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Virtual O-Fest is Sept. 8-10
This semester’s O-Fest will be held Sept. 8, 9, and 10, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Microsoft Teams. Organizations have been divided by category among the evenings. Each category will have a two–hour time slot for students to meet the officers and members of the student organizations on campus. See all university departments with pages and recognized organizations on MARQUEE.…
Guidance for faculty in case of potential Microsoft Teams issues during class
In light of the recent Zoom outage experienced by many institutions last week, IT Services and the Center for Teaching and Learning/Division of Digital Learning has provided the following guidance for instructors in the event that Teams would experience an outage during your scheduled class time. ITS indicates that, while it is doubtful that Teams…
Helpful reminders to share with students about new processes and protocols
Due to the many new processes and protocols in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on campus, below are some helpful reminders to share with students in your classes. Key reminders regarding risk mitigation in academic spaces: Wear your mask, correctly, at all times. Wipe down surfaces upon taking your seat, use good hand…
Professors receive $3 million grant for research on exercise in older adults
Dr. Sandra Hunter, professor of exercise science in the College of Health Sciences, along with colleagues Dr. Chris Sundberg, assistant professor of exercise science in the College of Health Sciences, and Dr. Robert Fitts, professor emeritus of biological sciences in the Helen Way Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, received a $3 million R01 grant…
Real Estate Strategies Conference will be a three-part virtual series, will kick off Sept. 10
The Center for Real Estate in the College of Business Administration will host its ninth annual Real Estate Strategies Conference with a three-part virtual series, beginning with Bob Sulentic, president and CEO of the CBRE Group, on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to noon. Registration is free and open to the public. Sulentic will…
Virtual Commencement Mass is Aug. 29; watch the Class of 2020 video and participate in other virtual celebrations happening this week
The Class of 2020 is invited to join Rev. James Voiss, S.J., vice president for mission and ministry, for a virtual Mass at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29. The Mass will be livestreamed and archived on the Mission at Marquette Facebook page. Additionally, the Class of 2020 is invited to participate in the following virtual celebrations:…
Read the most frequently asked questions about COVID Cheq
Last weekend, the university launched “COVID Cheq,” a new online daily symptom screening tool for the Marquette community. Below is a few of the most frequently asked questions regarding COVID Cheq: Who is required to complete COVID Cheq each day? All faculty, staff and students who are routinely on campus will be required to answer…
Cleaning wipes and sanitizer available at locations across campus
CORRECTION: A previous email incorrectly stated that cleaning wipes were distributed in welcome kits. They were not, but are available for students across campus. Cleaning wipes were provided in residence hall rooms and are available in all general pool classrooms, the Alumni Memorial Union, most colleges offices, from “Make the Difference” student ambassadors and at…
Designated study spaces available around campus
This semester, a number of classrooms and other spaces are reserved around campus for students to use for virtual (synchronous) learning or as study spaces. These rooms are available on a first come, first served basis, although important guidelines exist for use of the spaces. Visit the Virtual Learning and Study Spaces page for more…
Virtual Study Abroad Fair is Sept. 8-11
The Office of International Education will host a virtual Study Abroad Fair over the course of several days: Tuesday, Sept. 8, through Friday, Sept. 11. Campus partners and alumni have been invited to host live sessions for students throughout the week. Visit the Study Abroad website for live sessions, virtual options, frequently asked questions and more. With questions, contact the…