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Mission Convocation is Aug. 18
The Office of Mission and Ministry is inviting all faculty and staff hired since January 2020 to the annual Mission Convocation on Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Faculty and staff will come together for the day to learn and reflect on their shared mission and what it means to work at a Jesuit Catholic institution. The…
Eight great reasons to take a walk
Are you looking for a way to boost your mental and physical health? Take a walk! Walking is free, easy, requires virtually no equipment and can be done anywhere. Plus, walking has both physical and mental health benefits. So, slip on those sneakers and get moving! Boost your mental health: Aerobic exercise can have a positive impact on…
COVID-19 myths and facts
As we transition back to an in-person campus environment it is time to address some common misconceptions regarding COVID-19. Myth: I’ve already had COVID-19 and I have antibodies, so I don’t need to be vaccinated. Fact: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19. That is because…
Now available: 2021 Graduating Senior Survey results
The 2021 Graduating Senior Survey investigated graduating seniors’ satisfaction with their academic experience and overall education, engagement in co-curricular learning experiences, perceived impact of their education on institutional learning outcomes and plans for the immediate future. The results of the survey in an executive summary is available online. Also available is an interactive report that includes eight years of survey results…
University mourns the loss of Dr. Athan Theoharis, professor emeritus and notable chronicler of F.B.I. abuses
The university mourns the loss of Dr. Athan Theoharis, widely-known American historian, professor of history emeritus at Marquette and a Wisconsin Academy Fellow. Athan passed away at the age of 84 from pneumonia. Athan joined Marquette in 1969 and taught until his retirement in 2006. In addition to an impressive teaching career, he was noteworthy…
Remember to upload your vaccination card
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 under the “Immunizations” tab. Upload a copy of your vaccine card or other proof of vaccination under the “Upload” tab. Official documentation (i.e., the vaccination card…
Vaccine requirement information for students living outside the United States
As announced in early June, Marquette is requiring that all students (undergraduate, graduate, professional) who will be attending classes during the 2021-22 academic year be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. By Aug. 1, all students must complete one of the following: Submit your proof of vaccination Submit an exemption request (medical, personal, religious) Students living outside of…
‘Finding our Future Together,’ a Mission and Ministry symposium for faculty and staff, is Aug. 11
Faculty and staff are invited to come together in community with one another in thoughtful reflection and prayer to discuss the impact of the past 18 months on us individually and as a Marquette community. Hosted by the Office of Mission and Ministry, this all-day event will lead us through confidential small-group conversation and large…