Counseling services and pastoral support are available to faculty, staff and students as the university holds in care all those affected by the conflict in the Middle East. Several university offices are also working to provide additional direct support to impacted students.
Whether you, your friends or family have been impacted, Marquette University is here to support you.
Resources and support
- Campus ministers, hall ministers and affiliated ministers are available to talk in a supportive setting.
- Marquette Counseling Center staff are available for drop-in visits and by appointment on the fourth floor of the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility. Visit or call (414) 288-7172. The Counseling Center is staffed in-person from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the week, and counselors are available 24/7 via phone.
- Marquette’s Employee Assistance Program, LifeMatters, provides up to six free confidential, independent sessions with a master’s-level counselor for faculty and staff. Additional grief resources are available for employees on the Human Resources website.
- Marquette Emergency Support Fund for enrolled students facing emergency circumstances.
- Marquette’s sacred spaces are readily accessible for prayer and/or reflection.
- The Office of Student Development is staffed with support resources. Email Kelly Albrecht, CARE Team case manager, or visit AMU 329 to speak with someone.
- The Office of International Education is available if students or scholars on F or J visas have any questions or concerns related to their legal status in the U.S.
Join us in prayer for those affected and for healing, peace and hope.
Guidance on international travel
In advance of Spring Break, the university is also providing travel guidance and an update on study abroad programs given ongoing conflicts around the world, including continued unrest in some parts of Mexico.
- Faculty, staff and students who are traveling outside the U.S. under the auspices of Marquette University (for research, teaching, conference attendance, etc., but not for personal vacations) are reminded that international travel registration with the Office of International Education is required.
- Marquette is not canceling any study abroad programs at this time. The Office of International Education is closely monitoring world events and will contact impacted students, faculty and staff if necessary.
- Anyone who plans to travel outside the U.S. is reminded to consult the U.S. Department of State international travel page and specific travel advisory information for their destination country. It is also recommended to review the Worldwide Caution issued by USDOS and to enroll in the USDOS Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (S.T.E.P.).
