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Faculty Lunches in the VR

Continuing for the Winter 2022 term! Join faculty colleagues for a BYO lunch in the Viking Room on Fridays, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, and March 4 (weeks 3, 4, and 9) from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.

No alcohol will be served, but there will be a complimentary coffee and tea cart for your mid-day caffeine fix. Stop by to grab a cup even if you can’t stay for lunch.

Viking Room, Memorial Union, 1970, Lawrence University Archives, ARC2009-047

Lunar New Year

Happy Lunar New Year! We will be celebrating the year of the tiger in person on Saturday, January 29 and virtually on Sunday, January 30 this year with Chinese Student Association, Korean Culture Club, Lawrence International, Pan-Asian Organization, and Vietnamese Culture Organization. The event will include a lion dance, cultural presentations, and cultural expo.

Live Celebration
(Open to LU students, staff, faculty)
Saturday, January 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Warch Campus Center

*Grab & Go Mai’s Deli. First Come, First Serve

Virtual Premiere
(Open to the public)
Sunday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m.
The virtual link will shared on the Lunar New Year page: https://www.lawrence.edu/students/international/international-events/lunar-new-year Join our celebration via the virtual premiere on Sunday, January 30 2022 at 6:30pm. 

Take the Lunar New Year Food Survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPage.aspx?wdLOR=cA4BE9A74-AD9E-452C-B90D-85C6884674D6#FormId=221GfoWP4U6xMj_yZFxlSSvaXnO9v_FJgc-UP-_rbIxUOEpVREVKUzBJMUE5Wkw2WDIwQkgwTjFTTS4u&Preview=%7B%22PreviousTopView%22%3A%22None%22%7D&Token=758f95c98f564f2c8b3bcd01ed54696b&TopView=Preview

Contact: internationalhouse@lawrence.edu or diversitycenter@lawrence.edu.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

31st Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 17; 6-7:30 P.M.

Keynote Speaker: Judge Yadira Rein

Musical Performances: Lawrence University Concert Choir

Via Zoom (Registration required to attend) Link to Register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=221GfoWP4U6xMj_yZFxlSYJ4H3BoSTVNnPSJRRNwzX5UNVo5R1VLRFY5UFpCTUVKQ0VHRUJXWkFNTC4u Please RSVP by January 14, 2022.

This event is sponsored by Lawrence University, City of Appleton, United Way Fox Cities, ESTHER, Appleton Area School District and African Heritage, Inc.

Accepting Applications for Off-Campus Programs

Off-Campus Programs is currently accepting applications for 2022-2023 off-campus study. If you are interested in study abroad or participating in a domestic off-campus program, you need to apply by February 1, 2022.

Please note, London Centre applications are due March 1, 2022.

For more information, please refer to the Off-Campus Programs website. If you have any questions or would like to meet with an Off-Campus Programs advisor, please email OffCampusPrograms@lawrence.edu.

EXPLORE sophoMORE! Calling all Second Years

Are you looking for connection, a place to reflect, or a space to breathe?⁠
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Consider joining the EXPLORE sophoMORE (ExSo or XO) program for Winter and Spring Terms. This program is meant to help guide Sophomores through transitions and changes in the second year of college. You’ll form a tight-knit community of folks to walk alongside as you all gain insights in traversing the challenges and big questions that accompany a college experience as well as life after Lawrence. ⁠
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There will be 10 weekly gatherings on Mondays from 5-6:30pm throughout Winter and Spring Term. All gatherings will include free meals catered from various off-campus restaurants (your input welcomed)! ⁠
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Visit the EXPLORE sophoMORE webpage below to find out more about: ⁠
✨What’s included in the program?⁠
✨Who are the participants?⁠
✨What is the commitment level? ⁠
✨Meet the staff⁠
✨How to apply (deadline is January 12th) ⁠

https://www.lawrence.edu/students/studentdean/sophomore-fg-transfer-resources/exploresophomore

Party For Curt Lauderdale-POSTPONED

Honoring the pledge means making adjustments.

Due to Orange status and the departure time of Curt to his new role, the official LU sendoff for Curt Lauderdale that was scheduled for January 11th has been postponed.

We encourage everyone to contribute to the Kudoboard. Several Lawrentians past and present already have. The Kudoboard will stay up for several weeks… but don’t wait to leave your message!

Access the Kudoboard here to leave a personalized note.


(Users can skip past leaving their email address as the software will inevitably ask.)

Important Holiday Payroll Deadlines

We want to provide helpful information for you to complete your time sheet for the pay period of December 19, 2021 – January 1, 2022.  Please review the timesheet submission directions and approval dates noted below:

  • Sunday, December 19, 2021 – Timesheets will be available in Voyager
  • Monday, January 3, 2022 by 9:30 am – Deadline for employees to submit timesheets to their supervisor for approval.
  • Monday, January 3, 2022 by noon – Deadline for supervisors to approve all timesheets.

Additionally, below are helpful reminders when completing your timesheet:

  • If you are a salaried employee you will not need to complete a timesheet as all time during this period is paid.
  • If you are an hourly, benefits eligible employee, please log your time as follows:
    • December 19, 2021 – Enter any hours that you worked on this day under ‘Regular’ time.
    • December 20, 2021 – If you are not working, enter the amount of your regular scheduled shift (up to 8.0 hours) under “Add’l Paid Time Off”.  Any hours that you worked on this day would be entered as ‘Regular’ time.
    • December 21, 2021 – If you are not working, enter the amount of your regular scheduled shift (up to 8.0 hours) under “Add’l Paid Time Off”.  Any hours that you worked on this day would be entered as ‘Regular’ time.
    • December 22, 2021 – If you are not working, enter the amount of your regular scheduled shift (up to 8.0 hours) under “Add’l Paid Time Off”.  Any hours that you worked on this day would be entered as ‘Regular’ time.
    • December 23, 2021 – If you are not working, enter the amount of your regular scheduled shift (up to 8.0 hours) under “Add’l Paid Time Off”.  Any hours that you worked on this day would be entered as ‘Regular’ time.
    • December 24, 2021 – The Christmas Day Holiday is observed on this day. Enter the amount of your regular scheduled shift (up to 8.0 hours) under “Holiday Pay”.  Any hours that you worked on this day would be entered as ‘Regular’ time.
    • December 25, 2021 – Any hours that you worked on this day would be entered as ‘Holiday Worked’ time.
    • December 26, 2021 – Any hours that you worked on this day would be logged as ‘Regular’ time.
    • December 27, 2021 – If you are not working, enter the amount of your regular scheduled shift (up to 8.0 hours) under “Add’l Paid Time Off”.  Any hours that you worked on this day would be entered as ‘Regular’ time.
    • December 28, 2021 – If you are not working, enter the amount of your regular scheduled shift (up to 8.0 hours) under “Add’l Paid Time Off”.  Any hours that you worked on this day would be entered as ‘Regular’ time.
    • December 29, 2021 – If you are not working, enter the amount of your regular scheduled shift (up to 8.0 hours) under “Add’l Paid Time Off”.  Any hours that you worked on this day would be entered as ‘Regular’ time.
    • December 30, 2021 – If you are not working, enter the amount of your regular scheduled shift (up to 8.0 hours) under “Add’l Paid Time Off”.  Any hours that you worked on this day would be entered as ‘Regular’ time.
    • December 31, 2021 – The New Year’s Day 2022 Holiday is observed on this day. If you are not working, enter the amount of your regular scheduled shift (up to 8.0 hours) under “Holiday Pay”.  Any hours that you worked on this day would be entered as ‘Regular’ time.
    • January 1, 2022 – Any hours that you worked on this day would be entered as ‘Holiday Worked’ time.

If you plan to or will be working over the winter break, please review the following items:

  • Employees working over the winter break should discuss this with supervisors prior to break, unless an urgent situation arises and a planned, prior discussion is not feasible.
  • If you work on an “Add’l Paid Time Off” day you can choose to take that day off at some point in the future. The deadline to use these days in the future is February 28, 2022.
  • If you work on an “Add’l Paid Time Off” day, please enter a brief comment indicating that you worked over break to accommodate the needs of campus.

Please contact us if you have any questions.  Wishing you a very Happy New Year.

Warm regards,

Anne & Kreisha

Payroll Office

President’s Award of Excellence – Nominations Welcome

It is with great pleasure that I announce the 2021 President’s Award of Excellence to recognize staff members who continually go above and beyond for the betterment of Lawrence.

The President’s Award of Excellence (PAE) recognizes exemplary University staff members for their exceptional support and performance for their Department and the University. Nominations will be vetted by the PAE Committee and the President will select up to two individuals annually for this award. 

Criteria:

The nominations will be carefully deliberated taking into consideration the following criteria:

  • Innovation and Enhancement: Drives innovation, initiative and leadership in the workplace through creative ideas, which positively impact the University and/or the surrounding community.
  • Support of Individuals: Demonstrates an above and beyond commitment to provide timely service and support to the students, staff or faculty.
  • Stewardship of Campus Facilities & Resources: Demonstrates a high level of care and responsible management for the well-being of the University and its resources for the benefit of our students, staff, and faculty.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Cultivates trust, respect, and actively includes different perspectives while working in partnership with others to create an environment of comradery and collaboration. 
  • Fosters a Diverse & Welcoming Community: Individual is committed to fostering a community that embraces all members and provides equal access, opportunity, and outcome to cultivate inclusion and dialogue across differences. 

Nominee Criteria:

  • Nominees must be an active, regular full or part-time staff member with a minimum of one year of service.  Cabinet members, faculty, student workers/students and staff with less than one year of service, casual, temporary, leased/contracted employees are not eligible for nomination.
  • Nominees consistently demonstrate the criteria listed above
  • Nominees demonstrate and maintain consistent job performance that exceeds expectations while displaying high levels of commitment, stewardship, and respect

On behalf of President Carter and the PAE Advisory Committee, we strongly encourage you to nominate a deserving colleague for the 2021 President’s Award of Excellence.  You may nominate a staff member from your own department or another department.

Nominations will be accepted now through Thursday, January 13, 2022 and forms are available on the President’s Award of Excellence webpage. Nominations should describe how the employee encompasses the above-mentioned criteria. A persuasive nomination will consist of heartfelt examples that illustrate the merit of the candidate, along with real-life anecdotes. The nomination form can be submitted by one of the following methods:

Email:  HumanResources@lawrence.edu
Interoffice Mail: Human Resources, Brokaw Hall
Web Form: President’s Award of Excellence

Thank you in advance for assisting us to identify and honor outstanding members of our Lawrence University staff!

Donuts for D-Term – Dec 15

In light of our recent change in operational status to orange light, Staff Governance is switching its Donuts for D-Term Celebration to a grab-and-go event.

Faculty and staff are still welcome to stop by the Mead Witter Room in Warch on December 15, from 9-10 a.m., but donuts will be offered as a grab-and-go treat.

If you plan to stop by for a donut, please let us know you are coming by filling out the D-Term Celebration form by December 10. We hope to see you there!

Inclusive Syllabus Workshop

Sponsored by the HHMI grant management team and the Inclusive Pedagogy Committee

Dr. Rose Theisen and Jedidiah Rex will lead participants in an exploration of what it means to create an inclusive syllabus and why it is important to do so. Participants will be provided with a rubric and other syllabus resources. Participants will be given the opportunity for structured peer-to-peer discussion.

The workshop will consist of two 90-minute sessions. In the morning session, workshop participants will review the inclusive syllabus rubric, discuss why inclusive syllabi are important, and summarize and compare elements of an inclusive syllabus. In the afternoon session, workshop participants will analyze syllabi for inclusive elements, and create an evaluation and action plan for making their own syllabus more inclusive.

The sessions will be held in Science Commons/Youngchild 121 on December 7, 8, 14, and 15 from 10:30AM-12:00PM and 1:30-3:00PM. Choose one day that works for your schedule. An RSVP is encouraged, but everyone is warmly welcome regardless!

In keeping with our support for the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) initiative, we’ve outlined the workshop’s Tasks, Purposes, and Criteria below.

Purpose:
• To learn about strategies and best practices for inclusive syllabus development.
• To engage with peers on issues of teaching and learning.
• To use tools and resources to examine, evaluate, and revise one’s own syllabus.

Tasks:
Participants will:
• review and become familiar with the Inclusive Syllabus Rubric [AM]
• engage in discussion with peers around information shared in the session [AM, PM]
• examine assumptions and fears about creating a more inclusive syllabus [AM, PM]
• collaboratively evaluate a recent or upcoming draft syllabus with the Inclusive Syllabus Rubric [PM]
• create an action plan for making their own syllabus more inclusive [PM]

Criteria:
Successful participation means that after the sessions a participant can:
• summarize the parts of an inclusive syllabus as defined in the rubric.
• identify positive examples of inclusive syllabus elements using the rubric.
• explain to a peer why creating an inclusive syllabus is important.
• use what you learned from the workshop when developing your next syllabus and be willing to share what you learned with others in your department or office.