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One way out
By Karen Coates “Taliban is everywhere … .” It’s Aug. 13 in Milwaukee, Aug. 14 in Kabul, two days before the Afghan capital will fall to the Taliban, roughly two weeks before the U.S. will complete its withdrawal from its last post at Kabul’s international airport. Tensions flare. Seven thousand miles away, at Marquette, Patrick…
Diederich College of Communication announces 2022-23 O’Brien Fellows in Public Service Journalism
The J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University has announced the next class of journalists joining the O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism. The fellowship teams up Marquette student journalists with reporters for nine-month investigations into complex national and local issues. The incoming fellows for the 2022–23 academic year are: Samantha…
What can we learn from ‘bee-havior?’
For as long as she can remember, Justine Nguyen has had a fear of bugs and insects — especially bees. But, through many experiments, Nguyen has learned to love them. In fact, her relationship with bees, particularly those in Dr. Chelsea Cook’s research lab, is as sweet as the honey they produce.
Ignatian Year message to Marquette from Superior General of the Society of Jesus
Greetings, Marquette community! As we celebrate the Ignatian Year, I’m honored to share a video message from the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Rev. Arturo Sosa, S.J. Although the Ignatian Year concludes on July 31, let us take the example of St. Ignatius as our guide and keep looking for the magis in all…
Cap and gown pick-up in AMU May 17-18
Cap and gown pick-up will take place on Tuesday, May 17, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Wednesday, May 18, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in AMU Henke Lounge and Lunda Room. If you haven’t ordered your apparel, contact University Special Events at (414) 288-7431. Cap and gown pick-up is a part…
Deadline to complete required online diversity and inclusion program from Safe Colleges, May 15
Access to the online diversity and inclusion course, Personal Skills for a Diverse Campus, has been extended through Sunday, May 15. Active employees who have not completed the three required modules are asked to do so by that date. Employees who have been hired after the campus-wide rollout of the program in February will have…
Alumni couple gives $1 million to launch effort to renovate and build addition for new home for College of Nursing
Marquette University has received a $1 million gift from an alumni couple, Micky and Jennifer Minhas, that will launch an effort to renovate and build an addition for the new home for the College of Nursing in the heart of campus. As previously announced, to accommodate an ambitious growth plan, the College of Nursing will…
Brendan Gramer is listening
Born deaf, the Amazon executive and alumnus knows what it’s like to feel unheard. It’s why his life’s work revolves around hearing what the world needs. By Lora Strum This Zoom call is not going well. The screen keeps freezing and the audio is stuttering. Brendan Gramer, however, is unfazed by the technological failure. Gramer,…
Peace Studies Course Development Grant applications due June 1
The Center for Peacemaking will award one grant to a full-time Marquette faculty member to develop a new course or significantly revise an existing course that explores and integrates issues of peacemaking and nonviolence. Proposals addressing human rights, community organizing and other tools for promoting social and political justice are especially welcome. The value of the…
25Live open for fall general pool room reservations from April 30 through May 13
Beginning Saturday, April 30, through Friday, May 13, faculty can request priority in scheduling their needs for fall 2022 breakout rooms, review sessions, additional space for exams given throughout the term, special speakers or other classroom needs related to the classes they are teaching through 25Live. Although requests are processed throughout the term, space may…