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Student Engagement Fair set for Friday in Warch

Student Engagement Fair is set for Friday, Sept. 16 in Warch Campus Center.

The Student Engagement Fair encompasses both the Community Engagement Fair and the Student Organization Fair. The event is open to all student organizations and offers students the time to explore all the community engagement opportunities and student organizations that Lawrence has to offer.

The Community Engagement Fair runs from 5 to 7 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Warch Campus Center (WCC) in the Esch Hurvis room. The Student Org Fair runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the WCC in the Somerset room.

LU Community Kickoff on Saturday! 

All are welcome to attend! Let’s celebrate the start of the academic year. Join us on Saturday at the Banta Bowl! Soccer, football, and fireworks on Roberts Field at Banta Bowl. And plenty of food.

Men’s soccer game: Noon to 2 pm

Food: 4:30-6:30 pm

Football game: 6 pm 

Fireworks: 9 pm

Shuttles available at the Wriston Turnaround starting at 4:15 pm.

LU Thrift Store open in Colman Hall

The LU Thrift Store is open and will remain open through the academic year in its new location in Colman Hall.

You can find the store in Colman 110 (to the left of the main entrance).

Everything is 100% free to students. It will be open every day during the academic term from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can donate clothes or items to the LU Thrift Store year round, however, the donation bins will be located in dormitory lobbies only during Spring Term.

This year the Thrift Store team will start monthly repair workshops where you can bring your ripped shirts, torn coats, etc. and Thrift Store employees will help you mend your clothes.

Follow along on Instagram @luthriftstorelu or email luthriftstorelu@gmail.com with questions or concerns. 

Off-Campus Programs is Hiring!

Off-Campus Programs is looking to fill three student worker positions for the 2022-2023 Academic Year, including: London Centre Student Assistant, Senegal Student Assistant, and Outreach Specialist & Special Projects Assistant. If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please see our postings on Handshake.

If you have any questions, please contact OffCampusPrograms@lawrence.edu.

Student Food Pantry Summer Hours

The Student Food Pantry is open during the summer daily 10 AM-10 PM with ID access. The Pantry is a free resource available to all students who are in immediate need or do not have access to essential items. The Pantry is replenished every week with non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and basic school supplies as they become available.

Location: Memorial Hall-West Entrance, Main Floor

Do you have a food suggestion you’d like to see in the Pantry, questions, or have an interest in donating? Visit the LU Student Food Pantry Website, we’d love to hear from you!

The Pantry is supported through the generosity of community, local businesses, and personal donations of money and supplies, as well as a small budget provided by Lawrence University. We continue to seek partners on and off campus who are willing to support our students.

Staff Contact: jessica.quintana@lawrence.edu

Assistant Director of the Diversity and Intercultural Center

Student Food Pantry Summer Hours

The Student Food Pantry will be open for the summer! Effective Monday, June 13 the Pantry will be open 10 AM-10 PM daily with ID access. The Pantry includes non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and basic school supplies.

Location: Memorial Hall-West entrance, main floor

The Student Food Pantry is available to all students who are in immediate need or do not have access to essential items. Please be conscientious in what you take and how much you take from the space.

Visit the LU Student Food Pantry Website for information on how to help, questions, comments, or suggestions.

The pantry is supported through the generosity of community, local businesses, and personal donations of money and supplies, as well as a small budget provided by Lawrence University. We continue to seek partners on and off campus who are willing to support our students.

Staff Contact: jessica.quintana@lawrence.edu

Assistant Director of the Diversity & Intercultural Center

100% Free Thrift Store has opened in Hiett

Sophomore LJ Jensen has led an effort to create the new 100% Free Thrift Store on campus, located in Hiett Room 105! The grand opening took place this morning. The Thrift Store will have open hours every day from 9am to 9pm from now until June 8: feel free to stop by at your convenience.

Students can donate clothes or items to the bins in the resident hall lobbies. Quad houses can donate in Sage or Kohler. Every item within the thrift store is 100% free to take besides the bookshelves, coat racks, and hangers. There are electronic waivers to fill out when taking electronics (such as mini fridges) from the store. 

Follow LU Thrift Store on Instagram @luthriftstorelu or email luthriftstorelu@gmail.com with questions.

Thank you and happy thrifting!

International End of Year Party

All are invited to the International End of Year Party! We will be recognizing international seniors, Waseda & Pathway students, and exchange students. Come to celebrate the end of the term with friends and enjoy some refreshments. Hors d’oeuvres from Mai’s Deli, India Darbar, and Alegria Mexicana will be served!

The party will be held on Friday, June 3 at 5 pm in WCC Eschu Hurvis.

*Masks are required for this indoor event.