Archives for November 2020

Mental health and resiliency resources available for faculty and staff

November 4, 2020

Faculty and staff are encouraged to utilize the Employee Wellness website for various mental health and resiliency resources. Information on the Advocate/Aurora Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a confidential resource available for employees and members of their household, is also available. The EAP is offering weekly “IMPACT” sessions focused on emotional health and well-being. Topics are selected […]

Book Marq to undergo remodeling, will remain open; return fall books before Thanksgiving

November 4, 2020

Beginning on Monday, Nov. 30, the BookMarq’s store will undergo remodeling that’s estimated to last three weeks. The Book Marq intends to remain open during this time and will maintain normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). These times may be subject to change. Students are also encouraged to return fall books before Thanksgiving. Students […]

Alpha Sigma Nu to host blood drive, Nov. 12

November 4, 2020

Alpha Sigma Nu and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin will host a blood drive on Thursday, Nov. 12, from noon to 6 p.m., in the AMU Henke Lounge. Due to COVID-19, blood donations are in dire need — and you can help. The SARS COV-2 antibody test, aka the COVID-19 antibody test (CAT), will be performed on all blood […]

We Are All Marquette: A First-Generation Reflection

November 4, 2020

In honor of First-generation Student Week, Andrea García shares a reflection about her Marquette experience as a first-gen student and how she went from being an aspiring engineer to realizing her true vocation: to be a bilingual speech language pathologist.

Empowering voters in 2020

November 4, 2020

How #MarquetteVotes is engaging student voters this election cycle

COVID-19 update: Students asked to begin preparing for end of semester

November 2, 2020

With about three weeks remaining in the fall 2020 semester, students are asked to begin preparing to leave campus for virtual final exams and winter break. Additional information will be shared in the coming weeks to provide guidance on the end of the semester, including any testing, quarantine, and isolation protocols that may be necessary […]

‘Pray for our Nation’ in the Chapel of the Holy Family this week, Nov. 2-6

November 2, 2020

Campus Ministry invites the Marquette community so share their prayers for the nation during this election week, Nov. 2-6, until 5 p.m. each day in the AMU’s Chapel of the Holy Family. Stop by to pray, light a candle and write a prayer on the note cards provided. Leave your prayer in the basket to […]

Your vote matters: A letter from Dr. Xavier Cole ahead of Election Day

November 2, 2020

Dear students, Tomorrow, Nov. 3, is Election Day. For most of you, this could be the first time you are voting. How exciting! For those on the fence about voting, I want to assure you that it does matter. Your voice and your vote are essential to making our democracy work. If you’ve already voted […]

Virtual ‘Ideas Fest’ is Nov. 9

November 2, 2020

The Office of Research and Innovation will host its annual “Ideas Fest” on Monday, Nov. 9, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Students, faculty and staff are invited to share ideas and network with other innovators. For those interested in applying to the Explorer Challenge, Ideas Fest is an excellent opportunity to meet others […]