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Guest faculty Allyson Fleck: Chamber Music Master Class

Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 4:30-6 p.m.
Harper Hall
FREE

Allyson Fleck has appeared as soloist with orchestras in Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia, and with Russia’s Novgorod String Orchestra. As an orchestral musician, she has served as Principal Viola of the Greeley Philharmonic, Assistant Principal of the Fort Collins Symphony, section member of Cheyenne Symphony, Madison Symphony, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Atlanta Ballet and Opera orchestras, and she is active in the freelance community.

Dedicated to chamber music, she has appeared at Midsummer’s Music since 2004 and performed at the Token Creek Music Festival, Madeline Island Chamber Music Festival, and New York’s famed Carnegie Hall, among others.

Fleck’s arts administration experience includes roles as the orchestra manager of the Cheyenne Symphony and librarian of the Greeley Philharmonic. As an educator, she was Assistant Professor of Music at Beloit College, a member of the faculty at Ripon College, and at Kennesaw State University where she directed the chamber music program and taught studio viola. She has also taught beginning strings in various school systems.

Fleck received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Viola Performance from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She enjoys spending time with her boys, Jacob and Eli, listening to music, and outdoor activities.

Coming Soon – 2024 Annual Open Enrollment Period

The 2024 Open Enrollment period will begin on November 1 and run through November 14, 2023. Our annual Open Enrollment period provides all benefit-eligible employees an opportunity to make changes to their current coverage or enroll in coverage that was previously waived.

Open Enrollment Benefit Fair

Additionally, we are excited to share that we will be able to gather again for an Open Enrollment Benefits Fair in the Warch Campus Center – Somerset Room on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

This event will provide opportunities to meet with University’s benefit providers, obtain benefit enrollment forms and the 2024 benefit guide, and connect with members of the Human Resources team about enrollment for the upcoming year.

Please watch for additional communication as we approach the start of the Open Enrollment period.

Transamerica Meeting

Expert guidance and education

Financial decisions come along at every stage in your career—whether you’re just starting out, approaching retirement, or somewhere in between. No matter what stage you’re in, a little bit of guidance can go a long way.

To help you navigate these decisions, Transamerica provides access to tools, resources, and experienced financial professionals to help you plan for the future you deserve.
 
You can schedule a no-cost, no-obligation appointment with a retirement planning consultant (RPC) at a time convenient for you. An RPC can review your personal retirement strategy and answer your questions.
 
Appointments available November 1 and November 2
Location:  711 E Boldt Way, Appleton WI 54911, Warch Campus Center
  
MAKE AN IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT

Student Drivers Needed

LU Shuttle Drivers Wanted. Join our team. We are Hiring. Apply on Handshake.

Want to see the sights of Appleton? Drive ten of your closest friends to Woodman’s? Learn shortcuts around town and make a competitive wage?

Apply to be a student driver!

We need a pool of drivers because many hands makes lighter work for all. Shifts can be flexible, and the work is easy!

Becoming a Lawrence approved driver is part of the process, but that’s a simple records check. Apply first, and you’re on your way. Students will be trained on the routes and expectations.

Shuttle Driver

Job #8205587 or Job #8295644

Drive LU students to shopping centers within 5 miles of Lawrence during terms, and drive students to and from the airport at the start and end of terms.

Minimum requirements:

  1. Must be at least 18 years of age (21 years and older preferred)
  2. Must have a valid US driver’s license and at least 1 year driving experience
  3. Must have a clean driving record
  4. Must have the ability to pass the training on the LU passenger vans

Questions? Contact DeanOfStudents@Lawrence.edu or call 920-832-6596

Chasing the Hare: A Talk by Timothy X. Troy

A Fulbright adventure tale in search of an Irish Revolutionary
Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Main Hall 201

It began with the Stapleton family papers, including handwritten memoirs and faded photos. These led to personnel files and testimonies in the Irish Military Archives, and time mining the National Library of Ireland’s vast resources. Finally, guided by unedited audio recordings and transcripts the Irish Folklore Collection, Troy pieced together the secret (and not-so-secret) revolutionary activity of Daniel John Stapleton’s (1886-1968) contribution to the successful outcome of the Irish War of Independence (1918-1921). Secret clue: Balms by day; bombs by night.

Fall Term Play: Menaechmi (The Menaechmus Brothers)

by Plautus, translated by David Christenson

Thursday, Oct. 26 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 27 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 28 | 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Stansbury Theatre

Directed by Kathy Privatt

A comedy set in EpiDAMnus, which is a h*ll of a place to live with some d*mn screwed up values that seem awfully familiar!  Oh, and some mistaken identity issues too.

Learn more and secure your seats

Tickets:

  • Adults – $15
  • Seniors – $8
  • ALL high school and college students (with valid ID) – FREE (only available in-person at the Box Office)
  • Lawrence faculty and staff (with valid ID) – FREE (only available in-person at the Box Office)
  • Children under 3 – FREE

Tickets go on sale two weeks before the first performance date. You can purchase tickets:

  • In person! The Box Office is open 1-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and one hour prior to performances. The Box Office accepts cash, check or credit card ($1 credit card fee).
  • Online! Visit lawrence.edu to make your purchase. ($4 handling fee)
  • Over the phone! Call the Box Office at 920-832-6749. ($4 handling fee)