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Baccalaureate 2023 – June 10

ALL members of the Lawrence community are invited to attend Baccalaureate 2023 in the Chapel on Saturday, June 10 at 2:30 p.m. Members of the Senior class have been working since January to prepare a multi-spirited reflection of their shared spiritual journey. They have invited Linda Morgan-Clement to be the speaker this year.

Baccalaureate is a long-standing traditional part of the commencement weekend. In Lawrence style, it is a thoughtful, creative, diverse expression of a complex journey that you have been part of, influenced, and made possible. You really don’t want to miss it.

Celebrating Linda Morgan-Clement

Linda Morgan-Clement, the inaugural Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life and Chaplain to the University, will be finishing her time at Lawrence July 1, 2023.

Linda has served the Lawrence Community in this capacity for the past seven years and in higher education for almost 30 years. She has brought her depth of wisdom, collaborative approach, intellect, and spiritual grounding to this role. Anyone who has worked with her knows that she has given her whole heart to her chaplaincy. We will miss her! 

Please join us in celebrating and thanking Linda for her work here at Lawrence on Wednesday, June 7, from 4-6 p.m. at the Warch Campus Center Pusey Room.

Spring End-of-Term Gathering

Friday, June 2 | 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Spirit Space & Goldgarden

Spiritual and Religious Life invites you to take time to acknowledge a turning and the impact that this term has had on our community, our relationships, our knowledge, our dreams, and our souls. When we pause to see from multiple perspectives then it is possible to hold hard and joyful, growth and struggle, loneliness and community in the same space.

Spring Term Closing for all Lawrentians will take place at the Esch Hurvis Center for Spiritual and Religious Life (Spirit Space) and the Goldgarden (weather permitting) on June 2 from 4:30 to 5:15 PM. We will close with a release of our regrets, gratitude, and prayers for the term. We hope you will plan to be part of a shared experience.

Mindfulness in Nature Retreat

Spirit Space and Wellness Services are collaborating to host a retreat during mid-term reading period. This full-day retreat will take you to the shores of Lake Michigan where you will be led through meditation, movement and reflection sessions and also have solo time to spend in nature.

The retreat is on Thursday, May 4. Transportation and food will be provided. Contact della.haanen@lawrence.edu with any questions or to reserve your spot!

Looking for a full-time job after graduation? Spiritual & Religious Life is hiring!

Seniors, Spiritual and Religious Life might be part of your Life after Lawrence!

If you are interested in developing professional skills while supporting current students, the Program Fellow position in Spiritual and Religious Life may be the opportunity you are looking for.

This is a full-time, two-year appointment, with a start date of August 1, 2023 and end date of June 30, 2025, and with the month of July off between the first and second years. The weekly schedule is flexible based on demand and will not exceed 180 hours within a 4-week period. This position is eligible for benefits within University policies.

To learn more and to apply, visit lawrence.peopleadmin.com.

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EXPLOREsophoMORE! Calling all second years

Are you looking for connection, a place to reflect, or a space to breathe?⁠ 
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Consider joining the EXPLORE sophoMORE (ExSo) program for Winter and Spring Terms. This program is meant to help guide Sophomores through transitions and changes in the second year of college. You’ll form a tight-knit community of folks to walk alongside as you all gain insights in traversing the challenges and big questions that accompany a college experience as well as life after Lawrence. ⁠ 
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There will be 10 weekly gatherings on Mondays from 4:45-6:30pm throughout Winter and Spring Term. All gatherings will include free meals catered from various off-campus restaurants (your input welcomed)! ⁠ 
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Visit the EXPLORE sophoMORE webpage below to find out more about: ⁠ 
 

  • What’s included in the program?⁠ 
  • Who are the participants?⁠ 
  • What is the commitment level? ⁠ 
  • Meet the staff⁠ 
  • How to apply (deadline is January 18th at noon) ⁠ 

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