The biracial/multiethnic affinity group would like to invite those interested in learning more about the biracial and multiethnic experience to a social in the Diversity Center, Thursday April 5 from 4:30-6:30 pm. Come enjoy refreshments, meet new people and hear about (as well as inform) the group’s plans for the term.
Category: Students
LevelUP: A Networking and Mock Interview Event
Join Career Services on April 19 for a networking and dinner reception with members of the Lawrence University Alumni Association at 5 p.m., followed by mock interviews with LUAA members and professionals in different fields between 6 and 8 p.m. The event will take place in Alice G. Chapman, Second Floor.
Student mock interviews must be preregistered by calling Career Services at 920-832-6561 or by emailing careerservices@lawrence.edu. Interviews will be 15 minutes in length with 5 minutes allowed for feedback. Interview spots will fill, so please plan to register as soon as possible.
Areas of concentration include:
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Conservatory (Music Performance)
Non-Profit/Mission Driven
Education
Health Professions
Law
STEM
Business and Finance
Government and Social Science
Arts, Media and Communication
How to market your Greek Life Experience
Interviewers will be posted a week in advance of the event.
Drop-In hours with Career Services staff will also be available from 4 – 8 p.m. that evening. Students can get their resume polished or LinkedIn profile reviewed, in addition to signing up for a mock interview!
Public Health Scholarship Opportunity
Are you interested in pursuing careers related to the field of public health? The Sara A. Quandt and Thomas A. Arcury Endowment for Experiential Learning and Research in Public Health will provide Lawrence students with unique and valuable opportunities to conduct research and immerse themselves in the field of public health. The fund will support a wide range of research and academic opportunities to include travel expenses, stipends for work or summer research, independent study or Senior Experience projects, books, supplies, or any other aspects that would broaden and provide in-depth understanding of public health. Students selected shall exhibit the highest standards in their scholarly endeavors and plan to embark on serious work in close consultation and collaboration with faculty members who have expertise in topics related to important public health issues.
Individual awards can range from $500 to $4000.
The application can be found on the Pre-Professional Advising & Major Fellowship site. Completed applications must be received by Friday, April 20th. Send/e-mail all materials to: Kia Thao at kia.thao@lawrence.edu, Memorial Hall, 109.
Questions? contact Kia Thao at kia.thao@lawrence.edu
Seder-Community-Gather and Feast
Support and learn from the Lawrence Hillel student community by being a part of the Seder that is planned for Friday. Passover continues through the weekend, and breaking bread with your community is a great way to honor the spirituality you possess. All are welcome.
Friday, April 6th
5pm Esch Hurvis Room
Taize’ Continues at 5pm
Taize’s ecumenical Christian services will be at 5pm for the Spring 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
April 8th – at All Saints Episcopal Church
April 29th – at Center for Spiritual and Religious Life
May 6th – at All Saints Episcopal Church
May 20th – at Center for Spiritual and Religious Life
Pre-Law Events
Are you a student who is considering careers in the legal field? Do you want to know what it takes to get into law school? Are you unsure of your interests? Come check out these pre-law events that are happening on campus in the next two weeks!
Monday, April 9: Event with Retired Immigration Judge and Lawyer Paul Schmidt ’70
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Learn with Judge Schmidt in Parris Dining Room
1:30 to 3:00 p.m. 1:1 Chat with Judge Schmidt in WCC, Kraemer Room
For more information and to sign up see LUworks Paul Schmidt event
Wednesday, April 11: Stephanie Nikolay, Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Marquette University Law School
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Information Table in East Lobby Area Near Commons
12:40 to 1:40 p.m. – Admissions Info Presentation in WCC, Runkel Room
1:45 to 2:45 p.m. – 15-minute individual 1:1 Chat with students in Runkel Room
For more information and to sign up, see LUworks Marquette University event
Thursday, April 19: LevelUp event – Attorney/Shareholder-Estate Planner Jeff Billings ’03
Sign up for a 15-minute mock interview with 5 minutes for feedback with Jeff Billings ’03. To sign up for a mock interview, contact Career Services or Kia Thao. For more information, see LUworks LevelUp event.
Questions? Contact Kia Thao
Spotlight: Report Your Summer Internship, Grad School Acceptance or Full Time Employment
During Spring Term, Career Services will be celebrating student achievements with Spotlight! We want to recognize students who have secured a summer internship, graduate school acceptance or full-time employment by celebrating their achievements through posters around campus and online. We will also have an ice-cream giveaway at the end of term to celebrate your achievements!
Register online for Spotlight on the Career Services webpage here.
Internship Funding Application Deadline
Lawrence Scholars in Civic Engagement (LSCE) is a program designed for students who are interested in exploring work in civic engagement, including: not-for-profit, education, social impact, cultural and political advocacy and the arts through an internship or volunteer opportunity. Students who have self-identified an internship or service project in civic engagement, are eligible to apply for financial support through the LSCE program. Check out the LSCE page to learn more.
Apply online here! Deadline for self-identified internships or service projects is April 7, 2018 at midnight.
Please visit Career Services for help with your application materials and good luck!
Information Selecting your Housing for 2018-19
Students please come to any of the informational meeting about living in a group house or to any of the open office hours to learn about other types of housing options.
In order to select housing:
Step 1: Make certain your nonrefundable housing deposit is paid by April 9. The deposit must be paid to Financial Services either in person or online.
Step 2: Advance register on-line in Voyager for your 2018-2019 classes.
Step 3: Be certain your student account is current and paid up-to-date.
Step 4: Pick up and sign your Housing Contract AFTER you complete Advance Registration of classes. Contracts are available at the Campus Life Office (4th floor Warch Campus Center) 8am-noon and 1-5pm until May 11th.
Step 5: Bring your signed Housing Contract with you on the specific housing selection date: See the webpage https://www.lawrence.edu/students/housing/checklist or come to open office hours!
Want to learn more about Group Housing?
Thursday, April 5 5pm Davis Conf Room – Warch
Tuesday, April 10 5pm Runkel Conf Room – Warch
Thursday, April 12 5pm Davis Conf Room – Warch
Tuesday, April 17 5pm Runkel Conf Room – Warch
Want to learn more about Other Housing Options?
Questions about selecting housing for the upcoming year? Planning to study abroad? Want to live in a group house next year, but not for the entire year?
Drop in with your specific questions anytime during one of our open house sessions.
All open hours will be 1-5pm in the Campus Life Office (4th floor Warch Campus Center)
Tuesday, April 24th
Wednesday, April 25th
Thursday, April 26th
Friday, April 27th
Monday, April 30th
Tuesday, May 1st
Wednesday, May 2nd
Don’t forget! Monday, April 9th Housing Deposit Due Must be paid to Financial Services
Amy Uecke
Associate Dean of Students for Campus Life
Lawrence University
Micro-grants available for student sustainability projects
Now Accepting Applications for the Student Sustainability Fund!
The Student Sustainability Fund offers students competitive grants of up to $2,500 for sustainability focused projects that may consist of research, internships, volunteer or service projects, class projects, or student group initiatives. Any Lawrence student that will be enrolled during the term of their proposed project is eligible to apply.
Applications for Term III are due May 11, 2018 but will be considered at any time.
To learn more: http://www.lawrence.edu/info/green_roots/student-sustainability-fund
Questions? Contact Kelsey McCormick. kelsey.m.mccormick@lawrence.edu or 920-832-7404