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Limited supply of free steering wheel locks available from MUPD
The Marquette University Police Department has 10 steering wheel locks (clubs) available for students, faculty or staff who own Kia or Hyundai cars, which have been targeted for a rash of auto thefts across the City of Milwaukee. Those with these vehicles interested in receiving a free steering wheel lock should contact Officer Tom Wichgers…
May faculty and staff grants announced
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has announced the following grants awarded to university faculty and staff in May 2021: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Marquette College of Nursing receives nearly $2.2 million to continue Project BEYOND-2 (College of Nursing, Dr. Terrie Garcia) _________________________________________________________________________________________ Robotic Forging Cell Development – Phase 2 $5,610 – Forging Industry Educational and Research Foundation …
Kate Braasch named ‘Woman of Influence’ by Milwaukee Business Journal
Kate Braasch, chief of presidential affairs, has been named one of Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2021 Women of Influence — a list of 28 prominent business and community leaders from throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Braasch was one of four women in the “Behind the Scenes” category of the award. Women of influence are pioneers in Milwaukee’s professional…
College of Education receives nearly $1 million HRSA grant
The Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology in the College of Education has been awarded a $980,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve the distribution and supply of the behavioral health workforce through expanded internship opportunities. The project will support experiential training opportunities…
Center of the Advancement for the Humanities names new director
Dr. Andrew Kim, newly-tenured professor of theological ethics in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has been named director of the Center of the Advancement of the Humanities and assumed the role on July 1, 2021. As its new director, Kim will promote the visibility and impact of the humanities at Marquette and beyond, support…
Dr. Claire Kirchhoff honored with the Participating Faculty Research Award
The award recognizes her significant and innovative research and scholarship accomplishments in the field of biomedical sciences.
Reminder: COVID Cheq no longer required for those vaccinated, effective July 15
Once your vaccination forms are submitted and verified, you will no longer be required to complete the daily COVID Cheq screening. UPLOADING YOUR VACCINE CARD ONLINE You can upload your vaccine dates and record of vaccination on the MU Patient Portal. Complete the two simple steps below: You will need to enter your vaccine dates…
REIS program co-directors announced
Dr. Tara Daly, assistant professor of Spanish, and Dr. Stephanie Rivera Berruz, assistant professor of philosophy, both in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, have been named co-directors of the Race, Ethnic and Indigenous Studies (REIS) program. The REIS program is an interdisciplinary endeavor that promotes critical academic scholarship on the workings of racial and ethnic…
SDC Summit on Poverty proposals due July 16
The Social Development Commission and its coalition partners will host the 2021 Summit on Poverty from Oct. 19-21 at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. The goal of the conference is to expand learning, engagement and advocacy surrounding poverty by providing virtual and in-person access to community action agencies, human service, government and education…
Volunteers needed for COVID-19 research study
The Department of Physical Therapy, the College of Nursing and the Department of Clinical Lab Science are asking individuals who have not tested positive for COVID-19 to participate in a research study. Males ages 45-70 and females ages 21-70 who have not tested positive for COVID-19 are encouraged to participate as control subjects which will aid in…