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Methods of Inquiry call for proposals from faculty due Jan. 15, 2019

The Marquette Core Curriculum Committee is accepting proposals for Methods of Inquiry (MOI) courses to be taught beginning in the 2019—20 academic year. MOIs—the most distinctive element of the new core—prepare students for the multidisciplinary approaches of the Discovery Tier by comparing and contrasting the approach of three substantially different disciplines to a common theme, […]

MUSG to host viewings of ‘BlacKkKlansman’ this weekend

MUSG will host screenings of “BlacKkKlansman” in the Varsity Theatre this weekend: Friday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m There will be a film talk-back discussion facilitated by Gary Cooper-Sperber, assistant director of Intercultural Engagement for African American Student Services, after the Friday night viewing.

Presidential Address will be Jan. 23

Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell will deliver his annual Presidential Address on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 3 p.m. in the AMU, Monaghan Ballroom. Dr. Lovell will discuss the state of the university, provide an update on the strategic plan and highlight Difference Makers—Marquette faculty, staff and students doing remarkable things in our community. All faculty, […]

Inaugural Leadership and Brotherhood Summit for Young Men of Color will be Nov. 29

Marquette will host the inaugural Leadership and Brotherhood Summit for Young Men of Color will take place on Thursday, Nov. 29. The event is in collaboration with the Milwaukee Public School’s Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement and aims to engage in a community-wide effort to support the leadership development, enhance the academic success […]

Apply to be a communication intern with SWIM

SWIM — Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee, a community trauma initiative based at Marquette University, seeks an intern to help strengthen and promote this initiative. The intern will be co-managed by the Office of the President and the Office of Marketing and Communication (OMC) at Marquette for 12–15 hours a week of work. Learn more online.

Marquette and Northwestern Mutual to host 2018 Milwaukee Blockchain Conference, Nov. 30

The Marquette Blockchain Lab is partnering with Northwestern Mutual to host the 2018 Milwaukee Blockchain Conference on Friday, Nov. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons. The Milwaukee Blockchain Conference will bring together more than 300 business leaders, entrepreneurs and students, and feature 25 speakers across two interest-specific tracks, as well as round […]

Campus Ministry and Faber Center silent retreats open for registration

Two silent retreat options will be offered over winter break, both of which are now open for registration.  Silent Weekend will take place Friday, Dec. 14, through Sunday, Dec. 16, and is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Registration closes Sunday, Dec. 9.   Silent Directed Retreat will take place Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, through Saturday, Jan. 12, […]

Igniting Hope, annual tree-lighting ceremony and holiday festivities, is Dec. 3

Igniting Hope, a campus-wide event to spread holiday cheer, will take place on Monday, Dec. 3. The goal of Igniting Hope is to unite students and the community while welcoming the holiday season to campus.  The main event, the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, will take place at 5 p.m. in Westowne Square. To continue the festivities, a reception will follow until 7 p.m. in the AMU Ballrooms. There will be a hot […]

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow

The Student Philanthropy Leadership Council will host Giving Tuesday on Tuesday, Nov. 27 in the AMU and The Commons. Giving Tuesday is an annual event for students to express thanks to a professor, mentor or staff member who made a positive impact on their Marquette experience.  Cards will be available to sign from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the […]