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Celebrate First-Generation Student Week, Nov. 2-6
National First-Generation College Student Celebration is Nov. 8. To celebrate, the Center of Engagement and Inclusion will host a series of events the week of Nov. 2-6 to honor faculty, staff and students who identify as the first person in their families to attend college. Events include: Career Services’ First Gen Connect Event | Wednesday,…
Serve as an ally and resource for current first-gen students; faculty and staff invited join the ‘Faculty/staff First-generation Student Network’
The Center for Engagement and Inclusion invite faculty who were first-generation students themselves to join the join the “First-generation Student Network” at Marquette. This network of people includes Marquette students, faculty and staff who are willing to serve as resources and allies for current first-generation students. Once listed in the directory, first-generation students may contact…
Sign up for ‘Java with Joel,’ a virtual coffee chat, Nov. 10
The next “Java with Joel” coffee chat series with Joel Pogodzinski, senior vice president and chief operating officer, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Open to all faculty and staff, the virtual Teams gatherings will have no set agenda and will provide an opportunity to have collegial conversations…
Provost Ah Yun to host Coffee Chat, Nov. 10
The next virtual “Coffee Chat” with the provost will be held via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. To participate, email Julie Bach, executive assistant to the provost, by 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for a link to the Teams meeting. Like the open office hours, these informal…
Marquette Common Ground to host ‘Rock the Vote’ event, Oct. 27
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 8 p.m., Marquette’s Common Ground initiative will host a virtual nonpartisan event for anyone who needs help navigating the voting process. Those who want to help get others to the polls are also encouraged to attend. Register via Zoom. For more information, contact Dr. Bob Masson, professor emeritus of theology, or Catherine…
Make a plan to return your absentee ballot; voters can request ballots by mail until Oct. 29
To ensure your ballot is received by Election Day, the U.S. Postal Service recommends all absentee ballots are mailed by Monday, Oct. 26. If you mail in your absentee ballot after this day, it might not reach your election clerk in time. In Wisconsin and Illinois, voters can request absentee ballots by mail until Thursday, Oct…
English Department to host virtual open house and ‘Six-Word Short-Story Contest,’ Oct. 28
The English Department will host a virtual open house on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. At the virtual open house, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with students and faculty in the English Department, learn more about its programs and course offerings. Attendees will also be able to read and…
Deadline for students to request course modality accommodations due to COVID-19 is Oct. 30
Last week Provost Ah Yun provided a spring 2021 academic calendar update via Marquette Today. You can also now view the spring 2021 academic schedule of courses via CheckMarq or the Class Search website. Students who need special consideration related to course modality due to their own COVID 19 health risks should email the Office…
New Economic Planning website serves as information hub for academic, operational planning
To provide ongoing updates and transparent information about Marquette’s academic and operational planning to address the significant financial challenges the university faces, a new Economic Planning website has been developed to serve as an information hub for the campus community. The site, which is available on campus and via VPN at marquette.edu/economic-planning, features news and…
Policy Review Committee shares four UPP updates
Marquette University provides University Policies and Procedures for the Marquette community as a written record of approved and current academic, operational, financial, and business policies and procedures. The Policy Review Committee is responsible for guiding good practices in university policy governance and to ensure collaboration and consistency in university policy development — the committee does…