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Lawrence-Funded Internship Highlight: Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust

From now until the end of March, we will be highlighting various funds and summer internships available to students! Through the generous support of alumni and friends, Lawrence students are eligible to apply for funding to support summer internships or projects.

Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust

The Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust is a private, non-profit, member-supported conservation organization. Our mission is to preserve lands that protect waters, landscapes, and natural habitats for current and future generations. Founded in 1996, the Land Trust has protected over 65,000 acres and 36 miles of shoreline, safeguarding unique Wisconsin landscapes and habitats for wildlife like the Northern Pike, Karner blue butterfly, and several wolf packs. We actively manage five nature preserves open to the public while promoting community engagement and rigorous land stewardship. Learn more at newlt.org. 

The Land Stewardship, Communications & Data Development Intern will work closely with the Conservation Director and Communications Coordinator to support land stewardship, acquisition, marketing, and data development projects. This role provides hands-on experience in environmental conservation, database management, communications, and content creation, offering exposure to both technical and creative aspects of non-profit operations. 

This internship is ideal for students eager to combine skills in environmental research, data management, and communications to amplify the mission and impact of the Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust. 

Deadline for submission: March 28, 2025

Before applying, you must meet with a Career Center staff member for a resume review. Once your resume is approved, apply directly on Handshake.

learn more about the internship

Questions? Michelle Buchinger can help! Email her at michelle.m.buchinger@lawrence.edu.

Spring Break Shuttle Hours

As always, the main campus safety line 920-419-6999 is available at all times for emergency transportation to Urgent Care, doctor appointments, or emergency prescription fills.

  • Monday, March 24 & Tuesday, March 25: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 26: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 27 & Friday, March 28: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

During spring break hours, students may request rides to restaurants, the mall, or other shopping locations within a 15-minute radius from campus by calling 920-419-6793.

Priority rides are given to campus-to-campus locations.

Thank you for your support of the campus shuttle.

Launch LU

The annual Lawrence University pitch contest is coming up on April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the B&E Center in Fox Commons. Everyone with a startup idea, at whatever stage, is welcome to pitch. The top two finishers will have a chance to compete against finalists from other colleges in the region at The Pitch on April 28, for a total of over $50,000 in cash and in-kind prizes.

Follow in the footsteps of Safiya Grant ’24, who won some of those prizes last year!

Nathaniel Smith ’25 & Safiya Grant ’24

Interested? Please email Irene Strohbeen at irene.strohbeen@lawrence.edu, and plan to attend the How to Pitch workshop on April 8 at 6:30 p.m. Individual coaching is available to help you hone your pitch.

Not ready to pitch? Join us in the audience on April 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Election Day: April 1

Students who are US citizens OR have dual citizenship and are 18 years old or older are eligible to vote on Tuesday, April 1!

Voter Registration

If you are unsure if you are registered to vote, you can check and enter your address (listed below).

If you are not registered, you can register in person at city hall until March 28 or at your polling place the day of the election. (Online registration closed March 12). Please note: You will need to know the last four digits of your social security number to register to vote or change your voter address.

Registering at the Polls

Go to your Polling Place on Election Day and bring your Printed Lawrence Voter ID. You may also bring a completed voter registration form, but they will also have them available at your Polling Place. You will be able to vote immediately after completing your voter registration form.

Your voter registration requires both your physical address as well as the University address.

Make sure your name on the form matches your name on your ID and your Voter ID card!

Residence Hall/HousePhysical AddressUniversity/Mailing AddressPolling Location
Alliance742 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
Art House206 South Lawe Street, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
Beta Theta Pi712 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
Big Exec300 South Meade Street, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Memorial Presbyterian Church
803 E College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
Colman Hall212 South Durkee Street, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
Co-Op House203 N. Union Street, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Memorial Presbyterian Church
803 E College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
Delta Tau Delta218 South Lawe Street, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
Draheim733 East Alton Street, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
Fox Commons10 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911First United Methodist Church
325 E Franklin Street, Appleton, WI 54911
Gaming House711 East Alton Street, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
Hiett Hall403 East College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
Kohler Hall718 East Alton Street, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
Ormsby Hall401 East College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
Plantz Hall600 East College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
Sage Hall723 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
Sankofa726 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
SLUG738 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
Small Exec813 East John Street, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Memorial Presbyterian Church
803 E College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
SOL Studios741 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911
Trever Hall815 East South Street, Appleton, WI 54911711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911Saint Joseph Parish Center
404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911

Voter ID Card

You will need a Voter ID Card in order to vote. Log on to Voyager, select Student Services, and scroll to Printable Voter Information. Print the ID and sign the card in front of a Lawrence staff member. IDs can be printed in color or black & white.

Polling Place

You may only vote at your assigned Polling Place.

On Election Day, a special shuttle will run all day, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., departing from Wriston Turnaround for Saint Joseph and First United Methodist.

After 5 p.m., you may call 6783 for the LU shuttle to transport you.

Resources

City of Appleton voting information

MyVote has information about your polling location and will show you what’s on your ballot.

Vote 411 has a voter guide that allows you to look at all the races and candidates in more detail. Make sure to put your address first, then select your language, and the information will show up.

Ballotpedia has a chart for you to reveal more information about each race and the three referendums.

Questions?

Come to the SEAL Office (4th floor Warch) during business hours or email voting@lawrence.edu.

Lawrence-Funded Internship Highlight: Safe Passage Project

From now until the end of March, we will be highlighting various funds and summer internships available to students! Through the generous support of alumni and friends, Lawrence students are eligible to apply for funding to support summer internships or projects.

Safe Passage Project

Safe Passage Project provides free legal services to over 1,000 immigrant youth in New York City and on Long Island. Free legal services are critical because there is no right to free representation in immigration courts. Having a lawyer can increase the odds of success from approximately 15% to over 80%.

Our staff attorneys both directly represent clients as well as mentor pro bono volunteer attorneys who take on cases with Safe Passage Project. The most common forms of relief we seek for our clients are Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and asylum. We regularly practice before the NYC Immigration Courts, NY Family Courts, NY and NJ Asylum Offices, USCIS, and the Administrative Appeals Office.

College interns are an important and exciting addition to our diverse team of lawyers, paralegals, and social workers. Interns will be assigned to work with either one or two supervisors. Interns will have regular check-in meetings and will have two designated feedback sessions with their supervisors. While our internship will be virtual this summer, there will be opportunities for some in person work, if desired.  We will offer a comprehensive virtual orientation at the beginning of the summer and weekly virtual brown bag lunches with staff.   Interns will work with clients seeking immigration benefits, such as including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, asylum, U nonimmigrant status, adjustment of status, naturalization, and DACA.

Deadline for submission: March 28, 2025

Before applying, you must meet with a Career Center staff member for a resume review. Once your resume is approved, apply directly on Handshake.

learn more about the internship

Questions? Michelle Buchinger can help! Email her at michelle.m.buchinger@lawrence.edu.

Community Conversation: The First Oppressed Other

How Historical Attitudes Towards Childhood Shape Social Hierarchies

By Stacey Patton

Thursday, March 13 | 7:30 p.m.
Wriston Auditorium

About the Talk: Before categories of difference became the primary framework for organizing society in the western world, another system of hierarchy played a foundational role in shaping attitudes towards power and social order: perceptions of childhood. 

Historically, children were often viewed as inherently flawed, in need of correction through strict discipline, labor, and, in some cases, severe punishment. In medieval and early modern Europe, this mindset justified practices such as corporal punishment, forced labor, and even public executions of children, reinforcing a cultural acceptance of control over the most vulnerable. 

As European societies expanded into the Americas, these frameworks influenced emerging systems of social stratification and control. The treatment of children, especially in contexts where discipline and forced labor were routine, helped establish broader ideas about who could be controlled, punished, and deemed less than fully autonomous. Over time, these attitudes informed colonial policies, labor practices, and legal structures that reinforced distinctions between different groups. 

About Dr. Stacey Patton

Dr. Stacey Patton is an award-winning journalist whose writings have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Al Jazeera, The Chronicle of Higher Education, BBC News, Black Enterprise, NewsOne, and other outlets. She has appeared on CNN, ABC News, MSNBC, Democracy Now, and Fox News. She is also the creator of Spare the Kids, an online portal designed to teach about the harms of physical punishment, and the forthcoming 3D medical animation app, When You Hit Me, which promises to be a game changer for child abuse prevention. For her child advocacy work, Dr. Patton was awarded the 2024 Child Advocacy Award from the American Psychological Association. Dr. Patton is also a research associate at Morgan State University and teaches digital journalism at Howard University.