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All EOP summer programs to take place online; FFP summer 2020 canceled
The university announced that the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) will be converted to an online learning format for summer 2020. EOP will continue its seminars, workshops and other college transition activities remotely. Additionally, the Freshmen Frontier Program (FFP) has been canceled this summer. Due to the in-person nature of the program, it is not conducive…
‘How to make good decisions’ Facebook live is April 16
Campus Ministry will host a Q&A with Rev. Michael Rossmann, S.J., on Thursday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. on the Campus Ministry Facebook page. Students are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time by emailing Campus Ministry. Father Rossmann joined the Jesuit in 2007 after graduating from the University of Notre Dame. He was ordained in 2017. Father Rossman is the former…
Campus Ministry to host two virtual retreats, April 25 and 26
Campus Ministry will be offering two virtual retreat experiences later this month: Senior Retreat: Saturday, April 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT. This retreat offers an opportunity for the class of 2020 to reflect on their current situation, look back on their Marquette journey as a whole and consider how they would like to…
Virtual Spring Career and Internship Fair is April 24
The Career Services Center will host a Virtual Spring Career and Internship Fair on Friday, April 24, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to virtually meet employers while learning about open positions and what it takes to pursue a career in a specific field. Additional details and training will be provided leading up to…
MUSG presidential elections postponed to fall 2020
MUSG has decided to postpone its spring elections for the positions of president, executive vice president and academic senators. The decision was made by the elections coordinator in consultation with the Executive Board. A virtual election would be logistically challenging, potentially minimizing the interaction between candidates and the undergraduate voting community. Additionally, some candidates would have been at a…
COVID-19 and water
David Strifling, director of the Water Law and Policy Initiative, shares the effects COVID-19 is having on water quality.
Submit prayer requests online
The Jesuit community at Marquette prays for all who are ill or suffering from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as those in mourning. You are invited to submit a special prayer intention during this public health crisis. Submit prayer intentions via the Faith website.
Reminder to submit inventions through the Office of Economic Engagement’s portal
The Office of Economic Engagement (OEE) acknowledges and appreciates all faculty, students and staff for boldly continuing their scholarship, research and education during these unprecedented times. These activities may give rise to patent-able inventions, copyright-able works and other forms of valuable intellectual property. As an example, Marquette recently received a patent grant this past January…
Benefits Update: How the CARES Act affects Marquette, UMR waived testing costs and expanded telehealth coverage
CARES Act Congress recently passed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security” (CARES) Act, which contained several provisions relevant to participants in Marquette’s 403(b) retirement plan. Currently, Marquette’s plan offers loans up to $50,000 to participants (or 50% of their employee contributed account balance) but the CARES Act allows employers to increase that limit. Under…