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MARQetplace: Marquette’s new eProcurement system has a name

Marquette’s new eProcurement solution, which the university announced in early-October, will be known as MARQetplace. The eProcurement project team vetted dozens of naming suggestions and ultimately chose MARQetplace to represent the new system. The new purchase-to-pay system, which will be implemented in early 2019, will provide university shoppers with online supplier catalogs and deliver more […]

November reflection and prayer: Rejoice in Thanksgiving

By Rev. Frederick Zagone, S.J., Vice President for Mission and Ministry Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week? Even with the barrage of Christmas advertising already before us, it seems too early for the holidays to be upon us. It is also difficult thinking about what we have to be thankful for this year. Just […]

Marquette professors receive $525,000 grant to research a new ‘green’ catalyst

Dr. Richard Holz, Dean of the Way Klingler College of Arts and Sciences and professor of chemistry, and Dr. Brian Bennett, professor and chair of physics, have received a $525,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to continue research into enzymes that are a new type of “green” catalyst. Holz and Bennett will use Marquette’s […]

Marquette Liturgical Choir Advent concert is Nov. 30 

The Marquette Liturgical Choir and Music Ministry will host “Advent Lessons and Carols: The Advent of our God” concert on Friday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Church of the Gesu.   The concert will be a celebration of the Advent season as we prepare our hearts for the Christmas season with lessons (scripture readings) and carols (chorus and congregational […]

Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy is Nov. 27

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, the Office of International Education and the Office of Research and Innovation will host the Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the AMU ballrooms.   The event’s goal is to encourage and showcase research among faculty members and students from all […]

Retirement reception for Karen Desotelle is Dec. 3

A retirement reception for Karen Desotelle, director of student educational services, will be held on Monday, Dec. 3, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the AMU Henke/Lunda Room. The program will take place at 4:30 p.m.  To attend. RSVP online by Friday, Nov. 30. For questions or special needs, contact University Special Events at (414) 288-7431.    

Counselor Education Information Night is Nov. 27

Counselor Education Information Night will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. in Sensenbrenner Hall. The event will host pizza and conversation about Marquette’s master’s program in counseling.  Faculty and students from Marquette’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs will be there to discuss their programs and answer questions. A new specialization in […]

Register for Three-Minute Thesis competition through Jan. 22 

The Graduate School will host its third annual Three-Minute Thesis competition (3MT®) on Friday, Feb. 22.   This is a great opportunity for graduate students to practice their presentation skills, especially being able to pitch an involved research project in three minutes or less. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner of the competition. Marquette graduate […]

Register for Faber Center Advent retreat by Nov. 28

The Faber Center will host a half-day Advent ecumenical retreat, “Be Still and Know: An Advent of Love” on Friday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dr. E. J. O’Brien Jesuit Residence Chapel. The retreat will be led by Sr. Anne Arabome and will consist of a restful morning of prayer, reflection, refreshment and renewal going […]

Apply for diversity, equity and inclusion mini-grants by March 31

In spring 2019, the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion will start awarding summer grants for full-time faculty from any discipline to develop new courses or significantly revise existing courses to infuse themes of diversity, equity and inclusion.   Applications are due Sunday, March 31. Details can be found online. With questions, contact Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence, or Jacki Black, […]