Are you interested in future study abroad options or do you have questions on a program for which you have already been accepted? Off-Campus Programs is here for you. Simply request a virtual meeting with OCP staff by going to the Off-Campus Programs page and clicking on Schedule a Virtual Meeting. Don’t forget to indicate your preferred method of meeting (i.e., phone, Zoom, Skype) and availability. If you have any questions, contact OffCampusPrograms@Lawrence.edu.
Category: Student Life
Student programming has gone virtual
Whether you are on campus or at home, student life activities are still happening and available to you. Follow us at:
Instagram: @student_lu
Facebook: Student Life at LU
Featured programming will be posted daily (and in the LU Insider too)
Mindfulness Mondays (Religious and Spiritual Life)
Topical Tuesdays (Student Life division)
Wellness Wednesdays (Wellness)
Thankful Thursdays (CCE)
Fun Fridays (SOUP/Student Activities)
Self-care Saturdays (Residential Education)
Study tip Sundays (CAS)
Student Life wants your insights and feedback during COVID-19
Our gatherings may look different this term, but it does not change the fact that Student Life is committed to supporting you during this season by equipping you with the resources and information you need and connecting you with us and your peers.
Please take a minute to complete this survey to share what it is you want and need this term: https://forms.gle/rGfGBsqjg9ShR79FA
In completing the survey you will be entered to win one of multiple Amazon prizes. Winners pick their choice of Amazon prize up to $25.00
Absentee Voting Information
Good afternoon students-
A few of you have reached out today with questions about requesting an absentee ballot if you are registered to vote in Wisconsin. The deadline to request an absentee ballot was recently extended and closes at 5pm TODAY, April 3rd.
To request an absentee ballot for the April 7th election, the Appleton City Clerk’s office recommends that you directly email electionclerk@appleton.org to request your ballot. You will need to tell the clerk’s office where you would like the ballot sent and will need to attach a copy of an appropriate form of voter ID to your email request.
A note on Voter IDs
Wisconsin law currently requires you to have a voter ID on election day in order to cast a ballot. A Wisconsin driver’s license, U.S. passport, or military ID is acceptable. Your standard Lawrence student ID does not meet the voter identification specifications. If you have previously acquired a LU voter ID (this would look like you standard ID card but will have expirations dates on it) you can use this as your identification as long as it is not past the expiration dates.
Curt Lauderdale
Dean of Students
Mail Services Forwarding Information
Mail Forwarding
For students residing off-campus during spring term, please remember to have your mail sent to the address at which you will be residing.
Students living off campus, but not at the address they have listed on their Voyager account, can have mail forwarded to a new address by contacting Mail.Services@Lawrence.Edu.
The mail room window is currently open Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Information on the 2020 Census and April Primary
This spring brings with it two important moments in civic life: the 2020 Census and Wisconsin’s April 7 Primary Election. The disruptions to our daily lives brought by local, state, and national efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19 have also led to many questions regarding these upcoming events. Below is the most recent information and guidance available to us:
2020 Census
Lawrence University is in contact with the US Census Bureau on how to administer the Census for students given. Please note that if campus would ordinarily be your primary residence during the academic year, you should be counted as a resident on campus in Appleton. Do not fill out the Census at your home address. Lawrence University will be in contact with you regarding the Census as soon as possible. In the meantime, questions can be directed to Christyn Abaray (christyn.abaray@lawrence.edu).
April Primary Election
Many Lawrence students have a right to participate in the Wisconsin Spring Primary due to their status as residents of Appleton. Lawrence University is in contact with the City of Appleton Clerk’s office to determine how Lawrentians will participate in the upcoming election. Even as we work to sort out the details with Appleton, please feel free to attempt to request an absentee ballot via myvote.wi.gov.
You will need to enter the physical address of your assigned campus residence at the time you registered to vote. You may be asked to upload a photo of your driver’s license or other voter ID. (For questions about an LU voter ID, send an email to idoffice@lawrence.edu.)
Lawrence will continue to work with the U.S. Census Bureau and the City of Appleton’s Clerk’s office regarding the census and April’s primary. Please stay tuned to the LU Insider for more information.
Major changes to Campus Dining starting 3/19/20
Starting March 19, 2020 students will be using The Café as the sole dining spot on campus. At this time we will not be able to offer any dining services to faculty and staff. The Café is closed to the public. The look and feel of dining will be different. In the interest of protecting students and Bon Appetit employees, we will adhere to the latest CDC guidelines for social distancing. This will include limiting the number of people in The Café and pausing the use of all seating. All food will be packaged to go in disposable containers. Self-service will be eliminated.
- We will only be accepting cashless payments. Students should use their ID card (for meal plan or Viking Gold) or a credit card
- The Café is open 10am – 6:30pm. We encourage students to adjust meal times to avoid peak meal periods.
We ask for everyone’s help to keep everyone safe by following these guidelines:
- When entering The Café the use of hand sanitizer is mandatory
- Personal mugs and/or dishware may not be used
- We will not offer refills on beverages
- When ordering at the counter, customers must keep behind the line marked on the floor
- Students will be asked by the cashier to swipe their own ID card/credit card
- If you are ill, please do not come to the Café. The University will make arrangements to have food delivered
Collecting Boxes and Packaging Tape!
Boxes! The Lawrence Center for Community Engagement and Social Change (CCE) is collecting boxes and packaging tape to assist students in the moving process. Should you have any boxes or tape, please bring them to the CCE, located in the back of the Seeley G. Mudd library off of Lawe St. at 113 S. Lawe St. Please look for signs for the CCE and just drop off in the entrance. We are seeking to limit visitors. Questions can be sent to community.engagement@lawrence.edu
Information on Absentee voting for the Wisconsin Spring Election, April 7th
As many of you transition away from campus I am writing with information about how to engage with the April 7th Wisconsin Spring Election. While this information is current as of today, please check back to the Voting and Voter Registration page as information may change in the coming days or weeks.
Request an Absentee Ballot
The Wisconsin Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary is still planned for April 7. All Lawrentians who are eligible and have registered to vote are strongly encouraged to participate in this important form of civic and community engagement and can do so by requesting an absentee ballot.
To request an absentee ballot, go to the absentee ballot page of My Vote WI. You may be asked to upload a photo of your driver’s license or other voter ID. We encourage you to request your ballot as soon as possible.
Voter ID
Wisconsin law currently requires you to have a voter ID on Election Day in order to cast a ballot, even for absentee voting. A Wisconsin driver’s license, U.S. passport, or military ID is acceptable. Your Lawrence student ID is not. If you do not have a Wisconsin driver’s license or a passport, you can obtain a Lawrence voter ID card from the ID Office at no charge. (For questions about an LU voter ID, send an email to idoffice@lawrence.edu).
What’s on the ballot?
In addition to the presidential primary, there are many important local races on the ballot. These include:
- Appleton mayor
- Appleton city attorney
- Appleton school board members
- Appleton alderpersons
- Outagamie County circuit court judges
- Outagamie County supervisors
- Wisconsin State Justice of the Supreme Court
You can find a list of preliminary candidates and helpful information on Lawrence’s Voting and Voter Registration page.
Take care and be well,
Curt
Curt Lauderdale
Dean of Students
“Parasite” Pre-movie Mixer
CODA (Committee on Diversity Affairs) and PAO (Pan-Asian Organization) presents a pre-movie mixer for 4 times Oscar winner “Parasite.” The mixer is located in the Diversity and Intercultural Center this Friday (3/6/2020) at 7pm. Snacks will be provided. The movie will be shown in Warch Cinema this weekend. Please check it out!