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January Cultural Competency Lecture Series

Cultural Competency Lecture Series

January 11, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in Esch Hurvis Room (225)

Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology Mark R. Jenike

Fat Stigma: Why All of Us Are Stakeholders in Obesity

Fat stigma is real; it is worldwide; and it has real consequences, including worsening health outcomes and exacerbating obesity. Americans’ understanding of the causes of bodyweight variation is dominated by a personal responsibility frame. This session will draw on research, as well as personal experience, to provide a more complex and nuanced exploration of the causes of bodyweight variation in the contemporary world. Preliminary results from a recent focus group study with large-bodied individuals in the Fox Valley will be presented and discussed. The purpose of the session is to help us develop more productive ways to understand this element of diversity so that we can engage in less counterproductive stigmatizing and blaming in order to show more respect and inclusion for people of all sizes.

Please RSVP to div-inclusion@lawrence.edu by January 9!

Upcoming Career Services Events

Tuesday, Jan. 9
Internships 101:  Before starting the internship search process, attend one of these sessions to learn about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
*11 a.m. – noon; Alice G. Chapman, Career Services Conference Room

Boy & Girls Club of the Fox Valley Info Table:  Looking for experience working with youth? Stop by to learn more about part-time jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities with the Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; WCC, West Lobby Table near Commons

Wednesday, Jan. 10
Strategies for Career Success:  Setting Goals/Resume and Cover Letter Writing:  A successful launch to your career depends on setting goals and knowing what you want in a job.  We’ll discuss how to set those goals and also go over how to prepare your resume and cover letter.
*11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Cinema

Career Services Pop-Up Table:  Chat with members of Career Services about upcoming events, see the latest internship postings and more!
3 – 5 p.m.; WCC, Lobby Table near Mail Room

Editorial Internships with Fox Cities Magazine:  Hear first-hand about Fox Cities Magazine’s Editorial Internship from Senior Editor Amelia Compton Wolff. Gain magazine publishing, writing, web and social media experience while getting an inside look at the workings of a monthly publication.
*5 – 6 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room

Thursday, Jan. 11
Internships 101:  Before starting the internship search process, attend one of these sessions to learn about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
*4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Alice G. Chapman, Career Services Conference Room

* Registration through LUworks is appreciated.

Office Hours with Kimberly Barrett on January 11th

Dr. Kimberly Barrett, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion is hosting open office hours. The first open office hours for Winter Term are being held on January 11th, 2018. Drop by Sampson House, 2nd floor and share ideas, concerns, comments, etc. Appointments are not required, people will be accommodated on a first come-first serve basis.

 

Shuttle Service following Winter break

The Office of Student Life is offering one-way coach bus transportation back to campus after Winter Break on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. The cost is $20 – space is limited and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis – reservations are needed. Please e-mail the Office of Student Life at deanofstudents@lawrence.edu to reserve a seat on the motor coach.

Details:
DATE: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 (the day before Term II classes begin)

DEPARTURE TIMES AND LOCATIONS:
Depart Chicago (O’Hare Tollway Oasis on the Illinois Tollway, Northbound side – 10201 Belle Plaine Ave., Schiller Park): 12 noon
Depart Milwaukee (Target Store, 1501 Miller Parkway, Milwaukee): 2 pm
Arrive Lawrence University at approximately 4:30 pm

Depart Minneapolis/St. Paul (Target SuperStore, 1300 University Avenue W., St. Paul): 12 noon
Depart Wausau (The Store, 2409 N. Mountain Rd., Wausau): 3:00 pm
Arrive Lawrence University at approximately 5 pm

MLK, Jr. Day of Service at Lawrence University

What does MLK Jr Day mean at Lawrence?

MLK, Jr. Day of Service at Lawrence University is an annual event that invites the entire Lawrence community to continue honoring the ideas of Dr. King and the civil rights movements that continue to this day.  Students, staff and faculty will honor the continuance of the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr through learning, serving, and celebrating.

Students have much to gain from civically engaging in the community. Volunteering on MLK Jr. Day provides an opportunity for you to:

  • Enrich your degree: Learn how your intellectual and personal talents can address a need in the community while allowing you to apply the knowledge you are gaining in your coursework.
  • Gain invaluable work experience and network: Many volunteering opportunities that are there for you as a student allow you to develop the skills you need for a job out in the ‘real world’ without having to get grilled in an interview first.
  • Make a difference and be empowered: By volunteering, you are making the decisions and doing what you can in order to improve the environment around you. If you think you can do better, why not give it a go?
  • Step away from coursework to think about your own commitment to civic engagement.

In addition to a speaker who will address an important social justice issue impacting our health, a variety of both on-campus and off-campus opportunities are available to all.  Each activity is a student led initiative that benefits the community and helps Lawrentians solidify the value of learning as you serve. Select from a number of options, any of which will benefit a variety of agencies in the Appleton area.

Register by Jan. 12 at https://givepul.se/bf5ow and click on “events.”

WELLU Winter Massage Program

WELLU is pleased to offer subsidized full-body therapeutic massage services beginning January 3rd, 2018. Sign up starts January 3rd and continues until all spaces are filled. Appointments are available for 60 minutes, cost $20 and will be held at the YMCA. Massage opportunities are scheduled with the YMCA. Students, staff and faculty may request an appointment by contacting Erin Buenzli at erin.buenzli@lawrence.edu or 920-832-7190. Limit one per term.

Shuttle service following Winter break!

The Office of Student Life is offering one-way coach bus transportation back to campus after Winter Break on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. The cost is $20 – space is limited and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis – reservations are needed. Please e-mail the Office of Student Life at deanofstudents@lawrence.edu to reserve a seat on the motor coach.

Details:
DATE: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 (the day before Term II classes begin)

DEPARTURE TIMES AND LOCATIONS:
Depart Chicago (O’Hare Tollway Oasis on the Illinois Tollway, Northbound side – 10201 Belle Plaine Ave., Schiller Park): 12 noon
Depart Milwaukee (Target Store, 1501 Miller Parkway, Milwaukee): 2 pm
Arrive Lawrence University at approximately 4:30 pm

Depart Minneapolis/St. Paul (Target SuperStore, 1300 University Avenue W., St. Paul): 12 noon
Depart Wausau (The Store, 2409 N. Mountain Rd., Wausau): 3:00 pm
Arrive Lawrence University at approximately 5 pm

Winter Safety Tips

As the weather begins to shift, please exercise caution and prepare yourself for changing conditions.

WalkSafe Quick Tips:

  • Get ready now. Check out UnitedHeartland.com/walksafe for resources on snow and ice removal, proper footwear and housekeeping.
  • Know your news. Identify which local TV and radio stations provide the most comprehensive winter weather information.
  • Download. Make sure your weather app is up to date if you have a smartphone, or search for a new app with the comprehensive information you are seeking.
  • Don’t let ice and snow surprise you. Snow and ice can arrive at any time during the winter season, be prepared.
  • Tell others.See a slick spot or potentially hazardous condition? Notify those in your organization who can help eliminate the hazard.

New Hires / Job Changes 11/30

The following colleagues have been hired, rehired or have a new position within the last two weeks. If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence or congratulate them on their new position!

  • Vijay Hira, Administrative Assistant – International Student Services (International Student Services)
  • Kristen Bischel, Bjorklunden Staff Assistant (Bjorklunden)