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Employee Handbook

The final version of the Handbook is now available. The acknowledgement process started on Monday through Voyager.

As a reminder, the acknowledgement form will automatically appear after logging into Voyager. The form does have a bypass option allowing you to ignore the form and continue to have access to Voyager. To bypass the form simply click the “Bypass” button.

The bypass option is only be available for a limited time before requiring staff and faulty members to acknowledge the handbook in order to access Voyager. We encourage all to utilize this time to review the Handbook and become familiar with the revisions.

August New Hires and Promotions

The following colleagues have been hired or rehired within the last couple of weeks. If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence! 

Maureen ChavezKruger – Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts (Theatre Arts)
John LaPrairie – Bon Appetit: Baker (Contracted Dining Services)
Skylar Liebzeit – Assistant Football Coach (Athletics)
Angi Long – Associate Registrar (Registrar’s Office)
Madeline Marquardt – Financial Aid Counselor (Financial Aid Office)
Joanna Morey – Arioso Girl Choir Manager (Academy of Music)
John O’Neill – Interim Music Librarian (Conservatory of Music)
Lynda Marie Pietruszka – Bjorklunden Staff Assistant (Bjorklunden)
Trey Rosenkranz – Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach (Athletics)
Daniel Rothbauer – Assistant Football Coach (Athletics)
Max Westphal – Assistant Football Coach (Athletics)
Matt Wilfuer – Assistant Athletic Trainer (Athletics)
Terra Winston – Associate Dean for Spiritual and Religious Life (Spiritual Religious Life)

The following colleagues have recently moved to a new position within Lawrence. Please take the time to congratulate them on their new position! 

Becky Barthelmess – Associate Registrar (Registrar’s Office)
Dan Erickson – Financial Aid Counselor (Financial Aid Office)
Andrew McSorley- Reference and Digital Liberal Arts Librarian and Assistant Professor (Library and Media Center)

Employee Handbook Available 8/27

Starting Monday, August 27th the final version of the Handbook will be available. The acknowledgement process will also begin on Monday. The process will be conducted through Voyager to ensure that everyone had to opportunity to review the revised Handbook.

After logging into Voyager, the acknowledgement form will automatically appear. The form will have a bypass option allowing you to ignore the form for the time being and continue to have access to Voyager. To bypass the form simply click the “Bypass” button.

The bypass option will only be available for a limited time before requiring staff and faulty members to acknowledge the handbook in order to access Voyager. We encourage all to utilize this time to review the Handbook and become familiar with the revisions.

Faculty/Staff University Housing Available 217 N. Union Street

Enjoy the convenience of living in this newly remodeled duplex located in Appleton’s Historic City Park district and within walking distance of Lawrence University and downtown Appleton. Updated features include central air, new flooring and new appliances (stove, refrigerator, microwave, washer and dryer in each unit). Lawn mowing and snow removal provided. Shared detached two-stall garage. One year lease. No pets allowed on premises. No smoking. Available September 1.

Email events@lawrence.edu for additional information.

1 bedroom with 1 bath 925 sqft $750/month
(gas, electrical & water utilities included) NO LONGER AVAILABLE

2 bedroom upper with 1 bath 972 sqft $785/month
(gas, electrical & water utilities included)

Campus Visit Coordinator – Welcome Chyna Witzke

The admissions office is pleased to announce that Chyna Witzke will join our team as the Campus Visit Coordinator beginning on Wednesday, August 29. 

Chyna is an Appleton native and attended the University of Ottawa where she majored in anthropology and dabbled in art history.  She also rowed on the crew team in college.  Her professional experience included stints with Ritz Carlton (well known for their excellent customer experience), building the family meal program at Ronald McDonald House and coordinating volunteers for a non-profit organization that provided hundreds of staff members on game days at Lambeau Field. We are excited about the direction of the Visit Experience Team as we strive to provide an excellent experience for all who walk through the doors of Chapman Hall.

Many of your will work closely with Chyna as she coordinates our individual visit to campus.  Please help us welcoming her to the Lawrence family!

Employee Handbook Available 8/27

Thank you everyone for your feedback on the revised Employee Handbook. Starting August 27th, the final version of the Handbook will be available. During that time the acknowledgement process will also begin.

The acknowledgement process will be conducted through Voyager to ensure everyone has the opportunity to review the revised Handbook. With the new process there will be a bypass option allowing you to ignore the acknowledgement form and continue to have access to Voyager.

The bypass option will only be available for a limited time before you will be required to acknowledge the handbook in order to access Voyager. We encourage all staff and faculty to utilize this time to review the Handbook and become familiar with the revisions. More information about the bypass option to come.

Current Open Positions at Lawrence

Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach
Assistant Professor of Voice
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (Part-time)
Assistant Football Coach
Head Baseball Coach
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Circulation and Interlibrary Loan Assistant
Assistant Professor of German
Film Studies Program Support Coordinator
Waseda Program Assistant
Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts
Assistant Professor of Statistics
Assistant Football Coach
Schmidt Fellow/Instructor of Chinese
Custodian

Find out more at and apply at Lawrence Careers.

Makerspace and Pedagogy Summer Coffeehouse

Join us for our final Mudd Library coffeehouse of the summer on Wednesday, August 22 at 10 am on the first floor of the library!

Makerspace and Pedagogy: How to Integrate the LU Makerspace into Your Courses; Or, How Can This Stuff Be Used with Classes and Stuff? with Angela Vanden Elzen

You may have heard about the fabulous Lawrence University Makerspace located in the heart of the Mudd Library, but you may not know how it can support the work you do here at Lawrence. At this coffeehouse, we’ll briefly share the ever-expanding collection of cool technologies and tools available in the makerspace, then look at specific examples of how this equipment is used in higher education from a wide range of disciplines. Attendees are welcome to tour the makerspace following the presentation. As always, coffee and snacks are provided!
Makerspace and Pedagogy coffeehouse Wednesday, August 22 at 10 am

July New Hires

The following colleagues have been hired or rehired within the last couple of weeks. If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence! 

Sam Bader – Admissions Fellow (Admissions)
Hannah Birch – Assessment Coordinator (Psychology)
Hailey Bomar – Admissions Fellow (Admissions)
Cece Buss – Summer Painter (Facility Services)
Nathan Figueroa – Summer Materials Management Assistant (Custodial)
Bo Flowers – Assistant Football Coach Defensive Coordinator (Athletics)
Jennifer Foth – Principal Gifts Officer (Development)
Cady Greenslit – Lab and Field Technician (Biology)
Anitra Hovelson – Prospect Researcher (Development)
Jacob Iodence –  Assistant Football Coach: Quarterbacks (Athletics)
Ashley Scott Layton –  OffCampus Programs (Instructor)
Heather Maoz – Assistant Volleyball Coach (Athletics)
Connor Mara – Groundskeeper (Facility Services)
Katie Nelson – Camp Counselor (Academy of Music)
Hayley Quinn – Administrative Assistant (Development)
Bryce Richey – Dance Instructor (Academy of Music)
Ashley Rottier – Assistant Athletic Trainer (Athletics)
Kelsey Sauer – Assistant Athletic Trainer (Athletics)
Tha Vong Vue – Campus Safety Officer (Office of Campus Safety)
Keegan White – Associate Director of Admissions Chicago Regional (Admissions)