By Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence “I can’t breathe…” These are haunting words, especially in the midst of a pandemic that has taken away the breath of more than 360 thousand people worldwide. How do we share our feelings of frustration at a time when we should be together but are so […]
Archives for May 2020
Steve Frieder honored with Excellence in University Service Award
Steve Frieder, Arts ’95, is the senior advisor to the president and corporate secretary. He is one of four staff members to receive the 2020 Excellence in University Service Award. Steve’s “first and best teacher” was his mom, the late Judy Landmark Frieder. Among her many lessons, Judy urged Steve to always send cards, call […]
Purchase a Summer Upass
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will resume fare collection beginning on June 1. Students who were enrolled in spring 2020 courses and/or summer 2020 courses are eligible to purchase a Summer Upass for $25. MCTS recommends that riders who are medically able wear a face mask or face covering over their nose and mouth while […]
Director of Recreational Sports John Sweeney recognized for excellence by NIRSA
John Sweeney, director of recreational sports, received an Award of Merit from the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA). The Regional Awards of Merit honor individuals who have been innovative and dedicated pioneers in the field of collegiate recreation. These awards acknowledge the exceptional performance and dedication of NIRSA members. NIRSA shared Sweeney’s accomplishment […]
Virtual breakfast with Senior Vice President Joel Pogodzinski is June 18
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Joel Pogodzinski invites faculty and staff to discuss campus and community topics while (virtually) sharing a meal together. A Microsoft Teams gathering will be held on Thursday, June 18, at 8:30 a.m. These small-group meetings have no set agenda and will provide an opportunity to have collegial conversation about campus while […]
Beyond MU webinar: ‘Business Continuity PLAN-demic’ is June 11
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Business Continuity PLAN-demic” on Thursday, June 11, from noon to 12:45 p.m. CT. Presented by Jeffrey Wuest, Bus Ad ‘89, CEO and president of SynFiny Advisors and Matteo Arena, chair and associate professor of finance at Marquette, the webinar will focus on how companies can prepare for and respond to business continuity planning […]
Beyond MU webinar: ‘Entrepreneurial Planning: Addressing New Needs’ is June 19
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Entrepreneurial Planning: Addressing New Needs” on Friday, June 19, from noon to 1 p.m. CST. The webinar will focus on how businesses can support their employees and clients during these uncertain times. Presenters include: Jessica Ollenburg, Bus Ad ‘85, managing partner and principal consultant of Ollenburg LLC Executive Consulting […]
Seeking guidance amid COVID-19
Students, employees warned of job solicitation email scam
Many students, faculty and staff received an email last week from someone claiming to be a student staff member offering personal assistant job opportunities. This solicitation was deemed fraudulent and ITS took the following action immediately by securing the compromised email account and deleting all “personal assistant position” scam emails. ITS has since set up […]
President’s Challenge – COVID-19 Response Grant advisers to begin virtual drop-in sessions June 1-12; Check-in documents due May 29
The recently announced President’s Challenge – COVID-19 Response Grant will host a series of virtual drop-in advising sessions between June 1-12. View the full list of dates and times. The series is a partnership between Marquette, American Family Insurance and Johnson Controls. The virtual sessions will bring together key thought leaders in the areas of mental […]
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