Join us at the annual Staff Connections Chili Cook-off!
11:30am-1pm
Wednesday, February 21st in the Esch-Hurvis Studio, 2nd Floor WCC
Do you have a chili recipe that is sure to knock everyone’s socks off?
President’s Award of Excellence
The President’s Award of Excellence (PAE) recognizes exemplary University staff members for their exceptional support and performance for their Department and the University.
2018 Recipients
Lisa Van Zeeland https://youtu.be/r6l1nKrPH3Y
Nicole Schultz https://youtu.be/ZTToSyNqPkU
Identity and Career Exploration with Tamara Raymond ’02
Thursday, February 1 • 7 p.m. • Diversity Center
The Diversity Center and Career Services bring you this presentation aimed to kick-off Black History month with Tamara, President and Founder of Innovative Consulting & Management Services. Tamara graduated from Lawrence with a major in psychology and a minor in international relations. Join us to learn how her foundation at Lawrence has helped her post undergraduate career path as a woman of color.
New Hires 2/1
The following colleagues have been hired, rehired or have a new position within the last couple weeks. If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence or congratulate them on their new position!
- Timothy Schraufnagel, Campus Safety Officer (Office of Campus Safety)
- Rachel Schulteis, Admissions Events Coordinator (Admissions)
New Tuition Exchange App
Tuition Exchange is delighted to announce it’s new app.
Lawrence University participates in the Tuition Exchange Program which provides tuition benefits to dependent children of employees attending one of more than 600 private and public, not for profit, participating institutions in 47 states, DC, USVI, UAE, Morocco, Greece and Canada. To be eligible an employee must be full time working 40 hours per week and have completed at least two years of full time (40 hours) employment.
The app is designed primarily for students and their families. It can be downloaded from either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. The app can be found by searching the keyword ‘Tuition Exchange’.
Office Hours with Kimberly Barrett on February 7th
Dr. Kimberly Barrett, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion is hosting open office hours. The second session of open office hours for Winter Term is being held on February 7th, 2018. Drop by Sampson House, 2nd floor and share ideas, concerns, comments, etc. Appointments are not required, people will be accommodated on a first come-first serve basis.
Upstander Training on February 17th (RSVP by February 11)
February 17, 2018
Esch Hurvis Studio (WCC), 10 am – 2 pm
Please RSVP by February 11 by emailing us at div-inclusion@lawrence.edu! (limited seats)
Lawrence Students, Staff, Faculty and people from the Appleton community are invited to attend. The Upstander training will help you build the skills to interrupt bullying or other harmful behaviors and comments. Learn how to become an agent for change and co-creator of positive narratives about race and other identities. Participants will unpack real-life scenarios to enable them to effectively challenge prejudice in our community. Those who plan to attend are asked to commit to be present for the entire training session.
Taize’ This Week
Sunday February 4th
7:30pm • LU Center for Spiritual and Religious Life
This ecumenical service of prayer, silence, song and chant is a great way to lead yourself into a busy week. Taizé and the partnership with All Saints Episcopal Church will occur this Sunday February 4th at Center for Spiritual and Religious Life. Students and Employees are welcome, as is the community.
Stay posted to the LU Spirit Space Facebook Page and the Office of SRL webpage for additional dates and times.
Talking and Listening at the Center for SRL
Tuesday, February 6 – Which of these best suits you?
No advance notice required. Come as you are.
Deep Listening on February 6 with Brian Pertl – 4:30pm @ Center for SRL
Join the Dean of the Conservatory as you explore the concepts of sound and experience the world through a greater appreciation of hearing and listening, recalling, and creating.
Talking Circle on February 6 with Kate Bellinger – 4:30pm @ Center for SRL
This circle provides a safe space to connect with the greater community. They are an opportunity for a community to come together, slow down, and connect around stories and themes that everyone can relate to in some way. Participants share to the extent that they feel comfortable. Topics are set to allow the circle to share and different depths, with one person talking at a time, each person is seen and heard.
Spiritual Lives at Lawrence
Shared Stories
No two stories are alike, and telling a story is connecting with others.
You are invited to explore the video series for yourself and consider how your shared story would look. Telling your spiritual story means sharing a part of your identity.
The Spiritual Lives at Lawrence video series allows members of the Lawrence community an opportunity to let their story be known, and to let others into this special part of their identity.
Consider what your spirituality means to you, what your journey has been, and sign up to be a part of the series.