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Join MUPD for Faith and Blue Weekend, NAMI fundraiser, Oct. 9
Marquette University Police Department, together with several churches and faith-based organizations on and around campus, will participate in the National Faith and Blue Weekend, a collaborative effort to build bridges and break biases. There will be a Unity Walk, beginning at Eckstein Commons on campus and ending at Norris Park (936 N. 19th Street) for a…
Marquette Theatre presents ‘California Suite,’ ‘The Taming of the Shrew,’ Oct. 1-17
Neil Simon’s “California Suite” and Shakespeare’s comical battle of the sexes, “The Taming of the Shrew,” will be presented by Marquette Theatre in rotation Friday, Oct.1, through Sunday, Oct. 17. The productions will introduce the Second Stage Series, using limited scenery and costumes, and placing the focus on the acting. The two shows require actors…
Screening of ‘The Green Knight’ is Oct. 7
Raynor Memorial Libraries and the Marquette Core Curriculum will co-sponsor a screening of ‘A24’s The Green Knight’ on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Weasler Auditorium. The film is based on the timeless medieval classic, in which Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur’s reckless and headstrong nephew and it is described as “a fresh and…
Register for 2021-22 Explorer Challenge; Kick-off is Oct. 13
The Explorer Challenge invites students, faculty and staff to submit proposals for up to $25,000 in seed money for innovative projects that make an impact and advance Beyond Boundaries, Marquette’s strategic plan. The 2021-22 Explorer Challenge begins on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 3:30 p.m. with a virtual celebration and information session. The kick-off celebration will…
Civic Dialogues Dinner: ‘What Should We Do About Homelessness?’ is Sept. 29
The Civic Dialogues program will host a Civic Dialogues Dinner, ‘What Should We Do About Homelessness? ’ on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m. on the Henke Terrace (outside of the 707 Hub). The Civic Dialogues program aims to promote meaningful and reflective discussion about the pressing problems facing our world today. After many months of social…
Bike repair stations installed on campus
Marquette Sustainability is excited to announce the installation of four bike repair stations around campus. The initiative is a joint effort between Marquette Sustainability, Facilities Planning and Management and the Residential Life Leadership Board. The bike repair stations aide an effort to become a more bicycle-friendly campus for all, which supports avid commuters, the surrounding community…
Dr. Anne Pasero selected for inaugural AMUW Distinguished Professorship
The Association of Marquette University Women (AMUW) and the Center for the Advancement of the Humanities are pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Anne Pasero, professor of Spanish, for the inaugural 2021-22 AMUW Distinguished Professorship. Established in 2021, the AMUW Distinguished Professorship is awarded to a deserving, female senior-level faculty member as a capstone experience…
Office of Engagement and Inclusion hosts Soup with Substance, Sept. 29
The Office of Engagement and Inclusion will host a Soup with Substance panel discussion on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at noon in AMU 163. In honor of Latinx heritage month, Dr. Julissa Ventura, assistant professor of education, will share her findings from a study with bilingual support staff in three high schools in Wisconsin. She’ll speak to what…
Vote for Marquette-founded startup in 2021 Wisconsin Innovation Awards
Rapid Radicals Technology, founded by Paige Peters, environmental engineering graduate assistant, is a finalist for the 2021 Wisconsin Innovation Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 5. As a finalist, Rapid Radicals is eligible to win the People’s Choice Award. Vote daily for Rapid Radicals here.
Campus community urged to get flu shot; shots available on campus through Oct. 27
Injectable influenza vaccinations will be available to students, faculty and staff at several locations throughout campus. The campus community is urged to receive the vaccination, not only as a way to stay healthy during the flu season, but to help alleviate the burden on health care providers in light of COVID-19. There is no charge…