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Dance for Diversity film screening

Thursday, April 18 | 7-9 p.m.
Warch 204 – Cinema

Dance For Diversity (DFD) is an annual screendance project series by Creative Director Elisabeth Roskopf that is made explicitly for Artists of Color to elevate their unique voices and share their stories through their dance-making and performance work. DFD provides a platform for Artists of Color to create an original solo piece on film that reflects who they are, their story of identity, and expresses personal experiences that address (including but not limited to) racial stereotypes, discrimination, and assumptions.

There will be a post-screening talk with some of the artists.

Measuring agricultural soil health

Exploring the path from data to decision-making

Thursday, April 18 | 4:30 p.m.
Steitz 102

What does it mean to measure soil health in agricultural systems? Once we measure it, how can we translate the science into practice to support sustainable agriculture?

In this presentation, Dr. Hava Blair, LU ’13 and Dept. of Soil Science at UW-Madison, will share how she have grappled with these questions through research conducted in farm fields, at laboratory benches, and between the pages of more than 200 meta-analyses drawn from the literature.

Dr. Blair’s research journey took her into the fields of 27 commercial farms across Minnesota, where she quantified the effects of agricultural practices on the soil with a suite of commonly used soil health indicators. This on-farm research experience spurred her to think more broadly about what it takes to translate science to practice. How do we synthesize primary research into a body of evidence that might be useful for decision-making? Dr. Blair will share how she explored one facet of this question through the lens of meta-research, and how she continues to explore it through her current work as a soil scientist who develops decision support tools for agriculture in Wisconsin.

Earthfest

Sunday, April 21 | 1-4 p.m.
Library Plaza

Hosted by Greenfire, an environmental justice club, is hosting this tabling and network-based event in celebration of community and coming together for Earth Day.

Outside organizations and Lawrence groups will be invited for our day of collective action, as well as delicious soup and music. This event is for celebrating the earth, appreciating each other and organizing, and fostering a great space to learn/try something new.

Lunch will be served (while supplies last) from Bon App catering starting at 1 p.m. Student bands will be performing from 2-4 p.m. This event will all take place on the Kaeyes Mamaceqtawuk/Library Plaza.

SLUG Earth Day Gardening Session

Monday, April 22 | 6-8 p.m.
SLUG Garden

On Earth Day, there will be a special opportunity to engage in the SLUG Garden for 17 Days of Kindness! SLUG will be hosting an Earth Day gardening session followed by a campfire with s’mores. Attendees will be entered in a raffle to win jars of SLUG honey™ from our very own LU bees!

This is a great opportunity to learn more about SLUG if you have been interested but not yet participated and get involved before the garden’s busy season! This is also an opportunity for faculty and staff to learn more about the community bed program that the garden hosts where community members can manage a bed in the garden for the season.

S&RL is Hiring for Fall 2024

Come work at the Esch Hurvis Center for Spiritual and Religious Life! We have the following positions open for the Fall 2024 Term:

  • Student SRL Assistant
    The SRL Assistant maintains the physical space of the Esch Hurvis Center for Spiritual and Religious Life and supports the functions of the Office of SRL.
  • Student SRL Specialist – General
    This position provides programming development and support for Spiritual and Religious Life.
  • Student SRL Specialist – Multifaith
    The Multifaith specialist coordinates Spiritual and Religious Life education about multiple religious observances and programmatic support for some observances.

Apply on Handshake by Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Lawrence University Diversity Awards

Lawrence University is committed to upholding the tenets of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We are proud to offer recognition of individuals in our campus community who embody these tenants. Campus community members are invited to nominate award recipients that ascribe to the follow criteria:

  • Has demonstrated innovation in problem solving and meeting needs based on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
  • Has assisted working with historically excluded populations.
  • Demonstrates a long-time commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through scholarship or service.
  • Has demonstrated a passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and serves as a role model for faculty, staff, and students.

The I.D.E.A.S. Division is accepting nominations for a student, faculty, and staff member of our Lawrentian community. Please submit a nomination letter with supporting evidence of why this individual deserves this award. Nominations can be sent to ideas@lawrence.edu. Nominations are due by the close of business, Friday, April 19.

17 Days of Kindness

Kindness is a key component of community, particularly a community like Lawrence’s that values acceptance and belonging. Our 3rd annual 17 Days of Kindness community-wide campaign begins April 11!

17 Days of Kindness is a Lawrentian tradition that showcases the best of our community through a mix of events, gratitude, and a celebration of the intentional and random acts of kindness that make Lawrence so special. There will be events across campus that will span the 17 Days that will give faculty, staff, and students the opportunities to share gratitude with those who have impacted Lawrence students virtually and in person, and kindness to ourselves through self-care.

17 Days of Kindness has a kickoff planned for Thursday April 11 outside Warch Campus Center and ends on April 27 with our annual President’s Ball!

Full List of 17 Days of Kindness Events!

  • 17 Days Kickoff – April 11 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Outside of Warch Campus Center
  • Ice Cream Social – April 12 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Outside of Warch Campus Center
  • Be Kind to Yourself: Mirror Affirmations – April 13-14 | Various Campus Restrooms
  • Friendship Bracelets – April 14 at 7-8 p.m. | Mead Witter Room WCC
  • Crafts & Cookies – April 15 at 1-3 p.m. | International House
  • National Stress Awareness Day – April 16 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warch 1st Floor
  • Gratitude Giveaway – April 17 at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Warch 3rd Floor
  • Petal It Forward – April 18 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warch 3rd Floor
  • Consent is Kindness – April 19 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warch 3rd Floor
  • U-Stuff It – April 20 at 3 p.m.-5 p.m. | Mead Witter Room WCC
  • Blu’s Crew Scavenger Hunt – April 21 at 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Starts in Mead Witter Room WCC
  • SLUG Garden Open Hours – April 22 (Earth Day) at 6-8 p.m. | SLUG Garden
  • Skilled Trade Workers Day – April 23 at 10:00-11:30 a.m. | Outside Warch
  • Big Prize Bingo – April 24 at 8-10 p.m. | Somerset Room WCC
  • Kindness Shouts – April 25 at 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Raymond House
  • LU Spirit Day – April 26 at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Outside Warch
  • LU Softball vs. TRB – April 27 at 1-3 p.m. | Whiting Field
  • PRESIDENT’S BALL! – April 27 at 8 p.m.-Midnight | Pusey and Somerset Rooms WCC

Forever a Lawrentian

Come join us for this three-day “Forever a Lawrentian” event April 11-13.

Forever a Lawrentian is all about connecting students to our amazing and vast Lawrence University Alumni Association (LUAA); a community of scholars, change-makers, and supporters that all students will become part of when they graduate.

Our alumni want to meet current students and provide them with the support they need to be successful at and beyond Lawrence. At Forever a Lawrentian events in April students engaged with and received advice from the LUAA Board of Directors. These connections will give students an advantage in their career journeys both while at Lawrence and after graduation.

Read more on the Lawrence website

Schedule of Events

Thursday, April 11

The Job and Internship Showcase: Nonprofit, Education, and Social Impact

4:40-6:30 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey Room

  • This event is all about facilitating meaningful connections between employers and Lawrence students in a relaxed and informal setting. It’s an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about organizations, internships, and early career opportunities.

Career Chat: A conversation on careers in sexual violence advocacy, compliance, and more

4:40-6:30 p.m. | Memorial Hall – Diversity & Intercultural Center

  • Join Sara Holtzman, Director of Equity and Title IX Coordinator, and Maggie Schmidt ’12 Attorney at the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, in a conversation on careers in sexual violence advocacy, compliance, and more.

Young Athletics Alumni Panel – How Being a Student-Athlete Prepared Me for My Career

7-8:30 p.m. | Warch 204 – Cinema

  • Come to this panel to hear from young athletics alumni on how being a student-athlete helped get them ready for their careers post-Lawrence. Panelists are:
    • Danielle Dixon ‘20 – Women’s Soccer, Current Job: First Grade Teacher
    • Brad Sendell ’22 – Men’s Basketball, Current Job: Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach + Golf Pro
    • Nora Robinson ’21 – Women’s Track & Field, Current Job: Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
    • Gabriel Baker ’20 – Football & Men’s Track & Field, Current Job: Senior Financial Analyst II, Amazon / LUAA Board of Directors

Friday, April 12

Spin the Wheel the Forever a Lawrentian edition

12-2 p.m. | Outside Warch

  • Participate in this event to learn more about the alumni community, win free t-shirts, and receive an entry into the Forever a Lawrentian Giveaway.

Networking Presentation and Reception

5-6:30 p.m. | Warch 324 – Somerset

  • Stop by Somerset to get some networking tips before putting them to practice as you meet with our Lawrence University Alumni Association (LUAA) Board of Directors.  We will also have a station for students to get free professional headshots!

Cheers to our Seniors

8:30-9:30 p.m. | Memorial Hall – Viking Room

  • Our alumni community is going to raise a glass to the Class of 2024. Seniors, join us and meet members of the alumni community that you will soon become a part of. The first drink is on the Alumni Team! 

Saturday, April 13

Sit and Chat with Alumni

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warch 324 – Somerset

  • Join us for lunch and get to know our LUAA Board of Directors and local alumni who are working in the Career Communities you want to join. We will also have a station for students to get free professional headshots!

Ask Alumni Panel

1-2:15 p.m. | Warch 325 – Pusey

  • Hear from and ask questions directly to alumni who have been in your shoes. This panel will be moderated by Matt Murphy ’06 and the panelists include: Tracy Donald ’95, Rebecca Frostenson ’04, Gayatri Malhotra ’14, Gabriel Baker ’20, Hugh Dellios ’83, Michael Stein ’80, Rick Chandler ’74, and Elizabeth Anderson ’10.

    Learn more about the panelists

Alumni of Color Q&A Panel

2:30-3:30 p.m. | Memorial Hall – Diversity and Intercultural Center

  • We are excited to have an Alumni of Color panel this year for students to hear directly from our alumni on their experiences at and after Lawrence. This panel will be moderated by Brienne Colston ’15 and the panelists will include: Jiayi Young ’94, Mohit Gupta ’11, Bob Currie ’74, Gayatri Malhotra ’14, and Tracy Donald ’95.

Conservatory Alumni Q&A Panel

2:30-3:30 p.m. | Shattuck 156

  • Come to this panel to hear directly from alumni of the Conservatory of Music.  Get advice from them about their time in the Con or learn how their degree helped them in their life after Lawrence. This panel will be moderated by Brad Grimmer ’06 and panelists will include Chuck Erikson ’02, Alison Guthrie ’86, Matt Murphy ’06, Schuyler Thornton ’14, and Sarah Koenigs ’09.