Attend the 2018 Major, Intern and Research Symposium
When/where: Oct. 4, 7–9 p.m., Somerset room – Warch Campus Center
Dear Lawrence Community-
I am writing to share news about an upcoming staff transition in the Diversity Center and the Student Life Division. As some of you may already be aware, Pa Lee Moua will be leaving her role as Associate Dean of Students for Diversity in late summer. Today I write to share this news and to thank her for the authenticity and dedication she has brought with her every time she has set foot on campus.
After nearly 10 years at Lawrence University, the time has come for a new chapter in her professional life. In the fall, Pa Lee will join the Appleton Area School District as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. In this position, she will work to evaluate, examine, and change inequitable practices and procedures to ensure an inclusive learning environment for all students in the school district. Pa Lee will also provide comprehensive training and culturally responsive practices for all staff members. Additionally, she will serve as an administrator, advisor, bridge builder, strategic leader and community partner.
As many have experienced firsthand, Pa Lee has been a strong supporter of the Lawrence community. During her tenure Pa Lee has not only led the Diversity Center and related programming, but also spent numerous years as co-chair of the community-wide Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, served as Lawrence’s Posse liaison, participated for multiple terms on the President’s Committee on Diversity Affairs, and provided guidance and support to many Lawrentians.
In the coming weeks, we will begin a search for a position that will continue to lead the Diversity Center, enhance our work of becoming a more inclusive and equitable Lawrence, and to champion students during their time on campus.
Please join me in congratulating Pa Lee on her new role and thanking her for her dedication to the Lawrence Community!
Warm regards,
Curt
As we get closer to the start of the academic year we would like to reminder returning students that residence halls and small house open for move in on Saturday, September 8th at 9am and continue on Sunday, September 9th.
Classes begin on Tuesday, September 11th.
The full academic calendar for the 2018-2019 academic calendar can be found here: http://www.lawrence.edu/s/registrar/calendar/cal1819
Due to a scheduled power outage for maintenance purposes, the Fall Term student parking lottery will run on Tuesday, August 7th instead of Monday afternoon. To be eligible to enter the parking lottery you must register your vehicle and have no more than one university parking ticket from the previous term.
Registering your vehicle and applying for the lottery is a two-step process. To register your vehicle log into your Voyager account and go to the student services tab. Click on the vehicle registration and then click on the ‘Register your Vehicle’ link.
Once you have registered your vehicle a registration number is assigned to your vehicle. You will receive an e-mail letting you know your registration has been processed and to log into your Voyager account to apply for the lottery by clicking on the box “Participate in Lottery” from your vehicle registration page.
Questions can be directed to deanofstudents@lawrence.edu
The International Student Services office is now recruiting new families for the Friendship Family program. The program is voluntary and designed to supplement international students’ academic experience by getting them off campus and into our community. We will connect families with international students who want to be connected with local families. As we publicize the recruitment to the Appleton public, we want the Lawrence faculty and staff to consider being part of the program too! You can learn more about the program with the following link: https://www.lawrence.edu/students/international/friendshipfamily. Please also forward this message to any individuals you feel might be interested in knowing about the program.
Starting Wednesday, June 20, the Apparel & Gift Store will be liquidating all inventory. All full priced items will be 50% off, and other items will be more than 50% off! The sale will last until everything is sold!
Store hours are 10am-2pm Monday-Friday
We are pleased to announce that the Final Report from the Life after Lawrence Task Force was endorsed by the Board of Trustees at the mid-May meeting. The Final Report is a summary of the recommended objectives, goals, strategies and initiatives for Life after Lawrence following eight months of work by the task force. In line with university practice, we are now publishing the report on-line and would like to open it up for public comment. Comments will be received through mid-July and will be integrated into the next phase of the initiative which is the development of the Implementation Plan. The Implementation Plan will be drafted during July-September and will be presented to the Board of Trustees for endorsement at the November 2018 meeting. Implementation of the task force’s full recommendations are anticipated to take up to five years and involve all constituencies of Lawrence including students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents. Comments will be received through July 15, 2018. The full report and comment form can be viewed at the following link: http://www.lawrence.edu/students/career/life-after-lawrence-open-comments
Thank you,
Christopher Card, Vice-President for Student Life
Anne Jones, Interim Executive Director, Career Services
Join us on May 23, 2018, in Warch Cinema at 7:00 pm In celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month. Pan-Asian Organization proudly presents Asian Women Panel: Support, Empower, Inspire. The panel of, faculty and staff will share their personal and professional stories about balancing career, identity, and gender. Pa Lee Moua (Associate Dean of Student for Diversity) will join this panel as a moderator along with four panelists: Nancy Lin (Assistant Professor of Art History), Linda Morgan-Clement (Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life), Margaret Paek (Instructor of Dance) and Kia Thao (Coordinator of Pre-Professional Advising and Major Fellowship).
Dear Lawrence Community-
I am writing to share news about an upcoming staff transition in the Student Life Division. As some of you may already be aware, Paris Wicker will be leaving her role as Associate Dean of Students for Student Transitions, Support, and Persistence in late summer.
After nearly 15 years at Lawrence University as student and staff member, Paris has determined the time has come for a new endeavor. In the fall, Paris will return to graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Paris shares that ‘This was a difficult and bittersweet decision to make, and while I prepare to leave with mixed emotions, I truly believe this new opportunity will provide the pedigree and research experience necessary for a successful and life-long career in higher education as a scholar-practitioner.’
As many of you have experienced firsthand, Paris has been a significant member of the Lawrence community. Beginning in her time with the Admissions Office, and while serving numerous terms on the President’s Committee on Diversity Affairs, leading the CORE program, Senior Class programs, and providing guidance and support to many Lawrentians, you know that she has been a tremendous asset to Lawrence.
In the coming months we will create time to celebrate Paris and thank her for her invaluable commitment to the Lawrence community, but today I write to share this news, and to thank her for the passion, dedication, and sincerity she has brought with her every time she has set foot on campus.
While we won’t ever be able to replicate all that Paris brought to her role in Student Life we will soon begin a search for a position that will continue to support students during their time on campus.
Please join me in congratulating Paris on her new opportunities and thanking her for her dedication and great work!
Warm regards,
Curt
Join us on May 23, 2018, in Warch Cinema at 7:00 pm in celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month. Pan-Asian Organization proudly presents Asian Women Panel: Support, Empower, Inspire. The panel of, faculty and staff will share their personal and professional stories about balancing career, identity, and gender. Pa Lee Moua (Associate Dean of Student for Diversity) will join this panel as a moderator along with four panelists: Nancy Lin (Assistant Professor of Art History), Linda Morgan-Clement (Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life), Margaret Paek (Instructor of Dance) and Kia Thao (Coordinator of Pre Professional Advising and Major Fellowship).
