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Spiritual Style – what does yours look like?

Dance and music jams? Tai Chi? Worship services?  Meditation? Yoga?

All are available throughout the term to satisfy the need you have for the day, the week, the term, or just the moment.

First Open Movement is on January 16th at 3:30 in Warch
Tai Chi open to all on Mondays at 4:15
Worship services at many times – Specifics available via the resources section of the SRL webpage.
Meditation on Wednesdays begins January 9th at 4:30 at the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life.
Yoga available 5 times a week at varying times and locations. Check the LU calendar for specifics.

No hibernation required. Get a jump on your winter self-care and flex your style.

Taize’ in Winter Term

Taize’s ecumenical Christian services will be at 5pm for the Winter term.  All are welcome.

Taize’ is a service, a movement, and a spiritual feeling that fills the senses.  It surrounds the participants in the warmth of candlelight, the sound of joy, the peace of silence, and the comfort of community.

Select Sundays
January 13 at Center for Spiritual and Religious Life
January 27 at Memorial Presbyterian Church / 803 East College Avenue
February 10 at All Saints Episcopal Church / 100 N. Drew St.
February 24 at Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

A light meal will follow each service. Please feel encouraged to join in the service and the meal.

Updates regarding pedestrian safety, street crossings and lighting

Dear Lawrence Community, 

Welcome back to campus and happy new year!

As you may have already a noticed, several changes have been made to the College Avenue pedestrian crossings, as well as surrounding intersections. A new push button-activated warning light system was recently installed in the mid-block crossings on College Avenue. This new system will reduce the number of false activations of the lights and make it clearer to pedestrians when lights are flashing. The crosswalks are also more accessible to the visually impaired thanks to audio beacons at the crossings. In addition, new pedestrian lighting has been added to the southeast corner of College and Lawe Streets and the northeast corner of Lawe and Alton Streets, improving visibility for both pedestrians and drivers.

Even with these improvements, we all must be vigilant when crossing any street, as we are never completely protected from inattentive drivers. As you approach crosswalks or traffic intersections, be sure to pay attention to traffic from all directions, avoid cell phone use and walk briskly while crossing the street, and walk bicycles across intersections.

If you have suggestions, questions, or concerns about pedestrian safety, please direct them to Assistant to the President Jake Woodford (Jacob.a.woodford@lawrence.edu; or 920-832-6850).

Have a wonderful start to the new term.

Sincerely,

Christopher D. Card

Vice President for Student Life

MLK Jr. Day of Service – Monday, January 21, 2019

MLK, Jr. Day of Service at Lawrence University is an annual event that invites the entire Lawrence community to continue honoring the ideas of Dr. King and the civil rights movements that continue to this day.  Students, staff and faculty will honor the continuance of the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr through learning, serving, and celebrating.

A variety of both on-campus and off-campus opportunities are available to students, staff, and faculty.  Each activity is a student led initiative that benefits the community and helps Lawrentians solidify the value of learning as you serve. Select from a number of options, any of which will benefit a variety of agencies in the Appleton area.

Register for all events by Thursday, January 17th.

Upstander Training – January 24

Join us for Upstander Trainings with FIT Oshkosh!

January 24, 2019 ● 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. ● Warch Campus Center, Esch Studio (224)

Upstander 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.

Please help us plan accurately and let us know you are coming! Click here>> go.lawrence.edu/13276

Cultural Competency Lecture – January 16

January 16, 2019 ● 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. ● Warch Campus Center, Hurvis Room (225)

Title: More than Meets the Eye: Engaging with Controversial Art
Speakers: Beth A. Zinsli and Elizabeth Carlson
Topic: Engaging with Controversial Art

We often assume that visual art is for aesthetic contemplation and pleasure, but both historical and contemporary artists frequently address difficult topics like racism, colonialism, and social injustice in important ways. Interpretations of artworks are also not fixed; subject matter that was conventional in 1863, for example, may be understood very differently by audiences today. This program will examine ways to meaningfully engage with potentially controversial artworks, even those that may not seem controversial or difficult at first glance.

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

College Ave. Crosswalk Lights

The City of Appleton is installing a new button activation system this week for the mid-block College Avenue crosswalks between Drew and Lawe Streets. The new system will require pedestrians to push a button to activate the warning lights. This change will cut down on false activations, which can reduce the effectiveness of the lights. If you have questions, please contact Jake Woodford at 832-6850.

Checking The Box – Spiritual and Religious Reservations

Using the Reservation System?  Ever notice that box?  The one that says
“Event enhances spiritual and religious life”

The Office of Spiritual and Religious Life encourages the campus community to be aware of the many places where spirituality and choice intersect.

When you are making a reservation in the LU system, selecting this box can be a way to indicate that your program, meeting, class, or event could be characterized in this way.

Whether it is in Sabin House, Warch Center, the Diversity and Intercultural Center, or anywhere on campus, ask yourself if your room reservation enhances spiritual and religious life. If the answer is yes, then click the box.

By clicking the box, you’re also communicating via the SRL webpage under Programs & Events the details of your event.  Spirituality and/or religion takes many forms and those choices are available for all.

 

 

 

Wellness Center Break Hours and Free Employee YMCA memberships in December

Wellness Center December Break:
November 26- December 7 8am-9pm M-Th, 8am-6pm Fridays, December 10-14 8am-4pm, December 17-20 9am-4pm, Closed Dec. 21-Jan. 1, Jan. 2 1-8pm

Free December YMCA memberships available to all employees. Sign up at the YMCA Member Services if you want to join the YMCA from November 24 – December 31. Spouses can also join the YMCA in December for $30. Try out new classes that are free to members, just drop in.

Shuttle service following Winter break!

The Office of Student Life is offering one-way coach bus transportation back to campus after Winter Break on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. The cost is $20.  Space is limited and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis – reservations are needed.  Please stop by the Office of Student Life located in Raymond House or send an e-mail to deanofstudents@lawrence.edu with any questions or to reserve a seat.

DEPARTURE TIMES AND LOCATIONS:

Depart Chicago:
O’Hare Tollway Oasis on the Illinois Tollway, Northbound side – 10201 Belle Plaine Ave., Schiller Park at noon
Depart Milwaukee:
Target Store, 1501 Miller Parkway, Milwaukee at 2 p.m.
Arrive at Lawrence University at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Depart Minneapolis/St. Paul:
Target SuperStore, 1300 University Avenue W., St. Paul at noon
Depart Wausau:
The Store, 2409 N. Mountain Rd., Wausau at 3 p.m.
Arrive Lawrence University at approximately 5 p.m