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Center of the Advancement for the Humanities names new director
Dr. Andrew Kim, newly-tenured professor of theological ethics in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has been named director of the Center of the Advancement of the Humanities and assumed the role on July 1, 2021. As its new director, Kim will promote the visibility and impact of the humanities at Marquette and beyond, support…
Dr. Claire Kirchhoff honored with the Participating Faculty Research Award
The award recognizes her significant and innovative research and scholarship accomplishments in the field of biomedical sciences.
Reminder: COVID Cheq no longer required for those vaccinated, effective July 15
Once your vaccination forms are submitted and verified, you will no longer be required to complete the daily COVID Cheq screening. UPLOADING YOUR VACCINE CARD ONLINE You can upload your vaccine dates and record of vaccination on the MU Patient Portal. Complete the two simple steps below: You will need to enter your vaccine dates…
REIS program co-directors announced
Dr. Tara Daly, assistant professor of Spanish, and Dr. Stephanie Rivera Berruz, assistant professor of philosophy, both in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, have been named co-directors of the Race, Ethnic and Indigenous Studies (REIS) program. The REIS program is an interdisciplinary endeavor that promotes critical academic scholarship on the workings of racial and ethnic…
SDC Summit on Poverty proposals due July 16
The Social Development Commission and its coalition partners will host the 2021 Summit on Poverty from Oct. 19-21 at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. The goal of the conference is to expand learning, engagement and advocacy surrounding poverty by providing virtual and in-person access to community action agencies, human service, government and education…
Volunteers needed for COVID-19 research study
The Department of Physical Therapy, the College of Nursing and the Department of Clinical Lab Science are asking individuals who have not tested positive for COVID-19 to participate in a research study. Males ages 45-70 and females ages 21-70 who have not tested positive for COVID-19 are encouraged to participate as control subjects which will aid in…
Mission Convocation is Aug. 18
The Office of Mission and Ministry is inviting all faculty and staff hired since January 2020 to the annual Mission Convocation on Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Faculty and staff will come together for the day to learn and reflect on their shared mission and what it means to work at a Jesuit Catholic institution. The…
Eight great reasons to take a walk
Are you looking for a way to boost your mental and physical health? Take a walk! Walking is free, easy, requires virtually no equipment and can be done anywhere. Plus, walking has both physical and mental health benefits. So, slip on those sneakers and get moving! Boost your mental health: Aerobic exercise can have a positive impact on…
COVID-19 myths and facts
As we transition back to an in-person campus environment it is time to address some common misconceptions regarding COVID-19. Myth: I’ve already had COVID-19 and I have antibodies, so I don’t need to be vaccinated. Fact: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19. That is because…
Now available: 2021 Graduating Senior Survey results
The 2021 Graduating Senior Survey investigated graduating seniors’ satisfaction with their academic experience and overall education, engagement in co-curricular learning experiences, perceived impact of their education on institutional learning outcomes and plans for the immediate future. The results of the survey in an executive summary is available online. Also available is an interactive report that includes eight years of survey results…