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NASA ranks Marquette’s lunar mining robot project 3rd out of 71 teams competing
After a full year of work in their capstone engineering course, the MARS (Marquette Aerospace and Robotic Systems) senior design team traveled to Florida this May to test their lunar mining robot at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. As part of NASA’s LUNABOTICS Robotic Mining Competition, the team designed and built a robot to excavate lunar…
Attend Fall O-Fest on Sept. 7 on Central Mall
Marquette’s annual Fall O-Fest will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Central Mall. This event gives students the opportunity to explore more than 300 student organizations by talking to representatives and signing up for organizations of interest. In addition, there will be a number of university offices and…
On the Issues: Premiere of new book on the basic charter of American government, Aug. 30
Authors Russ Feingold and Peter Prindiville, in a conversation with Marquette Law School’s Mike Gousha, will visit Eckstein Hall’s Lubar Center for the national debut of their new book, “The Constitution in Jeopardy: An Unprecedented Effort to Rewrite Our Fundamental Law and What We Can Do About It,” on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 12:15 p.m. …
Steering committee will centralize university preparations as Milwaukee hosts national political convention in 2024
The Republican National Committee recently announced it will hold its next nominating convention in Milwaukee during summer 2024. Exact dates for the convention have not been announced. Whether the dates chosen align with the university’s summer break will likely impact how involved the university can be in this bipartisan effort to bring economic development and…
Research spotlight: Learning from Africa’s landscape
Dr. Nate Lemoine, assistant professor of biological sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, discusses traveling to Africa to start researching elephant carcasses.
New Human Resources website launched
The Department of Human Resources has launched a new website that features notable changes to improve the user experience and recruit new team members. An updated landing page was designed for a public audience. Current employees can access regularly used content using the link in the right navigation bar or under “Quick Links.” Information…
Marquette University mask guidance and campus mask distribution and ordering information
The key points of the CDC’s latest mask guidance: Masking remains a key mitigation tool to prevent transmission of COVID-19. The CDC recommends individuals wear the most protective mask you can that fits well and that you can wear consistently. Some masks and respirators have higher level of protection than others. The CDC advises it…
First monthly morning Mass at St. Joan of Arc Chapel, Aug. 5
All are welcome to the monthly morning Mass at the St. Joan of Arc Chapel and subsequent social on Friday, Aug. 5, at 8:30 a.m. Rev. Fred Zagone, S.J., will preside. We look forward to gathering as a faith community. For more information, please contact Brigid Kinsella-Alba.
Rev-Up MKE to revitalize Near West Side, Sept. 14
Rev-Up MKE, an annual small business contest that aims to revitalize commercial corridors in Milwaukee’s Near West Side, will return on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 5 p.m. in The Rave/Eagles Ballroom as a signature event during Near West Side Week. Admission is free. Past winners include Pete’s Pops, Lisa Kaye Catering, Triciclo Peru MKE, Hands in…
SPARK program prepares incoming students for adjustment to campus life
SPARK, the Summer Priority Advising and Registration Kick-off program at Marquette University, hopes to ease that stress for our incoming students.