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Engineering faculty receive grant to improve robotic dexterity
Dr. Joseph Schimmels, Robert C. Greenheck Chair in Design and Manufacturing in the Opus College of Engineering, received a $750,000 National Robotics Initiative grant through the National Science Foundation to fund a project that seeks to improve robotic dexterity. The grant, totaling nearly $750,000 over the course of three years, will support Schimmels and co-principal…
Volunteers needed to help with move-in
The Office of Residence Life is in need of faculty and staff volunteers to help with move-in. This year, volunteer support will be more important than ever as Marquette welcomes students over a four-day period to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. Arrivals for first year students begin on Saturday, Aug. 22, and continue through Tuesday, Aug. 25. Volunteers are…
Back-to-school student safety reminders from MUPD
As more students are returning to campus for the fall semester, MUPD reminds the campus community of the following safety reminders, specifically as it pertains to off-campus residences. Always lock your door — even when you’re sleeping, gaming or waiting for a roommate to return. Do not allow strangers to enter your residence or building…
Reminder: Students must complete the online COVID-19 training by Aug. 19
Earlier this week, students received an email from Vice President for Student Affairs Xavier Cole about the COVID-19 Safe Colleges training. ALL students – undergraduate, graduate and professional –must complete the course by Wednesday, Aug. 19. Part of a comprehensive COVID-19 education plan, this course is required for all students, regardless of instruction method —…
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Marquette’s Engineering Scholars Program opens doors for talented first-generation college students.
Free COVID testing available for employees
Free COVID-19 testing is available to employees (and their families) who are enrolled in Marquette’s medical insurance plan through UMR. There is also testing available for those who do not have Marquette’s medical insurance; read the information below to determine where tests are available. Specific details regarding testing, which tests are covered, how to request…
Employee Assistance Program to host ‘Returning with Resilience’ on Aug. 20
The Advocate Aurora Employee Assistance Program will host an interactive session called “Returning with Resilience” on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. In this session, participants will explore essential aspects of self-care to lessen the impact of cumulative stress and adversity. Register via Eventbrite by Wednesday, Aug. 19. Once registered, participants will receive a link to the…
Marquette Law Poll announces release of ‘Wisconsin: The State of the Race’ presentation, Aug. 15
With Wisconsin looming as a pivotal swing state in the 2020 election, the Law School has announced the release of “Wisconsin: The State of the Race” — a video presentation from Dr. Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law Poll, and Mike Gousha, distinguished fellow in law and public policy, designed to draw on the…
Aug. 13 Town Hall to focus on fall plans for reopening and Step 4 processes; register today
The Marquette COVID-19 Response Team will host another virtual COVID-19 Town Hall for the campus community on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. via Microsoft Teams Live. Register via Eventbrite; a link to join the virtual event will be sent to registrants on Tuesday morning. Please note that this event is for Marquette…
From Dr. Xavier Cole: All students must complete online COVID-19 training by Aug. 19
Editor’s note: Information regarding student health and safety recommendations was updated from an earlier version of this letter to better reflect the university’s intended guidance. Dear Marquette students, I write to you as we prepare for the start of the fall 2020 academic year in just two short weeks. I hope this message finds you…