University Announcements

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.

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

New Employees

Nicole Baumann – Office Coordinator for Wellness Services

Russell Brown – Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

Barry Sewall – Bon Appetit – Back of House

Julia Dessart – Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach

Catherine Lockhart – Administrative Coordinator for the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Institutional Research

Carson Huelle – Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach & Game Day Experience Coordinator

Nezerine Juma – Custodian

Jeremiah Morrise – Bon Appetit – Front of House

Zawadi Sofia – Custodian

Lita Spriggs – Bon Appetit – Prep Cook Back of House

Ryan Staeger – Bon Appetit – Dishwasher

Lindsey Klatt – Bon Appetit – Sous Chef

Danielle Kolman – Assistant Director, Career Center – Employer & Alumni Relations

Amanda McCall – Assistant Director of Events Management

Rachel Becker – LCMS – Media and Communications Specialist

Promotions

Garrett Singer – Special Assistant to the President

Megan Spranger – Director of Major and Planned Giving

Rehires

Lexi Angemi – Assistant Softball Coach

The 2023 plan year Open Enrollment period begins on November 1^st and will run through November 14^th, 2022. 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. Changes can be made in the following benefit plans – Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care), Supplemental Life, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Care.

If you would like to maintain your current coverages at their current levels, with the exception of the flexible spending, no action is needed. Flexible Spending benefits must be renewed annually, and prior plan year elections do not carry over year-to-year. On October 18, 2022, the IRS released the 2023 health care flexible spending limit. The limit for 2023 has increased by $200 to $3,050 annually. The IRS also announced an increase in the annual rollover amount to $610.

Open Enrollment Materials & Benefit Fair

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 Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm. This event will provide opportunities to meet with University’s benefit providers, obtain benefit enrollment forms and the 2023 benefit guide, and connecting with members of the Human Resources team about enrollment for the upcoming year.

Outside of the Open Enrollment Benefits Fair, the 2023 Benefit Guide and all enrollment/change forms can be found online and paper copies are also available. If you would like a paper copy of the guide and/or forms, please contact Human Resources and materials will be sent to you via campus mail. 

Deadline for Enrollment/Changes

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

As noted above, if you do not wish 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 and/or dependent care flexible spending in the 2023 plan year/calendar year.

Your Human Resources representative is available to assist you with any questions!