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INx: Internship Information Exchange

SAVE THE DATE!

February 15th from 8 – 9:30 p.m.

Esch Hurvis Studio Warch Campus Center

Career Services is hosting the INx: Internship Information Exchange. Come hear the stories of past interns and network with them and local employers who currently host internships. If you are in your internship search this is a great event to learn from other students about their experiences and connect with those who were their employers for their internship. This is a come as you are event so feel free to stop by any time during the evening!  Faculty and Staff welcome. LU Works Event ID #3378

Applications for Lawrence Scholarships Are Open!

If you are looking for fundings to support your project, internship, or to explore your interests, the following scholarships are currently opened for current Lawrence students to apply.

Graduation School Exploration Fellowship (ACM-B1G): For sophomore standing students from historically underrepresented groups in higher education who are interested in pursuing study and research in the humanities, humanistic social sciences, and arts. Applications are due February 16, 2018.

The Harold B. Zuehlke and Richard W. Zuehlke Research Fund for Physical Science – supports research projects in the physical science initiated by students.  Applications are due February 16, 2018.

The Sara A. Quandt and Thomas A. Arcury Endowment for Experiential Learning and Research in Public Health – provide Lawrence students with unique and valuable opportunities to conduct research and immerse themselves in the field of public health.  Applications are due February 23, 2018.

The Mita Sen Award for Societal Impact – For juniors whose project has the potential to impact society.  Applications are due March 2, 2018

The Dennis Huebner Pre-Law Stipend – For juniors who are interested in exploring or pursuing opportunities related to a career in the legal profession.   Applications are due March 1, 2018.

For more information and application materials, visit the Pre-Professional and Major Fellowships site.  Questions? contact Kia Thao at kia.thao@lawrence.edu

 

Submit your application 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. Examples include: developing educational tools and programs for conservation efforts, researching the feasibility of a campus bike-share program, removal of invasive species on campus, funding for travel to and from an internship, a stipend for internships or service projects.

Any Lawrence student that will be enrolled during the term of their proposed project is eligible to apply.

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

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. Examples include: developing educational tools and programs for conservation efforts, researching the feasibility of a campus bike-share program, removal of invasive species on campus, funding for travel to and from an internship, a stipend for internships or service projects.

Any Lawrence student that will be enrolled during the term of their proposed project is eligible to apply.

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

Dancing with the Profs

Lawrence Swing Club presents …

Dancing with the Profs

February 3 • 7pm • Esch-Hurvis, Warch Campus Center

Professors Amy Nottingham-Martin, Ben Rinehart, and Nancy Wall will perform choreographed swing style dances with members of the Lawrence Swing Club.  This event benefits Heifer International, which is a nonprofit that provides livestock to poor communities to help fight poverty and give them a source of food and income.

There is no admission fee but the group will be accepting donations to Heifer International. Open to all faculty, staff, and students!

Office Hours with Kimberly Barrett on February 7th

Dr. Kimberly Barrett, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion is hosting open office hours. The second session of open office hours for Winter Term is being held on February 7th, 2018. Drop by Sampson House, 2nd floor and share ideas, concerns, comments, etc. Appointments are not required, people will be accommodated on a first come-first serve basis.

Upstander Training on February 17th (RSVP by February 11)

February 17, 2018
Esch Hurvis Studio (WCC), 10 am – 2 pm 
Please RSVP by February 11 by emailing us at div-inclusion@lawrence.edu! (limited seats)
Lawrence Students, Staff, Faculty and people from the Appleton community are invited to attend. The Upstander training will help you build the skills to interrupt bullying or other harmful behaviors and comments. Learn how to become an agent for change and co-creator of positive narratives about race and other identities. Participants will unpack real-life scenarios to enable them to effectively challenge prejudice in our community. Those who plan to attend are asked to commit to be present for the entire training session.