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Trans* Compassion Week is Nov. 16-20
The LGBTQ+ Resource Center and Campus Ministry will host Trans* Compassion Week, Monday, Nov. 16, through Friday, Nov. 20. This week recognizes anti-transgender violence and celebrates trans* and gender diversity. Students, staff, faculty, alumni and the greater community are welcome to participate in a number of virtual events. The Trans* Day of Remembrance Vigil will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at noon…
Next virtual ‘Soup with Substance’ to honor National Native American Heritage Month, Nov. 18
Campus Ministry will host the next “Soup with Substance” on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at noon via Microsoft Teams. In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, the event will feature Destiny Seymour, an Anishinaabe business owner, interior designer and textile designer (see her designs on Instagram). Kelsey Otero, associate director of social innovation, will also…
Institute for Women’s Leadership now accepting applications for spring 2021 Faculty Fellows; apply by Nov. 30
The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL) is seeking faculty fellows for its spring 2021 cohort. The fellowship is designed to help support faculty work that advances women’s leadership locally and globally through pioneering research, innovative programming and collaborative engagement. Faculty fellows will work with the IWL to advocate for justice, specifically intersectional inclusivity and gender…
Faber Center to host virtual Thanksgiving prayer service, Nov. 23
The Faber Center invites all Marquette faculty and staff to a virtual prayer of Thanksgiving on Monday, Nov. 23, from noon to 12:45 p.m. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, giving thanks may be challenging given the current uncertainty and pain in our world. Join the Faber Center for this time of communal prayer and reflection. Register online.
‘Data Equity and Access in Milwaukee’ webinar is Nov. 19
The Department of Computer Science will host “Data Equity and Access in Milwaukee” on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Through a panel discussion and breakout sessions, the event will focus on the use of publicly accessible civic databases in Milwaukee and the barriers preventing community organizations from accessing and…
New virtual study abroad courses available for spring 2021, fulfill core requirements
The Office of International Education is offering two virtual courses through its Sibanye Cape Town study abroad program. Students can register for either of the spring 2021 courses, which fulfill new core requirements. THEOS 3420 – Crossing Boundaries: Bridging the Racial Divide – South Africa This class fulfills the “Individuals and Communities Discovery Theme” requirements. The course meets Tuesdays…
New edition of Marquette Magazine now available online
The fall 2020 edition of Marquette Magazine is now available online: View the magazine on ISSUU. View and download an accessible PDF. To request a hard copy, email stacy.tuchel@marquette.edu. Some of the stories were also published via Medium, you can read them here. View all university and college magazines at today.marquette.edu/magazines-at-marquette.
Encourage students to complete course evaluations by Nov. 24
Fall 2020 course evaluations are available Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Tuesday, Nov. 24. Faculty are asked to remind students to complete the evaluations or set aside time for students to complete their evaluation in-class, an effective way to increase overall response rate. Instructions for conducting an in-class MOCES evaluation can be found on the Institutional Research and Analysis website. For additional information, the course…
COVID-19 update: Gov. Evers’ executive order, reminder about the university’s changed alert level and importance of contact tracing
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued Executive Order #94. The order includes a list of recommendations for mitigating the spread of COVID-19. On Friday, Nov. 6, Marquette raised its COVID-19 alert level from Moderate to High. A series of related steps and information was shared via Marquette Today that directly mirror the Governor’s…
Research Academic Planning workgroup to host virtual coffee chat, Nov. 18, 30
The Research Academic Planning workgroup will host two upcoming virtual coffee chats for the Marquette community: Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 30, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. These events serve as an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to share input on research with the workgroup. To request the…