On March 3rd, come play, dance and make music with Margaret Paek. Everyone welcome. All ages and communities (LU or not), all abilities & identities.
Esch Hurvis Studio – Warch Campus Center
March 3
11:30 a.m.
Spring Break Return Shuttle Seats Are Still Available
The Office of Student Life is offering one-way coach bus transportation back to campus from Chicago (with a pick-up in Milwaukee) and from Minneapolis – St. Paul (with a possible pick-up in Wausau) on the day before classes begin at the end of winter and spring breaks. The motor coach will depart from a central location in each of the cities – not from the airport. The cost is $20 – space is limited and seats will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis and must be reserved. Total cost of the coach bus will be subsidized by the Office of Student Life to make the trip affordable to students. Additional information will be sent to all students. Please contact the Office of Student Life with any questions and to reserve a seat on the bus.
Departure Times and Locations:
- Depart Chicago (Rosemont Park & Ride, 5801 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL): 12 noon
- Depart Milwaukee (Target Store, 1501 Miller Parkway, Milwaukee): 2 p.m.
- Arrive at Lawrence University at approximately 4:30 p.m.
- Depart Minneapolis/St. Paul (Target SuperStore, 1300 University Avenue W., St. Paul): 12 noon
- Depart Wausau (Emma Krumbees, 2101 N. Mountain Rd., Wausau): 2:45 p.m.
- Arrive at Lawrence University at approximately 5 p.m.
Community Resource Panel
Community Resource Panel! Help those affected by dating and sexual violence reach local resources on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the Warch Cinema. Speakers include SANE Program Coordinator at ThedaCare Meghan Van Heertum, Campus/Community Advocate at the Sexual Assault Crisis Center Cathy Kaye, Lieutenant Blaine VanderWielen and Lieutenant Mike Frisch of the Appleton Police Department, Assistant District Attorney of Outagamie County Alex Duros, and Tracy Plamann, Community Education Coordinator at Harbor House.
Share your Thoughts – Performance Review Taskforce
It is with great excitement that we share the formation of a taskforce to evaluate the staff performance review process at Lawrence University. This taskforce will be charged with exploring and assessing best practices and emerging trends in performance evaluation and providing recommendations of which will impact all University staff. The taskforce will include individuals from across campus to provide a diverse perspective.
Topics the taskforce will be asked to provide recommendation of include:
- Frequency
- How often should performance reviews be completed for Lawrence University staff?
- Timing
- During what time of the year should performance reviews be completed? What amount of notice is needed for supervisors to feel these can adequately be completed?
- Format
- In what format should performance reviews be completed? How will the performance evaluation be documented? What, if any, evaluation criteria should performance review documentation contain? Should a self-assessment be required?
- An Additional Review for Newly Hired Staff
- Should a performance evaluation for new staff be created? For example, a 90-day performance evaluation.
Members of the taskforce include:
| Taskforce Member |
| Geri Angiulli, Financial Services |
| Dana Rose-Schmalz, Technology Services |
| Trevor O’Brian, Facility Services |
| Jenny Ziegler, Development Analytics |
| Anna Simeth, CFSR |
| Pete Gilbert, Library |
| Rosie Cannizzo, Conservatory |
| Shaniqua Crawford, Title IX |
| Rich Jazdzewski, Wellness Services |
| Lindsay Kehl, Human Resources |
| Lisa Van Zeeland, Human Resources |
| Tina Harrig, Human Resources |
We encourage you to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback with any member of the taskforce. Taskforce members will be asked to bring these items to the meetings. If you would like to share feedback on a certain aspect of performance reviews, please do so before the dates noted below:
- Frequency – Provide feedback to a taskforce member on this topic before February 13, 2019
- Timing – Provide feedback to a taskforce member on this topic before February 27, 2019
- Format – Provide feedback to a taskforce member on this topic before March 13, 2019
- An Additional Review for Newly Hired Staff – Provide feedback to a taskforce member on this topic before March 27, 2019
We look forward to sharing additional information as this initiative progresses.
Applications Now Open for 2019 Summer Employment
Available summer employment opportunities are now posted through Lawrence Link. Apply today for consideration of positions you are interested in! Contact the CLC should you have any questions on applying through Lawrence Link or Andy Robinson for general questions on this year’s summer employment process.
Taize’ this Sunday – Enjoy the light
Candles, scripture, song and chant make up the liturgy of this ecumenical service. Taize’ this week is held at All Saints Episcopal Church. Service begins at 5pm.
As the available daylight increases with each day heading toward spring, let the light of the candles and the spirit of the song further prepare you for what’s to come.
Sunday, February 24
All Saints Episcopal Church
100 N. Drew St.
5pm
Light meal to follow
Rawhide Employment Opportunities
Passionate about psychology and purposeful work? Ready to apply your learning in a meaningful way? Join Jim Eckstein on Thursday, February 28 at 11:00am in Briggs 420 to learn about full-time, internship, and volunteer opportunities at Rawhide. Rawhide is a 501(c)(3) recognized charity offering programs for at-risk youth in Wisconsin. Rawhide’s residential care and outpatient mental health services are dedicated to helping at-risk youth and their families lead healthy, responsible lives. Please RSVP in Handshake at the link below today!
https://lawrence.joinhandshake.com/events/279917
Sustainable Lawrence: 2019
Your Sustainable Lawrence University update
What we’re doing:
- Sustainability funding is available for research, internships, volunteer or service projects, class projects, or student group initiatives. Students should apply to the Student Sustainability Fund.
- Students, have you noticed the new recycling bins in each student room that are helping to improve Lawrence’s recycling rate?!
- Memorial Chapel is staying cozy despite the cold winter temperatures. Energy saving measures such as new insulation in the attic as well as the introduction of LED light bulbs are estimated to be saving 105,000 kilowatt hours and $10,000 per year.
SACC Staff On Campus
Meet Cathy Kaye and Michelle Swenson, staff from the Sexual Assault Crisis Center (SACC). These SACC staff are available to students and have on-campus scheduling options.
Fourth Friday Lunch for Employees – Reflection on Commitment
At the beginning commitments can seem simple, over the years some disappear, others change, and some persist. Bring a story of a commitment that has lasted for many years – and reflect on the things that have nurtured your commitment.
Join fellow staff and faculty in a discussion for this last Fourth Friday lunch of the term.