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Beyond MU webinar ‘Corporate Roundtable on Sustainability’ is March 4
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Corporate Roundtable on Sustainability: Accelerating Efforts to Tackle Climate Change” on Thursday, March 4, from noon to 1 p.m. This session will focus on challenges that corporations operating in the global economy are facing, including climate change, human rights, poverty, access to health and education, inequality and conservation. …
‘Stolen Babies of Spain’ film screening and Q&A is Feb. 22
The Center for the Advancement of the Humanities, the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, and the Diederich College of Communication will host a virtual screening of the film “Stolen Babies of Spain” on Monday, Feb. 22, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event will focus on the transatlantic fights for justice on behalf of children stolen from the maternity hospitals…
Black History Month ‘Transcribe-a-thon’ is Feb. 23
In partnership with the Douglass Day organization, the Ott Memorial Writing Center, Raynor Memorial Libraries and the Center for the Advancement of the Humanities will host the “Douglass Day Transcribe-A-Thon” from Tuesday, Feb. 23, through Thursday, Feb. 25. This annual nationwide event aims to raise awareness of Black historical figures. This year, participants will help transcribe the…
Beyond MU webinar ‘Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and the Pandemic’ pt. 2 is Feb. 23
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Session 2” on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from noon to 1 p.m. 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 also explore research findings…
Todos Somos Marquette: ‘El poder a través del baile virtual’, la organización estudiantil de bailes latinos se adapta durante el distanciamiento social
Por Saúl López, asistente de posgrado en la Oficina de Diversidad e Inclusión Institucional Los estudiantes Abigail Favela, Sergio Cano y Kaela Gutiérrez nunca se imaginaron que tendrían que llegar a los miembros de “Paso a Paso”, su organización de bailes latinos, a través de teléfonos inteligentes. Sin embargo, en esta época sin precedentes, estos…
A message from the president and provost
Dear Marquette community, This week, two students engaged in racist behavior on social media — behavior that Marquette University will simply not tolerate. Their words are hurtful to our community and do not represent what we are called to be as a Catholic, Jesuit institution — a nurturing, inclusive community where all people feel safe,…
Office of Economic Engagement partners with Beyond MU and IWL to host ‘Community Engagement Conversations: Part 2’ on March 4; event will focus on health equity
The Office of Economic Engagement will partner with the Alumni Association through their lifelong learning platform, Beyond MU, and the Institute of Women’s Leadership for the second of two “Community Engagement Conversations” focusing on issues of racial equity, the social determinants of health and COVID-19. This event is titled “Pursuing Justice in Public Health and…
COVID-19 vaccination update: All currently eligible Marquette community members have been offered the vaccine, either on campus or from another source
The Marquette University Medical Clinic has administered a limited supply of vaccines on campus to people in specific eligible populations as defined by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the City of Milwaukee Health Department. All currently eligible Marquette community members have been offered the vaccine, either on campus or from another source. IMPORTANT: The…
A massive help
Back in June, a group of volunteers made up of Marquette faculty, alumni and students joined forces with the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York and other volunteers to brainstorm ways to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. When the prospect of a COVID-19 vaccination came to the forefront, the team, with expertise…
2021 Community Campaign begins this week
The 2021 Community Campaign begins this week and runs through mid-March, aligning with Give Marquette Day on Tuesday, March 2. This will allow faculty and staff to participate in both traditions, supporting Marquette students and the greater Milwaukee community. The Community Campaign gives faculty and staff the opportunity to join together in support of Marquette, the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) and United Way…