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Work from home continues for majority of campus; Recovery Plan Step 2 protocols in place for limited number of employees returning to campus
The university will begin to reopen carefully over the course of the summer, while adhering to public health protocols. The goal is to have campus operational for students to return in late August. Please note that the majority of Marquette faculty and staff should continue working from home to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. To…
A message from the Employee Assistance Program: kindness matters more than ever right now
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) encourages the Marquette community to read this handout on the importance of kindness, especially during the current state of the country. EAP shares the following message with Marquette: Communities everywhere are coping with the global pandemic that seems to have turned our lives and our economy upside down. Our lives…
Stacy Tuchel honored with Excellence in University Service Award
Stacy Tuchel is the office associate for the Office of Marketing and Communication. She is one of four staff members to receive a 2020 Excellence in University Service Award. During her 21 years at Marquette, Stacy, who has been lovingly dubbed by many as the “office mom,” has established a reputation as an incredibly kind,…
Employee Emergency Grant Fund receives more than $40,000 in donations to support furloughed employees
Last month, after many Marquette community members inquired about making contributions to provide additional financial support to furloughed employees, the university launched an Employee Emergency Grant Fund to support furloughed employees. To maximize the support of furloughed employees, the deadline to contribute was May 31. In total, the fund received $40,220 from 259 donors. Next…
Coping with race-related trauma
By Dr. Karisse, Callender, assistant professor in the College of Education’s Counselor Education Counseling Psychology Department
Watch ‘Mass for healing, justice and reconciliation’ video, submit prayer requests and support students of color
On Tuesday, June 2, the university held a virtual Mass for healing, justice and reconciliation. Watch the video via YouTube. During these turbulent times, members of the Marquette community are invited to submit a prayer request. Requests will be honored during weekly virtual Masses. Those who are able are also invited to support students of color…
Beyond MU webinar: ‘Exploring your Career Journey in Times of Transition’ is June 18
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Exploring your Career Journey in Times of Transition” on Thursday, June 18, from noon to 1 p.m. CST. Presenters include: Courtney Hansen, Arts ‘98, H Sci ‘00, Grad ‘06, director, Marquette University Career Services Center Brian Noviskis, Bus Ad ‘82, vice president, Human Resources, Signode Industrial Group LLC Erick Bratt,…
Faber Center to host virtual communal reflection on racism in America, June 5
The Faber Center will host a virtual discussion for faculty and staff on Friday, June 5, from noon to 1 p.m. CST. The tragic killing of George Floyd has reignited ongoing tensions caused by racism in our country. Many of us are struggling to understand what this latest chapter means for us individually, as a…
Celebrate World Bicycle Day with the ‘Cycling Prof’
On World Bicycle Day, Kurt Gering, adjunct instructor of management in the College of Business Administration, shares his love of cycling
June 10 virtual COVID-19 Town Hall to focus on recovery plan, fall 2020 enrollment and financial state of university; register today
The Marquette COVID-19 Response Team will host another virtual Town Hall for the campus community on Wednesday, June 10, from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. via Microsoft Teams Live. Register via Eventbrite; a link to join the virtual event will be sent to registrants on Wednesday morning. Please note that this event is for Marquette students, faculty…