By Saul Lopez, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, Class of 2019 Chairs swivel, pens tap and gazes timidly interlock. From the back of the room I can sense the tension. I can see the hope in these high school seniors, trying to be the first ones in their family to go college. As Dr. […]
Center for Intercultural Engagement: A space to feel welcome
With Hispanic Heritage Month in full swing, Eva Martinez Powless, director of the Office of Intercultural Engagement, sat down with Alan Chavoya, graduate assistant in the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, for a glimpse at the Center for Intercultural Engagement. Alan Chavoya: Give us a brief history of the CIE. Eva Martinez Powless: The […]
LGBTQ+ Resource Center to host several events for LGBTQ+ History Month
October is LGBTQ+ History Month and the LGBTQ+ Resource Center is hosting several events for Marquette faculty, staff and students to celebrate. The month-long series of events is focused around LGBTQIA+ identities, history, and culture. The LGBTQ+ Resource Center will host multiple speakers, a LGBTQ+ & Allies Community Lunch, a partnership with the LGBT+ Alumni Council […]
Somos Latinx: Identity Conference is Sept. 30
The Office of Intercultural Engagement will host Somos Latinx: Identity Conference on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the AMU Ballrooms. The conference will feature workshops and panels on Latinx identity led by faculty, staff and community members. The event will begin with opening remarks from keynote speaker, Sergio Gonzales and […]
Information session on DACA to be held Sept. 28
The Division of Student Affairs Diversity Committee, the Undocumented Students Task Force and the Office of Intercultural Engagement will host an information session titled “How Does DACA Affect Marquette University: An Info Session,” on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Todd Wehr Chemistry 121. The event will contain information on DACA […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]