Lawrence University does not provide instruction during the summer months and students are now entering their summer break. A few students remain on campus to pursue internships in the Fox Cities or on-campus research/employment. All VCSC programs are now closed and will resume late September/Early October 2013. Thank you for a successful year!
Author: Kristi Hill
Now Hiring Lawrentian Students to Work in the VCSC!
Want to get paid to help others volunteer and become more aware of important social justice issues? Current job opportunities can be found under “employment” to the left.
Full-time Gap Year Opportunity in the VCSC
Attention SENIORS and LU alumni: We are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA to serve with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley and the LU VCSC during the 2013-14 year. Learn more under “employment” to the left.
MLK, Jr. Day of Service 2013
The registration for the MLK, Jr. National Day of Service is now closed. Thank you to the over 420 students, staff and faculty who signed up to participate this Monday, Jan. 21. You will receive an email reminder today (Jan. 18) which will include your schedule for the day. See you on Monday!
Winter Break Volunteer Opportunities
Your community still needs you! With the extra time you have during Winter Break, why not volunteer? Numerous organizations are in need of volunteers for multiple short-term and one-time-only opportunities, especially around the busy holiday season. Help out at your area food pantry! Assist with gift wrapping for a local group! Serve food at a homeless shelter or holiday gathering! Sort items at a local thrift store! Assist with projects at the local community center! Play sports with kids through afterschool programs! These are just some of the many opportunities available! If you are interested, please contact the Volunteer Center at volunteer.center@lawrence.edu.
MLK, Jr. Day of Service – Monday, January 16, 2012
UPDATE! Thank you to all of the students, staff, faculty and alumni that signed up for MLK, Jr. Day THIS MONDAY. We will provide an email with additional details to all of you who signed up for volunteer orientations or the afternoon service project by Saturday. Registration is now closed for the community volunteer project beginning at 2:15 PM. See you on Monday!
Learn, Serve and Celebrate on our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on January 16th!
Here is what the day has to offer:
Life Study of the Fox Cities presentation: A representative from the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc., will share the recent results of the LIFE Study, a community assessment which identifies the strengths and opportunities for improvement for the Fox Cities community.It’s a great opportunity for all to learn about the community they live in and an opportunity for students and faculty to think about potential community engagement projects. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch.Beverages and utensils will be provided to make it easier for those bringing food up from Andrew Commons. Location: Warch Campus Center, Pusey room, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.
Volunteer orientations/workshops: A variety of workshops and orientations will be offered to anyone interested in providing ongoing service throughout the school year, during a summer break or through a “gap year” service opportunity following graduation. Also, a faculty development workshop on service learning will be offered. Representatives from the following organizations will be present: Fox Valley Humane Society, Boys and Girls Club, Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, Harbor House domestic abuse shelter, Building for Kids children’s museum, LU Career Center, LU Office of Engaged Learning and LU Volunteer and Community Service Center. Location: Warch Campus Center, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM.
Serve: Join us as we partner with the Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley to reach out to local students to teach diversity programming! (No experience necessary). A service opportunity with Heckrodt Wetland Reserve is also available. Location: Meet in Cinema, 2:15 PM-6 pm .
Celebrate: Attend a talk by speaker Dr. Dorothy Cotton, famous civil rights activist who helped lead the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Location: Chapel, 6:30 PM.
Sponsored by Volunteer & Community Service Center, Office of Engaged Learning & the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Make it a day on, not a day off!