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Physical therapy professors receive prestigious state awards
Two faculty members in the Physical Therapy Department in the College of Health Sciences received awards from the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association. Dr. Donald Neumann, professor of physical therapy, was inducted into the WPTA Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame award recognizes individuals who have made lifelong contributions to the physical therapy profession as…
Deb Weaver honored with Excellence in University Service Award
Deb Weaver is the administrative assistant for undergraduate programs and department inquiries in the Department of Biological Sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences. She is one of four staff members to receive a 2020 Excellence in University Service Award. Inspired by their integrity, kindness, exceptional work ethic and strong affinity for “doing…
Students and employees reminded of safety alert process
The university community is reminded of the process for receiving text message alerts in the case that a safety alert is sent to campus. Please remember that safety alerts are sent to Marquette students, faculty and staff when there is an active threat to campus. A text notification is sent first, followed by an email…
Center for Teaching and Learning to offer summer training sessions for faculty
The Division of Digital Learning team and the Center for Teaching and Learning will host two three-week training and discussion sessions to help faculty members prepare for the fall 2020 semester. The first session will begin June 15 and the second session will begin July 13. Each week, faculty members will be invited to attend a number of different sessions: Two sessions will be…
MUSG releases statement on Black Lives Matter and racial injustice
Marquette University Student Government released the following statement regarding its stance on Black Lives Matter and racial injustice in the United States: Black Lives Matter. We say their names. To the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Botham Jean, Stephon Clark, Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, Jamar Clark, Freddie Gray, Walter Scott,…
Reminder: social distancing guidelines still in place; students should not be gathering in large groups
Per CDC recommendations, everyone should still be practicing social distancing guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19. This means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. Students should not be gathering in large groups and are advised to avoid crowded places. If you do have to be near someone outside your…
Neelima Tummala honored with Excellence in University Service Award
Neelima Tummala is the assistant director of systems for the Office of Student Financial Aid. She is one of four staff members to receive a 2020 Excellence in University Service Award. If you ask Neelima what inspires her in her career, she will say it’s the way in which her team exudes professionalism and comes…
Provost Ah Yun to host Coffee Chat, July 8
The next Virtual Coffee Chat with the Provost will be held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, July 8, from 11 a.m. to noon. To participate, email Julie Bach, executive assistant to the provost, by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, for the link to the Teams meeting. Like the open office hours, these informal meetings, which are…
Antibody testing statement from the COVID-19 Response Team’s Medical Subcommittee
Many members of the Marquette community have recently asked about antibody testing as the university prepares to reopen in the fall. The COVID-19 Response Team Medical Subcommittee shared this statement, which is available on the university’s coronavirus website. The statement addresses questions surrounding use of antibody testing on campus, specifically the fact that additional data…
Conducting research related to coronavirus? Complete the COVID-19 Research Initiative Survey
Faculty and staff who are currently conducting research related to COVID-19 are asked to complete the COVID-19 Research Initiative Survey, The survey will allow the steering committee to determine the breadth of work occurring at Marquette and identify emerging projects and stories, as well as faculty and student involvement. Each submission will represent one project,…