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  • 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…

  • Register for Nov. 19 virtual Campus Town Hall

    The university will host a virtual Town Hall for the campus community on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams Live. The event will provide an update on university economics, the academic vision for Marquette and the university’s COVID-19 planning for the spring semester. Register via Eventbrite; a link to join…

  • Triangle Fraternity offering two new scholarship opportunities

    Founded in 1907 by 16 engineers at the University of Illinois, Triangle Fraternity is a fraternity for male engineers, architects and scientists. Triangle strives to develop balanced men who cultivate high moral character, foster lifelong friendships and live their lives with integrity.  Two new scholarship opportunities are available: FIRST Students of Marquette Triangle Scholarship Criteria: Must be a…

  • Applications now being accepted for Way Klingler Fellowship and Early Career Awards

    Application guidelines are now available for the 2021-22 Early Career Awards (formerly Young Scholar Awards) and the Way Klingler Fellowships. The Early Career Awards support promising scholars in the critical, early stages of their careers. The application deadline for the Way Klingler Early Career Awards is Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.  The Way Klingler Fellowships are intended to…

  • McGee Lecture Series to host Hans-Joerg Tiede, Nov. 17

    The Department of Social and Culture Sciences’ McGee Lecture Series will welcome Hans-Joerg Tiede, director of research at the American Association of University Professors, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.   In this dynamic lecture, Tiede will explain the critical importance of collaboration and shared governance as colleges and universities respond to the financial…

  • Milwaukee musician Willy Porter performs virtual concert for students in ‘Rock and Roll in the U.S.’ course; watch the video via YouTube

    Milwaukee musician Willy Porter produced a 40-minute concert for the students in the Foundations in Methods of Inquiry Core course, “Rock and Roll in the U.S.” The course, CORE 1929, is co-taught by Dr. Elaine Spiller, associate professor of mathematics and statistical sciences, and Dr. Stephen Saunders, chair and professor of psychology. During the next class, Porter…

  • Faber Center to host ‘Touchstones: Stories of Hope and Inspiration’ virtually, Nov. 20 

    The Faber Center will host “Touchstones: Stories of Hope and Inspiration” on Friday, Nov. 20, from noon to 12:30 p.m.  A story is a powerful way to find hope in challenging times. Faculty and staff are invited to join Dr. John Pustejovsky, associate professor of German, as he shares aspects of his spiritual journey and how it is a…

  • Next Step Clinic receives Nonprofit Collaboration of the Year award

    Next Step Clinic — the winner of Marquette University’s first-ever President’s Challenge — received the award for Nonprofit Collaboration of the Year during Milwaukee BizTimes’ annual Nonprofit Excellence Awards, held virtually on Nov. 6. Next Step Clinic operates as a satellite of Mental Health America of Wisconsin and addresses the mental health and developmental needs…