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A message from President Lovell: Marquette plans for in-person experience for our students this fall
Dear Marquette community, Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, one question has been on everyone’s minds: “When can we get back to normal?” While our understanding of what is “normal” may be different than before, the best way for us to provide a distinctive experience for our students remains together, in community. An on-campus…
Give Marquette Day is tomorrow; receive a pair of Marquette socks for participating
Give Marquette Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, March 2. Any gifts made by Tuesday, March 2, before 11:59 p.m. will count toward Give Marquette Day and the Community Campaign. Participants will receive an exclusive pair of Marquette socks as a thank you. Donors will have the opportunity to unlock multiple matches and challenges throughout the day, including the “1881 Founders Challenge,” in which…
Institute for Women’s Leadership summer grant application deadline extended to March 19
The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL) is accepting applications for the 2021 Interdisciplinary Summer Research Grant Awards. Through this grant program, the IWL helps to foster interdisciplinary research collaborations across the Marquette community to further understanding of gender and sex. Application materials and eligibility information are available on the Institute for Women’s Leadership website. Applications must…
Women’s Innovation Network to host virtual ‘WISDOM Breakfast,’ March 11
The Women’s Innovation Network (WIN) will host the first WISDOM Breakfast of spring 2021 on Thursday, March 11, at 9 a.m. The virtual gathering will host a panel of women who work in mathematical fields and will center around small group chats with the panelists. WISDOM provides opportunities for women and allies in STEM- and SBE-related departments to gather,…
Register for ‘Workforce Fair: Jobs, Internships and Graduate Schools,’ March 4
Students and alumni of Wisconsin’s Private Colleges, UW Schools and Wisconsin Technical Colleges are invited to attend the virtual WorkForce Fair: Jobs, Internships and Graduate Schools, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 4. The virtual format allows participants to do the following: Meet and interact with recruiters through video, audio or chat. Discover new opportunities and get personalized recommendations…
Institute for Women’s Leadership to host ‘The Subminimum Wage,’ March 16
The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL) will host the next pay equity speaker event, “The Subminimum Wage,” at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 16. Presenters include: Saru Jayaraman, president of One Fair Wage and director of the Food Labor Research Center at University of California Berkeley Ryan Clancy, local advocate, businessman and Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Supervisor This session is part of a…
Download new IWL Teams backgrounds
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL) has created new Microsoft Teams backgrounds for all to use. Visit the IWL’s website to download these free backgrounds. Those not familiar with how to add new background filters in Teams, visit Marquette’s information page.
Institute for Women’s Leadership to host ‘Research and Resilience,’ March 9
The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL) will host the next Spring Research Social on at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, via Microsoft Teams. The theme of the social is “Research & Resilience” and will feature a panel discussion with follow-up small group discussions on the topic. Panelists include: Dr. Noelle Brigden, associate professor of political science Dr.…
Bangladesh Student Association launches GoFundMe to support Avijit Hira’s family
As the university continues to mourn the loss of student Avijit Hira, the Bangladesh Student Association (BSA) at Marquette has launched a GoFundMe to help support Avijit’s family during this difficult time. The Marquette community is encouraged to support this effort by donating online. Any amount is appreciated. About Avijit Avijit was an instructor, a…
Celebrate Women’s History Month this March; registration now open for events
The Center for Engagement and Inclusion will celebrate Women’s History Month throughout the month of March. This year’s theme of the month is “Expression of All Womanhood.” Events include: March 1, at 6 p.m. | Crafts and Conversation March 3, at 5 p.m. | Black Crowns: The Politics of Hair Within Black Communities March 11, at 5…