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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

Baccalaureate Planning Team

A Call to Seniors:
Join Linda Morgan-Clement and your fellow classmates in shaping a celebratory message that will resonate for years to come. Being a part of this important service means being passionate about the message that will foster the class of 2017 in a new direction. Help craft a service that articulates the spiritual journey of the past four years.
 April 7th, 2017 • 4pm • Sabin House

 

 

CALL FOR PROPOSALS – 2017 Diversity Conference

August 17-18

Teaching All Students Well

Proposals are due April 7.

Sessions can be either 50-minute presentations (with question-and-answer periods) or 80-minute panels or interactive activities. They should directly address the conference focus on inclusive pedagogy.

Potential topic areas include:

  • Strategies for eliminating the achievement and opportunity gap
  • Diversity in curriculum and its impact on learning, development and student engagement
  • Performing and visual arts as diversity education
  • Increasing participation of low-income students and students of color in high-impact educational experiences
  • Creating inclusive classrooms where all students feel they belong
  • Recruiting and/or retaining diverse teachers and faculty
  • Partnering with diverse communities to ensure student success
  • Strategies for effectively handling potentially controversial topics in the classroom
  • Classrooms as laboratories for civic engagement and leadership development

Proposals should include: 

  • Presentation title
  • Names and job titles of presenters
  • Organization
  • Summary (for use in conference program)
  • Detailed description, including statement of relationship to theme, purpose and learning outcomes, presentation techniques and strategies to engage audience in active learning
  • Technology needs
  • The proposal should not exceed 5 pages.

Questions?
Call 920-832-6744 or email michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu

Library Plaza CLOSED

Effective March 23, 2017 the plaza between Mudd Library and Wriston Art Center will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.  Art students may access Wriston at the ramp on the north east end of the building. The shuttle will continue to operate as normal.

There is absolutely NO parking in the Wriston turn around.  This area is reserved for the Fire Department.  You will be ticketed and towed at your expense for parking in this area.

Thank you for your cooperation.  The project completion date is May 31.

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

Summer Employment Update

Positions are still available for students interested in working (and living) on campus this summer!  We have several opportunities in Facilities and Campus Services to help with painting, lawn care, moving furniture, and completing general maintenance duties.  Please contact Lindsay Kehl (x7136) if you are interested in one of these opportunities.