Staff Connections

In the tradition of Mr. Rogers “won’t you be my neighbor” during the month of December departments across campus can show their appreciation for each other by doing special things for a “neighbor.” It could be delivering treats, small gift bags, sending a notes of gratitude, motivational affirmations, mind spa gift cards (these are free) or just sharing good cheer.

Simply sign your department or area up by November 26th to be matched with a fellow neighboring (similarly sized) department. Once matched, your department is free to share your appreciation and gratitude at some point between December 4th and December 18th. You will be informed of your match by Wednesday Nov. 27th.

Have fun with this and enjoy sharing the spirit of gratitude.

Email erin.buenzli@lawrence.edu with name and number of people in your department or group by Nov. 26th.

Office of 1? No worry. Sign up on your own or partner with another office. We will match you up.

What: Seasonal Gratitude Exchange – a chance to appreciate colleagues
When: Now through December
How: E-mail Erin Buenzli to sign up

Staff Connections & Faculty presents the 1st annual “Staff, Faculty & Family” Halloween party. Join us Wednesday October 30, 2019 from 4:30pm-8:30pm in the VR Lounge for Staff Happy Hour & Halloween Party.

We will have free food (with vegetarian & gluten free options) raffles every hour, skee ball competitions, pool table competitions, an adult and children’s costume contest, great drinks, good people and fun times. We have reserved the room across from the VR for the kids party & we will have staff members there to keep them entertained with craft projects and games. Parents can pop right over and check on their children as often as they would like. We look forward to seeing everyone there. 

We will also have a donation box available, please feel free to bring any food items, warm clothes, jackets or blankets. All donations will be added to the on campus student food pantry.

Please feel free to send your favorite Halloween song to crystal.t.bailey@lawrence .edu to have it added to the playlist for the night.

As we embrace the brisk fall wind, the changing of leaf colors and a new academic year, the Employee Resource Groups of Lawrence University are delighted to invite you to an evening fall gathering! The following Employee Resource Groups collaborate to make Lawrence University a more just, equitable, and inclusive workplace.  

Professionals of Color 

Emerging Professionals 

PRIDE — LGBTQIA+ 

GEL— Global Employees of Lawrence  

If you identify with any of these resource groups, please join us for an evening gathering on, Tuesday Oct. 22^nd, from 5-7pm in the Diversity & Intercultural Center. Food and refreshments will be catered from a local POC-owned restaurant. 

This even provides a great atmosphere to engage with fellow colleagues and learn more about LU’s Employee Resource Groups and how they can support your interests. See the attached poster/flyer for more details, and do spread the word!  

·         Find our Facebook Event:   https://www.facebook.com/events/442895122987343/?ti=icl

·         Here is the link to register for this All-Employee Resource Group event. 

This event is sponsored by the Employee Retention Subcommittee of the President’s Committee on Diversity Affairs (PCDA). We hope you can join us!  

It’s that time of year again!

What time you say?

Time for All Staff Meetings!!!!

Mark your calendar for our first meeting –

WHEN:  Tuesday, October 8^th

TIME:  9am-10am

WHERE:  Somerset Room in the Warch Campus Center

Know someone who is going above and beyond? Give them a shout out at the All Staff Meeting by emailing staff_connection@lawrence.edu

Mark your calendars for the next All-Staff Meeting on Thursday, May 2nd, from 9-10 a.m. in the Warch Campus Center Somerset Room. 

If you have questions for President Burstein, please submit them to: staff_connection@lawrence.edu by Monday, April 29th. 

See you next week!

Staff Connections invites you to a “Welcome Lunch”

WHEN:  Wednesday, May 8, 2019

WHERE:  Kaplan’s (outside Warch Campus Center)

TIME:  12PM – 1PM

WHO:  Anyone, especially new staff!

WHAT:  Bring your own lunch/purchase lunch

INCLEMENT WEATHER LOCATION:  Runkel Room/Warch Campus Center

One of your favorite events is on the horizon, with an extra bonus! 

On, Thursday, April 18^th from 8-10AM you and your morning drink are invited to the newly renovated and brand new Brokaw Central!

Please join Staff Connections for a quick breakfast, fun conversation and a tour.  Hope to see you there!

Mark Burstein and Chris Lee will be hosting two opportunities open to all faculty and staff for discussion and questions surrounding the current budget and that of upcoming fiscal years. 

These informal meetings with occur on:

·    Wednesday, April 3 from 12pm – 1pm (Warch Campus Center Cinema)

·    Thursday, April 4 from 10am – 11am (Warch Campus Center Cinema)

Please join either of these meeting options for a presentation sharing more budget information and an open Q&A.  RSVP is not required and feel free to bring your lunch if attending the April 3 meeting.