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President Lovell announces safety and security actions
Dear Marquette community: Like other cities across the country, Milwaukee is experiencing higher than usual rates of crime. Several recent incidents have affected our campus, creating heightened concern around safety and security. As a parent of college-aged children, I know firsthand that a safe campus community is paramount for our entire Marquette community. A hallmark…
All staff, faculty have select access to Rec Plex, Rec Center in February
Recreational Sports is offering free access to the Rec Center and Rec Plex for non-members from Feb. 6-13 for Mission Week and on Feb. 18 and 24. No registration is required. Activities available include walking and running, swimming and use of equipment. This offering runs concurrently with the tenth annual Go Move Challenge, a competition…
Lenten Retreat in Daily Life registration open
Registration is now open for Marquette’s annual Lenten Retreat in Daily Life, which will run from Monday, Feb. 28, through Friday, April 8. This unique retreat consists of two elements: – A commitment to 15 minutes per day of prayer – Weekly meetings with a spiritual director who can help guide the retreat…
Tuesday’s Mission Week meditation and schedule
Meditation But God’s strength surrounds us always. It readies us to step forward into the future. It shows us hope and allows us to dream. Scripture Hebrews 4:16 “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace that we may receive mercy and find help.” Global Jesuit Feature Series: Global Jesuits open…
Volunteers needed to help with National Marquette Day student programming
Student Affairs is seeking volunteers to help with student programming at the Commons for the National Marquette Day game on Saturday, Feb. 26. Volunteer shifts are two hours each and will include a meal ticket. Volunteers will be asked to attend a short virtual briefing on Friday, Feb. 25. The student programming includes: Brunch…
Watch the Milwaukee mayoral candidate forum, Feb. 9
Milwaukee mayoral candidates will take part in an election forum on Wednesday, Feb. 9, ahead of the primary on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Join MU Civic Dialogues and the Center for Urban Research, Teaching and Outreach in Johnston Hall 107 to watch the forum from 7 to 9 p.m. while it is livestreamed on the…
Alpha Sigma Nu executive director Gaertner to retire
Kate Brennan Gaertner, executive director of Alpha Sigma Nu, has announced that she will retire from her position in April 2022. She has served as executive director of the Marquette-based honor society since June 2004. She began at ΑΣΝ as alumni director in September 2002. “I will always look at my time as executive director with…
Shaka and Maya Smart make major gift to help students cover emergency expenses
Shaka Smart, head coach of the Marquette University men’s basketball program, and his wife, Maya, have made a major gift to help students at Marquette cover emergency expenses. The gift, which President Michael R. Lovell called “a true blessing,” will help support students who experience unanticipated loss or travel emergencies as well as food and…
‘Group Telehealth Intervention for Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum’ seminar is Feb. 10
The Marquette psychology department will host a colloquium entitled “Group Telehealth Intervention for Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: Practical, Clinical and Research Considerations,” on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. in Cramer Hall 004E. The seminar will feature three speakers: Elyse Adler, doctoral student in clinical psychology Sarah Lehman, doctoral student in clinical psychology Dr.…
Policy Review Committee shares new, updated UPPs on mass texting, catastrophic events, university vehicles, university space
Marquette provides University Policies and Procedures (UPPs) for the campus community as a written record of approved and current academic, operational, financial, and business policies and procedures. Following is an overview of two new and two updated policies — all are available in full on the UPP website. NEW: UPP 1-44: Mass texting Text messaging may…