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Friendship Family Recruitment

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.

Final Report From the Life After Lawrence Task Force

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

Asian Women Panel

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).

A new chapter for Paris Wicker

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

Asian Women Panel

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).

 

Attention film lovers of Lawrence!

Next weekend, 4/20 through 4/22, Lawrence will again be hosting the Associated Colleges of the Midwest’s Student Film Conference and Festival.

The Film Department has been working for months organizing 175 submissions from 10 different ACM colleges into what will be a whirlwind weekend of films, paper presentations, screenplay readings, and workshops given by film artists and professionals.

Events will start at 7pm on Friday, 4/20 in the Warch Cinema with members of IGLU performing a live scoring of a silent film. Stick around after their performance to catch the first film screening of the festival.

The majority of the films will be shown on Saturday the 21st, both at the Warch Cinema and Wriston Auditorium, with the screenplay readings and paper presentations happening on Sunday the 22nd. You can find the full schedule here: https://www.lawrence.edu/academics/study/film_studies/acmfilm/schedule

If you have any questions or concerns relating to the festival, feel free to contact Alex Babbitt at alexanderwbabbitt@gmail.com

Cheers!
ACM Student Film Conference and Festival Team

Nominate students to serve on Honor Council

It’s that time of the year again: the Lawrence University Honor Council is now recruiting new members for the 2018-2019 academic year, and your nominations form an important part of the process. Since we value a council that represents the student body at Lawrence, we are committed to ensuring that we have a diverse council. Please nominate any peers who you think are responsible, good listeners, who work well in a group, and have well-developed analytical thinking skills.  A large and diverse nomination pool will strengthen the selection process and allow for the continuity of the Honor System in coming years.

Any rising sophomore, junior, or senior who has not been found in violation of the Honor Code or Judicial Code, and who is committed to the Honor System, is eligible for membership.  To nominate a student for the Honor Council, please email their name to jere.wickens@lawrence.edu  by Friday, April 13th.  Feel free to list several names.

Look out for information tables in Warch Campus Center this week.

Sincerely,
Maren Dahl and Willa Dworschack
Honor Council Selection Co-Chairs

Nominate Students to serve on Judicial Board

Judicial Board is accepting nominations until 9 a.m. Monday, April 16th, for next year’s Judicial Board. Any rising sophomore, junior, senior, or 5th-year senior may be nominated.

The purpose and functions of the Judicial Board include:

    • Adjudicating cases when a student/group is accused of violating general conduct as defined by LUCC legislation.
    • Deciding upon appropriate disciplinary action if a student/group is found in violation of LUCC legislation.
    • Educating the Lawrence Community about the University’s disciplinary system and Social Code as described in the Lawrence University Student Handbook.

If you know someone that you think would be an excellent student to serve on the Lawrence University Judicial Board, please submit that name to Dean Curt Lauderdale or by emailing deanofstudents@lawrence.edu .  All nominees will be notified and asked to attend an informational session to learn more about the responsibilities of a Judicial Board member and to inform them of next steps in the selection process.

Sincerely,
Hailey Bomar
Judicial Board Chair