Lawrence students had a chance to work on a full-length Hollywood feature film shot on campus. That film, Bucky and the Squirrels, opens next week in 45 markets around the country – including Appleton.
Attend a free screening, including free popcorn, free refreshments and free transportation to the Valley Grand Theater, next week Saturday, Jan. 27. The show starts at 7:15. Watch for details coming your way soon and register before the seats are all taken.
We have taken a hard look at our processes and workflow, looking for opportunities to improve efficiency. As a result, we’ve made a few changes for the new year.
Events calendar: We’ve eliminated a crucial step in the process for posting coming events to the online events calendar and homepage listing. Calendar listings will no longer require Communications approval. Room reservations that request a listing will automatically display after approval by the usual room manager. Please be sure to check your event description for accuracy, spelling and grammar since it will display publicly. For event listings that need to be added directly to the calendar, without an associated room reservation, please work with the person in your department who has calendar access and training. For areas without such a person, contact the helpdesk for calendar access and training.
Promoting faculty achievements/performances/achievements: Our faculty are consistently recognized by students, parents and alumni for their expertise. Therefore, we want to make certain that the world knows when they’ve written a book, are giving a performance or speaking to a broad audience. We are working with IT and the Provost’s office this week to create a system to assure that the Office of Communications is aware of these accomplishments, well in advance. We will carefully curate those to conform with scheduled activities and then promote them as appropriate – typically using social media channels. More to come when this process is finalized.
Student, faculty and staff photos: We want to assure that those who need professional quality photos can have them taken. We will schedule photo sessions with Liz Boutelle (Brokaw 214) every Friday. However, be sure to submit requests online several weeks in advance because time slots fill fast. You will be notified of your scheduled photo appointment within one week of you request. Preference will be given to seniors during spring term.
Workzone Projects: When projects are submitted through Workzone, Kelly Coenen develops a production schedule. To improve speed and efficiency, we will no longer begin design and production until all final copy has been submitted. Designing projects with incomplete copy has resulted in as many as 15 revisions – causing other projects to be delayed. We will, however, build in two revisions/approvals, each of which will be proofed for AP Style. This new procedure will assure that we produce as much work in as short a time as possible.
Social Media transition: Kasey Corrado Schumacher, our social media director for the past 3 years, resigned at the end of the year. We are actively searching for a replacement. Until that position is filled, social media monitoring, response and content creation will be handled by two student interns (Resonance Fellows) supervised by Lauren Erlandson and Craig Gagnon. They will support a content calendar but will be alert for unforeseen opportunities. If you’re aware of news, photos or videos that might be of interest to the unique audiences who follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube, please notify Lauren or Craig.
Hometown news: We have changed vendors to distribute student accomplishments to their hometown newspapers. The new service will also allow students to have their own web page upon which those achievements can be posted. They can then share their achievements via their own social media channels. Notices will also be sent to their high school guidance counselors, reminding them the successes of their alumni at Lawrence. This service has been used successfully by Bates, Colgate, Carleton and dozens of other colleges. If you are aware of student achievements, please notify Rick Peterson. Watch for more information in the next few weeks as we implement this system and notify students.
Faculty and staff PR: We continue to encourage faculty and staff to write for national publications. Our national media consultant met with several staff and faculty members in early December to discuss their ideas, provide advice and pitch stories. (One article already appeared in Inside Higher Ed). A good deal of writing took place during the holiday break and we look forward to reviewing drafts soon. However, if anyone has timely ideas that they believe belong in national publications, now or in the future, please call Rick Peterson or me.
With your help, we believe these changes will further enhance the Lawrence reputation, reach larger audiences and improving efficiency without adding resources.
We are breaking out the winter gear in preparation for the winter edition of Griff’s Grill. We are featuring Jacobs’ hot dogs and brats, a special “winter” brat and of course veggie options. Join us Wednesday, November 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch (seating is available inside).
Nov. 17 Queer Thanksgiving 3-5p.m. Diversity Center
Queer Thanksgiving is an event which gives LGBTQ students who may not be able to be their true selves at home a chance to celebrate the holiday with the LU community. If you are interested in donating food and/or materials, please fill out this Google doc.
Nov. 20 Trans Day of Remembrance 5-9 p.m. Memorial Hall 105
The Annual Trans Day of Remembrance hosted by Lawrence University includes a talk, a candlelight vigil, reading of the names of those who have been killed by transphobic violence, and an informal closing conversation. After a conversation in Memorial 105, we will go to the Main Hall south steps for the reading of the names and vigil.
Join the Faculty/Pride Email List
Would you like to hear about Faculty/Staff Pride events by email? Join our email list by contacting Dakota Williams at dakota.a.williams@lawrence.edu.
Join the Caribbean Support Team for Cultural Food Day!
Saturday, November 11, 2017 • 5:30 – 8 p.m. • Diversity Center in Memorial Hall
For just $7, you get to enjoy foods from around the world and all of the proceeds are going to support the Caribbean Support Team’s efforts. Don’t forget to bring a plate! To register, click here to donate your $7. Use “Cultural Food Day” in the comment section.
eClips is a bi-weekly email from the Office of Communications containing headlines and links to recent articles about Lawrence, articles about LU students/faculty/staff, and articles about major topics and trends in higher education. Originally developed for cabinet and trustees, faculty and staff have found it to be a valuable and interesting resource. If you would like to be added to the distribution list, send an email to Rick Peterson (richard.peterson@lawrence.edu).
Dear Lawrentians,
Almost five weeks after Hurricane Maria barreled through Puerto Rico, the island and its people continue to be subsumed in misery and desperation:
more than 85% of Puerto Ricans do not have electricity; approximately 40% do not have running water; those who do cannot drink it as that water is contaminated; many lack access to food, medication, and fuel due to island-wide shortages; approximately 50% have no access to communications; many are experiencing health crises as hospitals are unable to provide effective care.
Many logistical challenges have prevented aid (e.g. clean water, food, and medicine) from getting into the hands of Puerto Ricans. In response to this challenge, three student organizations–Lawrence International, ¡VIVA!, and Alianza—and the Spanish Department formed a coalition and identified four island-based grassroots organizations that are effectively and efficiently delivering aid to those who need it most. We are now asking for your help in supporting these organizations.
Please see the attached poster. If you would like to support one or more of these organizations, follow the “click here” prompts directly next to the organization name. The links lead to sites that will enable you to send aid or make a donation. Clicking on the names of the organizations to the left, will provide more information on each of the organizations on the list.
We hope you are able to join us in sending relief aid to our fellow U.S. citizens, and we also invite you to share this poster with your friends, family and colleagues.
If you have any questions, please contact us via email at luprdrive@gmail.com.
Thank you all for your generosity,
Spanish Department
¡VIVA!
Alianza
Lawrence International
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
11:10 a.m.
“Is Peace Possible?”
Colman McCarthy
Award-winning journalist, educator and long-time peace activist, Colman McCarthy directs the Center for Teaching Peace in Washington, D.C., which he founded in 1985.
The son of an immigration lawyer and a stay-at-home mother who often welcomed refugees straight from Ellis Island into their home, McCarthy spent nearly 30 years as a columnist for the Washington Post. Since 1999, he has written a weekly column for The National Catholic Reporter.
As an educator who believes if we don’t teach children peace, someone else will teach them violence, McCarthy has taught courses on nonviolence and peace literature for more than 30 years. He is the author of 14 books, including 2002’s “I’d Rather Teach Peace” in which he chronicles his experiences introducing the theory and practice of creative peacemaking to classrooms ranging from a suburban Washington, D.C. high school to a prison for juveniles to Georgetown University Law Center.
McCarthy earned a bachelor’s degree from Spring Hill College, a small Jesuit school in Mobile, Ala.
His appearance is supported by the Class of 1968 Peace and Social Activism Fund.
Dear Lawrentians,
Almost four weeks after Hurricane Maria barreled through Puerto Rico, the island and its people continue to be subsumed in misery and desperation:
more than 85% of Puerto Ricans do not have electricity; approximately 40% do not have running water; those who do cannot drink it as that water is contaminated; many lack access to food, medication, and fuel due to island-wide shortages; approximately 50% have no access to communications; many are experiencing health crises as hospitals are unable to provide effective care.
Many logistical challenges have prevented aid (e.g. clean water, food, and medicine) from getting into the hands of Puerto Ricans. In response to this challenge, three student organizations–Lawrence International, ¡VIVA!, and Alianza—and the Spanish Department formed a coalition and identified four island-based grassroots organizations that are effectively and efficiently delivering aid to those who need it most. We are now asking for your help in supporting these organizations.
Please see the attached poster. If you would like to support one or more of these organizations, follow the “click here” prompts directly next to the organization name. The links lead to sites that will enable you to send aid or make a donation. Clicking on the names of the organizations to the left, will provide more information on each of the organizations on the list.
We hope you are able to join us in sending relief aid to our fellow U.S. citizens, and we also invite you to share this poster with your friends, family and colleagues.
If you have any questions, please contact us via email at luprdrive@gmail.com.
Thank you all for your generosity,
Spanish Department
¡VIVA!
Alianza
Lawrence International
Please plan to attend a presentation about reacting to an active shooter on campus, from 3 – 4:30 on Tuesday, Oct. 17 in the Warch Campus Center cinema. This is extremely valuable and relevant information – particularly for faculty and staff. Presenting are Captain Chris Tarmann of the UW-Oshkosh Police and Joe Peterson, a member of the UW-O faculty.
