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Virtual ‘On the Issues’ available on demand from Marquette Law School
Marquette Law School’s “On the Issues” series is available on demand via the Law School’s YouTube page. Hosted by Mike Gousha, award-winning journalist and distinguished fellow in law and public policy in the Law School, “On the Issues” explores important public policy issues, acting in the role of interviewer, moderator and facilitator. Recent topics include…
President’s Challenge – Racial Justice and Equity Response Grant virtual information session is Feb. 18
A virtual information session about the recently announced President’s Challenge will take place Thursday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m. Marquette has partnered with Johnson Controls Foundation and American Family Insurance to announce a new President’s Challenge which will focus on the urgent issue of elevating and advancing racial justice and equity across the various communities that…
University announces President’s Challenge—Racial Justice and Equity Response
Marquette has partnered with Johnson Controls Foundation and American Family Insurance to announce a new President’s Challenge for Racial Justice and Equity Response, which will focus on the urgent issue of elevating and advancing racial justice and equity across Milwaukee’s various communities. The President’s Challenge was created to provide funding for interdisciplinary teams of faculty,…
Students who test positive for COVID-19 can receive daily support during quarantine via ‘GetWell Loop’
Students who receive a positive COVID-19 test result through the Marquette University Medical Clinic are eligible to receive support through Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin’s “GetWell Loop” online tool and mobile app. GetWell Loop provides direct access to a care team via daily check-ins throughout your entire COVID-19 experience. GetWell Loop delivers friendly…
COVID-19 vaccination update
The Marquette University Medical Clinic is now administering a limited supply of vaccines on campus to people in specific eligible populations as defined by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the City of Milwaukee Health Department. The current eligible populations, pertinent to Marquette, are frontline health care personnel, police personnel and adults ages 65 or over. The…
A message to students from Dr. Xavier Cole: Tomorrow is the first Mental Health Day
Dear students, Tomorrow is your first in a series of Mental Health Days for the semester. University leadership recognizes the importance of managing stress and anxiety, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Mental Health Days provide an opportunity to relax and recharge. There are no classes scheduled tomorrow, and you have the day to…
Register for blood drive on campus, Feb. 10
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin will host a blood drive on campus on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the AMU Henke Lounge. Due to COVID-19, blood donations are in dire need and you can help. Individuals who donate blood will receive a $10 e-gift card redeemable at a number of…
Marquette to confer honorary degrees on Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., and Sister Josephe Marie Flynn, SSND
The university will confer honorary doctorates on Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy Industries, and Sister Josephe Marie Flynn, SSND, co-founder and chair of the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Justice for Immigrants Committee, this week during Mission Week, Feb. 7-14. Father Boyle will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters during an Ignite event at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday,…
University to offer two study abroad options for fall 2021 Cape Town program
Marquette will offer in-person and virtual options for the fall Sibanye Cape Town program. Both options will provide students with the opportunity to pursue international coursework during the fall 2021 semester and accommodate their level of comfort with travel. In-person regular semester (with additional COVID-19 protocols) in Cape Town, South Africa The Sibanye Cape Town program provides an opportunity to learn about community engagement, service and internship opportunities with…
Virtual Soup with Substance ‘Hold on to Hope’ is Feb. 10
Campus Ministry, the Center for Peacemaking and the Office of Mission and Ministry will host the next Soup with Substance via Zoom, from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10. Sister Kathy Sherman — singer, composer and activist — will share her original music and reflections on the challenge of being present to grief while holding onto hope within “the beloved…