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In the time of the coronavirus, write a book
Marquette psychology professor writes children’s book to help kids prepare for school amid the coronavirus pandemic
Deadline to return spring semester books extended through Aug. 26
Students who have yet to return textbook rentals from spring 2020 can now do so through the first week of fall semester (Aug. 26) at no penalty. Students are strongly encouraged to return book rentals as soon as possible as returned books are used to fulfill fall 2020 orders, which ultimately helps save students money.…
Beyond MU webinar ‘Women in Supply Chain’ is Aug. 27
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Women in Supply Chain – Succession Planning in Organizations” on Thursday, Aug. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. The webinar will focus on the topic of gender balance in supply chain management. The conversation will focus on what industry and academia is doing to close the gender…
Researchers to present ‘COVID-19 Pandemic Related Lightning Talks,’ Aug. 4
The Office of Research and Innovation and the COVID-19 Research Initiative will host a second virtual town hall titled “Pandemic-related Lightning Talks” on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The event will feature five–minute presentations by 15 different faculty, staff or research associates focusing on the research endeavors, projects, commentaries and educational opportunities emerging…
Mary Minson honored with Diversity and Inclusion Award
Mary Minson is the senior assistant dean of advising in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences. She is also the 2020 recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award. The Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award recognizes one faculty member and one staff member at Marquette who demonstrates exemplary leadership and manifests the…
July 28 Parents COVID-19 Town Hall video now available
On Tuesday evening, about 1,100 Marquette parents and guardians gathered virtually for a COVID-19 Town Hall. The event focused on the recovery planning process, specifically health and safety procedures, academic planning and residence hall logistics. Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president for student affairs, moderated the event. Rev. Jim Voiss, S.J., vice president for mission and…
COVID-19 UPDATES: University working with Milwaukee Health Department on plans for fall instruction; new city of Chicago travel guidance
As a follow-up to the university’s message last week around Marquette’s plans for fall instruction, we wanted to let you know that university leaders are actively engaged in discussions with the Milwaukee Health Department officials to receive approval for in-person instruction this fall. While details are not yet available, we have had productive conversations with…
What the scaled back Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee means for campus
The Democratic National Committee has significantly scaled back its August nominating convention in Milwaukee. The event has been moved to the Wisconsin Center and state delegations will not attend in person. Here’s what that means for campus: Campus security While the number of delegates and visitors is expected to be greatly reduced, there are reports…
University mourns the loss of Roger Smith, maintenance employee
Marquette University mourns the loss of Roger Smith, plumber for general maintenance in the Department of Facilities Planning and Management. Smith worked at Marquette since 1986. Funeral details will be shared once available. Watch Marquette Today for more information. Please remember Smith, his family and friends in prayer.
COVID-19 Response Team Employee Subcommittee to host office hours, Aug. 5
The Employee Subcommittee of the COVID-19 Response Team will host office hours – an informal opportunity for employees to ask questions about the phased Return to Campus plan – on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Space is limited, employees interested in attending must register via Eventbrite. A link to join will be…