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707 Hub names intrapreneur- and entrepreneur-in-residence
Paul Jones, former executive officer for Harley-Davidson, Inc., has been named the 707 Hub’s first intrapreneur-in-residence. Tom Avery, business development consultant and head of Avery Consulting LLC, will serve as the organization’s entrepreneur-in-residence. In his role as intrapreneur-in-residence, Jones will oversee the 707 Hub’s student-run venture capital “Dorm Fund” program, formulate best practices from innovation…
Faculty and staff grants: December 2019
In an effort to promote research and scholarship conducted by Marquette faculty and staff, the Office of Marketing and Communication and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs have partnered to present a monthly recap of recent grants awarded to faculty and staff. This report will be featured in Marquette Today each month. The following…
Faber Center to host ‘Retreat for Busy People,’ Feb. 17 – March 31
The Faber Center will host a six-week “Retreat for Busy People” beginning Monday, Feb. 17, through Tuesday, March 31. The retreat offers faculty and staff the opportunity to slow down and be mindful. The opening session for the retreat will be Monday, Feb. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Faber Center (Schroeder Complex…
Scotland professor to deliver annual Aquinas Lecture, Feb. 23
The Philosophy Department will host its annual Aquinas Lecture on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m. in Marquette Hall 100. This year’s lecturer is Dr. Sarah Broadie, a professor at the University of St. Andrews of Scotland. Broadie will give a presentation on moral philosophy. A reception will follow the lecture. Both the lecture and reception…
‘Urban Spaces, Creative Places: A Blueprint for Humanities in the City’ conference is Feb. 14-15
The Center for the Advancement of the Humanities (CFAH) will host “Urban Spaces, Creative Places: A Blueprint for Humanities in the City” Feb. 14 and Feb. 15 in the AMU. The conference will feature: Two keynote speakers Creative presentations from the Milwaukee High School of the Arts Papers from many Marquette undergrads, grad students and…
Opus College of Engineering reaffirms partnership with Waukesha County Technical College
The Opus College of Engineering reaffirmed its transfer agreement with Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) to align with the changes in both institutions’ curricula and industry needs. This agreement will allow qualified students within WCTC’s Electrical Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs to plan their transfer to Marquette. WCTC students utilizing this agreement will complete their Associate…
Spring 2020 enrollment statistics now available
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis, official spring 2020 enrollment statistics are now available online. The newly updated reports include student enrollment/FTE, new transfer student profile, majors and minors, course enrollment and student credit hours, and class size information. Marquette currently enrolls 11,426 students. The undergraduate student body, numbering 8,001 represents 70% of total…
Faculty and staff info session on Milwaukee hosting the DNC 2020 is Feb. 24
The Convention Steering Committee will host an information session for faculty and staff about Marquette’s preparations in advance of Milwaukee hosting the DNC this July, and how the event will impact campus. The information session will be held Monday, Feb. 24, from noon to 1 p.m. in the AMU, Monaghan Ballroom. Members of the Convention…
Student info session on Milwaukee hosting the DNC 2020 is Feb. 27
The Department of Political Science and the Convention Steering Committee will host a student information session about how to find DNC-related internship opportunities and what to expect if they plan to be in Milwaukee during the DNC this July. The event will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Sensenbrenner…
Three Arts and Sciences professors receive 2020 Way Klingler Teaching Enhancement Award
Three professors in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences were named the 2020 Way Klingler Teaching Enhancement Award recipients: Dr. Darren Wheelock, associate professor of social and cultural sciences Dr. Theresa Tobin, associate dean for academic affairs and student development Dr. Robert Smith, Harry G. John Professor of History and director of CURTO (the…