Volume CXXXX, Number 1, April 9, 2021
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The Student Newspaper of Lawrence University Since 1884 THE VOL. CXXXX NO. LAWRENTIAN1 APPLETON, WISCONSIN APRIL 9, 2021 Laurie Carter named 17th president of Lawrence University Emily Zuniga perience as a sitting president at Shippensburg and staff. Then, the students and staff who met Do you have questions about any new developments on campus? Staff Writer University, her 25 years of experience at Juilliard with both finalists were given a survey to provide _________________________________ and her focus on student success and the student general feedback to help inform the search com- Should the Lawrentian be covering any event? After a lengthy process, the Chair of the experience were a few of the key qualities which mittee’s decision. Toncler said that Carter was the Presidential Search Committee, Cory Nettles, an- Nettles identified. Looking at all the places Carter clear frontrunner in her mind. The search com- Let us know! nounced that Laurie A. Carter will be Lawrence has been, it was clear that student success was her mittee unanimously decided to select Carter to be University’s 17th President on March 4. July 1 will highest priority, said Nettles. the 17th president of Lawrence. Send any tips to [email protected]. be President Carter’s first official day as president Junior and member of the Presidential Assistant to the President and Secretary to of Lawrence University. Search Committee, Jessica Toncler, stated that the Board of Trustees Christyn Abaray described Although Carter has not formalized long- Carter’s genuine care and concern for her stu- the presidential hiring process as “intense” and a term goals yet, she commented on the impor- dents stood out. For example, at Shippensburg “whirlwind.” She said that they really became one tance of working on diversity and inclusion, University, President Carter would step out of as a committee and made sure that everyone’s something she also worked to emphasize at Ship- her office to engage with students. Toncler said voice mattered. Abaray believes that the search pensburg University, where she currently serves that Carter has been known to go sledding with committee is a group that will stay connected as president. The creation of an Anti-Racism students and teach exercise classes. throughout the years. Institute, the creation of the first Chief Diver- Moreover, Toncler said that each candidate’s Further, Abaray explained that the Presiden- sity Officer position and the addition of a Pride view on what it means to be an anti-racist campus tial Transition Committee will aim to provide Center were some of Carter’s primary efforts to was a make-it-or-break-it question, and Toncler a smooth start for Carter while also honoring strengthen diversity and inclusion at Shippens- believed that Carter gave an excellent answer to Burstein’s time at Lawrence. This will include burg University. this question. In her response, Carter talked about making sure Carter gets to know the Appleton “I got a very strong sense that this work is im- integrating anti-racism training into a first-year community, as well as meeting with people in portant at Lawrence,” Carter said. “… I look for- studies course and creating workshops to give advance. Abaray also said that the Presidential ward to listening to folks with where they are and students the necessary tools to work toward anti- Transition Committee does not yet have firm where they think Lawrence can go in this regard, racism. dates set in place but will be planning events to as well as connecting with the broader Appleton Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrate Burstein. community. It’s work that has to be done both on Presidential Search Committee had to gauge Additionally, Nettles will be helping with the and off-campus.” these qualities without meeting in person. Ton- presidential transition. Starting in the 2021-2022 Nettles further emphasized the need to hire cler explained that the search process comprised academic year, Nettles will be stepping into the a president with experience dealing with the many Zoom meetings, interviews and surveys role of Chair of the Board of Trustees. He ex- economic pressures and need for differentiation sent out for feedback. According to Toncler, sev- plained that as Chair, it will be his responsibility to placed upon institutions of higher education. This eral candidates made it to the Zoom interviews, work with Carter and create a strong partnership. consideration led them to look for someone who with two finalists making it through to the third Nettles stated that he and the trustees are com- could both add programming at Lawrence to and final round, one of them being Carter. mitted to doing everything they can to ensure a distinguish it from other institutions and advance After making it to the final round of inter- solid start for Carter. Nettles concluded by noting gains made by current President Mark Burstein. views, Carter came to visit campus to meet with Burstein and his team have been incredibly “gra- According to Nettles, several factors set a wide variety of members of the Lawrence com- cious” by providing them with advice for creating Carter apart from the other candidates. Her ex- munity, including members of LUCC, professors a successful transition. CODA hosts networking event with focus on community ing environment. With such difficulties, about “getting to the coin”: Caleb Yuan (ABOVE) Karen Foster and Blaire Hervey, founders of the Visionary Squad, joined CODA on April 2. Staff Writer Foster said, it is vital to recognize and how to get paid what people Photo by Pei Robbins. _________________________________ acknowledge who you are and what you deserve in their employment (TOP) Laurie Carter will begin her new role as president of Lawrence University on July 1. Photo provided by Shippensburg University. A virtual social-networking workshop, genuinely want in life. through grit. Grit requires a “Let’s Talk: Collective Healing, Building Foster then introduced the significance trade-off in time, power and speakers and the participants. lightened their career paths with students. Community & Getting to the Coin,” was of time management, which involves set- attention, Hervey explained; it takes time Senior Adona Laureano, the Event Co- “We are confident that the insight we held on April 2 at 7 p.m. by CODA and ting boundaries to focus on priorities in for you to put in the effort, power to per- ordinator Manager at CODA, was happy share can heighten the experience of the The Visionary Squad, a community with a academics and building a squad or com- form at the optimum level and attention to to see how all participants were actively younger generation and encourage them mission to create space for Black women munity for collective healing, which al- stay focused on the task. engaged throughout the event, which to truly tap into life in a remarkable way to connect. The event aimed to address the lows one to be supported, vulnerable and Finally, Hervey stressed the benefit of made her think CODA had made the right … and become differentiated changemak- importance of building connections with authentic to themselves. People should be a growth mindset as a continuously im- choice to invite Visionary Squad to hold ers along the way,” Hervey said. other individuals and how to succeed on intentional and clear about what they need proving process and the potential gains the event. She also hopes that students Hervey and Foster also encourage the career paths through different skill sets. from their squad, so they can be authen- from connecting with one’s future job via will connect with Hervey and Foster after student body to take good care of them- Karen Foster and Blaire Hervey, co- tic and not become overwhelmed by the LinkedIn for support and informational she sent out their contact information or selves and be their authentic self in life. founders of The Visionary Squad, spoke quantity rather than the quality of their reference. Hervey mentioned the impor- can utilize the message they took from the “Enjoy your college experience, build at the event. Foster started the workshop friends, Foster emphasized. tance of “knowing your number,” which event as they proceed in setting bound- fruitful friendships and move with inten- by addressing the difficulties of presenting After a break-out room discussion re- is knowing one’s yearly salary and acquir- aries, networking and building powerful tion,” Foster said. “Stay focused, plan for oneself authentically at certain occasions garding how to refuse an invitation to an ing the skills for a higher position before connections, which could help them in the life you want and start building your in workplaces, especially for a woman of event without verbally saying “no,” Hervey being offered that position. The event career and daily life. body of work for your career. Everything color within a white-predominant work- transitioned to the speaker role. She talked ended with goodbyes among the two guest Hervey and Foster are pleased with the you do now is serving as building blocks opportunity to share the virtues that en- to your future.” Sports Variety Features A&E Op-Ed Why England can win Dancing on a pole is not Creative Writing Club Do not smile at me in Inorcism of Molly the 2022 World Cup the end of America Serial Story: Episode One 2021 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 10 THIS WEEK 2 NEWS April 9, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN New activist organization, Lawrence University Students for a Democratic Society, forms on campus Olivia Zimberoff Appleton community face socioeco- Staff Writer nomic issues that can be ameliorated _________________________________ by the mutual aid and ‘bottom-up’ Lawrence University Students for a [grassroots] organizing that LU-SDS Democratic Society, or the LU-SDS, is engages in,” Freeman said.