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COVID-19: What the safer-at-home orders mean, self-disclosure form and signing up for direct deposit
Faculty, staff and students are asked to read these operational updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic. State and city safer-at-home orders Both the State of Wisconsin and the City of Milwaukee issued safer-at-home orders today. The City of Milwaukee’s order exempts colleges and universities for the purposes of facilitating distance learning, doing critical research or…
Students count at Marquette: Census process reminders
The 2020 U.S. Census is underway with census forms being sent to residences across the nation. As this only occurs once every 10 years, students are reminded about the process for the Marquette campus: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the majority of students are not currently residing at their campus residence. It is important to…
Fall 2020 Silicon Valley Experience applications due April 5
Undergraduate student entrepreneurs and innovators are invited to apply for the Silicon Valley Experience, an immersive tour which will take place during fall break 2020. Students will tour California Bay Area companies and will meet with Marquette alumni working in the startup, venture capitalists and corporate innovation industries. All disciplines are encouraged to apply; all expenses are paid. The Silicon…
COVID-19 Update: Remote learning extended, Commencement postponed and other key decisions
Dear Marquette community: As we start our first full week of remote learning and working, we want to thank you for your continued patience as we move the university forward amid this unprecedented set of circumstances. Given changing guidance from the State of Wisconsin and the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we are…
From darkness into the radiance of faith
By Rev. John Schwantes, S.J., Jesuit associate director, Faber Center This reflection is based on the scripture story for the fourth Sunday of Lent: John 9: The Man Born Blind. The heavy, anxious mood that has descended on our country led me to hear the gospel of the blind man in a new way. When…
Admissions to offer virtual campus tours, appointments
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions understands that now is an important time for admitted students as they discern their college enrollment plans. For this reason, Admissions will continue to be available by phone, text and virtual appointment to speak with students and their families. Learn more and schedule an appointment. Take a virtual tour of…
Virtual tutoring to begin March 23
Using Microsoft Teams, the Office of Student Educational Services is moving more than 350 currently scheduled in-person tutoring groups online. Beginning Monday, March 23, tutors will contact their tutees via email to provide instructions on how to use this new format. In addition, students may sign up for virtual academic coaching and study skills appointments…
Athletics shares ‘Kids Club’ activity resources for kids at home during COVID-19
The Marquette Athletics Kids Club is sharing some helpful resources for parents to use with their children, as many find themselves at home during the coronavirus outbreak. Activities include: Coloring book pages “Maze to the Al” game Marquette-themed crossword puzzle “Design your own jersey” coloring page Photo hunts Word search Create your own paper Golden…
Father Duns: Keeping the faith, maintaining mindfulness amid coronavirus
By Shelby Williamson, senior communication specialist in the Office of Marketing and Communication Rev. Ryan Duns, S.J., is an assistant professor and the assistant chair of theology in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences. Working at the intersection of philosophy and systematic theology, Father Duns has published several works on renowned Jesuit theologians and…
U.S. Department of Education suspends federal student loan repayments for students
The U.S. Office of Federal Student Aid announced that it will provide student loan relief for students across the country during the COVID-19 national emergency. The two main announcements included: All borrowers with federally held student loans will automatically have their interest rates set to 0% for a period of at least 60 days. Every…