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Here is what’s coming up in the following months:

Minimizing Worry to Maximize your Life  – February 8, 2023, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Are you a worrywart? Nineteen million Americans are chronic worriers and 38 percent report worrying every day. We all worry at times, but if you constantly stress over everything in your life, you may be developing a chronic worry habit that can lead to physical and mental health difficulties including stress-related illnesses, generalized anxiety disorder and depression. In this session we will assist you in analyzing the root cause of worry, and strategies to break the cycle of worry.

Workplace Differences: A Matter of Style – March 8, 2023, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Everyone has a different style of learning, working, and communicating, and one style is not necessarily better than another – just different. In this session, participants will discover; their personal learning/communication style, how their own style affects learning and communication for everyone in the workplace, how understanding and considering the learning and communication styles of others can prevent tension, misunderstanding and stress in the workplace, and how to maximize your own personal style.

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Has there ever been a time with more trauma, stress, and burnout? Through activities, discussion, and reflection, this 1-hour training will help you understand the impact of trauma and stress, recognize your personal stressors, and practice new ways to work through this challenging time.

Cost: $25 per person
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 12-1 pm
Location: Participation via Zoom
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2023
We are unable to refund cancelations made less than 24 hours prior to training.

To register, call 920-749-2390 or contact us at AtWorkEAP@thedacare.org.

About the presenter: Tamara Plath is a Licensed Professional Counselor with ThedaCare’s Employee Assistance Program. She has over 10 years of Behavioral Health experience. Her professional background includes mental health counseling, domestic violence and sexual assault prevention, group facilitation, and education/training on subjects such as communication diversity, conflict management, harassment and other compliance & wellness topics.

Please see the upcoming events from Pulse Young Professionals Network.

Upcoming Events:

• January 17^th – Ice Skating at the Plaza in Neenah.  This event is free to those who register early and discounted at the door for those who don’t.
• February 16^th – Lunch ‘n Learn at the Double Tree by Hilton in Appleton.  This event is limited to 50 and will include a pasta buffet along with a presentation about creating your personal and professional brands across social media platforms.  PULSE members get their tickets at a discounted rate.

Interested in Joining Pulse:

PULSE Young Professionals is a local program administered through the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce that is centered around young professionals under the age of 40 who work in the Fox Cities. The program’s purpose is to build a network of young professionals who are capable of connecting, inspiring, and leading community members and businesses within the Fox Cities. PULSE provides opportunities for young professionals to build upon their skill sets through leadership training, getting involved with local events through volunteering, and building a supportive community with one another.

If you are interested in joining the PULSE Young Professionals network, please fill out this form so that you can receive up to date communications directly from PULSE.

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

New Employees

Sarah Holtzman – Director of Equity and Title IX Coordinator

Shannon Gravelle – Lecturer of Music

Timothy Quincy – Instructor of Chemistry

Allyson Reilly – Area Coordinator

Joshua Altshuler – Visiting Reference and Instruction Librarian

Trevor Clumpner – Mail Specialist

Megan Meives – Counseling Intern

Alexander Morales – Bon Appetit – Sous Chef

Tim Parrish – Senior Systems Analyst

Scott Sager – Bon Appetit – Baker

Charlene Enama – Temporary Executive Assistant

Promotions

Diana Hernandez – Human Resources Manager

Jane Ryder – Capriccio Girl Choir Manager

Nora Robinson – Assistant Director of Alumni Engagment

Transfers

Bart Boge – Campus Safety Officer

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

New Employees

Jodi Fabich – Student Services Support Specialist

Tuaere Falaise – Campus Safety Officer/WCC Building Admin

Anna Woerishofer – Circulation & Inter-library Loan Assistant

Katie Cole – Bon Appetit

Samantha Halverson – Bon Appetit – Bookkeeper

Maria Franco – Custodian

Benjamin Dumke – Network and Systems Manager

Rebecca Siebers – Print and Mail Specialist

Derek Diehl – Assistant Director of Facilities Operations – Campus Safety and Security

Promotions

Chris Kubs – Lead Custodian

Tina Franzen – Assistant Registrar

Rehires

Mike Tompos – Senior Principle Gift Officer

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

New Employees

Mary Grace Manon-Og – Bon Appetit – Front of House

Ashley Watry – Bon Appetit – Front of House

Katie Neuman – Bon Appetit – Front of House

Kristi Koshuta – First Year Dean

Ken Bach – Associate Vice President of Communications and Marketing

Jeanette DeDiemar – Interim Associate Vice President of Communications

Staci Bourassa – Catering – On Call

Michael Frantz – Enrollment Consultant

Laken Heinemeyer – Bon Appetit – Dishwasher

Cory Puuri – Associate Director of Web Communications

Brad Sendell – Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Deanna Kolell – Assistant Director of Social Media

Rehires

Lissette Cruz-Jimenez – Director of Diversity and Intercultural Center

Matt Kierzek – Teacher of Clarinet

James Schroeder – Hockey Goalie Coach

An Edvest 529 account is always a smart gift for your loved one’s future. For information, visit www.edvest.com/offer22 or call 888-338-3789.

The deadline to submit any open enrollment changes, additions, or drops to Human Resources is Monday, November 14, 2022, at 4:00 pm. 

If you do not want to make changes to your current benefit elections, you do not need to submit open enrollment forms, with the exception of flexible spending. The flexible spending enrollment form must be completed if you want to participate in health care and/or dependent care flexible spending in the 2023 plan year/calendar year. 

All Open Enrollment materials can be found on the Human Resources website. If you have any questions, please contact your Human Resources representative.

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to launch our 2022 United Way Fox Cities Campaign at Lawrence University! The work of United Way Fox Cities addresses our community’s greatest needs through a well-researched, comprehensive approach. Investing in our community through United Way Fox Cities in the workplace is an easy way to improve lives. Each year, about one of every three Fox Cities’ residents are impacted by a United Way funded or operated program. Your investment will stay in our community and make a difference for your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. For more details, please visit www.unitedwayfoxcities.org/ or watch their 2022 campaign video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5BxWlAx2eI.

The Lawrence University United Way Fox Cities Campaign will be open through Wednesday, November 30, 2022. This week, you will receive a pledge form via interoffice mail. Completed forms and/or donations should be sent via interoffice mail or dropped off to:

Amy Kester
Wilson House, Room 308

Alternatively, please email Amy at amy.kester@lawrence.edu or call x6816 with the details of your donation, and she will complete a form for you.

Thank you so much for your generous support of United Way Fox Cities and our community!

With gratitude,

Amy Kester
Executive Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Sponsored Research Support

Linda Morgan-Clement
Julie Esch Hurvis Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life and Chaplain to the University

Nancy Wall
Associate Provost  and Associate Professor of Biology

Thank you to all for attending the Open Enrollment Fair on November 1^st. The prize winners were drawn and are listed below. Prizes can be picked up in Brokaw Room 109.

If you were unable to attend the Open Enrollment Benefits Fair, forms can be found on the Open Enrollment webpage.  Please contact Human Resources if you need any assistance.