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Free COVID testing available for employees
Free COVID-19 testing is available to employees (and their families) who are enrolled in Marquette’s medical insurance plan through UMR. There is also testing available for those who do not have Marquette’s medical insurance; read the information below to determine where tests are available. Specific details regarding testing, which tests are covered, how to request…
Employee Assistance Program to host ‘Returning with Resilience’ on Aug. 20
The Advocate Aurora Employee Assistance Program will host an interactive session called “Returning with Resilience” on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. In this session, participants will explore essential aspects of self-care to lessen the impact of cumulative stress and adversity. Register via Eventbrite by Wednesday, Aug. 19. Once registered, participants will receive a link to the…
Marquette Law Poll announces release of ‘Wisconsin: The State of the Race’ presentation, Aug. 15
With Wisconsin looming as a pivotal swing state in the 2020 election, the Law School has announced the release of “Wisconsin: The State of the Race” — a video presentation from Dr. Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law Poll, and Mike Gousha, distinguished fellow in law and public policy, designed to draw on the…
Aug. 13 Town Hall to focus on fall plans for reopening and Step 4 processes; register today
The Marquette COVID-19 Response Team will host another virtual COVID-19 Town Hall for the campus community on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. via Microsoft Teams Live. Register via Eventbrite; a link to join the virtual event will be sent to registrants on Tuesday morning. Please note that this event is for Marquette…
From Dr. Xavier Cole: All students must complete online COVID-19 training by Aug. 19
Editor’s note: Information regarding student health and safety recommendations was updated from an earlier version of this letter to better reflect the university’s intended guidance. Dear Marquette students, I write to you as we prepare for the start of the fall 2020 academic year in just two short weeks. I hope this message finds you…
As DNC scales back, no convention guests to stay on campus
With the announcement last week that the Democratic nominee for president will no longer travel to Milwaukee to accept the nomination, the remaining convention-related guests who were planning to stay in the university’s residence halls have canceled. There will be no guests staying on campus during the convention, which is slated to take place virtually…
Step 4 Return to Campus Training for employees will be available online, Aug. 17
All employees must complete a mandatory online training before returning to campus. This only pertains to those who are or will be working on campus. If you are working remotely, you do not need to complete the training. The training will be available on the COVID-19 website by Monday, Aug. 17, and the Step 4…
Beyond MU webinar ‘Dismantling Institutional Racism’ is Sept. 1
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Dismantling Institutional Racism through Servant Leadership and Empowerment” on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from noon to 12:45 p.m. CT. Presented by Dr. Eric Waters, assistant professor of communication studies, the webinar will focus on equipping organizational leaders with the skills to help dismantle institutional racism by igniting the spark of change in their own…
University Advancement surpasses FY20 fundraising goal
The Marquette Advancement team raised $95.3 million in new gifts and confirmed pledges in fiscal year 2020, surpassing its $90 million FY20 goal. The university’s generous donors have contributed $200 million over the past two fiscal years. Since the pandemic emerged, the team made considerable progress in securing student emergency funds with more than $500k…
AMU polling site moved off campus for Aug. 11
The Wisconsin Election Commission announced the relocation of the polling site in the AMU for the Wisconsin Partisan Primary Elections on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Residents who would have voted at the AMU in the past are being directed to the Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning, located just north of campus at 1017 N. 12th Street.…