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University mourns the loss of Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., former president of Marquette
Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., passed away yesterday, March 10, at the age of 61 from complications related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Father Pilarz was the president of Marquette University from 2011 to 2013, during which he spearheaded a strategic planning process and also guided the university into the newly configured Big East athletic…
Marquette faculty, community partners honored at Community Engagement Conversation event
Two faculty members and several community partners received awards during a Community Engagement Conversation held virtually on March 4. Dr. Louise Cainkar, associate professor in social and cultural sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, was recognized with the Community Engaged Teaching Award for her transformational teaching, which has prompted Marquette students to…
Department of English to host conversation with author Rebecca Makkai, March 14
The Department of English will host acclaimed author Rebecca Makkai for a conversation about her most recent novel, “The Great Believers.” The virtual event will take place this Sunday, March 14 at 7 p.m. The novel won several significant prizes and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. This conversation will be a great event not only for…
College of Nursing to host lecture on health inequities, March 16
Barbara Nichols, DNSc (hon), MS, RN, FAAN, executive director of the Wisconsin Center for Nursing, will be the College of Nursing’s “Spring 2021 Health Inequities Speaker.” The lecture will take place on Tuesday, March 16, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nichols is leader in the American nursing industry. She was the first Black president of the American Nurses Association and the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Her professional career spans four decades in leadership…
Inaugural class of ‘Advancing Social Equity Research Grants’ announced
The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion has announced its first class of the “Advancing Social Equity Research Grant” awards. These awards promote the advancement of knowledge around social issues related to identity, culture, representation, power, oppression or inequality and are designed to incentivize quick dissemination of findings to the public. The inaugural recipients are: …
Marquette partners with ‘The Beijing Center’ to smooth transfer process
Marquette has established a formal transfer partnership with The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies (TBC) to better serve international transfer students and facilitate the transfer process. As the only Jesuit center and intellectual hub in Mainland China, TBC offers opportunities for a distinctive experience delving in Chinese culture with a focus on education and creation of…
Students: WAICU’s nonprofit internship program applications due March 25
The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) is now accepting applications for its Summer 2021 Nonprofit Internship Program. Students who are seeking internship experience in a nonprofit organization should apply. Student interns receive a $2,000 summer stipend and a $3,000 scholarship in exchange for 400 hours of work over 10 summer weeks. Interns…
Nominations for Excellence in University Service Awards due April 9
Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit nominations for this year’s Excellence in University Service Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, April 9. This is an opportunity for Marquette employees to nominate colleagues who demonstrate and support the Ignatian ideal of care for others and who carry out the mission of the university. Candidates…
‘Touchstones: Stories of Hope and Inspiration’ is March 12
The Faber Center will host “Touchstones: Stories of Hope and Inspiration” on Friday, March 12, from noon to 12:45 p.m. Faculty and staff are invited to join Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence. Welburn will share highlights of his spiritual journey and how they have impacted his work at Marquette. Register online. A link to join…
Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute seeking new co-director from Marquette; apply by April 1
Marquette will be conducting an internal search for a co-director of the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute (NMDSI). This opportunity is open to any faculty or staff member in any school/college at Marquette and has an anticipated start date of July 2021. Members of the search advisory committee include: Michael Zimmer, chair of the search committee and associate professor in the department…