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LU London Centre Virtual May Programme

Join the FUN – Explore British Culture

Greetings from across the pond! Spring 2020 at the Lawrence University London Centre (LULC) looks quite different without a cohort of Lawrence students living and learning with us, and we miss you all as much as you miss being here! And, that is why we want to invite you to connect with us this May with some fun activities and live discussions!

All are welcome! Whether you are an LULC alumnus, planned to study at the London Centre this spring, are looking forward to studying here in the future, or are even just interested in learning more about the London Centre or British culture in general, join us as we greet friends old and new and celebrate all things British! Discussions will be conducted via Zoom.

Book Club – Film Club – Pub Quizzes

Whether you want to learn more about British culture or just connect – or reconnect – with fellow London Centre friends, take a look at what is happening this month:

  • BOOK CLUB – Read the book This is Going to Hurt – Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor by Adam Kay, then join in our group discussion May 30. More information here.
  • FILM CLUB – We will be discussing three different British films – one each week. View the movie at your leisure and then join us on Saturdays for a group chat about that week’s featured film. Movies this month are Pride, directed by Matthew Warchus, Suffragette, directed by Sarah Gavron, and The History Boys, directed by Nicholas Hytner. More information and dates can be found here.
  • PUB QUIZZES – We may not be able to hop down to the local pub, but we can still take part in our traditional pub quizzes – via Zoom! In May, we will be hosting two virtual pub quizzes on Sundays, so get your family or a team of friends together and test you trivia knowledge on all things London and British! The winner will get the chance to win a $15 Amazon gift voucher! Pre-registration is required. More information and registration details can be found here.

For more information and how to connect, go to our London Centre webpage.

Noodle Night

Saturday is NOODLE NIGHT! Even if you didn’t order noodle delivery (the deadline was Tuesday), please join us for Pictionary and a movie (maybe even bring your own noodles?) on Zoom at https://lawrence.zoom.us/j/91856075912 this Saturday night starting at 6 PM CST.

Brought to you by the Diversity and Intercultural Center, International Student Services, Residential Education & Housing, and Student Activities and Virtual Programming.

HEDS COVID-19 Student Survey Closes May 11

Thanks to the 367 students who already participated in the HEDS COVID-19 Student Survey (that’s a response rate of 27.2%)! Our office compiled some initial findings and began sharing those with key people on campus.

We want to hear how you are doing and advocate on your behalf. There is still time to give feedback. A reminder email was sent yesterday (Subject Line – Reminder: Lawrence wants to hear how you’re doing during the pandemic ) and another one will be sent on May 8th (Subject Line – Final reminder: Lawrence’s COVID-19 Student Survey). The survey will close May 11th at 11:59 EST.

Take care,

Kristin McKinley, Director of Research Administration

Rising Sophomores – Check out Sophomore Launch Week May 11-15

Join in to a variety of peer-led and resource-office led events of varying days and times the week of May 11th-15th. Sessions will give you the ability to ask questions as well as get tips and ideas to think about for your sophomore year. You get a chance to win some awesome prizes while gearing up for next year, so head to the Sophomore Launch Week page for prize details and session info!

Dr. Greg’s Apothecary and More

Need shampoo, conditioner, laundry soap and more? Dr. Greg’s Apothecary & More is now open in the Cafe (during meal hours). Pick up what you need and pay later online.

  • Suave shampoo: $3
  • Suave conditioner: $3
  • 2-in-1 shampoo & conditioner: $3
  • Bar soap: $1
  • Toothpaste: $2
  • Toothbrush: 75 cents
  • Dental floss: $3
  • Deodorant: $3
  • Laundry soap: 50 cents

Additional products are available free of charge at the grab and go locations in the residence halls.

HEDS COVID-19 Student Survey

How are you doing? How do you feel about Lawrence’s response to COVID-19? Are there things we can do to help? Tell us!

Lawrence’s Office of Research Administration is collaborating with the Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium (HEDS) to administer the HEDS COVID-19 Student Survey. Check your email for the survey link. All students (18+) were invited to participate on April 27th (Subject line was “Lawrence Students: Tell us how well we’re responding to COVID-19”). Reminders will go out on April 30th, May 5th, and May 8th. The survey will be open until May 11th at 10:59 pm. Thanks in advance for participating in the survey.

Judicial Board Recruitment

Dear Lawrentians,

Judicial Board is seeking nominations to join the Board for the 2020-2021 year.  J Board is looking to fill over half of the Board, so we are REALLY seeking nominations. 

The goal of the University’s disciplinary system is to encourage and assist the students in assuming the responsibility for their own behaviors and discipline. The purpose of the Judicial Board is to educate rather than punish, to be helpful rather than vindictive, and to stimulate students to think about their actions as they relate to those of the other members of the university community.

The Board is committed to having a diverse board that represents the student body here at Lawrence, so we ask you to consider that commitment as you make your nominations.

Any rising sophomore, junior, senior, or 5th year may be nominated. Multiple nominations are welcome.  To nominate a student for the Judicial Board, please email their name to deanofstudents@lawrence.edu by Thursday, May 7th.

Thanks so much,

Cynfor Lu

Chair, Judicial Board

We are bringing the Cinema to you!

NOTE: This service is available only to students on campus using an LU internet connection.

S.O.U.P. and the Office of Student Activities and Virtual Programming are bringing the Cinema to you.

While we can’t enjoy movies and popcorn in the Warch Cinema, you can watch the same films in your room (for on campus students only, unfortunately).

We have partnered with Swank Motion Pictures to bring new release movies to you. Click on https://digitalcampus.swankmp.net/lawrenceondemand from your laptop/computer and start watching now (mobile devices will require you to download the free Swank app).

As always, find all of our virtual programming

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