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New Safety Task Force action steps announced
The 43-member President’s Task Force on Community Safety met on Monday, March 28, where all workgroups presented 30- and 60-day recommendations to address the recent increase in crime in our community while being mindful of our mission. The following immediate action steps have been approved: Add police patrols: The Marquette University Police Department will partner…
Dr. Christine Navia named vice president for inclusive excellence
Dr. Christine (Chris) Navia, currently the chief diversity officer at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, has been named Marquette University’s vice president for inclusive excellence, Provost Kimo Ah Yun announced today. Navia, who succeeds Dr. William Welburn following his retirement last August, will begin in the role on July 1, 2022. As vice president for…
‘Gluttony in Christian Theological Imagination’ lecture is March 31
The Center for the Advancement of the Humanities will host a lecture entitled “Gluttony in Christian Theological Imagination,” on Thursday, March 31, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Jewish Museum Milwaukee (1360 N. Prospect Ave.). Dr. Jeanne-Nicole Saint-Laurent, associate professor of theology in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, will give the lecture. …
5 years later: How the 707 Hub continues to be an innovative force on campus and in Milwaukee
By Anna Wallace, communication intern in the Office of Marketing and Communication On March 27, the 707 Hub celebrated its fifth anniversary at Marquette. Long a space for ideas to be shared, challenged, and brought to life no matter their stage, the hub has seen significant changes over the past five years, as it has…
‘Collective Temperature Homeostasis in Bumblebee Colonies’ presentation is April 8
Dr. Anja Weidenmüller of Universität Konstanz will be giving a presentation on her research into bees and on collaborations between Germany and the United States on Friday, April 8, at noon in Wehr Life Sciences 111. The presentation will also be available remotely through Teams. This will be of interest to students of biology, German,…
Justice Geske presenting on healing from Catholic clergy abuse April 7
The Department of Social and Cultural Sciences, co-sponsored by Marquette Mission and Ministry and the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice, will host Janice Geske, distinguished professor of law, director of the Andrew Center, and former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, on Thursday, April 7, at 5 p.m. in Weasler Auditorium. Geske will talk about her expertise…
Faculty Forum will be April 21
The Faculty Council, a standing committee of the University Academic Senate, will host its annual Faculty Forum on Thursday, April 21, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the AMU Ballrooms. President Lovell will address questions and topics of interest submitted by faculty. Contact Jeff Berry, chair of Faculty Council, with questions.
History Department’s Frank Klement Lecture to feature Wendy Bellion
The History Department will host the 27th Frank Klement Lecture, entitled “The Horse’s Tail: Iconoclasm in Revolutionary New York,” on Monday, April 1, at 4:30 p.m. in Beaumier Suites BC in Raynor Memorial Library. The event will feature Dr. Wendy Bellion, award-winning professor of American art history at the University of Delaware. At a moment…
Metcalfe Chair Lecture to feature historian, social culturalist Davarian Baldwin
Dr. Davarian Baldwin, Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of American studies at Trinity College and a Marquette University Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr. chair, will deliver his virtual lecture, “Austerity to Abolition: Building a People’s University,” on Thursday, March 31, at 5 p.m. In his lecture, Baldwin will discuss his latest book, which will be followed…
Westlawn Gardens clean-up for Day of Service and Earth Day is April 23
Join the residents of Westlawn Gardens on Saturday, April 23, to prep their community garden for spring planting as a part of Marquette’s Day of Service and Earth Day. Westlawn Gardens is a community that provides subsidized housing to Milwaukee residents who are veterans, people with disabilities and people living on low incomes. The residents…