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Appleton Christmas Parade

Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for 10 volunteers to walk alongside our float for the Appleton Christmas Parade Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Volunteers should meet outside of Muncheez Pizzeria (600 W College Ave) at 6 p.m. They will collect cans and other non-perishable food items from community members along the parade route. The parade route will run down College Avenue and finish back at campus.

All volunteers will receive a free Lawrence hat!

Questions? Email student.activities@lawrence.edu.

Sign up to volunteer!

Food Drive

Help us fight hunger this season!

Lawrence University will be partnering with St. Joe’s Food program on a canned food drive during the Appleton Christmas Parade for the second consecutive year!

What to Do:

  • Bring canned goods to your favorite parade viewing spot.
  • Hand your cans to Lawrence University volunteers coming through right after the Santa Scamper race.
  • Enjoy the parade knowing you’ve made a difference.

Interested in volunteering to help collect donations during the parade? Email Garrett Singer, Special Assistant to the President, at garrett.j.singer@lawrence.edu.

Lawrence at Night

Celebrate lifelong learning with Lawrence at Night! Expand your knowledge while connecting with fellow community members in stimulating seminars, workshops, and talks led by distinguished faculty and guest speakers.

All faculty and staff receive 50% off on all Fall 2024 Lawrence at Night seminars and workshops for a limited time only. Please use discount code LUSTAFF50 at checkout. There are 11 amazing options, but spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are signing up for multiple courses, please sign up for one course at a time using the code for each transaction at checkout. 

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Let us know if you have any questions or any technical issues arise, and we will do our best to assist you.

Alison Scott-Williams
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
alison.scott-williams@lawrence.edu

Garrett Singer
Special Assistant to the President
garrett.j.singer@lawrence.edu

The Bastard’s Review No. 3 Release Party

Friday, Nov. 8 | 6 p.m.
Wriston Gallery

This Friday, Lawrence and Appleton artists join forces in Wriston.

Join Austin Segrest and other local artists for the release of the new issue of The Bastard’s Review (No. 3 “Townie” issue).

Come get the issue and enjoy craft talks by Professor Segrest and two other featured “Townie” artists.

About The Bastard’s Review

The Bastard’s Review is an Appleton literary journal. Not a zine, not institutional, not a mag, not academic…but hopefully something to dogear and read aloud. Enjoy poetry, comics, prose, and visual art in one cool, slim package.

The Bastard’s Review is part of the Crutch of Memory literary endeavor, Only Child.

Campus Conversations: Engaging our Minds, Discussing our Differences

Wednesday, October 23
Warch 325 – Pusey Room

Join us for the next segment of this Campus Conversations series, which features Dr. Amy K. Sanders. This segment titled “Clickbait, Controversy, and Conversation: Media’s Role in Civil Discourse” explores the intersection of media and modern discourse.

In an era driven by clicks and controversy, how do media narratives influence our public conversations? This interactive session will dive into the forces shaping today’s social interactions and offer insights on how to engage more thoughtfully in the digital age.

  • 9:30-10:45 a.m. | Faculty & Staff Breakfast
  • 12:30 p.m. | Lunch with Students
  • 6 p.m. | Discussion & Q&A

Food will be provided. RSVP now using this link!

Coffee with Cabinet

Enjoy coffee and conversation with the members of the President’s Cabinet:

  • Christyn Abaray
  • Chris Clarke
  • Peter Blitstein
  • Samir Datta,
  • Alison Scott-Williams
  • Amy Wilson

This event will be hosted twice a term in the hopes that everyone will have a chance to join. Both will take place in the Pusey Room (Warch 325).

  • Tuesday, October 8 | 4-5:30 p.m.
  • Friday, November 8 | 9-10:30 a.m.

Lawrence University Voter Guide

Students who are US citizens or have dual citizenship and are 18 years or older are able to vote Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Early Voting

If you are interested in voting early, you can do so at City Hall, located at 100 N Appleton St. (6th Floor) before noon on Friday, Nov. 1. The campus shuttle service is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (excluding Friday, which will end at 11:30 a.m.) to get to the polls. Please call 920-419-6793 for a ride.

Additionally, Helen Boyd Kramer will be walking students to early voting TODAY, Oct. 31. For anyone who would like to join, please meet in front of the library at 1 p.m. She is also available to accompany students to vote at other times upon request (helen.boyd@lawrence.edu). First-time voters are strongly encouraged to join!

Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 5

On Election Day, a special shuttle van will run loops 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m., departing from the Wriston Turnaround for District 1 and 11 Polling Places. Please see the list below to find your Polling Place.

Registering to vote in Appleton

If you live in Lawrence University housing, your voting district will depend on your residency.

  1. Saint Joseph Parish Center – District 11 (Shuttle Provided)
    404 W Lawrence St
    • Brokaw: 115 S Drew St
    • Colman: 212 S Durkee St
    • Hiett 403 E College Ave
    • Kohler: 718 E Alton St
    • Ormsby: 401 E College Ave
    • Plantz: 600 E College Ave
    • Sage: 723 E Boldt Way
    • Trever: 815 E South St
    • Quads:
      • 206 S Lawe St
      • 281 S Lawe St
      • 711 E Alton St
      • 733 E Alton St
      • 712 E Boldt Way
  2. First United Methodist Church – District 1 (Shuttle Provided)
    325 E Franklin St
    • Fox Commons: 100 W College Ave
  3. Memorial Presbyterian Church – District 4
    803 E College Ave
    • Big Exec: 300 S Meade St
    • Small Exec: 813 E John St
    • Quads (Co-op): 203 N Union St
  • The address of your residential building with your room number should be listed on all voter forms as your residential address.
  • Your SPC# @ 711 E. Boldt Way must be listed as the mailing address on your voter registration application.

You must also have a valid Student Voter ID. This ID, plus the LU Certified Housing List, can serve as your Proof of Residence.

If you do not live in Lawrence University housing, you can use a current Wisconsin Driver’s License or ID Card with your Appleton address listed. This can be used as Proof of Residence.

If you do not live in Lawrence University housing and do not have a current Wisconsin Driver’s License or ID Card with your Appleton address listed, see more info about Proof of Residence Documents below.

Student Voter ID

A valid student voter ID must have:

  • Name
  • Photo
  • Issue date
  • Expiration Date (must be within 2 years of the date of issuance)
  • Student signature

To obtain your Student Voter ID, visit the Center of Community Engagement & Social Change page on the LU website, where you can print your ID card.

Proof of Residence Documents

All Proof of Residence Documents must have your full name and current address listed. This document is required when registering to vote.

Common POR documents for LU students include:

  • Student ID + Housing List
  • WI Driver’s License
  • Utility Bill
  • Residential Lease

See additional POR options at myvote.wi.gov.

Submitting Your Voter Registration

There are four ways to submit your voter registration.

  1. Online
    You must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or Identification Card to complete your registration online. Visit myvote.wi.gov by Oct. 16 to register.
  2. By mail
    Fill out the Wisconsin Voter Registration Application (EL-I3I – found at myvote.wi.gov). Mail this and a copy of your Proof of Residence document to the City Clerk’s Office. All mailed Voter Registrations must be postmarked by Oct. 16.
  3. Clerk’s Office
    Bring your Proof of Residence to the City Clerk’s Office to register until Nov. 1. The Clerk’s Office is located at 100 N. Appleton St. on the 6th floor. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  4. Polling Place on Election Day
    Bring your Proof of Residence to your Polling Place on Election Day on Nov. 5. Polling Places will be open 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Voting Information

All voters must present a valid Photo ID in order to receive a ballot. Common Photo IDs for LU students include:

  • Student Voter ID (see above)
  • WI Driver’s License/ID Card
  • US Passport

Voting Options

  1. Absentee by mail
    To vote absentee by mail, you must already be registered to vote. You can request an absentee ballot be mailed to you at myvote.wi.gov. You will need to provide your mailing address (SPC) and a Photo ID.
  2. In-person absentee
    In-person absentee voting will take place at the dates and times below at City Hall (100 N. Appleton St. 6th floor). You may register to vote and absentee vote during these times.
    > Oct. 22-23 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    > Oct. 24 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    > Oct. 25 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    > Oct. 28 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    > Oct. 29 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    > Oct. 30 | 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    > Oct. 31 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    > Nov. 1 | 8 a.m.-Noon
  3. On Election Day
    Visit your polling place on Nov. 5 between the hours of 7 a.m.-8 p.m. You may register to vote and cast your ballot at this time.

Additional Resources

Important Dates

  • Oct. 16 | Online/Mail voter registration deadline
  • Oct. 22 | Early voting begins in Wisconsin
  • Nov. 1-3 | Early voting ends
  • Nov. 5 | Election Day

Helpful Links

Women’s Self Defense Class

The Office of SEAL and Campus Safety are looking to hold a pilot Women’s Self Defense Class for staff and faculty as we prepare to bring the class onto campus for our students. This class with be 2 hours long and take place on Wednesday, July 31 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Wellness Center Multipurpose Room.

If you are interested in participating,  please fill out the form here if you are planning to attend. You do not need to RSVP to participate but we would like a general idea of the number of attendees to expect.

Goodwill NCW Drive

Let’s come together and support an important mission!

Lawrence University is competing to gather the most donations of gently used items during the Goodwill NCW “Mission Champion” Donation Drive in July.  It’s us against Fox Valley Technical College and Heid Music, and we want the bragging rights! If Lawrence collects the most donations, we will be the Donation Drive champions and earn community recognition at Goodwill NCW’s annual gala October 2.

Look for the donation boxes in the Warch Campus Center (to the immediate right of the main entrance) and drop off your gently used donations before August 1, 2024. Please visit the Goodwill NCW Donation page to review a list of UNACCEPTED items.

With your support, Goodwill NCW can help our neighbors access job-skills training and professional opportunities through programs offered by Goodwill NCW.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Garrett Singer, Special Assistant to the President at Lawrence University, with any questions (partnerships@lawrence.edu).

Where in the World is LU? – Share your pictures!

Got summer plans? Participate in Where in the World are LU? ! Wear your Lawrence swag or show off your Lawrence gear wherever you’re at—whether it’s your hometown, across the country, or around the globe.

To participate:

  1. Take a photo of yourself in your Lawrence swag or with your Lawrence gear—feature your t-shirt, hat, mug, flag, or anything else you have—and let us know where you are!
  2. Share on social media:

Anyone to shares or submits a photo will be entered to win a fun prize!