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Lawrence Young Professionals invited to attend PULSE CEO Breakfast Panel

The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce PULSE Young Professional network is hosting a CEO Breakfast panel on Thursday, April 20, featuring:

  • Lawrence’s own President Laurie A. Carter
  • Tom Boldt, President and CEO of the Boldt Company
  • Dr. Ashok Rai, President and CEO of Prevea Health
  • John Schmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Venture

Date: Thursday, April 20

Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Location: The Fox Club at The Fox Cities Stadium

The university has purchased a table. If you’re interested in attending this event for FREE, please email Garrett Singer by Friday, April 7. Attendees will be selected via a lottery system.

2023 Staff Chili Cook-Off Winners!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the 2023 Staff Chili Cook-Off and to our 13 chefs who prepared and shared their special recipes with us! It was wonderful to be in community again and sample amazing chili.  

We are excited to announce the 2023 winners:

1st Place (and second time winner) – Holly Laird of Campus Services for her White Chicken Chili. Holly wins the Traveling Crock Pot Trophy!

2nd Place – Mariah Staelens of Auxiliary Services for her Irish Chili

3rd Place – Cole Hepburn of Athletics Giving for his Fire Chili

Congratulations to all the winners! Many thanks to everyone who helped bring back this fun tradition and make it a great success. See photos of the event here!

The Staff Chili Cook-Off Has Been Rescheduled!

The Staff Chili Cook-Off has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 8, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Somerset Room (WCC). Faculty and Staff are invited to sample and vote for the best chili. Help us crown a new LU winner!

We still have spaces available for Staff members (or small teams) to show off your favorite chili recipe! Sign up here to bring chili and compete for the coveted Golden Crock Pot Trophy and bragging rights! Email Cole Hepburn with any questions.

Staff Chili Cook-Off

Lawrence University Staff Council is excited to bring back a campus tradition, the Staff Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, March 8, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Somerset Room (WCC). All faculty and staff are invited to join in the tasting and voting for the best chili. Help us crown a new LU winner!

Staff members, this is your moment to show off your favorite chili recipe! Sign up here to bring chili and compete for the coveted Golden Crock Pot Trophy and bragging rights! Email Cole Hepburn with any questions.

Jingle & Mingle Staff Event – 12/8

Staff Council invites all Lawrence staff to our December Jingle & Mingle event on Thursday, December 8, from 4-6 p.m. in the Viking Room!

Complimentary snacks and warm winter beverages will be provided, and the bar will be open too in case you want to upgrade that winter drink or enjoy another selection the Viking Room has to offer. 

The wearing of festive attire or your favorite ugly holiday sweater is encouraged!

Don’t miss this chance to mix and mingle with your co-workers and friends before Winter Break! Any questions, please email Staff_Council@lawrence.edu.

Staff invited for coffee and pastries

All staff are invited to kick off the new academic year in delicious style – with coffee and pastries provided by Staff Council.

Stop by Thursday, September 29, from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Harper-Shattuck Lobby in the Conservatory. Grab a coffee and your favorite sweet treat to go or stay and meet old colleagues and greet new ones!

We hope to see you there!

All-Staff Meeting set for Sept. 22 in Warch Cinema

A reminder that the first of the 2022-23 All-Staff Meetings is set for next Thursday. Please save this one and the others on your calendars:

  • Thursday, September 22, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 3, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, February 16, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 1, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Also note a change in location from a previous announcement. The Sept. 22 meeting will be held in Warch Cinema. The location for the rest of the schedule will be announced at a later date.

The All-Staff Meetings are organized and moderated by Lawrence University’s Staff Council (formerly Staff Governance). All Staff meetings will also be accessible via Zoom. Reminders and Zoom details will be distributed via email prior to meetings.

If you have recommendations for agenda items/topics, please send them to staff_governance@lawrence.edu or directly to Garrett Singer (garrett.j.singer@lawrence.edu).

All-Staff Meetings Scheduled

The 2022-2023 All-Staff Meetings have been scheduled. Please save the following dates on your calendars:

  • Thursday, September 22, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 3, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, February 16, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 1, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

The All-Staff Meetings are organized and moderated by Lawrence University’s Staff Council (formerly Staff Governance). All Staff meetings will be held in Wriston Auditorium and will be accessible via Zoom. Reminders and Zoom details will be distributed via email prior to meetings.

If you have recommendations for agenda items/topics, please send them to staff_governance@lawrence.edu or directly to Garrett Singer (garrett.j.singer@lawrence.edu).