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Grants Team Updates

Alex Baldschun joins the Grants Team

The Department of Corporate, Foundation, and Sponsored Research Support (the grants team), is delighted to announce that we are welcoming our newest grants officer, Alex Baldschun! Alex started his Lawrence career in 2018 at Björklunden as the Assistant Director, joining the Advancement team in 2020 as part of Development Operations and then Prospect Research. He has a strong background in the humanities and as a writer – he graduated from Ripon College with a degree in religion, classics, and history, and earned a master of arts in religious studies from the University of Chicago. He and his wife live in Green Bay.

Got Grant Ideas?

We invite you to work with us on your proposal ideas for external grant funding! We are here to help turn your ideas for new initiatives, research, artistry, and community projects into fundable grant proposals. We can help you identify potential donors, interpret proposal guidelines, develop your application narrative, create a budget, advise on grantsmanship, and assist with submission. We are happy to meet with members of the faculty and staff at any stage of a project’s development, but please note that you must submit an Intent to Seek External Funding Format least 30 days before corporate and foundation deadlines and at least 60 days before government deadlines.

We look forward to working with you!

  • Anna Beno
  • Alex Baldschun
  • Amy Kester

AI and Higher Ed

Tuesday, September 17 | 8:30-10 a.m.
Zoom

How will AI transform higher education? This isn’t just a question for the future—the changes have already begun. Join this session to hear an EAB AI expert discuss what higher ed stakeholders need to understand about this disruptive force. From reshaping curricula to hyper-personalizing student support services, AI’s footprint in higher ed is growing fast. EAB will share their latest research on AI, including:

  • Why ChatGPT and other generative AI tools mark a new era in AI capabilities
  • The biggest opportunities AI presents for higher education
  • How leaders across the cabinet are considering the potential risks and rewards of AI

Latine & Hispanic Heritage 5K Run & Walk

Friday, September 13 | 5:30 p.m.
Kaleidoscope Academy | 318 E Brewster St, Appleton, WI 54911

Lawrence University is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Latine & Hispanic Heritage 5K Run & Walk! This event is free and open to the entire community.

Registration is limited to the first 350 participants!

Register for the run

Timeline

  • 4:30 p.m. | Check-in opens
  • 5:30 p.m. | 5K begins
  • 6 p.m. | Music from DJ Henry Garza, food trucks onsite until 7 p.m.

Home Athletics: Sept. 9-15

Come and cheer on your Vikings!

Volleyball vs Alverno
Wednesday, September 11 | 7 p.m.
Alex Gym

Women’s Tennis vs Ripon
Saturday, September 14 | 11 a.m.
Lawrence Courts

Football vs Cornell
Saturday, September 14 | 1 p.m.
The Banta Bowl

Women’s Soccer vs Macalester
Saturday, September 14 | 5:30 p.m.
The Banta Bowl

Men’s Soccer vs Lakeland
Play for the Cure Game
Saturday, September 14 | 7:30 p.m.
The Banta Bowl

Women’s Tennis vs Lake Forest
Sunday, September 15 | 2 p.m.
Lawrence Courts

Important Updates from Facilites

In our continuing efforts to upgrade and keep our Campus beautiful and safe, please note that we currently have several projects happening around Campus.

  • Library electrical and boiler upgrades: This work is happening at the back of the library only, but there’s heavy equipment involved.
  • Concrete repairs and replacements: Happening in several areas around campus.
  • Power washing: Most buildings will be power washed in the coming weeks for discoloration or bugs and webs.
  • Chapel, west side: renovation of the windows will be taking place for the next couple months.

Please be safe! Stay aware of your surroundings at all times. Do not enter taped off areas.

Modern Campus Presence

The Office of Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership is offering two training sessions for staff and faculty to learn about Modern Campus Presence.

Modern Campus Presence is a platform that allows us to manage and track student engagement and skill development, inside and outside the classroom, to drive student retention. With Modern Campus Presence, we can:

  • Simplify processes with organization, event & form management.
  • Track student involvement with mobile smart devices.
  • Reach & engage students with a campus branded app & portal (see here).
  • Identify trends & behaviors with real-time assessment.
  • Encourage & measure learning.

If you are interested in learning how Modern Campus Presence works and can benefit your area, please attend one of the trainings sessions:

Tuesday, August 27 | 2-3 p.m.
In-person Session | Mudd Library 204 (Computer Lab)

Thursday, August 29 | 10-11 a.m.
Virtual Session | Microsoft Teams Link: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 218 272 961 967
Passcode: JyoCHC

Questions?
Contact Aaron Wojciechowski
920-832-7676
aaron.wojciechowski@lawrence.edu

Lawrence Community Music School 2024-25 Ensembles

Girl Choir

Auditions are Sunday, September 8. Register and/or schedule an audition online.

Learn more about LCMS Girl Choir

Bands

Learn more about LCMS Bands

String Orchestra

Learn more about LYSO

Women’s Self Defense Class

The Office of SEAL and Campus Safety are looking to hold a pilot Women’s Self Defense Class for staff and faculty as we prepare to bring the class onto campus for our students. This class with be 2 hours long and take place on Wednesday, July 31 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Wellness Center Multipurpose Room.

If you are interested in participating,  please fill out the form here if you are planning to attend. You do not need to RSVP to participate but we would like a general idea of the number of attendees to expect.