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Registration for fall and winter GROW classes now available

Registration for fall and winter GROW classes is now available via Eventbrite. Use code: GROW. All classes will be held via Microsoft Teams. Download the GROW flyer and see all classes. Paper copies will not be sent this semester. Early November offerings include:  OU Campus Quick Start CMS Training | Wednesday, Nov. 4 It’s a […]

Staff voluntary incentivized retirement program deadline is Nov. 18; HR has emailed eligible staff

Marquette is offering a voluntary one-time staff retirement program with financial incentives. The Voluntary Incentivized Retirement Program (VIRP) was designed with dual goals of supporting employees as they transition into retirement while assisting with the university’s workforce and economic planning efforts.  Eligible staff members were emailed program information and an application (from the email address of Marquette University Human Resources via DocuSign) last Wednesday, Oct. 28. Eligibility requirements The program is 100% voluntary and will be offered […]

Annual Benefits Enrollment closes Nov. 13 at 4 p.m.

Faculty and staff can now make changes to their benefit elections during the Annual Enrollment period, which closes on Friday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m. All employees are strongly encouraged to enroll, change or waive benefits for 2021. Employees who wish to change existing health insurance plans, coverage levels or enroll/re-enroll in the Flexible Spending […]

ORSP to host ‘Data Management Plans’ webinar, Oct. 27

In partnership with Hanover Research, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will host a webinar titled “Data Management Plans” on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to noon. The interactive session will focus on developing data management plans (DMPs) and will cover the following topics:  Why to create a DMP Components of a DMP […]

Virtual retirement health care and income planning sessions available for faculty and staff, Nov. 3-12  

Throughout the month of November, a representative from Next Level Planning and Wealth Management will offer information sessions on two retirement related topics: health care and income planning.  Faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for a session at www.retireu.com. You will receive a confirmation email with the Teams link to join.                            Sessions will be available on the following dates and times:  Tuesday, Nov. 3, noon to 1 p.m. […]

Law School to host Restorative Justice Conference, Nov. 9-12

The Law School will host its annual Restorative Justice virtually this year in a four-part series the week of Monday. Nov. 9. The theme of this year’s conference is “Making It Personal.” Participants will be invited to reflect on how restorative justice can make a difference to each of us personally, how we understand restorative justice and […]

New GROW class, ‘Microsoft Teams Training’ will be offered Oct. 29

Human Resources and Information Technology Services will offer a GROW course focused on how to use Microsoft Teams. The class will take place Thursday, Oct. 29, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Presented by Dan Smith, deputy chief information officer, the interactive session will focus on best practices for leading Microsoft Teams meetings. The discussion will include scheduling, […]

Serve as an ally and resource for current first-gen students; faculty and staff invited join the ‘Faculty/staff First-generation Student Network’

The Center for Engagement and Inclusion invite faculty who were first-generation students themselves to join the join the “First-generation Student Network” at Marquette. This network of people includes Marquette students, faculty and staff who are willing to serve as resources and allies for current first-generation students. Once listed in the directory, first-generation students may contact […]

Sign up for ‘Java with Joel,’ a virtual coffee chat, Nov. 10

The next “Java with Joel” coffee chat series with Joel Pogodzinski, senior vice president and chief operating officer, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Open to all faculty and staff, the virtual Teams gatherings will have no set agenda and will provide an opportunity to have collegial conversations […]