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Marquette Forum to focus on health equity

For academic year 2017-18, the Marquette Forum will engage in a year-long series of events focusing on health equity. Building on last year’s theme “Freedom Dreams Now,” this year will explore health disparities, the social determinants of health, and opportunities for achieving greater equity locally and globally. Engaging students, faculty, staff, and the communities making […]

Marquette to host “Understanding Race After Charlottesville,” Sept. 18

The Marquette community is invited to “Understanding Race After Charlottesville,” a teach-in event, that will be held Monday, Sept. 18, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Emory Clark Hall 111. The teach-in is co-sponsored by the Department of Social and Cultural Sciences, the Center for Urban Teaching, Research and Outreach, and the Center for […]

Day of Reflection on the Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiative to be held Oct. 11

The Office of the Provost and the Latinx Faculty and Staff Association (LaFASA) of Marquette University will co-sponsor a campus-wide Day of Reflection on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. to noon, to facilitate a conversation among students, faculty, and staff regarding how the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) initiative will impact our university. Seeking HSI status will […]

Guidance regarding non-MUPD law enforcement actions at Marquette and immigration enforcement actions

Marquette University has created a guidance for university employees when dealing with non-MUPD law enforcement actions, including actions taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Marquette University is a welcoming learning community that is open to people from a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and national origins. With respect to immigration enforcement, Marquette University and the Marquette University Police […]

Marquette University leaders show support for students affected by DACA announcement

Dear members of the Marquette community, Last week, Marquette University issued a statement in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In light of Tuesday’s announcement by the Trump administration, we write to you today to express our unwavering support for students and families who are affected by the decision to rescind […]

Provost announces faculty cluster hire

The Office of the Provost, in collaboration with the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, the Diederich College of Communication, and the College of Business Administration, have announced a cluster hire supporting the development of the new Race and Ethnic Studies program at Marquette University. These faculty members will teach courses and conduct scholarship in support […]

Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Community Organization Award nominations now being accepted

Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Community Organization Award nominations are now being accepted through Sunday, Sept. 10. At Marquette diversity is an affirmation of our faith-inspired commitment to an inclusive community where human differences thrive in a learning environment characterized by mutual respect and the pursuit of social justice. Our Guiding Values call us to […]

Events to be held in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1967 civil rights demonstrations in Milwaukee

A Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Church of the Gesu to commemorate the role of the Catholic Church in the 1967 struggle for civil rights and to recommit to the continuing struggle in 2017.  Bishop Jeffrey Haines will preside and Father Bryan Massingale will preach. Additionally, there […]

2017 Women and Girls of Color grant recipients announced

The Center for Gender and Sexualities Studies announced the 2017 Women and Girls of Color grant recipients. The four projects below were selected this year across areas of health, academic achievement, and interpersonal violence. Health Mental Health and Academic Success Among Latina Emerging Adults: The Role of Culture and Gender Expectations; Dr. Lucas Torres, associate […]