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COVID-19 dashboard for campus community now available
As Marquette prepares to reopen in the fall, the health and safety of the campus community remains a top priority. The COVID-19 Response Team has outlined a draft five-step Recovery Plan that will lead to a phased approach for reopening the Marquette University campus. To provide transparency around the number of COVID-19 cases on campus, the university…
Register for ‘Discerning Vocational Call in Context’ virtual series by Sept. 4
Faculty and staff are invited to participate in an upcoming series titled “Discerning Vocational Call in Context.” This development opportunity will better help employees grow personally, spiritually and professionally—in turn enhancing the student experience, retention and success. Participants will engage in cross-divisional and interdisciplinary relationship-building and collaboration in line with Beyond Boundaries’ strategic plan, values and…
Virtual breakfast with Senior Vice President Joel Pogodzinski is Aug. 20
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Joel Pogodzinski invites faculty and staff to discuss campus and community topics while (virtually) sharing a meal together. A Microsoft Teams gathering will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. These small-group meetings have no set agenda and will provide an opportunity to have collegial conversation about campus…
Deadline to apply graduate at the end of summer 2020 term is Aug. 3
The deadline to apply to graduate at the end of the summer 2020 term is Monday, Aug. 3. Eligible students must access the CheckMarq Student Home and click the “Graduation” tile to complete the graduation application. Direct any questions to your college/school.
Beyond MU webinar ‘How to Leverage LinkedIn’ is Aug. 13
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “How to Leverage LinkedIn for Your Job Search and Career Development” on Thursday, Aug. 13, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Presented by Wayne Breitbarth, Grad ’86, LinkedIn trainer and consultant, the webinar will help individuals learn how to use LinkedIn effectively in job searches, discover what steps to take every…
Virtual Ignatian Leadership Retreat is Aug. 19-20
The Ignatian Leadership Retreat will now be held online from Wednesday, Aug. 19, to Thursday, Aug. 20. The retreat is an opportunity for first-year and transfer students to meet new friends while exploring Marquette’s five pillars: faith, leadership, excellence and service. Students who share a desire to put their faith and leadership potential into action in their new Marquette…
Office of Institutional Research and Analysis 2019-20 statistics now available
The Office of Institutional Research and Analysis released its official statistics on the number of degrees and certificates awarded during the 2019-20 academic year. The office also published enrollment statistics for summer 2020. This includes headcount enrollment data, student credit hours and class size information. From July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, Marquette conferred…
University celebrates rescission of recent ICE guidance for international students
Dear Marquette community, Last week, we shared a message in support of our international students in light of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announcing new polices, which limited our international students’ ability to study in the U.S. We were thrilled to hear the news earlier this week that, after pushback from many colleges and universities–including Harvard…
Dr. Jodi Melamed honored with Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Jodi Melamed is an associate professor of English and Africana studies in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences. She is also the 2020 recipient of the Robert and Mary Gettel Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence. Melamed is known for her genuine and unwavering care for her students, as well as advocating for racial…
July 14 COVID-19 Town Hall video now available; event focused on health protocols, academic planning and residence life
On Tuesday afternoon, nearly 1,000 faculty, staff and students gathered virtually for another COVID-19 Town Hall, which focused on health protocols, academic planning and residence life. Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president for student affairs, moderated the event. Rev. Jim Voiss, S.J., vice president for mission and ministry, offered an invocation. President Michael R. Lovell shared…