Please join us for our second Learning at Lawrence Collaborative on June 19th, 2019 from 8am – 12:15pm at the Warch Campus Center. Sessions will be presented by colleagues of Lawrence discussing various topics on Community interactions, functions, and ways to being more cohesive . Additional information regarding this event will be shared in the weeks to come.
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Leading with Diversity: Ramadan
Professional Development for Faculty, Staff, and Students.
Presented by: Professional Development Subcommittee for the President’s Committee on Diversity Affairs
Ramadan
Ramadan in U.S. culture is a place where the two worlds of observant Muslims can be placed slightly out of alignment: the practical world of school or work and the religious world of faithful observance. Muslim employees, co-workers, and students may be fasting for Ramadan, a chosen practice that those observing believe brings them closer to God. As colleagues to students and workers in a space where others might be fasting, we should educate ourselves about what fasting means in this context and how it can affect others. For example, we should take into consideration that the absence of food and water during daylight hours may affect how that student or worker manages their time due to changes in concentration and energy. Continue reading more on the Leading with Diversity blog.
May 1 Admissions Decision Day
#CollegeSigningDay #ChooseLawrence
As we welcome our next class of Lawrentians, help us show prospective students the strength and passion of our Lawrence community with a post on social media on May 1, #CollegeSigningDay. Share a photo or story on social media demonstrating your pride for your alma mater and use our hashtag #ChooseLawrence as we welcome new Lawrentians to our family!
Wilson House Promotes “On the Move” Program.
Wilson House has turned the “On The Move” program into a group effort by setting aside two 10-15 minute breaks a day to join together to get up and move! We set the times at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm to walk around the block/campus if weather is good, or share a few fun exercises between floors on bad weather days!
Considering Law School in the Future?
Marquette University Law School will be ON CAMPUS Tuesday, April 23
Have you heard of Lawrence EXCITING NEW 3+3 Law Program partnered with Marquette University Law School? If not, then attend the presentation!
Want to know how to prepare for law school and the legal profession? If yes, then come hear what Stephanie Nikolay, Director of Admissions, from Marquette University Law School has to say!
11:00 to 12:00 p.m. – WCC, Arthur Vining Davis Room, 4th floor. Presentation on law school admission requirements and career opportunities AND information on Lawrence exciting NEW 3+3 Law Program with Marquette Law School
Have questions for law school admissions representative? Schedule a 20-minute one-on-one meeting with Stephanie Nikolay!
12:15 – 2:35 p.m. – Center for Career, Life, and Community Engagement. 20-minute individual one-on-one discussion with Stephanie Nikolay. Sign up in Handshake
Questions? Contact Kia Thao in the CLC
Call for Nominations – Diversity and Inclusion Champion Awards
Help us recognize the people who strive to create inclusive excellence at Lawrence – nominate someone today!
The Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award was created to honor a select group of extraordinary individuals who serve as role models for our efforts to create a more inclusive Lawrence. These individuals use their personal power, talents, position and influence to help the University achieve inclusive excellence in the execution of its mission. Annually, four awards will be given: one to a student, faculty, staff member and a community partner.
Criteria
Each award recipient has demonstrated exemplary achievement in one or more of the following areas:
- Promoting intergroup, cross cultural understanding
- Fostering the academic and personal success of groups that have been underserved and underrepresented in higher education
- Creating a campus climate that encourages and supports the expression of diverse perspectives and ways of being
- Helping to prevent harassment, bullying and illegal discrimination
- Contributing to efforts that foster greater diversity among Lawrence students, faculty and staff
Nominations
All Lawrence students and employees are eligible for the award and can make nominations. Community partner award nominees can be from any location or sector. Nominees can be groups or individuals in any of the categories (i.e., student, faculty, staff member and community partner). Nominations should include: (1) a letter of nomination not to exceed 2 pages addressing the aforementioned criteria; (2) an additional letter of support from someone other than the person making the nomination; and (3) the nominee’s resume or curriculum vita. In the case of a group nominee, provide the official mission/purpose and history of the group along with a description of its membership. To complete a nomination, please submit these three items to div-inclusion@lawrence.edu.
Selection
An ad hoc committee made up of a subgroup of the President’s Committee on Diversity Affairs (PCDA) will choose the award recipients.
Deadline
Please submit your nominations by April 24, 2019.
LU is On the Move
Join the Movement. Don’t let a little snow stop you. You can join anytime at:
Register at https://onthemovechallenge.welcoa.org/register/LUMoves
Then enter the company code LUMoves.
For questions about signing up email Erin.buenzli@lawrence.edu
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Cathy Kaye, the Sexual Assault Crisis Center Campus Advocate, will be tabling throughout the month of April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
The purpose of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. There will be opportunities to learn about advocacy resources and ways to show your support for victim/survivors of sexual violence through decorating jeans, adding “I believe” stickers to a teal ribbon poster, and taking a FREE stress balloon.
Look for Cathy tabling in the Warch Campus Center commons, the library, Science Hall, and the Conservatory.
WELLU Healthy, The New Happy
Stress Management
Join your Healthy Viking Intern in Warch Campus Center on Thursday April 11th from 1:15-2:15pm to learn about different ways to cope with stress. There will be FREE water bead stress balls in a variety of colors! Stopping by also provides you with a raffle ticket to enter for a chance to win one of three Healthy Vikings Gift Baskets! So come take an approach to better help and find your balance!
LU On the Move
Thank you to the almost 100 people that signed up for the LU On the Move program. There is still time to join the fun. There are random weekly prizes for everyone that participates at any level. Learn new stretches while at your desk or a great wellness tip.
The winners of the first On the Move initiative were drawn from the many of you that signed up by last Friday. Alice Boeckers can now track her movement with a new fit bit and Shelby Rae will enjoy a wellness gift basket.
Join the Movement. It starts officially April 8th and you can join anytime at:
Register at https://onthemovechallenge.welcoa.org/register/LUMoves
Then enter the company code LUMoves.
For questions about signing up email Erin.buenzli@lawrence.edu