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Shuttle service back to campus after spring break

As we have in the past, Lawrence will provide motor coach shuttle service back to campus after spring break. Please see details below. The Office of Student Affairs will subsidize the cost of the motor coach bus to make the trip affordable to all students.

Date: March 26 (the day before Spring Term classes begin)

Departure times and locations:
Depart Chicago (O’Hare Tollway Oasis on the Illinois Tollway – 10201 Belle Plaine Ave., Schiller Park, Ill. – Northbound side): Noon; it is a 10- to 15-minute trip from O’Hare airport, depending on traffic

Depart Milwaukee (Target Store, 1501 Miller Parkway, Milwaukee): 2 p.m.; it is a 15- to 20-minute trip from Mitchell Airport, depending on traffic

Arrive at Lawrence University at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Depart Minneapolis/St. Paul (Target SuperStore, 1300 University Ave. West, St. Paul): Noon; it is a 10- to 15-minute trip from the airport, depending on traffic

Depart Wausau (The Store, 2409 N. Mountain Rd., Wausau): 3 p.m. (possible pick-up)

Arrive at Lawrence University at approximately 5 p.m.

Cost: $20

Space is limited, so you need to sign up in advance—seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive at the departure location 15 minutes early to make sure the motor coach will leave at the scheduled time. Look for a large Lamers motor coach (they are usually painted white and red).

To sign up, stop by Raymond House (between the hours of 8 a.m.–noon or 1–5 p.m., Monday through Friday) to pay the $20 cash and reserve your seat.

If you have any questions, call the Office of Student Affairs at 920-832-6596.

LU softball team back for another Polar Plunge

The Lawrence softball team is returning for its fourth straight Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics.

On Saturday, Feb. 18, the Vikings will jump into Lake Winnebago. Anyone interested in donating to the cause can make a tax-deductible contribution online.

Last year, the softball team raised more than $4,500, and it’s hoping to surpass that amount this time around.

Living Room Conversations

Living Room Conversations are a shared conversation with Linda Morgan-Clement, Lawrence’s Julie Esch Hurvis Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life. Please plan to come join us upstairs in the meeting room at the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life to create a conversation or join the conversation in process. This is open to ALL members of the Lawrence community.

When: Friday, Feb. 3, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Sabin House, upstairs

S4: Dress for Success!

Sales manager Bonnie Nowak and her team from the Fox Cities Macy’s joins the next Seniors: Support, Strategies and Success (S4) session on Tuesday, Feb. 7. They will discuss how to dress professionally and you’ll see examples of appropriate office and job interview attire.

The session is 11:10 a.m. to noon in the Runkel Room (fourth floor) in the Warch Campus Center. Registration in LUworks is appreciated.

Feb. 3: Edward Jones Investments visit

Alumni Nicholas Schubert ’14 and Mallory Carl ’08 will present an insider’s view into career opportunities at Edward Jones Investments, a financial services firm with offices across the country. The alumni will also discuss its Financial Advisor Career Development program developed for new college graduates.

Visit their info session Friday, Feb. 3 at noon in the Warch Campus Center’s Kraemer Room and/or register for 1:1 chats. See LUworks for details and registration.

Current openings at Lawrence

Take a look at our current openings and share with those you think may be a great addition to the Lawrence community!

Despite all the cold and snow, we are excited to be thinking about summer employment for 2017!

Please check out the timeline of events—opportunities are posted on LUworks.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please apply directly or send your resume and cover letter to human resources at humanresources@lawrence.edu.

Taize worship services

Taize worship services are a partnership between Lawrence and All Saints Episcopal church. Taize worship services are ecumenical Christian services that follow a rhythm of simple chants, silence and scripture. These meditative services take place in the candle-lit sanctuary.

Lawrence student Gabi Makuc plans and coordinates the services, while other Lawrence students are also involved in leading the services. All services are open to the public.

The first Taize service is Sunday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Beware of the “Can you hear me?” scam

Recently, campus has been receiving fraudulent calls from scammers asking, “Can you hear me?” If you answer with “yes,” your answer is recorded and may be used by the scammer to authorize bogus charges on a credit card or a phone or utility bill.

Other variations of the scam are being reported as well. These include asking other yes/no type questions such as, “Are you the person responsible for paying the telephone bill?” and, “Are you the homeowner?”

If you receive a phone call from a number you do not recognize, use caution. Do not answer personal questions, try not to engage and, if you must respond, consider asking questions of your own such as “Who is calling?” Don’t be afraid to hang up if you believe the call is not legitimate. It is not impolite to hang up on a scammer. The longer that a scammer has you on the phone, the more likely it is that you will give them some information that they can use thus making you a victim.

For more information, read this story from CBS News.