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White Privilege Symposium 4/13, 5-9p/Sat 4/14, 8a-4:30p

Friday, April 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Norbert College

Lawrence University is a sponsor of the White Privilege Symposium, hosted by The Privilege Institute and St. Norbert College. The Diversity and Intercultural Center has offered to pay the registration fee for a limited number of students who would like to attend. Lawrence faculty, staff and students are being offered a discounted registration fee of $40. Lawrence fleet van(s) will be available on both days to provide transportation to and from the symposium.

Symposium participants will learn about the history of privilege in this country and explore ways to advance equity. With the help of keynote speakers and workshops, they will explore issues such as income inequality, disparities in the justice system, and barriers to education and employment as impediments to progress. This is not about blame; this is about listening deeply, talking with each other and increasing awareness that leads to the understanding we all desire. All are invited! Your attendance is an investment in the future of our communities, which are enriched by diverse experiences.

Registration for Students: To register, contact Dr. Brittany Bell at brittany.m.bell@lawrence.edu.

Registration for Faculty and Staff: To register and receive the discounted price, please follow these steps:
1) Click here > https://web.cvent.com/event/541828db-561c-4153-b8f7-5fb6c4d31251/summary
2) Click: Register Now
3) Select: SNC Student
4) Enter your LU ID Number to receive the discounted pricing of $40 (regular price $110)

**Important note to faculty and staff: If you plan to meet on campus and ride in the LU fleet vehicles please email emily.r.wilson@lawrence.edu to ensure we reserve an appropriate number of vehicles. Thank you for your help!

Upstander/Bystander Training – Friday, April 12, 1-5pm

Join us on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 1-5pm in Hurvis Room 225!

Upstander/Bystander Training prepares participants to intervene safely and appropriately when witnessing incidents of discrimination, harassment or harm. Participants engage with real-life scenarios to enable them to effectively identify and challenge negative narratives and behaviors. Become an agent for change and foster a positive of culture of safety and respect in your places of influence!
Let us know you are coming, click here >http://go.lawrence.edu/13276

Forum on the History of Blackface on Campus

April 16, 2019, 7:00 – 8:30pm | Warch Campus Center Cinema (204)

Join us for a panel examining the origins and lasting impact of the practice of blackface in America. The recent controversy regarding the Governor of Virginia’s 1984 medical school yearbook page that contained photographs of a person in blackface with others dressed as members of the Ku Klux Klan has caused many college communities to investigate the history of this practice at their institutions and its implications for campus climate today. The panel will examine the history of minstrelsy, archival information regarding this practice at universities across the country including Lawrence, and current student reaction to these recent events. Brief opening remarks by each panelist will be followed by Q & A from the audience. This panel is an opportunity to better understand a practice that ensconced many of the stereotypes we know today regarding African Americans in our national collective consciousness.     

Please let us know you are coming >  go.lawrence.edu/13276

Cultural Competency Lecture with Jason Brozek – April 9, 11:15am

Environmental Justice – Global Movement, Local Actions

April 9, 2019, 11:15am in Hurvis Room 225

The environmental justice movement, briefly, is built on the idea that negative environmental consequences are disproportionately felt by vulnerable, marginalized communities. To understand key environmental issues like climate change, deforestation and freshwater scarcity, therefore, we need to understand intersections with race, gender, and class. This discussion will explore the origins of the global environmental justice movement and connect it to local projects from students in the ENST 300 Environmental Justice symposium.

Please let us know you are coming – click here >  go.lawrence.edu/13276

LU Is On The Move Starting April 8

Looking for a way to put more pep in your step? Join the exciting WELCOA On The Move Challenge! On The Move is a 12 week wellness challenge that encourages more physical activity and wellness habits throughout the day. Not only will you be boosting your mood, reducing your stress, and becoming more active, you will also be eligible for great rewards and prizes! The challenge starts on April 8th, but don’t wait to become a part of this great movement! If you sign up between now and March 29th you will be entered for a chance to win a fitness tracker or gift basket from the Healthy Vikings Program.

Signing up is easy and you can track everything online, even sync your fitness tracker. Sign up and support one another! We can all feel better if we work together!

Register here.

Then enter the company code LUMoves.

For questions about signing up email Erin.buenzli@lawrence.edu

Commemoration for Lives Lost in New Zealand

In commemoration of the lives lost in the recent massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand, there will be a service held at the Lawrence Appleton campus to encourage and allow for a shared grief space. This service is open to the Lawrence community.

Thursday, March 28
5pm-6pm
Esch Hurvis

For additional details, please contact the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life or call x7167.

Wade Nelson is leaving Lawrence

After 14 years of working in various positions across campus – currently working in the mail room – Wade Nelson has decided to leave Lawrence to pursue other interests.  In his most recent position as our mail services courier, Wade was responsible for the daily delivery of our mail and packages to each department on campus. He connected with many of us every day regardless of weather in a friendly, dependable manner. We thank him for his help over the years and wish him all the best in his future pursuits.

Wade’s last day will be Monday, 3/18. If you see Wade please take a moment to wish him all the best.

Spring Break Return Shuttle Service

We still have seats available on both the Chicago & Minneapolis-St. Paul shuttle buses. The cost is $20 – space is limited and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be reserved. Total cost of the coach bus will be subsidized by the Office of Student Life to make the trip affordable to students. Additional information will be sent to all students. Please contact the Office of Student Life with any questions and to reserve a seat on the bus. You can email the Dean Of Student Office or call 920-832-6596 to have your name added to the list. Enjoy spring break!

Cultural Competency Lecture with Jason Brozek – April 9, 11:15am

Environmental Justice – Global Movement, Local Actions

April 9, 2019, 11:15am in Hurvis Room 225

The environmental justice movement, briefly, is built on the idea that negative environmental consequences are disproportionately felt by vulnerable, marginalized communities. To understand key environmental issues like climate change, deforestation and freshwater scarcity, therefore, we need to understand intersections with race, gender, and class. This discussion will explore the origins of the global environmental justice movement and connect it to local projects from students in the ENST 300 Environmental Justice symposium.

Please let us know you are coming – click here >  go.lawrence.edu/13276

White Privilege Symposium 4/13, 5-9p/Sat 4/14, 8a-4:30p

Friday, April 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Norbert College

Lawrence University is a sponsor of the White Privilege Symposium, hosted by The Privilege Institute and St. Norbert College. The Diversity and Intercultural Center has offered to pay the registration fee for a limited number of students who would like to attend. Lawrence faculty, staff and students are being offered a discounted registration fee of $40. Lawrence fleet van(s) will be available on both days to provide transportation to and from the symposium.

Symposium participants will learn about the history of privilege in this country and explore ways to advance equity. With the help of keynote speakers and workshops, they will explore issues such as income inequality, disparities in the justice system, and barriers to education and employment as impediments to progress. This is not about blame; this is about listening deeply, talking with each other and increasing awareness that leads to the understanding we all desire. All are invited! Your attendance is an investment in the future of our communities, which are enriched by diverse experiences.

Registration for Students: To register, contact Dr. Brittany Bell at brittany.m.bell@lawrence.edu.

Registration for Faculty and Staff: To register and receive the discounted price, please follow these steps:
1) Click here > https://web.cvent.com/event/541828db-561c-4153-b8f7-5fb6c4d31251/summary
2) Click: Register Now
3) Select: SNC Student
4) Enter your LU ID Number to receive the discounted pricing of $40 (regular price $110)

**Important note to faculty and staff: If you plan to meet on campus and ride in the LU fleet vehicles please email emily.r.wilson@lawrence.edu to ensure we reserve an appropriate number of vehicles. Thank you for your help!