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From the provost: Spring 2021 Academic Calendar update
Dear Marquette community, First, I want to thank and commend you all for doing your part to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on our campus and in our community. It is because of your efforts and diligence in following campus guidelines that we have been able to provide an in-person, on-campus experience this fall…
Be aware of recent vehicle thefts on campus; lock your vehicles
The campus community should be aware of recent trend of vehicle thefts on campus. MUPD encourages all members of the Marquette community to be aware of their surroundings and always lock vehicles and residences, especially when unattended. Please note MUPD has noticed an increase in stolen Hyundai models, so individuals with Hyundais should be particularly…
‘Finding God in All Things’ retreat is Oct. 30-31
Campus Ministry will host its “Finding God in All Things” retreat from Friday, Oct. 30, to Saturday, Oct. 31. The retreat will take place in-person on campus following all COVID-19 health and safety protocols. If necessary, the retreat will switch to an online format. Participants can expect to bond with other students, experiment with new types of prayer, spend…
How to set up guest access in Checkmarq
Students can set up guest access in CheckMarq, which allows any person you choose to view both your mid-term and final grades, as well as bursar and financial aid information. Students are in control of access and the password for the account and can change these at any time. Students can give access information at…
Nominate full-time faculty members for Teaching Excellence Awards by Nov. 16
Nominations for the Teaching Excellence Awards are due Monday, Nov. 16. The awards are given to those who are recognized by students and colleagues as extraordinary teachers. Teaching Excellence Awards recognize a faculty member’s demonstrated ability to inspire students to see the ideals of the university and to cause them to grow in knowledge and…
Faber Center’s Virtual Day of Reflection is Oct. 31
The Faber Center will host a “Virtual Day of Reflection” on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to noon. Rev. Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, S.J., president of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar, will offer a short reflection on the theme of hope, followed by some quiet time and group sharing. Register for the event here.
‘Flattening the Disability Curve After Acute Hospitalization’ webinar is Oct. 29
The Department of Physical Therapy will host a webinar titled “Flattening the Disability Curve After Acute Hospitalization” on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6:45 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Presented by Dr. Jason Falvey, PT, DPT, the webinar will focus on key healthcare and societal issues that have emerged due to the unique circumstances of 2020. All ticket sales…
Updates regarding Marquette’s Cape Town Study Abroad Program for spring 2021
The Office of International Education (OIE) shares the following changes regarding the South Africa Study Abroad Program for spring 2021. To adhere to current travel restrictions and health and safety guidelines, OIE has pivoted its in-person South Africa program to two virtual program models with an optional two-week travel component (tentative: May 21 — June 4) and a virtual…
Students: Return fall books before Thanksgiving
The Book Marq encourages students to return rented textbooks (that you don’t need for finals) prior to Thanksgiving. This will help avoid the time and expense of shipping textbooks back to the bookstore by the due date of Friday, Dec. 18. With questions, email the Book Marq. For regular announcements, textbook information and promotions, visit the Book Marq website, Facebook or Instagram.
Faber Center’s virtual ‘Exhale with St. Ignatius’ program open to all departments
First developed in collaboration with University Advancement, the Faber Center is offering a program called “Exhale with St. Ignatius” to all departments. Drawing upon the teachings of St. Ignatius, this virtual 30-minute program seeks to create a peaceful setting for units to come together, reflect on our current situation, and seek solace amid the day’s…