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Virtual Campfire

Campfire stories not only bring people together but are also a great way to learn about each other. The culture you were raised in plays a big part in the kind of stories you hear over the years and we think having students from around the world share their campfire stories would be a great way to learn about other people and their culture. We will have international students share their stories but we also hope you have a campfire story you would like to share! So, make sure to dim the lights, grab a warm drink, and get ready to hear unique stories from around the world.

All are invited to join International Student Services at the Virtual Campfire this Sunday, February 21 at 8pm (CT) on Zoom! https://lawrence.zoom.us/j/92262980403

Please contact ayush.n.joshi@lawrence.edu if you have any questions.

Major Declaration Celebration Week

Have you officially declared your major yet? Next week, Feb. 22-26, is a great week to do it! Declaring your major is an important step in your academic journey.

Once you declare a major, you will be able to:

  • Map your path to graduation
  • Get advising from faculty in your department
  • Learn about opportunities in your department
  • Network with alumni in your field and look for internship/job opportunities

As we work to support students on your path, the Registrar’s Office, Communications, and Dean of Students office are teaming up to bring “Major Declaration Celebration Week” to life. Students are encouraged to declare their majors the week of Feb. 22-26th – those who do will be eligible for prizes and could be featured on our Declaration Wall in Warch Campus Center and the @Lawrenceuni Instagram Story.

If you have questions about declaring your major, you can talk to the Registrar Office on Zoom between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Monday (Feb. 22), Tuesday (Feb. 23), or Wednesday (Feb. 24). Zoom link: http://bit.ly/QsAboutDeclaring

Declaring your major is easy! Just fill out this form: http://bit.ly/DeclaringYourMajor

IT’S ON US: LU Week of Action!

During the It’s On Us Week of Action (February 15–20), there will be a series of programs, events, and discussions designed to engage the Lawrence community to support awareness of and help prevent sexual assault. 

On Monday and Tuesday between 11.30 am and 1 pm, near the Mailroom in the campus center, in addition to students involved with SAASHA, you can meet Allison Boehlen.  Allison is the on-campus advocate from the Sexual Assault Crisis Center-Fox Cities.

On Thursday, SAASHA will be leading a get to know TITLE IX and how it works.  There will also be shirts and scarves giveaway, open to students and faculty. 

11am:  989 3531 1553

3pm: 938 2818 4563 

On Wednesday at 7pm, there will be a zoom gathering focused on meditation and healing with Megan Parker.

ID: 989 3531 1553

Passcode: 253140

On Friday, please wear teal in support of survivors of sexual assault.  Ribbons will be distributed in mailboxes and around the campus center.

The Title IX Coordinator will be available for a Q&A at the end of each of the SAASHA presentations.

To find out more about  the offerings for the week and to download zoom background commemorating the importance of this week please visit: 

go.lawrence.edu/wow

Lunar New Year 2021

Happy Lunar New Year!

We will be virtually celebrating the year of the Ox this year on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 7pm (CT) with Chinese Student Association, Korean Culture Club, Lawrence International, Pan-Asian Organization, and Vietnamese Culture Organization.  The livestream link will be posted at https://go.lawrence.edu/LunarNewYear.  

In addition to our virtual streaming, we will have grab-n-go bags of cultural snacks and activities (in lieu of our traditional cultural expo booths) available to students and employees starting on the evening of February 11.  Bags will be located in the lobby of each residence hall as well as in the Conservatory (lower Shattuck Lobby), Warch Campus Center (in front of Pusey Room), Diversity & Intercultural Center, and International House.  There are a limited number of bags and they will picked up on a first come/first serve basis (limit, one per person please) so be sure to pick one up early!

If you have any questions please email
 internationalhouse@lawrence.edu or diversitycenter@lawrence.edu.

QR Code: http://go.lawrence.edu/lunarnewyear


“Knives Out” (movie) in the Chapel

Mid-term reading period movie: “Knives Out” will be showing in the Chapel Saturday, February 13th at 7 & 9:30 PM (two showings). When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate.

AIO Presents Honoring Black History

AIO Presents Honoring Black History
February 21-27, 2021

Join BSU, BYN, PAO, LUNA & COLORES IN UNDERSTANDING THE INTRICACIES OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND HOW BLACKNESS CAN BE CENTERED TO EDUCATE AND DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS.

Unity means we uplift our spirits, support our achievements, appreciate and celebrate our differences.

KICKOFF DINNER
ESCH HURVIS ROOM
Sunday, February 21st at 5:00 pm
All is One (AIO)
Limited entrance & quantity, please be on the look out for an AIO Form regarding participation.

BROWN GIRL RECOVERY
Brienne Colston
Monday, February 22nd at 5:00 pm
Hosted by Beta Psi Nu (BYN)

BUILDING GENERATIONAL WEALTH IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY
CORDERO BARKLEY
Wednesday, February 24th at 6:00 pm
Hosted by Black Student Union (BSU)

ANTI-BLACKNESS IN THE ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY
MADDIE SCHUMACHER
Thursday, February 25th at 5:00 pm
Hosted by Pan-Asian Organization (PAO)

KEYNOTE WITH MENOMINEE SPEAKER
SASANEHSAEH JENNINGS
Thursday, February 25th at 7:00 pm
Hosted by LU Native Americans (LUNA)

LOVING RADICALLY
YANTE TURNER
Friday, February 26th at 4:00 pm
Hosted by Colores

BYN Cleaning Supplies Drive All Week!!!
Harbor House is in need of hand soap, disinfectant cleaners, 33 gallon bags & Ziploc Storage/Sandwich bags! Please feel free to contribute at any extent & contact AIO’s board with any questions or more information. Donations are to be dropped off at D&IC.

All events Monday – Friday are hosted through the following Zoom link:
https://lawrence.zoom.us/j/93217701180
Meeting ID: 932 1770 1180

London Centre to Welcome Visiting Professor Adam Galambos in Spring Term 2022

The Lawrence University London Centre is pleased to welcome Adam Galambos as its visiting professor in Spring Term 2022. Adam Galambos is the Dwight and Marjorie Peterson Professor of Innovation and Associate Professor of Economics.

Professor Galambos will be offering two courses during his term at the London Centre: Markets of London and Socialism and Capitalism in Britain, Past and Present. These courses are open to any student and will be offered in addition to existing London Centre classes, including Urban Anthropology of London; Shakespeare in London; Impact of Empire on Great Britain, 1815-1914; and more!

If you are interested in applying to the London Centre, applications are now open for Fall Term 2021, Winter Term 2022, and Spring Term 2022. Applications are due March 1, 2021.

To find out more about the London Centre, go to the London Centre page on our website. To apply, go to the How to Apply & Deadlines page. If you have any questions, please contact OffCampusPrograms@lawrence.edu.

Badminton Clash!

ISS and Wellness Services have come up with Winter Badminton Clash – A friendly badminton tournament in which everyone can participate.  

Details of the event:

Deadline for Registration – Thursday January 28th, 2021 Midnight!!

Tournament Date : January 30th and January 31st

Venue : Wellness Center 

Limited Slots : 32 slots for singles and 16 slots for doubles.

Format: Group Stage, Knock Out, Quarter Final, Semi Final, Finals. 

Once you register by the time slots get filled, you will be sent an email with a confirmation of your spot and the fixtures. Register now with the link below! Registration Link : https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=221GfoWP4U6xMj_yZFxlSRmZGqeywgpBjyMjvNciwmNUQzRYVVNDR1VLTEhPQ0FTWURGNlIxWTkyMy4u

Poster Info:

ISS & Wellness Services Present

Winter Badminton Clash

Only the determined will succeed. Do you dare join?

One on One & Two on Two

January 30 (Saturday) – January 31 (Sunday)

Register Now! Limited Slots!