Countertenor John Holiday presents a recital of classical vocal works and songs performed by his studio as well as performances inspired by the words, life, and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. in the WCC Pusey Room
Category: Communications
Lawrentians can listen, watch as President Carter speaks at MLK event at State Capitol
President Laurie A. Carter has been invited to be the guest speaker at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at the State Capitol rotunda in Madison on Jan. 16. It will be broadcast live at noon on Wisconsin Public Radio and on the PBS Wisconsin website. A one-hour highlights program from the event will then air on PBS Wisconsin at 9 that night.
Produced and directed by WPR’s Dr. Jonathan Øverby, the 42nd annual Tribute and Ceremony is the official state ceremony, and the oldest official MLK Day state celebration in the United States.
This year’s theme is “Let Justice Rule.” In addition to President Carter, guests include Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra conducted by Andrew Sewell, Fountain of Life Praise Band, Brown Sisters Gospel Quartet, Prince Hall Masonic Honor Guard, and Kalaanjali Dance Company.
“We come together to honor King’s birthday and his legacy of service,” Øverby said. “We pay homage to the memories of those who paid the ultimate price in the pursuit of justice, freedom, and equality during the Civil Rights Movement. This event is grounded in the very core of what it means to celebrate freedom not just for some, but for all.”
The event is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required. People throughout the state can listen live on all WPR stations and at wpr.org. PBS Wisconsin will also carry the event live at pbswisconsin.org and broadcast a one-hour highlight program at 9 p.m.
Embrace the joys of LUgge! And get some hot chocolate and cookies
LUgge is here. Pronounced Loog-uh, it’s a Lawrence embrace of traditions of coziness and togetherness. It’s a feeling, an essence of what it means to be a Lawrentian, a celebration of the beauty of all four seasons as we experience together the joys of Wisconsin and the upper Midwest. Join with other Lawrentians from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 13 for Hot Chocolate Friday outside of Warch Campus Center. Look for cookies and other giveaways as we lean into the wonders of this winter season. It’s the first of the LUgge-inspired events to be rolled out in the coming weeks. Watch for other events to be added to the LUgge page on our website.
T1W 2023: Presentation application deadline extended
The presentation application deadline for the 2023 Toward One Wisconsin Conference, to be held in Appleton, has been extended to noon on Jan. 9.
T1W organizers have invited Lawrence faculty and staff interested in being presenters to submit proposals that include collaborative and innovative approaches, best practices, cutting edge research, and/or success stories that focus on four conference tracks:
- Workforce Track: Increasing opportunities for inclusion in Wisconsin’s workforce
- Community Track: Creating inclusive communities
- Education Track: Cultivating Equity in Education
- Health Track: Building health equity in Wisconsin
Conference sessions are scheduled throughout the day on April 25 and 26 at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley. Each session will be 60 minutes.
Proposals must be submitted online. Call for proposals will be closed at noon on Jan. 9, 2023. Proposals will be considered using the following criteria:
Relevance: The proposed session should address one of the Track session topics.
Approach: The following should be clear: the session description and objectives; how the session adds value to the conference and serves attendees; who the target audience is; what modes of facilitation the presenters will use; and what takeaways participants can expect.
Creativity and innovation: The session should bring to bear a new lens or perspective on its topic by presenting original research, applying personal or theoretical knowledge, and/or demonstrating new models or evidence-based practices.
Impact: The session should lend itself to professional or personal application. It should be designed to encourage attendees to contemplate follow-up, continued exploration, and action planning on various levels.
To submit a proposal, click here: https://inclusivity-wi.org/rfp
Find more details on the conference here: https://inclusivity-wi.org/t1w-2023/submit-a-proposal/
If you have any questions about the proposal submission process, contact Sharon Hunter at Shunter@uwsa.edu or call 715-600-1136.
MLK Day events to include service, workshop, community events, teach-in series
Lawrence University’s celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will expand from a day of service and reflection on Jan. 16 to a multi-week observance that includes a series of speakers on issues of race and education.
Jan. 16 will remain a day of service, with no classes scheduled. The day will include a kick-off breakfast, various volunteer opportunities for students, an anti-racism workshop hosted by the Office of DEI, and the 32nd annual Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, to be held virtually.
In addition, Justice, Peace, & Righteousness, an MLK Teach-In Series, is being launched, featuring weekly presentations on campus. The series debuts on Jan. 10.
The MLK Day celebration on Jan. 16 includes:
- Transformational Leaders of Color Breakfast: Students, faculty, and staff are invited to gather for food and fellowship at 9:30 a.m. in the Warch Campus Center Somerset Room to hear from local business owners of color. The panel will be moderated by Lawrence Professor Jesus Smith. This event is open to the public. Registration is required.
- Volunteer programs and service opportunities: With collaborations between the Center for Community Engagement (CCE), the Committee on Volunteer Engagement (COVE), and Volunteer Fox Cities, numerous on- and off-campus service opportunities are available on MLK Day. Options to sign up for any of the activities are listed on the GivePulse page. https://www.givepulse.com/group/807376-mlk-day-2023
- Anti-Racism and Allyship Workshop: Hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’s peer educator, this workshop is aimed at understanding our own implicit biases on race as well as those that we encounter in our everyday structure. When people begin to understand these biases, they can begin to address them as they encounter them. In this workshop, participants will talk about key terms such as anti-racism, implicit bias, and Derrick Bell’s Theory on Racism in America, as well as encourage discussion of personal experiences. Light refreshments will be provided. This workshop is reserved for current LU students. Registration is required.
- The annual Fox Cities MLK Day celebration will feature Henry Sanders, CEO of Madison 365, as the keynote speaker. The event, to be held virtually from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 16, also will include musical performances and the announcement of the annual community educator awards. To register, go to: https://go.lawrence.edu/mlk32
Meanwhile, the Justice, Peace, & Righteousness Teach-In Series, presented by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, will run from Jan. 10 through Feb. 1. The presentations include:
- Dr. Elliot Ratzman, Martin Luther King Jr., the Jews, and Questions of Antisemitism: 7 p.m. Jan. 10, Main Hall 201. The talk will illuminate King’s collaboration with American Jews, including his thoughts on Zionism and the Palestinians, antisemitism, and other Jewish issues. Ratzman is chair in Jewish Studies at Earlham College.
- Dr. Sigma Colon, Black and Brown Solidarity: MLK to Wakanda Forever: 7 p.m. Jan. 18, Main Hall 201. The talk will explore cross-racial alliances from King’s Poor People’s Campaign for economic justice to more recent economic arguments about the “solidarity dividends” to be gained through coalition building. Colon is an assistant professor of environmental and ethnic studies at Lawrence.
- John Holiday and Company, The John Holiday & MLK Experience: 7 p.m. Jan. 25, Warch Campus Center. Countertenor and voice professor John Holiday will present a recital of classical vocal works and songs performed by his studio as well as performances inspired by the words, life, and times of Dr. King.
- Dr. Stephanie P. Jones, Where Do We Go from Here? Ending Curriculum Violence and Antiblackness in Schools: 7 p.m. Feb. 1, Warch Campus Cinema. This will be Lawrence’s second annual “Community Conversation.” The lecture will cover the historical context and definitions of racialized trauma and curriculum violence in the classroom, which aims to help students and educators rethink, recognize, and dismantle these acts in their classrooms, curriculum, and pedagogies. Jones is an assistant professor of education at Grinnell College and is the founder of Mapping Racial Trauma in Schools.
The teach-in series is open to the public.
Election Day is Nov. 8: Make time to vote
A reminder that student voting information is available on the Lawrence website. It includes everything from a list of street addresses for student housing to information on voter IDs to available escorts to the polls.
The midterm elections are on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Let your voice be heard: Make time to vote.
An election night gathering for the Lawrence community is planned for 7 p.m. Tuesday in Warch Campus Center.
Vote on a name for our newest Viking
The Mascot Committee asked students to submit suggested names for our newest Viking – the antelope mascot. More than 450 students did just that. The committee ended up with a list of about 175 names. The committee then chose three finalists to be put to a vote by the full Lawrence community: Larry, Lou, and Blu. Voting began Wednesday and continues through Monday. Vote here.
How to set up your Lawrence email signature
A reminder that University signature block standards are already set by the Communications office. In an effort to be consistent with University communications, please adhere to these styles in your email signature. Here is a helpful link: https://lawrenceu.sharepoint.com/sites/Communications/SitePages/Email.aspx
First of the Town Halls set for Oct. 6
Throughout the 2022-23 academic year, the president’s office will be offering Town Halls at least once per term for all faculty and staff. These will be held in-person; there will not be a virtual option. The topics will vary. Due to faculty and staff schedules, we know that not everyone will be able to attend every term. If you are unable to attend, please check with your cabinet member or a colleague for notes. We will also share what we discuss via our usual methods of communication, including President Carter’s monthly campus update and faculty and staff meetings.
The first Town Hall is set for 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 in Somerset. The topic is the Board of Trustees Retreat taking place Oct. 26-28 at Björklunden. We will share an overview of the retreat, what we hope to accomplish, and we will dive into a couple key topics. We anticipate about 40 minutes of presentation time and 20 minutes for questions. Note: Masks are required for this Town Hall.
Welcome Back Reception for faculty and staff
President Laurie Carter is hosting a Welcome Back Reception for faculty and staff from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 at Hamar House, 229 N Park. There will be BBQ, adult beverages, and lawn games. Come socialize with your colleagues as the calendar turns to fall.