Internal Communications
ARE ANY ALUMNI SPEAKING IN YOUR CLASSROOM THIS TERM?
We greatly appreciate all of our alumni guest lectures, performances, book readings and more. Please help us give them a proper reception and say thank you by letting the Alumni Office know!
Fill out the form here.
Last year we had more than 34 alumni guest speakers on campus.
A two-day dance clinic, February 16th and February 23rd, for students in grades K-8, taught by members of the Lawrence University Dance Team. Students will learn original choreography and will explore how dance can be used as a means for expression.
The first hour will consist of a warm-up and some dance technique, followed by an hour of repertoire, where students will be divided by age to work with LUDT leaders to create a dance. If interested, please email ludanceteam@lawrence.edu by February 2nd to register!
Updates from December 7th, 2018 All Staff Meeting: If you missed the last meeting or are looking for a refresher on what was covered, video from the December 7th All-Staff Meeting is posted on the Staff Connections website https://www.lawrence.edu/info/staff/past-meetings
Next All-Staff Meeting: mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 19th (**note – change from previously posted date)
“Strange New Worlds: Is Earth Special?”
Phil Plait is an American astronomer, skeptic, writer and brainchild behind the popular science blog “Bad Astronomy,” on which he tries to debunk scientific myths and misconceptions.
Though never a NASA employee, he has worked as part of the Hubble Space Telescope team as well as engaging in public outreach advocacy for several NASA missions focused on high-energy forms of light emitted by black holes, exploding stars and super-dense neutrons stars.
Plait is the author of two books, “Bad Astronomy” and “Death from the Skies!,” in which he provides real science behind all the ways astronomical events could wipe out life on Earth. Plait attended the University of Michigan and earned a Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Virginia.
Electronics keep us connected to a larger world. Right? But connection goes far beyond what the electronic world offers.
On February 7th, the Thursday of Reading Period, turn in your phone and/or your most used electronic device at the beginning of the day and take part in activities that will nourish and recharge your personal human battery.
Keep your eyes open for upcoming details on LU Unplugged activities, plus where and how to sign up. Plan on being unplugged from approximately 11am until 7pm. Participants will need to sign up in advance to be able to take part in any planned end of day meal activities, and space may be limited.
Don’t care about the details and can’t wait to sign up? Interested in hosting an activity? Just need a few more details?
Contact Dean Linda Morgan-Clement. linda.morgan-clement@lawrence.edu or spiritual.religious.life@lawrence.edu to inquire, or call 920-832-7167.
This event is being organized by members of the Student Life division.
First Open Movement is on January 16th at 3:30 in Warch
Tai Chi open to all on Mondays at 4:15
Worship services at many times – Specifics available via the resources section of the SRL webpage.
Meditation on Wednesdays begins January 9th at 4:30 at the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life.
Yoga available 5 times a week at varying times and locations. Check the LU calendar for specifics.
Taize’ is a service, a movement, and a spiritual feeling that fills the senses. It surrounds the participants in the warmth of candlelight, the sound of joy, the peace of silence, and the comfort of community.
Select Sundays
January 13 at Center for Spiritual and Religious Life
January 27 at Memorial Presbyterian Church / 803 East College Avenue
February 10 at All Saints Episcopal Church / 100 N. Drew St.
February 24 at Center for Spiritual and Religious Life
A light meal will follow each service. Please feel encouraged to join in the service and the meal.
The following colleagues have been hired or rehired within the last couple of weeks. If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence!
Archie Colbert – Painter
Aaron Bonikowske – General Maintenance
Deadline approaching – January 16, 2019
It is with great pleasure that we announce the 2018 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. The President and the PAE Review Committee will select up to 2 individuals annually for this award.
Criteria:
The PAE Review Committee will carefully consider all nominations, taking into consideration the following criteria:
Nominee Criteria:
On behalf of Mark and the PAE Review Committee, we strongly encourage you to nominate a deserving colleague for the 2018 President’s Award of Excellence. You may nominate a staff member from your own department or another department.
Nominations will be accepted now through Wednesday, January 16, 2019.Nomination forms are available on the President’s Award of Excellencepage describing 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
WebForm: President’s Award of Excellence
Thank you in advance for helping us to identify and honor outstanding members of our Lawrence University staff!
Dear Lawrence Community,
Welcome back to campus and happy new year!
As you may have already a noticed, several changes have been made to the College Avenue pedestrian crossings, as well as surrounding intersections. A new push button-activated warning light system was recently installed in the mid-block crossings on College Avenue. This new system will reduce the number of false activations of the lights and make it clearer to pedestrians when lights are flashing. The crosswalks are also more accessible to the visually impaired thanks to audio beacons at the crossings. In addition, new pedestrian lighting has been added to the southeast corner of College and Lawe Streets and the northeast corner of Lawe and Alton Streets, improving visibility for both pedestrians and drivers.
Even with these improvements, we all must be vigilant when crossing any street, as we are never completely protected from inattentive drivers. As you approach crosswalks or traffic intersections, be sure to pay attention to traffic from all directions, avoid cell phone use and walk briskly while crossing the street, and walk bicycles across intersections.
If you have suggestions, questions, or concerns about pedestrian safety, please direct them to Assistant to the President Jake Woodford (Jacob.a.woodford@lawrence.edu; or 920-832-6850).
Have a wonderful start to the new term.
Sincerely,
Christopher D. Card
Vice President for Student Life
