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Blood donors needed; drive to take place on campus Aug. 6
Due to COVID-19, there is currently a greater need for blood donors. To continue to maintain an adequate blood supply, the university has partnered with Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin to host blood drives on Marquette’s campus throughout the summer. The next drive is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 6, from noon to 4 p.m. Sign up for…
Virtual breakfast with Senior Vice President Joel Pogodzinski is July 16
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Joel Pogodzinski invites faculty and staff to discuss campus and community topics while (virtually) sharing a meal together. A Microsoft Teams gathering will be held on Thursday, July 16, from 8:30 a.m to 9:30 a.m. These small-group meetings have no set agenda and will provide an opportunity to have collegial conversation…
COVID-19 Response Team Employee Subcommittee to host office hours, July 9
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 Thursday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Space is limited, employees interested in attending must register via Eventbrite. A link…
Dr. Kate Ward honored with Way Klingler Young Scholar Award
Dr. Kate Ward is an assistant professor of theology in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences. She is one of the 2020 recipients of the Way Klingler Young Scholar Award. Ward’s research focuses on economic ethics and ethical method, specifically virtue ethics and Catholic social thought. She has published articles on wealth, virtue and…
Beyond MU webinar ‘Transformation in the Ignatian Tradition’ is July 30
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Praying from the Cave: Transformation in the Ignatian Tradition” on Thursday, July 30, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Presented by Dr. Kathy Coffey-Guenther, senior mission and Ignatian leadership specialist for University Advancement, the webinar will focus on a deeper understanding of yourself, God’s grace and God’s longing for you…
Beyond MU webinar ‘Mindfulness and positive psychology to cope with race-related trauma’ is July 16
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Using Mindfulness and Positive Psychology to Cope with Race-related Trauma” on Thursday, July 16, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. This webinar will focus on how to use mindfulness and positive psychology techniques to cope with symptoms of race-related trauma. Two professors in the College of Education…
Book a virtual appointment with the Career Services Center
The Career Services Center continues to offer full virtual career counseling sessions via phone or video conferencing. The CSC offers critiques of a Handshake profiles, LinkedIn profiles, resumes and cover letters. Send documents for review to resumes@marquette.edu. You can also book an appointment via Handshake. With questions, contact please the CSC at (414) 288-7423 or career.services@marquette.edu.
From President Lovell: Follow-up to last week’s racial injustice town hall; sign up for President’s Commission on Racial Equity
Dear Marquette community, Last week’s Racial Injustice Town Hall was an important conversation in Marquette’s efforts to become more welcoming, inclusive and anti-racist. Our community is hurting and there is an urgency for us to take action to eliminate the injustices that exist on our campus. I announced several preliminary action steps to improve the…
Hispanic Dental Student Association to host COVID-19 webinar with Milwaukee commissioner of health, July 6
Marquette’s Hispanic Dental Student Association will host a COVID-19 webinar with Dr. Jeanette Kowalik, Milwaukee’s commissioner of health, on Monday, July 6, at 6 p.m. Kowalik will speak on the state of the pandemic within the Latino/a/x community in Milwaukee, as well as provide resources for Marquette students and dental school patients. This event is…
Contact TIAA with retirement fund questions or changes
Employees who have questions regarding their retirement fund or wish to make contribution changes must contact TIAA directly, either online or by phone at 1 (800) 842-2252.