Open to students, staff, and faculty, the Open Movement Jam Sessions will allow participants to practice letting their bodies be instruments of
spirituality.
Join us September 17 at 5pm in the Esch Hurvis Studio.
Category: Students
Northwestern Mutual Visit: Learn more about internships in financial planning.
Northwestern Mutual Info Table: Learn more about internships in financial planning.
11 a.m. – noon; Warch Campus Center, near the Mailroom
Northwestern Mutual 1:1 Chats*
12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.; Career Services
Strategies for Career Success: Setting Goals / Resume and Cover Letter Writing
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; Runkel Room, Warch Campus Center
New crosswalk cameras on College Avenue designed to improve pedestrian safety
In an effort to improve personal safety, Lawrence University, in collaboration with the city of Appleton, has acquired and is installing high-definition cameras on the two crosswalks on College Ave. in the middle of campus.
The high-definition cameras will be mounted in the median behind the pedestrian crossing signs and will be able to capture a higher level of detail at the crossings to assist the Appleton Police Department in an investigation should an incident arise.
Captured video information will be stored for 72 hours – the same as all other traffic cameras within the city – and is only reviewed if needed for evidence in an accident or harassment incident.
Lawrence is covering the purchase cost of the cameras while the city will oversee the cameras installation. The city also will manage maintenance of the cameras and all data captured by them.
“The mid-College Ave. crosswalks have seen a number of pedestrian-vehicle incidents over the years,” said Jon Meyer, Lawrence’s director of campus safety and director of campus services. “The safety and well-being of members of the Lawrence community is our highest priority and these new cameras will help us identify vehicles involved in crosswalk accidents as well as verbal harassment.”
In Oct. 2013, Lawrence student Shannon Grant sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run incident while crossing the westbound lane of College Ave. in the crosswalk in front of the Lawrence Memorial Chapel. The case has never been solved. However, this new technology should significantly aid in any future investigations.
Students, faculty and staff should continue to be careful when crossing College Avenue.
Campus Flu Shots
Can we really be talking flu shots already?! It may seem too early to be thinking about flu season – but it’ll be here before we know it. Take a minute now and plan ahead to get vaccinated at one of the upcoming flu shot clinics:
Lawrence Wellness Fair 10/18/17 11 am – 1 pm and 6 – 8 pm
Warch Campus Center 10/24/17 11 am – 1 pm in the Esch Hurvis Room
Bjorklunden 10/27/17 Starting at 9 am, and by appointment.
The Conservatory 10/31/17 1:30 – 3:30 pm in the Shattuck Lower Level Lobby
If these dates don’t work for you, you will have the opportunity to schedule an individual appointment for a flu shot. More information regarding scheduling individual appointments will be available at a later date.
Plan to get a flu shot, and do your part to keep the Lawrence community healthy.
Matriculation Convocation
What Do We Stand For?
At a time of national conflict and divisiveness, Lawrence University President Mark Burstein will share his thoughts on enduring values that could provide a community framework.
Payroll Holiday Deadline
Reminder: With the upcoming Labor Day Holiday (and welcome week) we will need time sheets approved earlier than normal. If at all possible, please approve your staff’s time sheets by noon on Friday 9/1. The only exception to that is the staff who will be working over the weekend or who are on call, those time sheets will need to be approved prior to Monday (Labor Day) morning at 7:00 a.m.
Please work with your staff to ensure that everyone is submitting to you in a timely manner. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact payroll and we will work out a solution.
We appreciate all of your help on this! Looking forward to seeing many of you during welcome week!
Bon Appétit Catering Director Change
Lola Rottier, Catering Director, Bon Appétit is retiring on August 31. Please join me in congratulating her on her accomplishments and dedication to Lawrence University and Bon Appétit catering.
Going forward, please contact Debra Walker at Debra.walker@cafebonappetit.com or 832-7305 with all of your catering needs for the Warch Campus Center or other areas around campus.
August 23 Mudd Library Coffeehouse: Movement and Mindfulness in the Mudd
You’ve heard about mindfulness and the scientifically-proven benefits that practitioners enjoy, including increased productivity, improved concentration and mental clarity, heightened compassion and self-awareness, better sleep, and deeper relaxation. Join us to learn some simple mindfulness techniques and gentle yoga stretches you can do at your desk. The practice is simple. Showing up is the challenge!
Join us on Wednesday, August 23 at 10 a.m. on the first floor of the Mudd Library for our final coffeehouse of the summer! As always, refreshments will be provided.
Lawe Street Bridge Closure
The Lawe Street Bridge over the Fox River will be closed starting Tuesday, August 15th for approximately 3 weeks. The City is aware that the move in date for new students is September 5th and they anticipate the work being complete and the bridge re-opened in time.
New Hire/Job Changes 8/17
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!
- Alex Babbitt, Film Festival and Conference Assistant (Film Studies)
- Kaitlyn Bellingar, Staff Counselor (Health and Wellness)
- Katelyn Bittner, Associate Director of Admissions and Director of Conservatory Admissions (Admissions)
- Ramona Gonzalez, Custodian (Campus Services)
- William Krautkramer, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach (Athletics)
- Abigail Screnock, Administrative Coordinator of Athletics (Athletics)
- Hope Wreath, Assistant Woman’s Soccer Coach (Athletics)