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Wisconsin Timber Rattlers College Nights

September 5 & September 7 | 6:40 p.m.

The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are hosting two College Nights at the Ballpark on September 5 & 7! You can purchase tickets online OR by showing your college ID at the box office.

  • $2 per ticket for any college students, staff, or faculty
  • Good for anyone with a .edu email address (if you purchase online) or college ID (if you purchase at the box office
  • Each email can purchase up to 8 tickets!

Tuesday, September 5 features the Bang for Your Buck Night ($2 hot dogs and domestic beer).

Thursday, September 7 features the Craft Brews & Brats Nights ($3 brats and craft beer) along with a Timber Rattlers Battling Helmet Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans.

Advisory for the West Campus project

Demo work has begun on the buildings at the corner of College Avenue and Drew Street in preparation for the West Campus project. 321, 317, 315, and 313 E. College Avenue will all be coming down to make room for the new addition.

The alley to the Brokaw/Colman parking lot off of Drew Street will still be accessible.

The demo should be complete by the end of September. There will be no demo work on September 5 to accommodate move-in day. The city will open Durkee Street for September 5 to assist with the flow of move-in traffic.

Do not enter the demo area outlined in yellow! Please be aware of your surroundings at all times in this area.

Apply to be a Björklunden Student Weekend Assistant

Looking for a job this school year? Consider working at beautiful Björklunden!

Weekend staff generally work between 14-16 hours per weekend.

Tasks include:

  • Assisting with onsite aspects of the LU Student Weekend Programs
  • Preparing and serving food
  • Washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen
  • Performing housekeeping tasks (e.g. vacuuming, mopping, cleaning restrooms)
  • Performing other duties as assigned

Perks:

  • Your own room in a big house on the lake
  • Nature all around
  • Good food
  • Downtime between shifts for homework, napping, hiking, and visiting

Qualifications:

  • Must understand and appreciate the value of a liberal arts education
  • Knowledge of housekeeping and food preparation duties and standards helpful, but not necessary
  • Experience in food service industry helpful, but not necessary
  • Must stay on-site at Björklunden in housing provided by Lawrence University
  • Must travel to and from Björklunden via transportation provided by Lawrence University.

Skills acquired
In this position, student employees learn to:

  • Work with others
  • Follow directions
  • Be flexible
  • Have a basic knowledge of food preparation and the food industry

Apply in Handshake or email Kim Eckstein at kim.a.eckstein@lawrence.edu. We’d love to have you join the team!

Campus Construction Updates

The lower roof at 1025 E South River St is being replaced and repurposed into an outdoor gathering space. The main roof and HVAC units will be replaced this fall.

The Sage Hall exterior wall has been repaired.

The lofted beds have been taken down from all the Quads’ corner rooms.

The Kohler Hall bathroom floors have been re-graded for better drainage.

Window cleaning has begun on most Academic Buildings.

We appreciate your flexibility and understanding during the power shut down on Monday, July 31. Our team and a contractor perform inspections cleaning and testing of the Campus electrical systems annually to be proactive and reduce the chances of power failures.

As always, safety first! Do not enter construction areas! Please be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Should you have questions or see anything concerning as you’re out and about, please contact Katherine in Facilities Operations at: Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or at ext. 6893

Viking Baseball Golf Classic 23

Reid Municipal Golf Club | 1100 E Fremont St, Appleton, WI
Saturday, September 23

Register today!

Come join us for a day of fun to support the proud tradition of the Lawrence Baseball Program! There will be fun, food, games, and golf! We would love to see you there this year at beautiful Reid Municipal Golf Course to support the Vikings.

If you cannot join us for the fun, we would appreciate any donations that you can contribute. Every little bit helps with the furthering of the program that so many of you were a part of helping to build.

Thank you in advance for your support and hope to see you there!

Schedule

8 a.m. | Registration | Reid Golf Course
9 a.m. | Shotgun Start | Reid Golf Course
4 p.m. | Cookout | Whiting Field

Tournament Info

  • 18 Tournament Holes
  • 2 Groups per Hole
  • 4 Golfers per Group

Campus Construction Updates

  • Sage Hall bathroom remodels are moving along.
  • The new Quad 1 fire system is installed. The bathroom remodel is underway and the new flooring in the common space is being installed.
  • The Banta Bowl Team Complex has the floor slab down and patio pillars installed.
  • New windows are being installed in 738, 741, and 742 E Boldt Way.
  • Small Exec has a new exterior stairwell and concrete repairs.
  • Colman Hall’s upper roof is being replaced after long fought battles with leaks.
  • Several parking lots around Campus received seal coating and re-striping.
  • The tennis courts are resurfaced. Up next – logos!

We’re working hard on all the Campus enhancements! As always, safety first! Do not enter construction areas! Please be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Should you have questions or see anything concerning as you’re out and about, please contact Katherine in Facilities Operations at: Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or at ext. 6893

Electrical Service Shutdown – July 31

This information was also sent via email from Joseph King on April 11, 2023.

The Lawrence University campus will have its electrical service turned off from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, to allow for necessary and planned work to our electrical infrastructure.

Please add this date to your calendar as a reminder and be sure to power down all computers on your last day in the office before this scheduled disruption in power to help protect the equipment when power is restored.

Nearly all campus buildings will be impacted by this interruption of service. Exceptions are noted below.

For staff, this interruption occurs on a summer additional time-off day (Mondays in mid-June through July). There should be minimal disruption to campus operations. Employees in impacted buildings will not be able to remote-in to their computers during this interruption.

Essential personnel, including but not limited to staff working in facilities, payroll, campus safety, will be required to perform expected responsibilities. Please check with your immediate supervisor regarding expectations.

The below buildings will NOT be affected by this power interruption:

  • 738 E. Boldt Way
  • 741 E. Boldt Way
  • 742 E. Boldt Way
  • 300 S. Meade St.
  • 813 E. John St.
  • 1025 E. South River St.
  • Alexander Gymnasium
  • Buildings north of Washington Street are on city power and should not be affected.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work toward our mutual goal of building a stronger and more resilient campus for the future.

Joseph King
Assistant Vice President of Facilities Operations

Mile of Music 2023

August 3-6, 2023

Mile of Music 2023 Schedule

Music Education Team Workshop Schedule

Lawrence University is a proud supporter of the Mile of Music Festival! Performances will take place all along College Avenue, including Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Harper Hall, and Main Hall Green.

The Music Education Team, comprised of Lawrence University and Lawrence Community School faculty, alumni, and current students, are also hosting a number of sessions at:

  • Harper Hall lobby
  • Conservatory green
  • Heid Music
  • Fox Cities Performing Arts Center – Thrivent Hall

Be sure to also look out for Sprig of That, a folk music trio consisting of two Lawrence alumni, Isabel Dammann ’17 and Ilan Blanck ’17!

  • Thursday, August 3 | 12:05-12:55 p.m. | Stone Arch Brewpub
  • Thursday, August 3 | 5:50-6:40 p.m. | The 513
  • Friday, August 4 | 12:25-1:15 p.m. | Lawrence Memorial Chapel

View the full schedule of events via the links above!

Silent Bike Auction – August 1, 2023

Tuesday, August 1
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Located at Facility Services
235 E. Water Street

  • No bids accepted after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1
  • Winners will be notified by Wednesday, August 2
  • All bikes must be picked up by Thursday, August 3, no later than 3 p.m.
  • Payment due on the day of pick up in exact cash or check made out to Lawrence University.
  • All unclaimed bikes will be awarded to the next highest bidder.
  • All bikes are sold “as is.”

Questions?

Contact Amy Van Schyndel, assistant to the director of facilities operations
amy.vanschyndel@lawrence.edu
920-832-6609