Dr. Michael Cover, assistant professor of theology, was elected to full membership in the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas, or the Society for the Study of the New Testament, at the 73rd general meeting of the society, Aug. 7–10, in Athens, Greece. Cover was nominated for membership by two members of the society, Dr. Gregory Sterling, dean of […]
Archives for August 2018
Grant funds new WaterCARE program to advance water-related research
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Sewerage District has selected to fund the new Water Coordinated Activities on Research for the Environment (WaterCARE) project in the Opus College of Engineering’s Water Quality Center. MMSD will provide approximately $250,000 a year over the next five years to support Marquette faculty in water-related research. The WaterCARE project, which will issue […]
Physical Therapy Clinic offers Parkinson’s exercise group
The Marquette University Physical Therapy Clinic is hosting a Parkinson’s exercise group from Sept. 7 to Nov. 16. The group will focus on Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR) — an exercise program developed specifically for people with Parkinson’s Disease, targeting common issues like rigidity, balance deficits, freezing of gait, coordination issues and mobility deficits. The research-based program […]
Student listening session for next MUPD chief will be Sept. 5
All students are invited to provide input on the search for the next chief of the Marquette police department during a campus listening session at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, in AMU Ballroom A. Snacks and beverages will be served. Students also have the opportunity to pose questions, suggestions and advice on the search committee […]
Opus Dean of Engineering to speak at local event
Dr. Kristina Ropella, Opus Dean of the Opus College of Engineering, will be a panelist at Manpower Group’s “It’s a Women’s World: Manufacturing’s Future in the Digital Age.” The event will take place on Oct. 16 at the Rockwell Automation Global Headquarters. Learn from women who are leading innovation, seizing opportunity and empowering others to shape the future of digital manufacturing. […]
Deadline to add/drop a class is Sept. 4
The last day to add or drop classes without a withdrawal grade for Session 1 is 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 4. This includes actions taken on CheckMarq by the students or manually by the college office. Please report any students who are not attending after Sept. 4 to the college office. It is vital that […]
Deadline for students to add/drop a class is Sept. 4
Student data privacy reminders for faculty and staff
The start of the academic year is an excellent time to remind all faculty and staff of the importance of FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the university policy on protection of student data. It is incumbent upon all employees of the university to follow these policies. To that end, we ask […]
Marquette names new director of the Office of Disability Services
Jack Bartelt has been named the director of the Office of Disability Services. Bartelt, who earned his master’s degree in community counseling and his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Marquette, served as ODS’ interim director from January through July 2018. Prior to that, he began as a coordinator within the office, and moved to the role […]
Real Estate Strategies Conference to take place Sept. 6
The Center for Real Estate in the College of Business Administration will host the 2018 Real Estate Strategies Conference on Thursday, Sept. 6, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the AMU Ballrooms. The conference will feature panel discussions and a keynote address, Autonomous Vehicles and Their Impact on Commercial Real Estate. Register online by Sept. 4.