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COVID-19 guidelines for spring 2023: Marquette continuing to follow CDC guidance
Marquette University continues to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which states that individuals who are exposed to COVID-19 are no longer required to quarantine, regardless of vaccination status. The current guidance can be found online, which states: If you test positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, you must isolate.…
New web page centralizes participating faculty policies, resources, funding and award opportunities
When the Participating Faculty Task Force was created in 2019, the task force collected qualitative and quantitative data on the lived experience of participating faculty at Marquette, including: listening lunches with participating faculty; an anonymous online questionnaire; and an analysis of policies and procedures associated with the participating faculty experience across all of Marquette’s colleges…
A reflection on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day from Dr. Cedric Burrows
Dear Marquette community, As the country observes the life and career of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we often celebrate his most well-known accomplishments. There are the victories in Montgomery and Birmingham, his “I Have a Dream” speech, and his work to help Congress pass the Voting Rights Act. However, I would like to offer…
Interim fitness, recreation and club sports spaces opening Jan. 17; cardio space at Rec Plex Nest delayed until February
The Helfaer Tennis Stadium and Recreation Center (Rec Center) is now closed to accommodate renovations and construction for the reimagined, comprehensive Wellness + Recreation facility. Starting Tuesday, Jan. 17, interim spaces will be available at several campus locations for fitness, recreation and club sports. Important update: Due to weather-related damage sustained over Christmas Break, the cardio area in…
Beyond MU on building successful mentoring relationships, Jan. 24
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning is hosting a webinar titled “Building Successful Mentoring Relationships: Best Practices and Resources” on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at noon. Mentorship allows experienced professionals to share their insights and connect with the next generation while emerging leaders gain the chance to build skills and engage in learning opportunities. In this session during…
Register for formal sorority recruitment by Jan. 22
Registration is open for formal sorority recruitment. Recruitment takes place from Wednesday, Jan. 25, through Sunday, Jan. 29, on campus. Register online by Sunday, Jan. 22. Any questions can be sent to marquetterecruitment@gmail.com.
Way Klingler Fellowship and Early Career Award applications due Jan. 17
Applications for the 2023-24 Way Klingler Fellowship and Early Career Awards, including support letters from the department chair and dean, are due by Tuesday, Jan. 17. Applicants should check with their dean’s office to confirm the college application deadline. For more information and to apply visit the Way Klinger Research Awards website.
Counseling psychology chair awarded $2.66 million from U.S. Department of Education for school counselor training
Dr. Alan Burkard, chair and professor of counseling psychology in the College of Education, has been awarded a $2.66 million Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant by the U.S. Department of Education to expedite the training of diverse school counselors to help address the need for mental health care among K-12 students in high-need schools.…
President Lovell, Law School’s Derek Mosley named to Milwaukee Business Journal’s Power Brokers list
President Michael R. Lovell and Derek Mosley were named to the Milwaukee Business Journal’s Milwaukee Area’s 2023 Power Brokers list.
Wellness tip: Sync your fitness trackers to earn points for My Wellness
Did you know you can automatically earn one point for each day you track 8,000 or more steps in the My Wellness portal? This can earn you a maximum of 200 points per year! Sync your fitness device to the My Wellness portal to earn easy points. Many devices and apps are compatible with the…