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QPR Suicide Prevention Training Opportunity

Want to Learn How to Save a Life? Get trained in QPR.

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer—a nationally recognized best-practice for suicide prevention. The purpose of the 1.5 hour “gatekeeper” training session is to provide suicide prevention training and education to Lawrence University faculty, staff, and students.

After taking this training participants will:

  • Know what behaviors and warning signs indicate that someone might be at risk for suicidal behavior
  • Know the risk factors involved in those who attempt or complete suicide
  • Be able to effectively communicate with someone who might be at risk for suicidal behavior
  • Know when it is advisable to (and the procedures for) referring a student to Counseling Services
  • Know how to reach a mental health professional in LU Counseling Services in order to consult about someone who might ​be at risk for suicidal behavior
  • Learn about local and national resources for suicide prevention, such as the National Suicide Prevention Hotline

Interested in attending a QPR training? There are two upcoming opportunities on our campus:

  • Tuesday, April 4th • 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm • Kraemer Room, Warch Campus Center
  • Wednesday, April 5th • 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm • Kraemer Room, Warch Campus Center

To register for either training, please visit this page: https://www.lawrence.edu/students/wellness/lifeline/qpr/registration_students and follow the instructions to let us know you plan to participate.

If you have questions about QPR or this training session, please contact Nick Paulson (paulsonn@lawrence.edu).  If you’ve already participated in QPR Gatekeeper Training and would like to attend again, please feel free to join us!​

Bi-Racial & Multi-Ethnic Group Meeting

Bi-Racial & Multi-Ethnic Group Meeting

Thursday, April 6 • 4-5 pm • Alice G. Chapman Hall 202 Conference Room

The purpose of this meeting is to begin to discuss ways in which Lawrence University can better include individuals who identify in this way and to provide a structure for mutual support as they navigate common issues.  This meeting is open to students, staff, and faculty.

Please RSVP to michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu.

City Year visit on April 5th

City Year recruiter Jose Torres will be on campus with Lucy Pipkin `16 to share information and answer questions about opportunities with City Year, one of the largest AmeriCorps programs in the country.  Visit their info table in the Warch Campus Center from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m on April 5th.  Sign up in LUworks for 1:1 chats between 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.   Those interested in applying to City Year must do so by April 30th to be considered for positions starting this summer.

Community Conversation on Political Common Ground – Part 2

March 31, 1–4 p.m.
Esch Hurvis Room, Warch Campus Center

Facilitators:
Kimberly Barrett, vp for diversity & inclusion and associate dean of the faculty
Jenna Stone, executive director of budget and planning

Community Conversations at Lawrence University are a series of structured dialogues that facilitate authentic communication across some critical area of perceived difference. The purpose is to practice civil deliberation while promoting greater intergroup understanding and trust. We want to help participants begin to move beyond political orthodoxies in order to see ourselves
as diverse but related travelers on life’s journey together with shared concerns and values. It will also serve as a basis to develop collaborative strategies to increase the well-being, civility and participation of people across the political spectrum in all aspects of the life of our campus.

Please RSVP to michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu.

Career Symposium April 7-8

Register today to attend this year’s Career Symposium, featuring opportunities for every major!

Engage with over 25 alumni including Ali Heiring ’16, Adam Ferguson ’10, Michelle Li ’12, Syed Abbas ’11, Tara Jensen ’14,  Sandy Murti ’95 and Jaime Harper ’83 from companies like Google, Facebook, Deloitte, Mercer and Citadel.
•             Explore unanswered career questions
•             Expand your professional network and
•             Envision your future!

Sessions include consulting, arts administration, social impact, networking, technology, market research and a special What to do with a Government Major panel.

There are also multiple opportunities to chat with alumni on a 1:1 basis!  Contact Career Services to schedule a time.

Please register in LUworks (search “career symposium”) as room capacity is limited and space may fill.  Walk-ins will also be welcome on the day of each event as space allows.

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.

Staff – Thursday, March 30 (11:30-12:30 pm)

Students – Thursday, March 30 (7-8 pm)

All group sessions are in the Esch Hurvis Room

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