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IMPORTANT: Drop-In Session and Open Forums Part of Upcoming Accreditation Visit
On October 1-2, 2018, Lawrence will host a team of reviewers from the Higher Learning Commission as part of our reaccreditation process. A students-only open forum is an important part of that visit. It takes place on Monday, October 1 from 4:30-5:15 p.m. in the Warch Campus Center Cinema.
There will be a number of additional open forums and meetings that students are welcome to attend, including a session on Diversity and Campus Climate on Monday, October 1, 2018 from 2-3 p.m. in the Wriston Auditorium. Keep an eye on your email for additional information about the visit and schedule of meetings.
In advance of the visit, Lawrence is hosting a drop-in session for students next week to provide more information about the accreditation process and visit and answer any questions students may have.
Accreditation Visit Preparation Drop-In Information Session:
Tuesday, September 25, 4-5 p.m.
Warch Campus Center, Arthur Vining Davis Conference Room
More information about accreditation available here.
IMPORTANT: Town Halls and Open Forums Part of Upcoming Accreditation Visit
On October 1-2, 2018, Lawrence will host a team of reviewers from the Higher Learning Commission as part of our reaccreditation process.
As part of the site visit, the HLC reviewers want to hear from the Lawrence community on a number of important topics. Your presence at meetings and forums that touch on areas where you may have insight to offer is a valuable piece of the reaccreditation process. These meetings and forums are open to students, faculty, and staff. PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR E-MAIL FOR INVITATIONS TO MEETINGS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE VISIT. View the current visit schedule here. More information about accreditation available here.
As part of the preparation for the visit, there will be a town hall next week to discuss topics that will be covered in the criteria meetings. This town hall meeting will be held at two different times to accommodate as many schedules as possible.
Accreditation Visit Preparation Town Hall Times and Locations:
Wednesday, September 26
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Warch Campus Center, Nathan Marsh Pusey Room
Thursday, September 27
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Warch Campus Center, Nathan Marsh Pusey Room
Won’t You be My Neighbor Film Screening at Lawrence
We invite community members, faculty, and students to the LU campus cinema next week for special showings of the documentary film “Won’t You Be My Neighbor.”
The film asks audiences to consider Fred Roger’s advocacy for childhood through children’s television programming. His messages of kindness, love, and concern for children and their emotional well-being impacted generations of children and adults. How might his legacy impact our own work in our communities today?
Showings will occur at midnight Friday Sept. 28, and on Saturday Sept. 29 at 2pm and 8pm.
Immediately following the Saturday, 2pm showing, faculty from the LU Education and Psychology Departments will conduct a community conversation and Q/A on “Kindness, Childhood, and Building a Community.” Refreshments provided.
These special showings are generously sponsored by The John and Sally Mielke Community Collaboration Program and SOUP.
Fourth Friday Lunch-Mark Your Calendars!
It’s back…and open only to Staff and Faculty.
From 12-1 at Sabin House / Center for Spiritual and Religious Life.
On September 28, join in community for soup and salad, continued welcome sentiments, and a discussion around “Beginnings”.
Beginnings can require an ending. What is an ending that you might be facing as this academic year begins? What resources help you let go with grace and hope?
Intersections – the Spirituality of Water
The Spirituality of Water will be explored on 9/26, 10/3, and 10/10.
This Fall’s Intersections series will travel around campus and beyond to explore and discuss various water centered places and their many meanings.
Essential to the earth and to our being. Essential for healing and nourishing. Be a part of explorations around water and the many ways that its spiritual expansiveness can be experienced.
Cultural Competency Lecture: Smash the Binary – October 16
October 16, 2018 ● 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ● WCC, Mead Witter
Title: Smash the Binary
Speaker: Helen Boyd Kramer
Topic: Gender Inclusive Language
Helen Boyd will present information on non binary (enby) genders and pronouns as well as discussing some of the terminology used by genderqueer and gender non-conforming (GNC) individuals. She’ll also discuss the variations in cultures which have traditionally recognized three or more genders and discuss the intersections between trans* and enby genders.
Please rsvp to div-inclusion@lawrence.edu by October 12. Thanks!
Indigenous People’s Day – October 8
October 8, 2018 ● 4:30 to 7 p.m. ● Main Hall Green
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates the history and contributions of the indigenous peoples of North America. This the is third annual event in which Lawrence will honor indigenous peoples with a demonstration Pow Wow. This event is coordinated by the LUNA student group.
Campus Climate Survey Town Hall Discussions – September 20 and September 25
September 20, 2018 ● 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ● WCC Cinema
September 25, 2018 ● 7 to 8:30 p.m. ● WCC Cinema
The campus community including students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to join in a town hall discussion of the Campus Climate Survey results. The town hall will include a presentation of findings presented by Dr. Kimberly Barrett, VP of Diversity and Inclusion followed by a question period. Next steps in addressing needs identified in survey results will also be discussed. Ask questions! Share ideas! Help shape the next steps that will be taken to make Lawrence a place where everyone has a voice, everyone feels they belong, and everyone can reach their full potential!
Please RSVP to div-inclusion@lawrence.edu.
Cultural Competency Lecture – Cultural Appropriation Vs. Appreciation – September 25
September 25, 2018 ● 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ● WCC, Hurvis Room
Title: Cultural Appropriation: What Is or Isn’t – Understanding the Complexities around Race, Culture, and Consumption
Speaker: Jesus G. Smith
Topic: Cultural Appropriation or Cultural Appreciation
The debate over when certain acts and behaviors are considered cultural appropriation versus when they are seen as acts of appreciation still rages on. In this open dialogue, we examine different cultural acts and events that are at the center of the cultural appropriation debate (including music, fashion, hairstyles and dances) and explore the complexity and nuances to the arguments. The hope is to walk away with a greater understanding of what both are, how they compare and contrast to each other, and how to do one versus the other.
Please RSVP to div-inclusion@lawrence.edu.