Author: Ruth Dannenfelser

Lawrence Committee election: Election will happen in December, with the following procedures: The committee will send out email to recruit for volunteers for election (election committee need residents independent of the election). The election committee will send out more detailed emails regarding the election process. Candidates declare candidacy and submit statement. A short time window […]

Garden: Garden cleanup session held on Oct. 6th. Lawrence garden 2018 T-shirts were distributed. Next open info session will be next season. Next Social Event: In previous years the committee has organized a trick-or-treating sign up for Lawrence residents who are willing to distribute candy on Halloween. This list is organized by building and shared […]

First meeting of the new academic year. Welcome back to Lawrence everyone! Composting: After the meeting, a new roadblock emerged; we remain committed to bringing composting to Lawrence but it will take longer than anticipated at the meeting. In addition, there is a new graduate group on campus devoted to promoting composting, in residences and […]

The May meeting was the last of the 2017-2018 academic year. The Lawrence Committee does not meet over the summer and will reconvene on September 11, 2018. Special election for garden coordinator: Mauricio Loyola is elected to be the new garden coordinator. Welcome Mauricio! Logistics: Nicole Barkley (assistant dean for student life) and Michael Hebditch […]

CSA Survey Results: Based on the CSA survey 23 people are interested and 8 are willing to help; will follow up with Lakeside to discuss participation. Garden and Special Election: There are 26 slots signed up for garden. There will be a garden open house and kick-off on April 14th, including cleaning up the garden […]

GSG meeting: An independent group is working on changes to room draw, including a pilot 2 year program to give priority to families, remove random roommates, and waive cancellation fees. For questions please see https://hres.princeton.edu/graduates. Public Safety will conduct their annual safety walk soon. Will try to have some representation from Lawrence to highlight specific issues. Composting: We had overwhelmingly positive response to last month’s composting […]

General: Discussed logistical issues, recapped responsibilities and transition items for new positions of committee members. Garden: In late March Sam will distribute the sign-up for the garden and hold an info session for interested residents. In the meantime residents can see the Garden Basics 2018 post on the website (https://lawrence.princeton.edu/2018/02/garden-basics-2018/) and send any questions to lawrencegarden@princeton.edu. GSG meeting: Discussed […]