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The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009

Lindenwood University

 
 
  
August 27, 2025 
 
 
 
 
Paid Sick Time 
 
Missouri’s Paid Sick Leave policy, 
which began earlier this year, has 
now been repealed by the state. The 
good news? In response, 
Lindenwood will return to our previous tiered structure for 
vacation accrual effective September 1, 2025.  
 
We recognize this change follows several months of 
adjustments, and we sincerely appreciate your patience, 
flexibility, and understanding throughout this process. Your 
professionalism and positive attitude during these transitions 
help keep our workplace strong and supportive. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employees are encouraged to review the policy. Questions 
can be directed to Human Resources. 
 
 
 
 
Welcome to the start of a great year ahead! Congratulations 
to all involved with our move-in and welcome home activities. 
Your work makes a difference! I’m diving into the new student 
experience this week, so I’ll be sitting in on some classes. 
From those I’ve attended so far, it's clear that we have 
outstanding faculty here at LU. We’re also preparing for the 
Nursing Grand Opening next Thursday, and I look forward to 
seeing you there as we celebrate this new academic 
program. Fall sports are off to a strong start. Women’s Soccer 
is 3-0-1, Men’s Soccer is 2-0, and I leave Thursday for our football team’s season opener in 
Minnesota. Last, if you haven’t seen our new commercial, check it out. Make it a great 
week!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Submission Deadline for Next Week's Digest 
 
Submissions for the September 3 Digest will be accepted until Tuesday, September 2 at 
noon. The adjusted timeline is in response to campus being closed Monday for Labor Day. 
 
 
 
 
Update Your Email Signature 
 
As a reminder, please update your email signature using 
Lindenwood’s new Email Signature Generator, which reflects our 
 
 
 
updated brand standards. Consistent email signatures help present a unified and 
professional image across all University communications. 
 
For questions or assistance, contact Marketing Projects and Operations Coordinator, 
Christy Weber.  
 
Thank you for your support in maintaining a strong and cohesive brand! 
 
 
 
 
FAMIS Work Order System Transitions to HALO 
 
Campus Operations and Information Technology announce the successful launched 
HALO, for the submission of facilities work orders. Both teams worked together to 
configure HALO enabling the facilities department to close out their current system 
(FAMIS) with minimal impact to campus daily activities. The transition is not only a cost 
savings for the university; it also provides functionalities not previously available and offers 
an opportunity to transition the key and card access to the same system. In addition, 
designated HALO users can submit work order requests on behalf of other departments if 
another user is unavailable. Please review the list of designated HALO users and facility 
key and card access policy. 
 
Thank you to both teams for working together to complete the project on time and deliver a 
user-friendly system to students and employees. A special thank you to Samantha Van 
Straten and Andy Black for their leadership on this initiative. 
 
 
 
 
Staff Council Welcome Back Breakfast  
Friday, September 5, 7:30-9:30 a.m. 
Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room, Spellmann Center  
 
Staff Council is ecstatic to announce that they will be hosting the Second Annual Welcome 
Back Breakfast! All Lindenwood staff are invited for complimentary breakfast pastries and 
beverages. Staff Council greatly appreciates all the amazing work everyone has done this 
summer preparing for the 2025-2026 school year and hopes everyone enjoys this 
opportunity to celebrate and mingle with their fellow colleagues from across campus! 
 
 
 
 
 
Campus Map QR Codes 
 
Does your building or office entrance have the campus map QR 
code? These window clings are designed to stick on doors and 
windows so they can be accessed from the outside.  
 
If your location needs additional window clings, please email Public Relations with the 
quantity requested.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Associate Vice President, Advising and Retention Experience Kevin Manley is 
consistently ready to assist students and responds to their questions or concerns 
immediately. He radiates a positive, happy to help attitude that is contagious. He is 
greatly appreciated!  
  
I want to recognize some of the Women's Rugby Team on Move In Day, August 20. It 
was the crew that helped at Reynolds Hall from 8-11 a.m. Those women never 
stopped working, were courteous to every family and new student, and didn't 
hesitate to carry the heavy stuff! I couldn't tell you how many trips they made up 
those steps to the third and fourth floors. I am impressed with their service and 
willingness to help our new families!  
  
When a golf cart unexpectedly stopped in the middle of the parking lot, Director of 
Groundskeeping Kyle Routh and Production Assistant Jason Hood both stepped in 
immediately without hesitation. Their willingness to help and ability to stay calm 
under pressure were key in resolving the issue efficiently and safely. This moment is a 
great example of their commitment to teamwork and to supporting others no matter 
how big or small the task. Thank you both for going above and beyond. Your efforts 
did not go unnoticed and are truly appreciated!  
  
During New Student Move-In, Program Manager for Fraternity and Sorority Life 
Melissa Bidinger stepped up as the building point person for Flowers Hall—and she 
truly shined! Move-in is all about creating a welcoming and smooth experience for 
incoming students and their families, and Melissa delivered just that. Despite an 
unexpected surge in volunteers—Melissa handled the situation with calm, 
confidence, and incredible leadership. Her ability to adapt, lead, and create a 
memorable experience for all, was truly impressive.  
Submit Your Q2 Moments  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Saturday, August 30: Women's Rugby vs. Army, 11 a.m. 
 
Sunday, August 31: Women's Soccer vs. Belmont, Noon 
 
Sunday August 31: Men's Soccer vs. Wright State, 3 p.m. 
 
 
 
 
 
See the full athletics schedule for this week's home games, matches, and competitions. 
All Lindenwood employees and their immediate family receive free admission to home 
athletic events. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Workday Learning Basics 
August 28, 2 p.m. 
September 3 and 4, 1:30 p.m. 
September 8 and 11, 11 a.m. 
Lindenwood Learning Academy, LARC 
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 Join a Book-Based PLC 
 
The Learning Academy is offering three 
book-based PLC opportunities for faculty 
and staff during the fall semester. These 
are an opportunity to engage in 
meaningful dialogue and strategy sharing 
around issues relevant to student success 
 
Join the Learning Academy staff for this 
30-minute overview of Workday Learning. 
No need to register, just join us for a 
session! This introductory training session 
provides employees with a guided tour of 
Workday Learning, Lindenwood's new, 
user-friendly learning platform. 
Participants will learn how to navigate the 
system, search for courses, enroll in 
training courses, track their progress, and 
access their learning history. The session 
is designed to help employees feel 
confident using Workday Learning to 
support their professional development.   
 
both in and outside of the classroom; the 
PLCs meet three to four times during the 
semester to talk with colleagues about 
specific sections of their chosen 
book. This year’s PLCs will 
discussTeaching with AI by José Antonio 
Bowen and C. Edward Watson; Anxious 
Generation by Jonathan Haidt, and Slow 
Productivity by Cal Newport. If you are 
interested in participating in a PLC, please 
fill out this form by Tuesday, September 
2.  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LARC/LIBRARY SERVICES 
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-10 
p.m. 
Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 
 
 
EVANS REC CENTER 
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m.-9 
p.m. 
 
 
LU BOX OFFICE 
Tuesday-Friday: Noon-4 p.m. 
Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 
Sunday: 2-10 p.m. 
 
Saturday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 
p.m. 
Closed Labor Day Monday 
 
Sunday-Monday: Closed 
 
 
 
BOYLE FAMILY GALLERY 
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 
p.m. 
Saturday-Sunday: Closed 
 
 
 
STARBUCKS 
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 
p.m. 
Saturday-Sunday: Closed 
 
 
 
DINING LOCATIONS 
Hours of operation 
available online 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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