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Register for Writing Innovation Symposium by Jan. 24
Hosted by the Social Innovation Initiative and Marquette University Libraries, the third annual Writing Innovation Symposium will be held on Jan. 30 and 31. Two workshops will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30, in addition to a lunchtime plenary speaker from Dr. Paul Feigenbaum, a community writing scholar from Florida International University. His talk, “Welcome to the…
Faber Center spring program offerings
The Faber Center will offer two new programs this semester to all faculty and staff for spiritual growth and understanding of the wisdom of St. Ignatius: Caregivers Group | Tuesday, Jan. 28, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Faber Center Those who are caring for an aging parent, a child with special needs or other…
Faculty grants for course development now available
The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion supports the development of innovative courses that explore issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. Summer grants of up to $1,500 are available to full-time faculty from any discipline to develop new course or significantly revise existing courses to infuse inclusive pedagogy and diverse themes. The course must be…
Rec Plex to offer children swim lessons
Sponsored by the American Red Cross, the Rec Plex will offer its “Swim to Success” program again this semester. The program offers six levels of ability in addition to a “Tiny Tots” class. Private and semi-private lessons are available for both adults and children. Lessons are $45 for members and $51 for non-members. Registration begins Monday, Jan. 13…
Severe weather reminder
In the event of severe weather, the university continually monitors weather conditions. Per university policy, senior leadership will make a determination by 5:30 a.m. regarding whether or not to cancel classes and close the university that day for weather-related reasons. An overview of the university’s processes and methods of communication for communicating closures due to severe…
Division of Digital Learning to offer Facilitating an Online Course series, Jan. 27 – March 9
The Division of Digital Learning will offer a spring semester session of the certification training “Facilitating an Online Course,” beginning Jan. 27. This online course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to explore best practices and theories related to teaching an online course. Specifically, the course will model Marquette’s Distance Education Standards of Excellence. The…
Women and Men for and with Others: Mi casa es su casa
For Dani Castillo, opening her home — and her heart — is the right thing to do By Shelby Williamson, senior communication specialist in the Office of Marketing and Communication As the child of immigrants, Daniela Castillo has a special place in her heart for those seeking a better life in the United States. So…
Peer visitors for AJCU Mission Priority Examen will be on campus Jan. 22-24
Marquette is participating in the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities Mission Priority Examen process during the 2019-20 academic year. The Mission Priority Examen provides space and structure for each Jesuit college and university to undertake serious discussions about how they understand their school’s authentic mission, establish goals for the future, and set forth new or…
707 Hub seeking students to participate in ‘Redo the Loo,’ restroom redesign challenge
The 707 Hub, home to the Kohler Center for Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation Initiative, is inviting students to take part in a bathroom design challenge. The contest, called “Redo the Loo: 707 Hub’s Restroom Redesign Challenge,” encourages students from all colleges and majors to try their hand at redesigning the restrooms inside the 707 Hub.…
Encountering God in the silence — a reflection on the silent retreat
By Megan Sheehan, communications coordinator, Campus Ministry “In the silence of the heart God speaks. If you face God in prayer and silence, God will speak to you. Then you will know that you are nothing. It is only when you realize your nothingness, your emptiness, that God can fill you with Himself. Souls of…