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D-Term+

Students staying on campus for D-Term, we have lots of fun FREE activities for you!

Full D-Term+ Schedule of Events

Recurring Events

Student Welfare Committee Shuttle

A shuttle will pick up and drop off to Wriston Circle and run continuously to Woodman’s, Walmart, and the Fox River Mall:

  • Mondays, 11/27-12/11 between 4-8 p.m.
  • Friday, 12/15 between 1-4 p.m.

Lawrence Student Food Pantry

Complete the form by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays for same-day pickup. The last food pantry pickup will be Friday, 12/15.

Pick-up Sports & Open Gyms

Pick-up basketball will take place in the Wellness Center:

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11/28-12/14 at 12 p.m.

Pick-up volleyball will take place in the Wellness Center:

  • Fridays, 12/1-12/15 at 12 p.m.

Holiday Events

  • DIY & Desserts
    11/30 | 3-5 p.m. | International House
  • Holiday Baking
    12/1 | 1-3 p.m. | Spirit Space
  • Makerspace Project
    12/4 | 1-3 p.m. | Makerspace (1st floor Library)
  • Cocoa & Crafts
    12/5 | 3-5 p.m. | Spirit Space
  • Celebrate Diversity w/Crafts
    12/7 | 3-5 p.m. | D&IC
  • Movie Night: Elemental
    12/9 | 8 p.m. | Warch Cinema
    12/10 | 3 p.m. | Warch Cinema
  • Hot Cocoa Bar
    12/11 | 1-3 p.m. | Library
  • Gingerbread House Competition
    12/12 | 3-5 p.m. | D&IC
  • Games!
    12/13 | 1-4 p.m. | 4th floor Warch

Viking Home Athletics

  • Women’s Hockey vs Lake Forest
    12/1 | 8 p.m. | Champion Center
  • Men’s Hockey vs Lake Forest
    12/2 | 8 p.m. | Appleton Ice Center
  • Men’s Basketball vs Knox
    12/6 | 3 p.m. | Alex Gym
  • Women’s Basketball vs Knox
    12/6 | 5 p.m. | Alex Gym
  • Women’s Hockey vs Concordia
    12/8 | 7 p.m. | Champion Center
  • Women’s Basketball vs Marian
    12/14 | 7 p.m. | Alex Gym
  • Men’s Basketball vs MLC
    12/15 | 5:30 p.m. | Alex Gym

Be sure to check back on the Lawrence Instagram (@lawrenceuni) for updates and possible pop-up events.

Wishing you all a restful break! Hope to see you at any of these events!

The Future is First-Gen Lunch & Learn

Faculty and staff are welcome to join Dr. Ashley Lewis in her lunch and learn surrounding a look into higher education’s burgeoning population of first generation students. Hope to see you there.

National First Generation Celebration Day
Faculty & Staff Lunch and Learn
Nov. 9 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Pusey Room (WCC)
Hosted by Dr. Ashley Lewis

“The Future Looks First-Gen”
A look into higher education’s burgeoning population of first-generation students

First-Gen Celebration Day!

Wednesday, November 8 is National First-Gen Celebration Day. Let’s celebrate together. We have a few events coming up on November 8-9. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, November 8

12:30-1:30 p.m.: First-Gen Lunch (Warch – Mead Witter Room), All First-Gen Students Welcome.

4-6 p.m.: Campus Celebration (Warch – Mead Witter Room)

4-4:45 p.m.: Picture booth, mingling, snacks and giveaways

4:45-5:15 p.m.: Music Bingo (with prizes)

5:15-6 p.m.: First-Gen Alumni Panel

Thursday, November 9

12:30-1:30 p.m.: Lunch & Learn with Faculty & Staff (Warch – Pusey Room), “The Future Looks First-Gen”, hosted by Dr. Ashley Lewis.

6:30-8:15 p.m.: Screening of the documentary First Generation. Popcorn & snacks provided. (Warch Cinema) All faculty, staff, students and alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend.

An award-winning documentary narrated by Golden Globe nominee Blair Underwood, First Generation tells the story of four high school students – an inner city athlete, a small town waitress, a Samoan warrior dancer, and the daughter of migrant field workers – who set out to break the cycle of poverty and bring hope to their families and communities by pursuing a college education. Shot over the course of three years and featuring some of our nation’s top educational experts (Richard Kahlenberg, The Century Foundation; J.B. Schramm, College Summit; Dr. Bill Tierney, University of Southern California), the film explores the problem of college access faced by first generation and low-income students and how their success has major implications for the future of our nation.

Student Parking Lottery – Get Signed up!

Don’t forget to sign up for the parking lottery for Winter Term’s 24-hour student parking!

To enter, visit Voyager, go to the Student Services menu, and click “Vehicle Registration, Bicycle Registration & Parking Lottery.”

Entries must be submitted by 10 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12. The lottery drawing will be on Monday, Nov. 13.

Remember a few details to help you have a successful entry:

  • You must enter the Parking Lottery every term that you hope to win a space.
  • Your vehicle must be registered on Voyager in order to participate. If your car is already registered, don’t register it again. Just elect for the lottery sign up.
  • If you have won a lottery spot, your Term 2 sticker will be provided by the first day of Winter term.
  • Stickers are limited. Lost or damaged stickers may not be replaced. This applies to both registration stickers and lottery stickers.

Questions?? Visit the Student Parking webpage or the Student Parking SharePoint, call 920-832-6596 or send an email to Dean of Students Office for additional clarity.

Transportation: End of Fall, Start of Winter

Student Life is happy to offer local and regional transportation for students during breaktime.

Use the QR codes seen on campus or signup via the LU website link for the ride or rides that you will need, and let Student Life manage the rest. Consider your ride confirmed at the time that you sign up, but note that there may be a $5 fee to cancel. A final confirmation of your details will be sent three days before the scheduled travel day.

Sign up for your end of term/end of break transportation now. Consider your needs and resources, and make your arrangements accordingly for a smooth start to your break and to Winter term.

Questions? Contact:
deanofstudents@lawrence.edu
920-832-6596

End of Fall: Nov. 20-22
Free transportation from campus to the Green Bay and Appleton Airports
Sign up by Friday, Nov. 3

Start of Winter: Jan. 2 (Local)
Free transportation from the Green Bay and Appleton Airports to campus
Sign up by Friday, Nov. 17

Start of Winter: Jan. 2 (Regional)
Transportation from Milwaukee/Chicago to campus – $20/$35
Transportation from Wausau, WI/St. Paul, MN to campus – $35/$20
Sign up by Friday, Nov. 17

Because students leave at different times based on their finals schedule, we are unable to offer longer distances for the shuttles at the end of Fall.

Student Drivers Needed

LU Shuttle Drivers Wanted. Join our team. We are Hiring. Apply on Handshake.

Want to see the sights of Appleton? Drive ten of your closest friends to Woodman’s? Learn shortcuts around town and make a competitive wage?

Apply to be a student driver!

We need a pool of drivers because many hands makes lighter work for all. Shifts can be flexible, and the work is easy!

Becoming a Lawrence approved driver is part of the process, but that’s a simple records check. Apply first, and you’re on your way. Students will be trained on the routes and expectations.

Shuttle Driver

Job #8205587 or Job #8295644

Drive LU students to shopping centers within 5 miles of Lawrence during terms, and drive students to and from the airport at the start and end of terms.

Minimum requirements:

  1. Must be at least 18 years of age (21 years and older preferred)
  2. Must have a valid US driver’s license and at least 1 year driving experience
  3. Must have a clean driving record
  4. Must have the ability to pass the training on the LU passenger vans

Questions? Contact DeanOfStudents@Lawrence.edu or call 920-832-6596

Paint a Pumpkin

With COVE & SAASHA
Wednesday, October 11 | 6-8 p.m.
Warch Gallery

The Committee on Volunteering and Engagement (COVE) and the Student Alliance Against Sexual Harassment & Assault (SAASHA) are hosting this event to spread awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Pumpkins will be sold for $5 for students to paint. All proceeds will go to Harbor House, which supports people who have been impacted by domestic and sexual violence. There will also be individuals from Harbor House in attendance to talk about the work they do in the community!

Donations for Harbor House will also be accepted if you can’t make it or would prefer just to give! You can give at the event or in Rachel Flom’s office (Warch 405).

Student Engagement Fair

Friday, September 15 | 5-8 p.m.
Warch Campus Center

The Student Engagement Fair encompasses both community engagement and student organizations! This event is open to all students and offers time to explore all the opportunities to get involved that Lawrence has to offer.