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LUaroo volunteers needed!

As we get closer to the end-of-year LUaroo celebration, we are looking for staff or faculty members who are interested in volunteering their time supporting the festival and being present day of to assist student leaders. 

LUaroo is an annual student run music festival that takes place over Memorial Day Weekend. There are typically two days of music, with a mix of on campus and off campus performers. The festival is held annually on Memorial Day weekend on Main Hall Green and is one of the events that students most look forward to every year! 

If you are able to volunteer a few hours of your weekend on May 25-26, please sign up on this form! Primarily, we just need assistance keeping an eye out and making sure everyone is safe, but at times we will need staff to operate golf carts to assist the student organizers. We are hoping to have at least one staff/faculty volunteer at the festival to assist with the event and Campus Safety will be present the entire event on both days. Our students have worked hard to put on a successful festival and your support is greatly appreciated! 

Thank you so much for your assistance! 

Anders Hanhan ’24
Student Engagement Fellow
Office of Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership
hanhana@lawrence.edu | (920) 832-7289

“Life Skills” Event Series for Seniors

The Career Center is hosting a series of sessions focused on working with seniors to help you feel ready for life after Lawrence! The series will take place Tuesdays in April at 5:15 p.m. in the Runkel Room (4th floor Warch).

If you register for the events in advance and attend, you will be entered in a raffle for a $250 prize basket including your choice of a $50 Amazon Gift Card or a Costco Membership, Magic Bullet Blender Set, a set of pans, LU swag, and more!

How to Navigate Your Financial Journey After Graduation

Tuesday, April 9 | 5:15 p.m.
Warch – Runkel Room

Personal Finance: Budgets, Goals, and Emergency Funds

Tuesday, April 16 | 5:15 p.m.
Warch – Runkel Room

Transitioning to a New Job and Community

Tuesday, April 23 | 5:15 p.m.
Warch – Runkel Room

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NAfME Symposium

April 12-13
Shattuck 163

Lawrence University’s National Association of Music Education presents its 7th annual symposium!

Register Today!

It Takes You!

Composition, Improvisation, and Hip-Hop in the Music Classroom

Featuring keynote speaker Kiran Vedula, hip-hop educator and musician

Also featuring Loren Dempster, Eli Grover, Patty Darling, and Tim Albright

Itinerary

Friday, April 12

  • 7-9 p.m. | Open Mic Night | Shattuck 046 – Jazz Room
    In collaboration with JGEI (Jazz and Gender Equity Initiative), join us for NAfME Open Mic Night! Share any of your original compositions, improvisations, songs, poems, or other creative works! The stage is yours!

Saturday, April 13

  • 8:30-9 a.m. | Arrival & refreshments | Shattuck 163 (Large Rehearsal)
    Enjoy some coffee and an assortment of breakfast pastries before we begin our day of learning!
  • 9-9:20 a.m. | Loren Dempster – Songwriting Activity/Warm-up | Shattuck 163 (Large Rehearsal)
    Loren Dempster, Instructor of Music at Lawrence University, leads us in a short songwriting activity that you could incorporate into your own classroom.
  • 9:30-11 a.m. | Kiran Vedula – Hip-Hop Session | Shattuck 163 (Large Rehearsal)
    Musician, producer, and educator Kiran Vedula shares about the power of hip-hop in facilitating culturally-responsive educational experiences. Kiran is the founder of  “Flutes at Dawn.” Their mission, excerpted from their website is as follows:
    • “Provide high-quality education and mentorship through vulnerable communication, cultural relevance, and shared positive experiences. Create inspiring spaces where people learn about themselves and connect with others in the process of expressing and making art/media. Respect, study, and elevate cultures, people, and art forms that are historically undervalued/misunderstood by presenting music and dance performances, workshops, and other educational material at professional theaters, performing arts centers, schools, universities, and beyond.”
  • 11:30 a.m. | Lunch – Catering from Tipsy Taco | Shattuck 163 (Large Rehearsal)
    Join us for a free lunch catered by Tipsy Taco! There are several cafes within walking distance; feel free to get lunch on your own as well.
  • 1-1:30 p.m. | Eli Grover – Bucket Drumming | Shattuck 163 (Large Rehearsal)
    AASD educator Eli Grover shares a bucket drumming activity that you can bring to your classroom.
  • 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Patty Darling & Tim Albright – Emerging Improvisers | Shattuck 163 (Large Rehearsal)
    Patty Darling and Tim Albright, both Lawrence University Jazz Department Faculty, share ideas and activities for encouraging emerging improvisers in your music classroom.
  • 2:30-3 p.m. | Loren Dempster – Songwriting Activity/Sharing Lyrics & Songs | Shattuck 163 (Large Rehearsal)
    Loren Dempster joins us for a second songwriting activity.
  • 3-4 p.m. | Eli Grover – Body Percussion | Shattuck 163 (Large Rehearsal)
    Eli Grover shares ways we can get students powerfully creating with body percussion — no external instruments needed!
  • 4-5 p.m. | JGEI – Beginning Jazz Jam Session | Shattuck 163 (Large Rehearsal)
    NAfME partners with JGEI (Jazz and Gender Equity Initiative) for a beginning jazz jam session — no previous experience required!

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

We would like to bring to your attention the significance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and the importance of recognizing and actively participating in initiatives aimed at addressing this critical issue. 

Sexual Assault Awareness Month, observed annually in April, is a dedicated period to raise public awareness about sexual violence and its profound impact on individuals, families, and communities. It serves as a platform to educate, engage, and mobilize individuals and organizations to take proactive steps toward prevention, support survivors, and advocate for policies that promote justice and healing. 

This year SHARE has worked to create a variety of programs designed to reach different groups within our community. You are always encouraged to participate, but please know that some programs may be more comfortable than others, we encourage you to reflect on what you need or want to participate in.  

If this month or programming brings up concerns, please see our resources below, and/or seek out help on campus. Reports may be made to the Director of Equity and Title IX Coordinator Sara Holtzman online, in person at Memorial Hall, room 100, via email (holtzmas@lawrence.edu) or by phone (920-832-7496). Additional resources are found on the Equity and Title IX page, as well as a non-confidential online reporting tool.

Confidential Sources (not mandatory reporters)

SAAM Events

On Campus

  • April 11 | Career Chat | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | D&IC
    • A conversation on careers in sexual violence advocacy, compliance, and more
  • April 17 | STI Testing | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Wellness Services
  • April 19 | Everyday Consent is Kindness | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warch Info Desk Tabling
  • April 23 | Healthy Relationship Bingo | 8 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey Room
  • April 24 | Denim Day
    • Wear denim in solidarity.
  • April 24 | Community Art Project | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Warch Mead Witter
    • Decorate a piece of denim to contribute to the community art project or to take home as a token of the week.

Off Campus

  • All April | SAAM Coffee of the Month at Lawlss Coffee
    • All proceeds (minus supplies) go to REACH Advocacy and Counseling Services
  • April 13 | Trauma-Informed Yoga | 10 a.m. | Grace Under Fire Yoga
  • April 28 | Mark the Change – Get a Tat, Give Back | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Easy Street Tattoo
    • Easy Street Tattoo is partnering with Reach and Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services to provide a flash tattoo event involving 5 tattoo artists. Prices will range from $80-200 (cash only). All proceeds will go to Reach and Christine Ann.

Virtual

  • Instagram Education| Follow and share content generated by @SHARE_Lawrence

The primary objectives of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) include: 

  • Raising Awareness: SAAM endeavors to increase awareness about the prevalence and devastating consequences of sexual assault. By fostering open discussions and providing accurate information, we aim to challenge misconceptions, dispel myths, and create a culture of understanding and empathy. 
  • Empowering Survivors: It is imperative to create a supportive environment where survivors feel safe and empowered to speak out about their experiences. SAAM provides an opportunity to amplify the voices of survivors, validate their experiences, and connect them with resources and support services. 
  • Prevention and Education: Prevention lies at the heart of addressing sexual violence. SAAM campaigns focus on educating individuals about consent, healthy relationships, and bystander intervention. By promoting positive behaviors and attitudes, we strive to prevent instances of sexual assault and foster a culture of respect and accountability. 
  •  Advocacy and Policy Reform: SAAM serves as a catalyst for advocacy efforts aimed at driving policy reforms and institutional changes. By advocating for survivor-centered policies, improved support services, and comprehensive legal frameworks, we work towards ensuring justice and accountability for survivors while holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. 

Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month is not merely about acknowledging the existence of sexual violence but also about taking concrete actions to effect positive change. By engaging in awareness-raising activities, supporting survivors, and advocating for systemic reforms, we contribute to creating safer, more inclusive communities where everyone can live free from the threat of sexual violence. 

I encourage you to join us in observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month by participating in events, initiating discussions, and supporting organizations dedicated to ending sexual violence. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors and work towards building a society where consent, respect, and dignity are upheld for all. 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Should you have any questions or need more information, please reach out. If you would like to request accommodation, different formatting, or to help as a volunteer in the month please email SHARE@lawrence.edu. 

Employee Belonging Focus Groups

Belonging for Lawrence University: denotes a feeling of connectedness and value,  where individuals are respected and celebrated to help enrich the campus community and all its constituents. 

In an effort to learn what our campus community needs from an employee standpoint, we need to hear from you!  The I.D.E.A.S. Division, in conjunction with the Office of Human Resources, will be hosting a series of focus groups to hear from our campus community.  If you are interested in sharing your experiences as an employee at Lawrence,  please register your interest in attending a focus group session. We look forward to hearing from our campus community.

New Employees/Promotions/Rehires

If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence!

Ed Momkus – Lecturer in Business and Entrepreneurship

Andrea McComas – Bon Appetit

Michael Kiefer – Bon Appetit

Jennifer Smith – Bon Appetit

Dante Molina – Bon Appetit

Will Bunnell – Bon Appetit

Alex Cronmiller – Campus Safety Officer

Rehires

Marissa Resler – Bjorklunden Temporary Staff

Isabel Alvarez – Lecturer of Spanish

Donna Clementi – Lecturer of Education

Elyse Lucas – Lecturer in Education

Anders Hanhan – Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership Fellow

Alan Parks – Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

Applications open for Fall Term weekends at Björklunden

Björklunden applications are open through April 26 for Fall Term.

The weekends provide a distinctive and highly memorable integrative experience. Each weekend during the academic year, groups gather to explore and reflect on ideas, artistic expressions, and community issues. Topics are wide-ranging, and students have the opportunity for intensive inquiry and discussion with faculty members and among themselves in an informal, intimate setting.

Student Program General Information

FAQs

Student Program Application

Interactive Talk: Disability Advocacy with Dr. Petra Watzke

Wednesday April 3, 2024 | 5-6:30 p.m.
Warch 325 – Pusey OR via Zoom

This talk examines what disability advocacy can look like on the LU campus. Audience members are invited to share their own experiences to affirm the centrality of this topic for the LU community. Refreshments will be served.

RSVP

Disability Advocacy Talk Poster

Michael Lowenstern, clarinet: Masterclass & Recital

Masterclass
Sunday, April 7 | 6-8 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

Recital
Monday, April 8 | 8-9:30 p.m.
Harper Hall

Michael Lowenstern (b. Chicago, Illinois, United States, 1968) in the Hyde Park neighborhood, is an American bass clarinetist and composer specializing in new music.

Lowenstern holds a B.M. and Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music, an Artist’s Certificate from the Sweelinck Conservatorium Amsterdam, and an M.M. and D.M.A. from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. In 1989, Lowenstern received a Fulbright grant to study in Amsterdam with bass clarinet virtuoso Harry Sparnaay. In addition to Sparnaay, Lowenstern’s clarinet and bass clarinet teachers have included Charles Neidich, Richard MacDowell, and John Bruce Yeh, and he has also studied composition with Daniel Weymouth.

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Lowenstern’s playing is characterized by an expressive, almost vocal tone, an agile technique, and a strong command of the instrument’s upper register. He has performed with ensembles representing a wide range of musical genres, including The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Steve Reich and Musicians, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, The Klezmatics, Robin Cox Ensemble, John Zorn, and Billband. In 1991 he won the first prize at the International Gaudeamus Competition in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Lowenstern has created numerous compositions for bass clarinet, both solo and with electronics. His works explore the possibilities of large ensembles of bass clarinets (done by multi-tracking), as well as juxtaposing the instrument with drum and bass-style beats more common to electronic dance music than to contemporary classical music. He has also composed music for film, dance, and the Internet. Since October 2006, a segment of his playing with Billband has been used as the theme for the National Public Radio segment “Science Out of the Box,” which airs on the Weekend All Things Considered program.

Faculty Recital: Chamber Music for Piano and Winds

Wednesday, April 3 | 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

Seven Lawrence faculty members will perform works by Poulenc, Tomasi, and Mozart:

  • Joe Connor (saxophone)
  • Ann Ellsworth (horn)
  • Brigit Fitzgerald (bassoon)
  • Andy Hudson (clarinet)
  • Erin Lesser (flute)
  • Nora Lewis (oboe)
  • Michael Mizrahi (piano)

Free and open to the public!

Can’t make it to the Lawrence Memorial Chapel? Catch the live webcast.