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‘Reflecting on Uncertain Times’ is Jan. 8
The Faber Center will host a virtual gathering for faculty and staff titled “Reflecting on Uncertain Times” this Friday, Jan. 8, from noon to 1 p.m. The New Year brings with it a great deal of uncertainty and anxiety in our lives. The situation in our city, on our campus and in our country is…
Todos Somos Marquette: Reflexión Sobre Ser Estudiante de Primera Generación
Por Andrea García, asistente de posgrado en la Oficina de Diversidad e Inclusión Institucional. En el otoño del 2019, mientras estaba sentada en el Auditorio Weasler, escuché al orador invitado Saúl Flores describir los sacrificios que sus padres como inmigrantes habían hecho por él y por su hermana para darles la oportunidad de tener una…
Graduate students invited to forum with Dean Woods, Jan. 8
The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) will host a virtual forum with Dr. Doug Woods, dean of the Graduate School, to discuss the university’s proposed budget cuts. The event will take place this Friday, Jan. 8, at 3 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Graduate students should check their email for an invitation to join the meeting. With…
Six-part virtual Anti-Racism Workshop begins Jan. 5
Marquette students are invited to participate in a six-part virtual Anti-Racism Workshop. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 5 through Jan. 21, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In collaboration with St. Norbert College, the workshop is an opportunity for students at St. Norbert and Marquette to learn more about anti-racism and analyze…
Beyond MU webinar ‘Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and the Pandemic’ pt. 2 is Jan. 26
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Session 2” on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at noon. This session will focus on college students and adults on the autism spectrum, including ways to engage health care providers and improve virtual and on-campus learning. The webinar will…
Beyond MU webinar ‘Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and the Pandemic’ is Jan. 21
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Session 1” on Thursday, Jan. 21, at noon. This session will discuss strategies to engage preschool and school-age children with autism. Strategies include handling sensory sensitivities at home using therapeutic tactics, adjusting a child’s individualized education plan and improving virtual and at-home learning. Panelists include: Dr. Michele Sheehan,…
Research team receives $745,000 Mellon Foundation grant for Education Preparedness Program
Led by Dr. Robert Smith, Harry G. John Professor of History and the director of the Center for Urban Research, Teaching, and Outreach (CURTO), a research team at Marquette has received $745,000 from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the Education Preparedness Program (EPP), an initiative through CURTO that will support those impacted by…
LGBTQ+ Resource Center to host Safer Spaces workshop, Jan. 15
The LGBTQ+ Resource Center will host a “Safer Spaces” workshop on Friday, Jan. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Safer Spaces is an allyship building workshop series aimed to increase the culture of equity on campus and in classrooms. Register via Eventbrite.
REMINDER: Faculty and staff with Windows 10 PC computers must update to version 1909; those who have yet to update will receive it automatically starting this Friday
Before the start of spring semester, all Marquette-owned and ITS-managed Windows 10 computer operating systems must be updated to version 1909. This update will provide greater end-user efficiency and enhance data security. To see what version of Windows 10 you have, view these instructions. Those whose computers require the update will also be notified directly; ITS is…