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LU Health and Wellness Survey

Want a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card or LU Gear?

Click on the link in your LU email from the Health and Wellness Survey. The survey is anonymous and gives LU a chance to assess the health and well-being of our students to increase support.

Programs that have come out of this survey are the LU dietician, massage program, Healthy Vikings, and more. Thank you in advance for your time.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events

Programming throughout the month of April is dedicated to prevention, education, and awareness of sexual violence.  Below is a list of ways that you may participate, contribute, and/or learn about the initiatives on our campus; check it out and when you participate, tag us @SHARE_Lawrence and use the #LUsaam2023.

Events

April 4SAAM Day of Action
11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Warch Commons
Participate in Hands for Healing, meet Title IX Coordinator Sara Holtzman
Wear teal to help acknowledge your recognition of SAAM.  

April 5 – Ask an Advocate: People of Progression
Via Zoom   
This event is intended to raise awareness about victim/survivor advocate services and to foster discussion about how to best support victims/survivors of sexual violence/assault/abuse. Learn about the role of a victim/survivor advocate from different agencies around the Fox Cities.

April 6 – Time with Title IX
WCC Kraemer – 12-1:00 p.m.
Learn about Title IX: Past, Present, & Future and Title IX on LU’s campus as it stands today. Walk away with resources.

April 6, 14, 20 – Diverse & Resilient Queer & Trans Social Night 
Appleton Office – 6-7:30 p.m.
This is a casual space to connect with others from the LBGTQ community.
If you have any questions, please reach out at 920-416-8711 or via email at kkowaljett@diverseandresilient.org  

April 12 – Ask an Advocate: Planned Parenthood
Via Zoom – 12:40-1:40 p.m.
Join us to learn about the role of a victim/survivor advocate from different agencies around the region.

April 12 – Title IX Open House
3-4 p.m.
Tour the Title IX office, meet the Title IX Coordinator Sara Holtzman, and collect resources.

April 13 – SAAM Movie Night
WCC Cinema – 7 p.m.
Join SHARE and Title IX in a showing of “The Bystander Moment” and a discussion to talk through addressing campus culture and ways to strengthen our community.

April 17 – Time with Title IX
WCC Cinema – 4-5 p.m.
Learn about Title IX: Past, Present, & Future and Title IX on LU’s campus as it stands today. Walk away with resources.

April 18 – Ask a Sexpert
WCC Cinema – 7:30-9 p.m.
Learn from the experts from Milwaukee’s Toolshed in a Q&A style workshop.

April 19 – Ask an Advocate: Reach Counseling
Via Zoom – 12:40-1:40 p.m.
Join us to learn about the role of a victim/survivor advocate from different agencies around the region.

April 20 – Dr. Tommy Curry Talk
WCC Cinema – 7-8:30 p.m.
Tommy J. Curry is a Professor of Philosophy and holds the Personal Chair of African Philosophy and Black Male Studies at the University of Edinburgh. His research interests are 19th century ethnology, Critical Race Theory, and Black Male Studies. He is the author of The Man-Not: Race, Class, Genre, and the Dilemmas of Black Manhood.

April 25 – Bystander Training
WCC Kraemer – 8 p.m.
Learn how to be an active bystander. The training teaches how bystanders can interrupt harm-doing and generate positive actions by others through education and empowerment.

April 26 – Denim Day Tabling
WCC Commons – 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wear your denim and stop by the table to find more sexual assault resources, make a hand for healing pledge, and pick up your candle to participate in the vigil later this evening.

April 26 – Ask an Advocate: Yonʌhali:yó
Via Zoom – 12:40-1:40 p.m.

April 26 – Shine a Light on Sexual Violence Candlelight Vigil
Meet at Brokaw Hall for a candle, moment of silent, and start of walk about campus.

April 27 – This Anti Trans Moment – Resisting the Right and the Center: Paisley Currah Talk
Wriston Auditorium – 5-7 p.m.
Paisley Currah is a Professor of Political Science and Women’s & Gender Studies at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of CUNY. Currah has written widely on transgender issues. He is the the co-founder of the leading journal in transgender studies, Transgender Studies Quarterly. Currah’s book, Sex Is as Sex Does: Governing Transgender Identity, was published in May 2022. Currah has advocated for transgender rights at all levels of government. He was a founding board member of the Transgender Law and Policy Institute, served on the founding board of directors of Global Action for Trans Equality, and sat on the advisory board of Human Rights Watch’s LGBT Program.

Ongoing Opportunities

Starting April 5: SAAM wristbands and consent coasters at the VR. Practice your consent skills every day.

Starting April 7: Sexual Assault Awareness Month display in the Seely G. Mudd Library.

Review your resources at SHARE or Equity & Title IX.

Request a bystander training presentation for your group! Email SHARE@lawrence.edu.

Take our campaign virtual! Use the templates on the National Sexual Violence Resource Center website and tag #LUsaam2023. Follow along on Instagram as @SHARE_Lawrence participates in the #30daysofSAAM Instagram Challenge.

If you need help or support related to experiencing sexual assault or another form of gender-based misconduct, you can find a full list on our on and off-campus resources for private and confidential resources on the Lawrence website.

You can report instances of sexual assault as well as any other form of gender-based misconduct to the Title IX Office. The reports are received by the Title IX Coordinator. When the report is received, the coordinator will follow up with you.

If you would like to provide feedback or would like to request accommodations for the SHARE/Title IX events, email titleix@lawrence.edu.

Step into Spring- WELLU

Join Wellness on March 31 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Step Into Spring event. Learn more about our 2-week movement initiative, get a free pedometer, snacks, and information about our programs.

Step Competition

Using either your new free pedometer or your own tracking device, track how many steps you take from March 31-April 14 for the chance to win a cool prize!

Can’t make it?

Email stepin2spring@gmail.com or stop by the Wellness Center to get set up OR scan the QR code below.

Join the CCE and Common Ground for a Community Conversation!

Exploring the Pros and Cons of Cannabis Legalization; 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23

Gov. Tony Evers (D) has recently called for Wisconsin residents to have a “meaningful conversation about treating marijuana much like we do alcohol.” In terms of policy changes, there appears to be more bipartisan agreement for legalizing medical marijuana rather than recreational legalization in Wisconsin. Advocates highlight the economic benefits, while critics see a high potential for abuse and cite safety concerns.

Join us VIRTUALLY for a dialogue that explores these important questions, guided by trained facilitators from Common Ground.

  • Where do you stand?
  • What hopes and concerns do you have about legalization?
  • How do we envision our lives if/when marijuana becomes legal?
  • What are the results from states with early legalization?
  • How should tax revenues be allocated if/when marijuana becomes legal?

Register here to recieve a Zoom link: https://www.commongroundfoxcities.org/community-conversations

It’s On Us Week of Action to Prevent Sexual Assault Feb. 13-18th

Prevent Sexual Assault On Campus
Week of Action: February 13-18

Monday, Feb. 13

  • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Andrew Commons – Grab teal gear, share your “green flags” with SAASHA, and meet your SHARE and Title IX reps in Andrew Commons
  • 8-9 p.m. – WCC Kramer – Bystander Intervention Training – Join in the conversation on how to be an active bystander.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

  • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Andrew Commons – SAASHA Valentines Day gratitude wall and intimacy tabling

Wednesday, Feb. 15

  • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Andrew Commons – Giveaways
  • 7:30-9 p.m. – Warch Cinema – Kink Workshop – This informative presentation will go over the basics of establishing and executing a scene successfully, including introducing your ideas to your partner to aftercare and debriefing. We will also talk about online resources and books you can read through at your own pace.

Thursday, Feb. 16

  • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Andrew Commons – Campus Advocacy Tabling
  • CANCELED – 7:30-9 p.m. – Warch Cinema – Ask the Sexpert Workshop – Join us for a conversation about things you didn’t learn in Sex Ed class and engage in an anonymous Q&A-style event.

Saturday, Feb. 18

  • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – WCC Somerset – Brunch with SAASHA – SAASHA will be hosting a Q&A talk about sexual assault resources at Lawrence and in Appleton. We will have representatives from Harbor House and SHARE.

Brought to you by SHARE and SAASHA

If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please call 920-832-7190 at least 3 business days in advance of the event.

LU Unplugged Feb. 9-10

LU Unplugged – Thursday, 2/9 & Friday, 2/10

LU Unplugged is an ongoing set of program opportunities born out of the idea that we can and should take time to refrain from technology and engage with ourselves and others in meaningful ways on a regular basis.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, Feb. 9

  • Contemplate Visual Art Drop-In
    10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Wriston Art Galleries
    Stop by the galleries to unplug with art. There are comfy chairs to relax, read, and/or do some slow looking.
  • Fiber Arts Circle led by Library folks
    11 a.m.-Noon – Library, first floor
    Join fiber arts enthusiasts from all over campus for some relaxing knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts and crafts!
  • Yoga
    11:15 a.m.-Noon – WCC
    Connecting mind, body, and spirit. All levels of ability welcome. Mats are provided.
  • Chair Massage
    12-2 p.m. – Library, first floor
    Enjoy a complimentary relaxing chair massage!
  • Planner Party
    12-2 p.m. – Center for Academic Success (Library, second floor)
    Bring your calendar or planner (or pick on up at the event) and syllabi (or something to access your course Canvas sites) and let’s get organized for the second half of the term with colored pens, stickers, and more to make time management fun!
  • Art @ Noonish Tour
    12:15-12:45 p.m. – Wriston Art Galleries
    Guided tour of the Suzanne Duchamp and Fortnight exhibitions
  • (Re)connecting with Living Your Values Workshop
    1-1:45 p.m. – Center for Academic Success (Library, second floor)
    Feeling at sea, unmotivated, or “off” somehow? Sometimes you can get lost in the day-to-day grind of “should” and lose sight of what matters to you and why. This workshop helps you to clarify your core values and identify ways to (re)connect your values to what you do every day.
  • Seed Starting
    2-3 p.m. – Spirit Space
    Start your own flower and herb plants from seed!
  • Self-Care: Acts of Gratitude
    2-3 p.m. – D&IC
    Join us for a time to focus on gratitude. Write notes of gratitude and/or learn how to create a gratitude journal.
  • Community Dinner
    4-6 p.m. – Spirit Space
    Cook and eat dinner in community.
  • Story Time
    7:30-8:30 p.m. – Spirit Space
    Pause for a return to childhood in the Spirit Space living room. Wear something snuggly, bring a stuffed animal or your favorite blanket, and settle in for a glass of milk, a cookie or two, and listen to some stories with more pictures than words.
  • Practices of Attention
    All day (9 a.m.-midnight) – Spirit Space
    Stop by to engage in a practice in attention.
  • Tea & Mandala Coloring
    All day (9 a.m.-midnight) – International House
    Fix a cup of tea, slow down, and enjoy coloring a mandala. All are welcome!

Friday, Feb. 10

  • Contemplate Visual Art Drop-In
    10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Wriston Art Galleries
    Stop by the galleries to unplug with art. There are comfy chairs to relax, read, and/or do some slow looking.
  • Makerspace Craft Drop-In
    10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Library, first floor outside the Makerspace
    Visit the Makerspace for some creativity time! Crafts include coloring sun catchers and decorating glass jar LED candle holders.
  • Fiber Arts Circle led by CAS folks
    11 a.m.-Noon – Library, first floor
    Join fiber arts enthusiasts from all over campus for some relaxing knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts and crafts!
  • Learn to Play Pickleball
    11 a.m.-noon – Wellness Center
    Show up in comfy clothes, tennis shoes, and an interest in learning to play pickleball!
  • Drawn Together
    1-3 p.m. – Center for Academic Success (Library, second floor)
    Storytelling through drawing a la Lynda Barry. Reconnect with your drawing self! Everyone starts out being able to draw stories, but at some point many of us stop because we don’t think they are “good.” This is about (re)discovering drawing as expression — how “good” the drawing is doesn’t matter.
  • LUgge Hot Chocolate
    2-3 p.m. – Outside of the Library entrance
    Part of Lawrence’s LUgge tradition of coziness, contentment, and enjoying the simple things in life.
  • Self-Care: Face Masks
    2-3 p.m. – D&IC
    Join us for relaxation and self-care! Bring a friend, and let’s do facemasks.
  • Practices of Attention
    All day (9 a.m.-midnight) – Spirit Space
    Stop by to engage in a practice in attention.
  • Tea & Mandala Coloring
    All day (9 a.m.-midnight) – International House
    Fix a cup of tea, slow down, and enjoy coloring a mandala. All are welcome!

Unplugged Reflections

  • How would you describe your habits using technology?
  • How does technology impact your relationships?
  • How does technology contribute to your life, both positively and negatively?

Sponsored by

  • Center for Academic Success
  • Seeley G. Mudd Library
  • Spiritual & Religious Life
  • Student Life
  • Wellness Services

Winter Term WELLU Massages Available

Wellness Services is pleased to offer subsidized full-body therapeutic massage services for winter term.

Appointments are available for 50 minutes and cost $25 on campus and $27 at the YMCA.

Massages are available for all students and employees.

You must sign up to be eligible for the discounted price. E-mail Erin Buenzli to schedule an appointment. Limit one per term.

December Wellness Opportunities

Free December YMCA membership for employees Nov. 28-Dec. 31. Just bring your LU ID to the Appleton Downtown YMCA and explore what the Y has to offer.

Wellness Center Hours for December break

  • November 28-December 10th Monday-Thursday 7:30am-9pm, Friday 7:30am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, closed Sundays
  • December 12-16th 7:30am-7pm.
  • The building will be closed December 17-January 1st and will reopen Jan. 2nd.