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Dr. Alan Burkard named WSCA Mary Gehrke-McAllister Leadership Award recipient
Dr. Alan Burkard, professor and chair of counselor education and counseling psychology, was awarded the 2022 Wisconsin School Counselor Association’s Mary Gehrke-McAllister Leadership Award. The award recognizes those persons who have provided outstanding leadership to the school counseling profession in Wisconsin. He was recognized in November 2021 at the Wisconsin School Counselor Association’s Annual Conference, which takes…

‘Mission Week 2022: Open to Possibility’ schedule of events
When St. Ignatius finished his studies, he was open to possibilities. He and the first companions created the Society of Jesus to take God’s ministry out into the world. By empowering others to “go, set the world on fire,” he ignited a movement that, almost 500 years later, has global reach and impact. February 6…
Notice of student federal benefits
During the continued COVID-19 pandemic there have been expanded federal benefits made available to families and students. Marquette students can view some of these programs, eligibility requirements and how to apply online. If you are applying for these benefits and need assistance finding supporting documentation in CheckMarq, contact Marquette Central at 414-288-4000. Please have the student’s…
Notice of federal student aid penalties for drug convictions
Every higher education institution must provide to each student a separate, clear, and conspicuous written notice that advises the student that a conviction for any offense during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving federal student financial aid funds, under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of illegal…
Annual consumer information notice
Under federal financial aid program guidelines, universities must annually provide notice to all enrolled students describing the availability of a wide range of consumer information. The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 mandates that students are provided with a significant amount of additional information about the institution they are attending. This information is online, or students…
Abstracts for graduate philosophy conference due Feb. 13
The Philosophy Graduate Student Association of Marquette University and Marquette’s chapter of Minorities And Philosophy are taking submissions of extended abstracts for their graduate philosophy conference to be held on April 8-9. Abstracts, which should be 500 to 1,200 words, are due Feb. 13. Please submit abstracts as PDFs via email. Files should be anonymized.…

Veteran journalist O. Ricardo Pimentel joins Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service staff
Veteran journalist O. Ricardo Pimentel has joined the staff of the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service as the newsroom’s first managing editor. Pimentel, who started Jan. 31, will help lead the award-winning nonprofit newsroom. With the addition of Pimentel, editor Ron Smith will shift his focus to growing and sustaining NNS, which has covered Milwaukee’s communities…

Engineers Without Borders Silent Auction is Feb. 12
The 8th annual Engineers Without Borders Silent Auction will be held Saturday, Feb. 12, at Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. (224 West Bruce Street) from 6 to 9 p.m. Place a bid on locally sourced donations and enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, live music and keynote speakers at this cocktail-style event. All proceeds from the auction…

Marquette undergraduate, graduate Commencement ceremonies will be held at Summerfest’s American Family Insurance Amphitheater, May 22
Marquette University will host two Commencement ceremonies — one for undergraduate students and one for Graduate School and Graduate School of Management students — on Sunday, May 22, at Summerfest’s American Family Insurance Amphitheater. All graduates will have their names read as they cross the stage. These two ceremonies will provide a dynamic in-person experience…

M.A.P Spring Break Trips application due Feb. 8
M.A.P. (Marquette Action Program) is taking applications for several spring break student-led travel opportunities. Services will run from March 12 until March 19. Students will have partial scholarship opportunities. After a long wait, you can finally get out of this bubble and go live with a community and walk with their justice needs. Applications and…