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‘Introduction to NIH submissions’ is Sept. 9
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will host “An Introduction to NIH Submissions” on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The webinar will focus on how to submit a proposal to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The following topics will be discussed: Overview of grants.gov Accessing your era…
COVID Cheq opt-out now available for faculty and staff who are entirely remote this semester
A self-opt-out is now available for faculty and staff who are only on campus once a week or less. To request an opt-out, complete this form. IMPORTANT: Opting out does not make you exempt from completing a health screening before coming to campus, it simply stops the daily reminders from being sent to you and allows…
Kuali system to undergo upgrades, Sept. 4-5
On Friday, Sept. 4, upgrades will be made to Kuali, Marquette’s electronic system for proposal submission, research compliance and grants management. The first upgrade will be in the Conflict of Interest (COI) module. After the upgrade, users will experience more tailored questions based upon the specific nature of their disclosures. There may also be additional…
Cape Town study abroad program info sessions to take place, Sept. 8-11
The Sibanye Cape Town program (formerly South Africa Service Learning) offers opportunities for students to take courses at the University of Western Cape and work with local communities and organizations in areas focused on refugees, youth education, community development, women empowerment, race, socioeconomic or gender inequities, sustainable living and more. Attend a Sibanye Cape Town info session any day at 5 p.m.…
Faber Center releases fall events calendar
The Faber Center’s fall events calendar is now available on the Faber website. Registration is now open for various retreats and gatherings meant to inspire reflection, spiritual growth, prayer and respite. Highlights include: Ignatian Yoga Retreat Busy Person’s Retreat Bible studies Faith-sharing groups Follow The Faber Center on Facebook for the latest on offerings for Marquette faculty and…
Employee Resource Groups accepting new members
The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion supports a number of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that seek to promote a sense of community, build personal and professional networks, enhance employee support, and retention and assist in attracting new employees to Marquette to foster a diverse and inclusive community. There are currently seven active ERGs: Hispanic/Latinx Faculty and Staff…
University mourns the loss of Rev. Thomas Tobin, S.J., former Board of Trustees member
Marquette University mourns the loss of Rev. Thomas Tobin, S.J., who passed away on Sunday, Aug. 30, at the age of 74. Father Tobin was elected to the Marquette University Board of Trustees in 1998; in 2010, he became an emeritus trustee. A Chicago native, Father Tobin graduated from Quigley Seminary South and studied for…
Reminder: University asks students not to travel over Labor Day weekend
Per guidance from the CDC and the Wisconsin Health Department, all nonessential travel should be avoided. Wide-based community spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues throughout the United States and many other countries. Travel anywhere outside one’s own current community, domestically or internationally, increases risk of contracting the virus. In order to help…
New mural on campus to be designed by local Milwaukee artist; campus community can vote on proposed designs next week
Between Sept. 7 and 11, the Marquette community will be invited to vote for the wining proposal for a mural to be installed on the north-facing facade of the Varsity Theater/Holthusen Hall building. Voting will be available next Monday, Sept.7, on the Haggerty Museum’s website. The project is the result of conversations among campus stakeholders over…
Marquette’s summer giving program provides thousands of masks, raises $200,000 for students training to be on health care front lines
Marquette distributed thousands of face masks to university donors and students as a result of a unique giving program launched earlier this summer. In July, the university announced the launch of a new giving program in which Marquette would give a university-branded face mask to those who make donations to benefit students training to be…