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Celebration of the sacraments of Christian Initiation

On Sunday, April 23, at the 6 p.m. Mass at the Church of the Gesu, members of the Marquette community will receive the sacraments of Christian Initiation. Rev. Thomas Anderson, S.J., assistant director of Campus Ministry, will preside. One candidate for full initiation will receive Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist; two candidates will complete their […]

Marquette University Catholic Relief Services Global Campus Partnership accepting proposals for teaching module grant

Marquette University Catholic Relief Services Global Campus Partnership will award up to four teaching module grants, each in the amount of $250 for the development of a one class period teaching module that enhances students’ understanding of the role of education, humanitarian activities, and research to address challenges facing the world’s most vulnerable populations, increases […]

Tell us about interesting May graduates

The Office of Marketing and Communication is seeking stories about May 2017 graduates for possible use with local media. Interesting stories include graduates who have remarkable plans and jobs post-graduation; have unusual backgrounds; have overcome substantial obstacles in getting their degree; have won recent national-level awards; have received academic recognition; and have been featured in scholarly publications; […]

Additional Ignite events announced

Ignite will host “Story Time with the Jesuits: JesuLit,” an evening of story time with the Jesuits on Wednesday, April 19. The event is an opportunity for participants to connect with phenomenal Marquette leaders and experience the energy, wisdom, and joy behind this incredibly successful community. The event is open to all students and will […]

Marquette celebrates Earth Week, April 19-22

Marquette University is excited to host several events this week during Earth Week from Wednesday, April 19, to Saturday, April 22. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend and participate. The events are a great opportunity to meet people, learn, celebrate, and care for our common home. A full schedule of events is available online.

Faber Center to offer ‘Praying with Ignatius,’ April 20

Registration remains open for the Faber Center’s ‘Praying with Ignatius’ event which will be held Thursday, April 20, from noon to 1 p.m. in Schroeder Complex 111. A light lunch will be served. Registration can be done via email. More information and a full list of events can be found online. For questions, contact the Faber Center at (414) 288-4545. […]

Love a Donor Day is April 25

Students are encouraged to show their appreciation to Marquette donors by writing a thank you card on Love a Donor Day, Tuesday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Westowne Square. The purpose of this special day is to extend a warm thank you to those who have generously supported the university. In […]

Marquette University to honor outstanding graduates at Alumni National Awards Weekend, April 27-29

Marquette University will honor 48 accomplished alumni and friends during Alumni National Awards Weekend, April 27-29, for their personal achievements and support of the university. Short profiles of the honorees, including Alumnus of the Year Dr. Henry K.H. Kwan, Arts ’71, are available on the Alumni National Awards website. The site allows individuals to send a congratulatory message or […]

Academic Senate approves Core changes

The University Academic Senate approved proposed changes to the Core of Common Studies at its meeting on Monday, April 10. The proposed revised core will now be reviewed by Marquette President Michael R. Lovell, Provost Dan Myers and the University Board of Trustees. The success of this revision process is result of the collaborative efforts […]