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Athletics announces “Iggy” as name of Golden Eagle mascot
Marquette Athletics is introducing “Iggy” as the name for the official golden eagle mascot, the department announced Monday afternoon. Named after St. Ignatius of Loyola, Iggy will continue to represent Marquette at competitions and various campus events in alignment with the university’s Catholic, Jesuit tradition. Other institutions with the same mascot name include Loyola Marymount…
Dr. Dmitri Babikov honored with Way Klingler Fellowship Award
Dr. Dmitri Babikov is a professor of chemistry in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences. He is also a 2020 recipient of the Way Klingler Fellowship Award. A trained theoretical physicist, Babikov found his passion with computational chemistry which uniquely shaped his career choice. He joined the chemistry department in the fall of 2004…
Volunteers needed for COVID-19 testing validation study, Aug. 5 and 12
The Marquette University Medical Clinic and the COVID Response Team is seeking faculty, staff and students to help with a validation study on the following dates: Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon / 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon / 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The…
In the time of the coronavirus, write a book
Marquette psychology professor writes children’s book to help kids prepare for school amid the coronavirus pandemic
Deadline to return spring semester books extended through Aug. 26
Students who have yet to return textbook rentals from spring 2020 can now do so through the first week of fall semester (Aug. 26) at no penalty. Students are strongly encouraged to return book rentals as soon as possible as returned books are used to fulfill fall 2020 orders, which ultimately helps save students money.…
Beyond MU webinar ‘Women in Supply Chain’ is Aug. 27
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Women in Supply Chain – Succession Planning in Organizations” on Thursday, Aug. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. The webinar will focus on the topic of gender balance in supply chain management. The conversation will focus on what industry and academia is doing to close the gender…
Researchers to present ‘COVID-19 Pandemic Related Lightning Talks,’ Aug. 4
The Office of Research and Innovation and the COVID-19 Research Initiative will host a second virtual town hall titled “Pandemic-related Lightning Talks” on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The event will feature five–minute presentations by 15 different faculty, staff or research associates focusing on the research endeavors, projects, commentaries and educational opportunities emerging…
Mary Minson honored with Diversity and Inclusion Award
Mary Minson is the senior assistant dean of advising in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences. She is also the 2020 recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award. The Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award recognizes one faculty member and one staff member at Marquette who demonstrates exemplary leadership and manifests the…
July 28 Parents COVID-19 Town Hall video now available
On Tuesday evening, about 1,100 Marquette parents and guardians gathered virtually for a COVID-19 Town Hall. The event focused on the recovery planning process, specifically health and safety procedures, academic planning and residence hall logistics. Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president for student affairs, moderated the event. Rev. Jim Voiss, S.J., vice president for mission and…
COVID-19 UPDATES: University working with Milwaukee Health Department on plans for fall instruction; new city of Chicago travel guidance
As a follow-up to the university’s message last week around Marquette’s plans for fall instruction, we wanted to let you know that university leaders are actively engaged in discussions with the Milwaukee Health Department officials to receive approval for in-person instruction this fall. While details are not yet available, we have had productive conversations with…