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We have all heard about harassment—it’s in the news constantly.

What is it? Why does it happen? And can’t we all just respect each other?

Our action or inaction as leaders impacts our places of business and creates liability when it comes to workplace harassment. This training will teach managers and supervisors how to be proactive in creating an environment free from harassment and discrimination. It also covers how to handle complaints of harassment should they arise.

  • Cost: $25 per person to be invoiced or paid by credit card
    • If paying by credit card, payment will be applied upon registration.
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 | 12-1 p.m.
  • Location: Participation via Zoom.
    • Sign-on information will be sent the Monday before the training.
  • Registration Deadline: Friday, August 4, 2023
    • We are unable to refund cancelations made less than 24 hours prior to training.
  • Questions? Contact the EAP at 920-749-2390 or 800-236-3666 for more information.

To register fill out the form and return atworkeap@thedacare.org or fax to 920-749-2399.

About the Presenter

Tamara Plath is a Licensed Professional Counselor with ThedaCare at Work’s Employee Assistance Program. She has over 10 years of Behavioral Health experience. Her professional background includes mental health counseling, domestic violence and sexual assault prevention, group facilitation, and education & training on topics such as communication diversity, conflict management, harassment, and other compliance and wellness topics.

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Moving Queries

Open Jam

Friday, July 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Warch Campus Center – Esch Hurvis Dance Studio

Open to folks of all levels of dance and music experience!

Join the participants of the Moving Queries Dance Intensive for an evening of open jamming. This is a space to try things out, practice creating, and practice playing. You decide how you participate.

To start, there will be a brief, facilitated, physical warm-up. You may come and go as you please.

Find more details on Facebook.

Dance Performance

Monday, July 10 | 7 p.m. | Warch Campus Center – Esch Hurvis Dance Studio

Join us for an evening of improvisation in performance with ensembles SetGo, Lower Left, and the participants of the Moving Queries Summer Intensive.

Hosted by Margaret Paek (dance), this event will feature dances composed in the moment with live music from local musicians Ann Ellsworth (horn), Loren Kiyoshi Dempster (music, cello), and Tim Albright (trombone).

Find more details on Facebook.

Decoda Chamber Music Festival 2023

July 24-August 5

The Decoda Chamber Music Festival brings 28 pre-professional artists from around the world to Lawrence for instruction, collaboration, and a series of public performances. The Decoda Festival will once again collaborate with the Mile of Music Festival!

Concert Schedule

  • Monday, July 24 | Decoda Concert No. 1 | Gibson Music Hall | 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 27 | Performance Class with Decoda Artists | Harper Hall | 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday, July 28 | Decoda Concert No. 2 | Memorial Chapel | 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 29 | Young Artist Concert No. 1 | Memorial Chapel | 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 30 | Young Artist Concert No. 2 | Memorial Chapel | 1 p.m.

Mile of Music Schedule

  • Thursday, August 3 | Mile of Music Kickoff ft. Decoda | Memorial Chapel | 11 a.m.
  • Friday, August 4 | Hilton Paper Valley Ballroom | 11 a.m.
  • Friday, August 4 | Riverview Gardens | 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 5 | AM Performance TBD
  • Saturday, August 5 | Performing Arts Center Stage | 5 p.m.

Free YMCA in July

Exciting News! Try the incredible Y for FREE during the entire month of July at all YMCA of the Fox Cities locations!

We understand the importance of staying active and healthy, having a place you belong, and being part of a supportive fitness community. To try the Y in July, simply visit any YMCA of the Fox Cities locations, mention this offer, and enjoy unlimited access to our fantastic facilities, classes and expert guidance for the entire month of July.

If you decide to sign up, remember students and employees are eligible for a Lawrence discount on all memberships. Sign up at the downtown Y.

Important Campus Construction Updates!

  • Starting on July 10, Durkee St. along the east side of Colman Hall will be closed by the City of Appleton for construction. There will be access to the Colman Hall parking lot from Lawrence St. behind the YMCA.
  • The long-vacant house at 128 N. Union was razed due to structural concerns. The demolition took place on June 19. There are no plans in place for the property beyond it being greenspace. A master planning process for all properties owned by Lawrence is currently under way.
  • Drew Street Pedestrian Bridge will be closed July 5– 12 for resurfacing.
  • The wood floors in the Esch Hurvis event room in Warch Campus Center will be resurfaced July 12– 15. The room will be closed during these dates.
  • Resurfacing of the tennis courts begins July 6; please note that they will be closed for the duration of resurfacing.
  • Memorial Chapel has exterior, interior and stained glass window restoration underway.
  • Whiting Track and Field is looking fabulous with the installation of a track surface and sod!
  • The Esch Hurvis Center for Spiritual & Religious Life has received all new windows.
  • Small Exec is seeing exterior concrete repairs.
  • Tuckpointing at the Quads is currently taking place.

There’s lots going on at every turn! 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

Guided hikes at Björklunden

Join us for guided hikes at Björklunden led by Master Naturalist Jane Whitney!

You can meet on the Björklunden Lodge lakeview deck on the following dates at 1:15 p.m.

  • June 26
  • July 17
  • July 24
  • July 31
  • August 7
  • August 14
  • August 28
  • September 11
  • September 18
  • September 15

The 1.5 hour hike covers the geology, plants, and birds of the property and includes a walk to the solar field and wind turbine, key features in the Net Zero Björklunden Initiative. The trail is easy with a couple of moderate inclines and is about 1 mile long.

These tours get you acquainted with the property so you will feel comfortable taking your own hikes. Hikers can obtain trail maps inside the entryways to the lodge.

Beginning in September, Jane will also include a tour of the Boynton Chapel at the end of the hike. Prior to that time, Boynton Chapel is open to the public on Mondays & Tuesdays 1-4 p.m.

Read more about Jane Whitney

New Employees/Rehires/Promotions

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

New Employees

Cody Huebner – Campus Safety Officer

Melissa Iverson – Custodian

Ericka Polar – Custodian

Becky Siebers – Print and Mail Specialist

Kevin Gaw – Riaz Waraich Dean of the Career Center and Center for Community Engagement and Social Change

Phil Betz – Vice President for Enrollment Management

Jesse Dolan – Bon Appetit

Jamie Matthews – Animal and Psychology Lab Technician

Mikey Zadroga – Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

Christina Conn – Con Vivo Choir Teacher-Conductor

Bridget Duffy-Ulrich – Bel Canto Choir Teacher-Conductor

Cayden Thibodeau – Facilities Operations Maintenance Assistant

Sarah Quist – Bjorklunden Custodian

Lisa Bovee – Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist

Sabas Mondragon – Bon Appetit

Marissa Resler – Bjorklunden Summer Staff

Ava Beyers – Summer Research Assistant

Addisyn King – Assistant to Facilities Operations

Rehires

Nolan Richey – Materials Management Assistant

Ryan Erdmann – Group Ukulele Teacher

Promotions

Danny Damiani – Associate Director of Multimedia Strategy and Production

Mudd Library Summer Coffeehouses

It’s time, once again, for our annual Mudd Library Summer Coffeehouse Series! This series provides an opportunity to socialize and learn about resources and services available to help you with work or leisure interests. This summer, we’re excited to announce two awesome guest presenters from the Lawrence faculty.

Coffeehouses start promptly at 10 a.m. and finish around 10:50 a.m. All members of the Lawrence community are welcome to attend (no registration required). We’ll be gathering in front of the library and will provide beverages and a snack.

Schedule for Summer 2023

June 28: Silly Horn Stuff
When you think of a horn, what musical instrument comes to mind? Ann Ellsworth, Assistant Professor of Music: Horn at the Lawrence University Conservatory will be here to demonstrate what horns are and what they can do in the right hands…er…lips. Professor Ellsworth will be joined by a worthy opponent/assistant. Join in the frolic and expect the unexpected.

July 12: Summer Reads
The ever-popular Summer Reading coffeehouse returns! Planning your beach reading? Got your own summer reading underway? Come and hear about favorite reads from library staff and whoever else shows up. It could—and should—be you!

August 2: No Mow May and You
Have you heard about No Mow May in Appleton, but are not really sure what it is or why it’s a thing? Are you a participant but would like to learn more about how you can help pollinators? Join us as our special guest, Israel Del Toro, Assistant Professor of Biology, helps us learn more about the No Mow May movement, and how we can each make a difference in our environment.

Take a look at our coffeehouse guide to learn more!

Orange background with green grass on the bottom with white and green text for a summer feel that reads, "2023 Mudd Library Summer Coffeehouse series, June 28, July 12, August 2, all at 10 am at the plaza in front of the library."

We look forward to seeing you there!

Summer construction has kicked off this week!

Please read for important Campus updates!

  • Warch Campus Center is having work done with the center set of stairs. The stairs will be closed July 19– 30. The elevator will still be accessible to all floors, and the side stairs to fourth floor will still be open.
  • East Banta Bowl Court will be closed June 20- June 23.

Some activity you’ll notice as you walk through Campus:

  • Sage Hall is seeing the most activity! The bathrooms are being remodeled, ADA rooms are being added, there will be new flooring and paint in the hallways, and the boilers are being replaced.
  • Quad 1’s second floor bathroom is being remodeled, as well as new flooring in the lounge area and entrance on the first floor. A new fire system is also being installed.
  • Quads 4 & 5 are getting new flooring in the basement lounge.

Watch for updates each week as more projects kick off!

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 Facility Services at: Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or at ext. 6893

Baccalaureate 2023 – June 10th

ALL members of the Lawrence community are invited to attend Baccalaureate 2023 in the Chapel on Saturday, June 10 at 2:30 p.m. Members of the Senior class have been working since January to prepare a multi-spirited reflection of their shared spiritual journey. They have invited Linda Morgan-Clement to be the speaker this year.

Baccalaureate is a long-standing traditional part of the commencement weekend. In Lawrence style, it is a thoughtful, creative, diverse expression of a complex journey that you have been part of, influenced, and made possible. You really don’t want to miss it.