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Laiya Thomas named new director of Educational Opportunity Program
Laiya Thomas has been announced as director of the Educational Opportunity Program, a federally funded TRIO program that motivates and enables low-income and first-generation college students to enter and succeed in higher education. EOP is comprised of five programs: Student Support Services, McNair Scholars, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math and Science, and Educational Talent Search.…
Celebrating the Class of 2020
Marquette University honored the historic Class of 2020 with a graduate recognition walk Saturday, Oct. 2, on the university’s Central Mall. Class of 2020 graduates were recognized by Marquette President Michael R. Lovell, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Kimo Ah Yun, and university leaders, and had their names called during a procession on…
Search committees named for next Dean of Libraries, Dean of College of Nursing and Vice President for Inclusive Excellence
Provost Kimo Ah Yun has named search committees to identify the next permanent Dean of Libraries, Dean of College of Nursing and Vice President for Inclusive Excellence. Each committee is comprised of faculty, staff, students and trustees.
Beyond MU: ‘An Insight into the Memoirs of St. Ignatius’ is Oct. 12
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “An Insight into the Memoirs of St. Ignatius of Loyola with Fr. Barton Geger, S.J.” on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at noon. Register online. The webinar will be presented by: Rev. Barton Geger, S.J., assistant professor of the practice at the School of Theology and Ministry, Boston College Dr. Kathy Coffey-Guenther, Arts ’85, Grad…
Mitchem Fellow Lecture to be rescheduled for spring 2022 semester
The 2021 Mitchem Fellow Lecture will be rescheduled for early in the spring semester. More details will be available soon. Brandon Render from the University of Texas will present “Colorblind University: Racial Inequity and Higher Education in the 20th Century.” This lecture traces the intellectual genealogy of racial colorblindness through admissions policies, departmental structures and…
‘On the Issues with Mike Gousha’ is Oct. 7
The Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education will host “On the Issues with Mike Gousha: Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg” on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 12:15 p.m. Mike Gousha, distinguished fellow in law and public policy, will be speaking with Rick Esenberg about the Wisconsin Institute for…
Annual Burleigh Media Ethics Lecture is Oct. 14
The Diederich College of Communication is pleased to virtually host Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Manny Fernandez of the New York Times to discuss their investigative reporting series entitled “I Can’t Breathe,” Thursday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m. Register via Eventbrite The media attention given to the deaths of Eric Garner in New York and George Floyd…
Admissions hiring campus tour guides
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hiring campus tour guides for this academic year. Tour guides must be enthusiastic students who can share their Marquette experience with prospective students and families. Information about the position and the application can be found online. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 15. Applications will be reviewed and…
TEDxMarquetteU ‘Ethos’ discussion is Oct. 9
TEDxMarquetteU will host ‘Ethos: Understanding the Complexities of Journalism Ethics’ on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at the 707 Hub. Register via Eventbrite. This is a great learning and networking opportunity for all students striving to be well-informed members of their communities. Ethos will be prefaced by a brief expert overview of the…
Office of Research and Innovation hosts ‘Brown Bag Lunches’ career talks
Students are invited to two panel discussions hosted by the Office of Research and Innovation. Faculty from a variety of departments will discuss the paths that have brought them to where they are now in their careers and fields. Bring your lunch and join in discussions about future career choices and decisions. The panels…