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Student & staff Allies Network groups

If you are interested in helping Lawrence University become a more inclusive community, join one of our Allies Network group sessions to learn more.

Students: TODAY, Thursday, April 27, 6–7 p.m., Arthur Vining Davis, WCC

Staff: Tuesday, May 9, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Alice G. Chapman Hall Room 202

Please RSVP to Michelle Lasecki-Jahnke at michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu.

Summer employment positions are still available!

The following jobs are STILL available—both full- and part-time opportunities:

Materials management assistants (7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Mon–Fri)
This position will use hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks, delivery truck, etc.
General duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist with campus deliveries
  • Move furniture and miscellaneous items
  • Assist with event setups and takedowns
  • Maintain the campus fleet
  • Other duties as assigned

Apply here.

Summer maintenance crew (7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Mon–Fri)
This position will use hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks, delivery truck, etc.
General duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Washing, sanding and scraping surfaces; painting/staining interior walls, ceilings, floors, woodwork, etc.
  • Painting/staining exterior porches, railings, decks, etc.
  • Any plastering or repairing damaged areas on interior walls and ceilings
  • Using hand tools, power tools, ladders, wet/dry vacuum, paint brushes, rollers and fans
  • Moving furniture and miscellaneous items
  • Cleaning vents, changing filters, cleaning exterior lights
  • Working with concrete/pavers/brickwork
  • Replacing ceiling tiles
  • Assisting with remodeling projects, assisting tradesmen, assisting grounds dept. as needed
  • General cleaning
  • Other duties as assigned

Apply here.

Also, Björklunden still has a few openings for a summer assistant.  These are full-time opportunities with room and board provided—graduating seniors can apply as well!

Björklunden summer assistant
Student staff will assist in all aspects of the summer operation of Björklunden and perform tasks as assigned by the Björklunden staff. These tasks include all housekeeping functions in the lodge; administrative duties; waiting on tables for the seminar participants; assisting with kitchen duties, such as cooking and cleanup; and maintenance of the facility, such as painting, lawn care, woodcutting, trail maintenance, gardening, etc. Students also give Chapel tours. During the course of the summer, all students rotate through most of these tasks.  Interested applicants should contact Sherri Immel in the Office of Alumni and Constituency Engagement in Alice G. Chapman Hall (2nd floor, Room 220).

 

Know Your Rights workshop

This workshop educates individuals about their rights and responsibilities during encounters with law enforcement. Interactive activities are used to teach people how to demand fair and just treatment from law enforcement.
Objectives:
1) Learn about different types of police encounters.
2) Explore the role of police within communities of color.
3) Teach participants how to document and fight police brutality.

 

 

Open meeting on capital planning and campus projects

Come learn about capital projects happening on campus!

The Physical Planning Committee invites you to a capital planning and campus project poster walk-through on May 2 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Warch Campus Center Gallery. Please stop by this open meeting to ask questions and become informed on upcoming projects relating to campus housing, facilities and parking. Students, faculty and staff are all invited to attend—please drop by when you are able, there is no formal program.

Jobs with alumni

95% Group: Susan Hall ’76 is offering a marketing internship with 95% Group, an educational firm that supports K-8 teachers in learning to pinpoint why a student isn’t reading on grade level. Visit LUworks Job ID: 27821. Applications due Monday, May 1.

BCDVideo: Work with multiple Lawrentians as a territory account representative in the greater Chicago area, marketing  video surveillance technology.  See LUworks Job ID:  28005.  Applications due Friday, May 5.

Appvion: Secure a full-time summer internship in the corporate library at Appvion, a specialty paper manufacturer headquartered in Appleton (five minutes from campus). This opportunity brought to you by Dan Macke ’86, who has enjoyed a career at Appvion for over 25 years.  Visit LUworks Job ID: 28006.  Applications due Friday, May 5.

Principal Financial visit April 25

Financial advisor R. Sherman On will discuss careers and internships with Principal Financial Group. They offer specific roles for recent college grads, including IT analyst and financial representative. Principal also has international opportunities and a leadership development program. Register for the info session at 1 p.m. in the Kraemer Room in WCC.  Sign up for 1:1 chats that afternoon in Career Services.