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Beyond MU webinar ‘Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and the Pandemic’ is Jan. 21
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Session 1” on Thursday, Jan. 21, at noon. This session will discuss strategies to engage preschool and school-age children with autism. Strategies include handling sensory sensitivities at home using therapeutic tactics, adjusting a child’s individualized education plan and improving virtual and at-home learning. Panelists include: Dr. Michele Sheehan,…
Research team receives $745,000 Mellon Foundation grant for Education Preparedness Program
Led by Dr. Robert Smith, Harry G. John Professor of History and the director of the Center for Urban Research, Teaching, and Outreach (CURTO), a research team at Marquette has received $745,000 from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the Education Preparedness Program (EPP), an initiative through CURTO that will support those impacted by…
LGBTQ+ Resource Center to host Safer Spaces workshop, Jan. 15
The LGBTQ+ Resource Center will host a “Safer Spaces” workshop on Friday, Jan. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Safer Spaces is an allyship building workshop series aimed to increase the culture of equity on campus and in classrooms. Register via Eventbrite.
REMINDER: Faculty and staff with Windows 10 PC computers must update to version 1909; those who have yet to update will receive it automatically starting this Friday
Before the start of spring semester, all Marquette-owned and ITS-managed Windows 10 computer operating systems must be updated to version 1909. This update will provide greater end-user efficiency and enhance data security. To see what version of Windows 10 you have, view these instructions. Those whose computers require the update will also be notified directly; ITS is…
Virtual Ignatian Journey Retreat is Jan. 18-22
The Faber Center and Campus Ministry will host the virtual “Ignatian Journey Retreat,” on Monday, Jan. 18, through Friday, Jan. 22. Please note this is an adaptation of the previously scheduled “Silent Directed Retreat.” The Silent Directed Retreat has been canceled due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Students, faculty and staff are invited to…
Academic Planning work groups to share recommendations this week
The Academic Planning work groups will share their short-term recommendations with the campus community this week, before the Gift of Time. Recommendations will be posted to the Economic Planning website (please note you must be on the campus network or logged into the VPN to access these forms). Work will continue on integrating the work…
Virtual Winter O-Fest is Jan. 26
NOTE: This event has been rescheduled to Feb. 16. Learn more here. The Office of Engagement and Inclusion will host virtual Winter O-Fest on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For the first time, the event will be hosted on the platform, “Degy World,” a virtual platform that allows participants to create their own avatar and meet with…
A ‘Giving Tree’ for those in need
Marquette University Childcare Center collects winter essentials for those less fortunate ahead of Christmas
Thirty-four sweet years
Since 1986, one Marquette philosophy professor has collected more than 100 cookie recipes from his students
Paul Jones named next vice president and general counsel
The university has named Paul Jones as its new vice president and general counsel, President Michael R. Lovell announced today. Jones, who has served as intrapreneur-in-residence in Marquette’s 707 Innovation Hub since February 2020, will begin in his new role on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Jones joins Marquette after spending 10 years as an executive…