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Faculty honored at Distinguished Scholars Program
By Jack Goods, communication specialist in the Office of Marketing and Communication Twelve faculty members were honored Tuesday at the Distinguished Scholars Program, which recognizes faculty for outstanding achievement in research and scholarship. Lawrence G. Haggerty Faculty Award for Excellence in Research Dr. Eugenia Afinoguénova, chair and professor of Spanish Dr. Eugenia Afinoguénova’s current research…
Five years of the 707 Hub: Liv a Little vegan ice cream
In celebration of the five-year anniversary of Marquette University’s 707 Hub, Marquette Today is looking back at past winners of the Brewed Ideas Challenge.
Take part in Earth Month common read: “Braiding Sweetgrass”
This April, take part in a common read of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s best-selling book, “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants.” Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. In addition to…
Join President Lovell in Fit2BeCancerFree Challenge starting April 7
President Michael R. Lovell is inviting the Marquette community to join him in the Fit2BeCancerFree Challenge, a virtual step-tracking fitness event to promote cancer prevention in the workplace. The challenge, orchestrated by the American Cancer Society, runs from April 7 through 28. Marquette is participating in a custom virtual race, with surprise milestones that you…
‘First Look Forum’ on university technologies and startups, April 21
Marquette University’s Office of Economic Engagement, the UWM Research Foundation and the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Office of Technology Development will jointly host the “First Look Forum” on Thursday, April 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the University Club. Innovators will pitch impactful new technologies and startups to a panel of investors and…
Vote today: Polls open until 8 p.m.
The City of Milwaukee’s spring election is April 5. Among the positions on the ballot in Marquette’s voting wards is the race for mayor of Milwaukee. Same-day voter registration is available in Wisconsin. If you have not voted, but plan to, visit marquette.edu/vote for more information on voting while at Marquette, including registration procedures, polling…
Staff performance review and merit process launched
The 2022 annual staff performance review process began on April 1. Please review the following for information on the timeline, merit process and online resources for conducting self and employee reviews. Use the Performance Management Form and follow these instructions. A complete guide to the performance management process, including tips and resources, is available on…
Marquette engineering professor awarded $2.5 million Department of Energy grant
Dr. Adam Dempsey, assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the Opus College of Engineering, has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to demonstrate a heavy-duty engine that can use flex-fuel (i.e., gasoline/ethanol blends) rather than diesel. The project, “Development of…
‘Women Who Write: A Celebration of Pandemic Publications,’ April 21
The Insitute for Women’s Leadership will gather in Sensenbrenner Hall 304 on Thursday, April 21, at 3:30 p.m. to celebrate women faculty who published books during the pandemic. Dr. Melissa Shew, visiting associate professor of philosophy and pandemic book editor, will moderate a panel discussion about works published by: Dr. Lenore Wright, associate professor…
Soup with Substance on climate activism and environmental action, April 6
The Center for Peacemaking will host a Soup with Substance on climate activism and environmental action on Wednesday, April 6, at noon in the AMU 163. Join us to watch two short films about climate activism and environmental action. A short conversation will follow the viewings. What’s Done to the Land Happens to the People…