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Hartman Center offering free virtual reading instruction to children of Marquette employees
Children of Marquette faculty and staff are welcome to participate in free one-on-one virtual reading instruction through the College of Education’s Hartman Literacy and Learning Center. Twice a week during the fall semester, undergraduate elementary education students enrolled in an advanced practicum in reading assessment and instruction will teach second through fourth grade students. These…
TIAA individual counseling sessions available for all employees; August and September sign-ups now open
Employees can discuss their personal financial situation on a confidential basis with a TIAA financial consultant. Access virtual counseling through any device and get guidance about saving more, managing debt or planning for the future. It’s highly secure and private. Once you confirm your meeting, TIAA will reach out to you to see if you are interested…
‘Reflecting on Our Return’ retreat for employees is Aug. 14
The Faber Center will host a virtual retreat titled “Reflecting on Our Return”on Friday. Aug. 14, from noon to 1 p.m. Open to all employees, this retreat invites participants to reflect upon the academic year. “As we continue to find ourselves in unprecedented times and as we prepare to welcome students and our colleagues back…
Mental health resources for employees available online; EAP offering weekly virtual wellness sessions
Human Resources recently updated the Employee Wellness website to include various mental health and resiliency resources for employees. In addition, the Advocate/Aurora Employee Assistance Program is offering weekly “IMPACT” sessions focused on emotional health and well-being. IMPACT sessions are confidential, voluntary and open to everyone. Topics are selected to help you recharge your emotional health…
COVID-19 Update: Marquette to reopen for in-person instruction this fall with hybrid and online classes where reasonably possible and reduced number of students living residentially
Dear Marquette faculty, staff and students: After much thoughtful and deliberate consultation with the Milwaukee Health Department, our faculty and staff medical experts, and our Board of Trustees — which includes nationally renowned medical leaders — Marquette University will move forward with our plan to reopen campus in-person this fall with fewer students living residentially.…
An important Commencement message from President Lovell and Provost Ah Yun
Dear Class of 2020, We are writing today to provide you with an update on the university’s planned August 30 Commencement ceremony to celebrate you, our 2020 Marquette University graduates. In the most prudent interests of public health, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person Commencement events for the year. Based on…
Haggerty Museum among list of Milwaukee museums to partner with Google Arts and Culture app
The Google Cultural Institute recently announced its partnership with sixteen world class Milwaukee institutions, including Marquette’s very own Haggerty Museum of Art. The partnership will help share Milwaukee’s culture, people and stories with a larger global audience via the online platform. Established in 2016, the Google Arts and Culture app allows users to view and…
University mourns the loss of recent graduate Erik Olson
The Marquette community mourns the loss of recent alumnus Erik Olson, who passed away unexpectedly on July 27. Olson was a business student actively involved in the Applied Investment Management Program (AIM). In fall 2019, he earned a bachelor of science in business administration with a focus in finance and economics. “Erik was a special…
Dental faculty member named American Board of Dental Public Health president
Dr. Christopher Okunseri, professor and director of the predoctoral program for dental public health at the School of Dentistry, has been named president of the American Board of Dental Public Health. “We are proud of the work Dr. Okunseri has done in the field of public health dentistry,” said Dr. William Lobb, dean of the…
Faculty and staff grants: June 2020
In an effort to promote research and scholarship conducted by Marquette faculty and staff, the Office of Marketing and Communication and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs have partnered to present a monthly recap of recent grants awarded to faculty and staff. This report will be featured in Marquette Today each month. The following grants were…