Archives for May 2018

Father Tom Krettek receives new mission at Loyola University Chicago

May 31, 2018

Rev. Tom Krettek, S.J., vice president for mission and ministry, has received a new mission from the Society of Jesus Midwest Province to serve as the academic director of the First Studies Program at Loyola University Chicago, as well as the dean of St. Joseph’s Seminary College at Loyola. His last day at Marquette will […]

Adjustment made to medical plan to comply with Department of Labor audit findings

May 29, 2018

The United States Department of Labor recently concluded a standard, random audit of Marquette’s medical plan for the years 2012–17. After reviewing the plan and regulatory changes over that timeframe, the audit revealed one anomaly within the plan — this email serves as a university-wide notification of that finding. In 2010, Congress expanded the Mental Health […]

The Rewired Brain

May 29, 2018

Addictions permanently change the brain through a process called neuroplasticity. Dr. Matthew Hearing works alongside several Marquette neuroscientists to research the phenomenon that helps explain opioids’ tight grip on so many.

Physical Therapy Clinic remains open during the summer

May 29, 2018

The Physical Therapy Clinic is open during the summer. The hours are: Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled online.

June GROW Classes: Faculty and staff training and development opportunities

May 29, 2018

On-campus technology training will take place throughout the month of June for faculty and staff. Classes are as follows: June 7 – Bee the Difference, Join the Bee Team! June 7 – Intro to iPad June 12 – A Guide to Using Gradebook June 13 – Be a Smart Patient June 19 – Importance of […]

Vice president for human resources search officially underway

May 29, 2018

A search committee has been named to identify Marquette’s next vice president for human resources, following the departure of Cas Castro earlier this spring. Dr. Kimo Ah Yun, dean of the Diederich College of Communication, will chair the committee, which will comprise the following individuals from across campus: Chris Bartolone, assistant director for facilities services […]

MUPD text alert system maintenance

May 29, 2018

The Marquette University Police Department’s text alert system will undergo maintenance this weekend, beginning at 11 p.m. on Friday, June 1, and continuing through noon on Saturday, June 2. If a safety alert occurs during this maintenance, there may be a delay in receiving text alerts. In the event of an alert during this time, […]

How much should we trust social robots?

May 25, 2018

Dr. Despoina Perouli is studying the robots making their way to our homes. While they’re ready to be our household assistants and companions, Perouli’s research will help make sure we don’t give away our privacy and security when we let the robots in.

Mascari resigns to pursue other interests and opportunities

May 25, 2018

Paul Mascari has resigned as Chief of the Marquette University Police Department to pursue other interests and opportunities. Marquette University thanks Paul for his 14 years of service to the university, which included leading the department through a transition from a department of public safety to a commissioned police department. MUPD Captain Jeff Kranz will […]

Joint statement from Marquette University, Aurora Health Care

May 23, 2018

Marquette University and Aurora Health Care have a rich history of collaborating to benefit the community we all call home. Through our work together as Near West Side Partners, Aurora affords Marquette students with access to world-class clinical placements and Aurora hires a significant number of Marquette graduates every year. Our two great Milwaukee institutions […]