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Make a plan to return your absentee ballot; voters can request ballots by mail until Oct. 29
To ensure your ballot is received by Election Day, the U.S. Postal Service recommends all absentee ballots are mailed by Monday, Oct. 26. If you mail in your absentee ballot after this day, it might not reach your election clerk in time. In Wisconsin and Illinois, voters can request absentee ballots by mail until Thursday, Oct…
English Department to host virtual open house and ‘Six-Word Short-Story Contest,’ Oct. 28
The English Department will host a virtual open house on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. At the virtual open house, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with students and faculty in the English Department, learn more about its programs and course offerings. Attendees will also be able to read and…
Deadline for students to request course modality accommodations due to COVID-19 is Oct. 30
Last week Provost Ah Yun provided a spring 2021 academic calendar update via Marquette Today. You can also now view the spring 2021 academic schedule of courses via CheckMarq or the Class Search website. Students who need special consideration related to course modality due to their own COVID 19 health risks should email the Office…
New Economic Planning website serves as information hub for academic, operational planning
To provide ongoing updates and transparent information about Marquette’s academic and operational planning to address the significant financial challenges the university faces, a new Economic Planning website has been developed to serve as an information hub for the campus community. The site, which is available on campus and via VPN at marquette.edu/economic-planning, features news and…
Policy Review Committee shares four UPP updates
Marquette University provides University Policies and Procedures for the Marquette community as a written record of approved and current academic, operational, financial, and business policies and procedures. The Policy Review Committee is responsible for guiding good practices in university policy governance and to ensure collaboration and consistency in university policy development — the committee does…
Campus Ministry and Marquette for Life to host Respect Life Month events
October is Respect Life Month, which provides an opportunity to reflect on the gift of life, learn more about challenges and threats to human dignity and life, and dialogue with others on ways to promote the flourishing of human life from conception to natural death. This year’s theme is “Live the Gospel of Life.” Some themes…
Students: Meet with your adviser before spring registration on Nov. 9
Students must meet with their academic adviser, as determined by their college advising policy, before registering for classes for spring semester (spring registration begins Monday, Nov. 9.) Students should bring a list of courses they are plan to take during the semester, as well as any questions about study abroad, internships, double-majors and minors. Undergraduate…
Ignite to host ‘Confronting White Privilege’ discussion, Oct. 28
Ignite will host Gloria Purvis, host of EWTN’s “Morning Glory,” for a presentation and discussion titled “Confronting White Privilege” on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. Register to attend virtually or in-person at the Chapel of the Holy Family. The event will explore Catholic foundations for anti-racism and racial justice work in an engaging and encouraging space. Purvis…
2020 Explorer Challenge Annual Report now available
The Explorer Challenge, formerly the Strategic Innovation Fund, invites students, faculty and staff to submit proposals for up to $25,000 in seed money for innovative projects that make an impact and advance Beyond Boundaries, Marquette’s strategic plan. Since its launch in 2016, the Explorer Challenge has awarded more than $7,000,000 in funding to 84 projects…
College of Nursing to host virtual Wake Lecture, Nov. 10
The College of Nursing’s annual James Wake Memorial Lecture will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dr. Joanne Wolfe, MD, MPH, of the Harvard Cancer Center will present “Amplifying the Child and Family Voice in Pediatric Serious Illness.” Dr. Wolfe will describe a framework for understanding and easing suffering…