources on teaching and learning at LU.

Find teaching resources on attendance
Find teaching resources on AI

Campus Construction Updates

The lower roof at 1025 E South River St is being replaced and repurposed into an outdoor gathering space. The main roof and HVAC units will be replaced this fall.

The Sage Hall exterior wall has been repaired.

The lofted beds have been taken down from all the Quads’ corner rooms.

The Kohler Hall bathroom floors have been re-graded for better drainage.

Window cleaning has begun on most Academic Buildings.

We appreciate your flexibility and understanding during the power shut down on Monday, July 31. Our team and a contractor perform inspections cleaning and testing of the Campus electrical systems annually to be proactive and reduce the chances of power failures.

As always, safety first! Do not enter construction areas! Please be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Should you have questions or see anything concerning as you’re out and about, please contact Katherine in Facilities Operations at: Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or at ext. 6893

Viking Baseball Golf Classic 23

Reid Municipal Golf Club | 1100 E Fremont St, Appleton, WI
Saturday, September 23

Register today!

Come join us for a day of fun to support the proud tradition of the Lawrence Baseball Program! There will be fun, food, games, and golf! We would love to see you there this year at beautiful Reid Municipal Golf Course to support the Vikings.

If you cannot join us for the fun, we would appreciate any donations that you can contribute. Every little bit helps with the furthering of the program that so many of you were a part of helping to build.

Thank you in advance for your support and hope to see you there!

Schedule

8 a.m. | Registration | Reid Golf Course
9 a.m. | Shotgun Start | Reid Golf Course
4 p.m. | Cookout | Whiting Field

Tournament Info

  • 18 Tournament Holes
  • 2 Groups per Hole
  • 4 Golfers per Group

New Employees/Rehires/Promotions

If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence!

New Employees

Andrea Kuhlow – Program and Events Administrator

Scott Koehnke, – Campus Safety Officer

Jerome Foster-Harmon – Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach & Athletic Department Diversity Coordinator

Oliver Cuevas Pirsch – Campus Safety Officer

Betzy Olson – Assistant to the Registrar’s Office

Emily Rhodes – Groundskeeper

Allison Petrie – Assistant Director, Career Center – Health Professions

Sean Bush – Bon Appetit

Brittany Hudson – Financial Aid Counselor

Jaime Lebrec – Custodian

Jared Lowry – Bon Appetit – Sous Chef

Eric Mattes – Temporary Payroll & HR Coordinator

Rehires

Josue Koenig – Bjorklunden Summer Staff

Lexi Praxl – Bjorklunden Summer Staff

Cole Minten – Fire Safety Assistant

Nathan Gault-Crabb – Summer Lifeguard

Riley Szymik – Materials Management Assistant

Promotions

Katherine Lehman – Facilities Operations Manager – Construction Project Coordinator

Terra Winston-Sage – Julie Esch Hurvis Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life and University Chaplin

Emilia Keenan – Admissions Counselor

Campus Construction Updates

  • Sage Hall bathroom remodels are moving along.
  • The new Quad 1 fire system is installed. The bathroom remodel is underway and the new flooring in the common space is being installed.
  • The Banta Bowl Team Complex has the floor slab down and patio pillars installed.
  • New windows are being installed in 738, 741, and 742 E Boldt Way.
  • Small Exec has a new exterior stairwell and concrete repairs.
  • Colman Hall’s upper roof is being replaced after long fought battles with leaks.
  • Several parking lots around Campus received seal coating and re-striping.
  • The tennis courts are resurfaced. Up next – logos!

We’re working hard on all the Campus enhancements! As always, safety first! Do not enter construction areas! Please be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Should you have questions or see anything concerning as you’re out and about, please contact Katherine in Facilities Operations at: Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or at ext. 6893

Electrical Service Shutdown – July 31

This information was also sent via email from Joseph King on April 11, 2023.

The Lawrence University campus will have its electrical service turned off from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, to allow for necessary and planned work to our electrical infrastructure.

Please add this date to your calendar as a reminder and be sure to power down all computers on your last day in the office before this scheduled disruption in power to help protect the equipment when power is restored.

Nearly all campus buildings will be impacted by this interruption of service. Exceptions are noted below.

For staff, this interruption occurs on a summer additional time-off day (Mondays in mid-June through July). There should be minimal disruption to campus operations. Employees in impacted buildings will not be able to remote-in to their computers during this interruption.

Essential personnel, including but not limited to staff working in facilities, payroll, campus safety, will be required to perform expected responsibilities. Please check with your immediate supervisor regarding expectations.

The below buildings will NOT be affected by this power interruption:

  • 738 E. Boldt Way
  • 741 E. Boldt Way
  • 742 E. Boldt Way
  • 300 S. Meade St.
  • 813 E. John St.
  • 1025 E. South River St.
  • Alexander Gymnasium
  • Buildings north of Washington Street are on city power and should not be affected.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work toward our mutual goal of building a stronger and more resilient campus for the future.

Joseph King
Assistant Vice President of Facilities Operations

Mile of Music 2023

August 3-6, 2023

Mile of Music 2023 Schedule

Music Education Team Workshop Schedule

Lawrence University is a proud supporter of the Mile of Music Festival! Performances will take place all along College Avenue, including Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Harper Hall, and Main Hall Green.

The Music Education Team, comprised of Lawrence University and Lawrence Community School faculty, alumni, and current students, are also hosting a number of sessions at:

  • Harper Hall lobby
  • Conservatory green
  • Heid Music
  • Fox Cities Performing Arts Center – Thrivent Hall

Be sure to also look out for Sprig of That, a folk music trio consisting of two Lawrence alumni, Isabel Dammann ’17 and Ilan Blanck ’17!

  • Thursday, August 3 | 12:05-12:55 p.m. | Stone Arch Brewpub
  • Thursday, August 3 | 5:50-6:40 p.m. | The 513
  • Friday, August 4 | 12:25-1:15 p.m. | Lawrence Memorial Chapel

View the full schedule of events via the links above!

Silent Bike Auction – August 1, 2023

Tuesday, August 1
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Located at Facility Services
235 E. Water Street

  • No bids accepted after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1
  • Winners will be notified by Wednesday, August 2
  • All bikes must be picked up by Thursday, August 3, no later than 3 p.m.
  • Payment due on the day of pick up in exact cash or check made out to Lawrence University.
  • All unclaimed bikes will be awarded to the next highest bidder.
  • All bikes are sold “as is.”

Questions?

Contact Amy Van Schyndel, assistant to the director of facilities operations
amy.vanschyndel@lawrence.edu
920-832-6609