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Reminder: Guidance and FAQs for spring 2020 alternative grading policy
The alternative spring 2020 grading policy allows students to choose class-by-class to have their earned letter grade recorded or have it replaced by a Pass/Not Pass (P/NP) grade. Note that the Pass/Not Pass policy is mandatory for dental school and law school students. The policy is outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin and the Graduate/Graduate School…
Haggerty Museum to host virtual art therapy presentation, May 19
The Haggerty Art Museum will host a visual art therapy presentation and Q&A session titled “The Embodied Response: The Feeling of Viewing Form” on Tuesday, May 19, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Presented by Dr. Christopher M. Belkofer, director of the graduate art therapy program at Mount Mary University, this lecture will revisit philosopher Susanne Langer’s seminal work, “Feeling and Form:…
Center for Peacemaking to host virtual discussion, May 20
The Center for Peacemaking will host a virtual event titled “A Peacemaker’s Response to COVID-19″ on Wednesday, May 20, from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Staff and students from the center will share how the community’s peacemaking initiatives are: Living out Marquette’s Catholic, Jesuit mission Making a difference in the lives of students Serving the most vulnerable during this…
Spring 2020 faculty and staff “kudos” available now; Remote Instruction Experience Survey final report available in July
Students and instructors were surveyed in spring 2020 to gather feedback on their experiences with the transition to remote instruction in response to COVID-19. As part of the survey, students answered the following question: “Who is one faculty or staff member who had the greatest positive influence on your experience this semester?” Responses to this question…
Virtual 5K run and walk to honor Class of 2020, May 17
To honor the Class of 2020, Marquette will host a virtual 5k run and walk this Sunday, May 17 at 10 a.m. CT. Join President Michael R. Lovell, students, alumni, parents and friends to celebrate the Class of 2020 virtually. Register in advance. Those who sign up will receive a link to download/print a #RunforMarqU20…
Near West Side Partners offers live virtual chef demonstrations from local restaurants every Wednesday
Near West Side Partners hosts “Made in the Near West Side,” a virtual series featuring local restaurants, every Wednesday at 4 p.m. via Facebook Live. Each week a different Near West Side chef will demonstrate how to make something new — everything from specialty menu items to potluck meals. Each participating restaurant is also offering pre-order meal…
Faber Center end of year retreat is May 15-17
The Faber Center will offer a virtual end of year retreat for all employees. The retreat begins on Friday, May 15, and ends on Sunday, May 17. The retreat will allow participants to pause and reflect on the many experiences, feelings and insights from this past semester. The retreat will follow the form of…
President’s Challenge – COVID-19 Response Grant virtual information session is May 15
A virtual information session about the recently announced President’s Challenge will take place this Friday, May 15, at 11:30 a.m. In partnership with American Family Insurance, Marquette has announced a special President’s Challenge to address needs in Milwaukee’s community that have been created or magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. American Family joins the ongoing support…
Marquette programs and employees honored by ACUI
Marquette received three awards through the Association of College Unions International (ACUI). The awards would have been presented at the annual conference in March, which was canceled this year due to COVID-19. The ACUI is a nonprofit educational organization that brings together college union and student activities professionals from hundreds of schools in multiple countries.…
We Are All Marquette: Serving students during COVID-19
An interview with Dr. William Welburn By Saul Lopez, graduate assistant in the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Last month I sat down with William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence for Marquette University’s Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, to talk about how the office is adapting to the current situation. Dr. Welburn leads…