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ANTIDOTE 1848 is looking for students to work with local entrepreneurs and film a training video on “how to get the look you want” using all-natural hair styling products. Visit LUworks for more information on this immediate opportunity.
Friday, April 7th is the deadline to apply for the Resonance Communications Fellowship with the Lawrence University communications department. Visit LUworks for more information.
Juniors who are starting work on ambitious or distinctive senior projects may be eligible for support from the Chandler Senior Experience fund. The fund can help pay for materials, services, or travel related to producing or presenting work that meets the Senior Experience requirement. See the Senior Experience website for details.
Want to Learn How to Save a Life? Get trained in QPR.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer—a nationally recognized best-practice for suicide prevention. The purpose of the 1.5 hour “gatekeeper” training session is to provide suicide prevention training and education to Lawrence University faculty, staff, and students.
After taking this training participants will:
Interested in attending a QPR training? There are two upcoming opportunities on our campus:
To register for either training, please visit this page: https://www.lawrence.edu/students/wellness/lifeline/qpr/registration_students and follow the instructions to let us know you plan to participate.
If you have questions about QPR or this training session, please contact Nick Paulson (paulsonn@lawrence.edu). If you’ve already participated in QPR Gatekeeper Training and would like to attend again, please feel free to join us!
S4 prepares seniors for life after Lawrence by giving them the tools to effectively promote themselves, their skills and their experiences as they begin their career search. It meets every Tuesday at 11:10 a.m. in the Warch Campus Center. See LUworks for more information. Registration is appreciated.
Bi-Racial & Multi-Ethnic Group Meeting
Thursday, April 6 • 4-5 pm • Alice G. Chapman Hall 202 Conference Room
The purpose of this meeting is to begin to discuss ways in which Lawrence University can better include individuals who identify in this way and to provide a structure for mutual support as they navigate common issues. This meeting is open to students, staff, and faculty.
Please RSVP to michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu.
The PCDA Retention sub-committee is excited to announce the implementation of four new employee resource groups. The goal is for those who identify with a particular group to come together to engage with each other and discuss where they would like to see support. A brief description of each group and first meeting times are below. You are welcome to join one or more groups that you identify with.
Emerging Professionals Resource Group
The emerging professionals resource group will provide a support network for new/emerging professionals. The group will create a positive working environment that values the unique skills and challenges of those starting a career in higher education. The group will identify areas for development and ask other leaders to share experiences working in higher education. Please contact Najma Osman or Thelma Jimenez-Anglada for more information. This resource group will be holding an info session/forum on April 12th at 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Kraemer Room, WCC.
Pride Resource Group
The pride resource group will become a network for faculty and staff who identify as LGBTQA+ and faculty and staff with family who identify as such. This group will provide a space to network, socialize, and discuss ideas and resources with others who identify in a similar way. Please contact Dakota Williams, Helen Boyd Kramer or Connie Kassorfor more information. The resource group will be holding an info session/forum on April 4th 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Esch Hurvis Room.”
Employees of Color Resource Group
The employees of color resource group will become a network for faculty and staff who identify as an employee of color. This group will provide a space to network, socialize, and discuss ideas and resources with others who identify in a similar way. Please contact Christyn Abaray, Carla Daughtry, or Linda Morgan-Clement for more information. The resource group will be holding an info session/forum on April 11th at 8-9 am and 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Meade Witter Room, WCC.
International Employees Resource Group
The international employees resource group will become a network for faculty and staff who identify as an international employee. This group will provide informal networking amongst international employees, with opportunities to discuss current support systems at LU, needs for future support, and the vision for this resource group’s activity. Anyone with questions or interest in a leadership role within this group can contact Andrew McSorley. The resource group will be holding an info session/forum on April 12th at 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the International House.
Get to know each other. Find meeting dates. Do some basic starting dialogue…and eat lunch. This is a chance for folks to see what it might be like before making the commitment to be a council member.
City Year recruiter Jose Torres will be on campus with Lucy Pipkin `16 to share information and answer questions about opportunities with City Year, one of the largest AmeriCorps programs in the country. Visit their info table in the Warch Campus Center from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m on April 5th. Sign up in LUworks for 1:1 chats between 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Those interested in applying to City Year must do so by April 30th to be considered for positions starting this summer.
Come and share ideas on April 14, 2017 • 11 am – 1 pm
Thomas Steitz Hall of Science Atrium
Please RSVP to michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu by April 10.
Individual Retirement Learning – Appointments Available
We have a limited number of individual appointments available on Tuesday, April 4th for Lawrence employees to meet with John Conway, Advanced Capital Group Representative. John is available to provide consultation regarding our 403(b), information on the investment options, and answer questions you may have. Individual appointments will be held at the Warch Campus Center in the Cinema.
John is not able to provide assistance with consolidations. If you are interested in consolidations, please review the Learning Opportunities email dated March 21, 2017.
To schedule your appointment:
Appointments will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Please send, in order, your desired appointment times to Tina Harrig at tina.l.harrig@lawrence.edu by 3:00 PM on Monday, April 3rd.
Available Appointments:
Thank you!
