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Marquette partners with ‘The Beijing Center’ to smooth transfer process
Marquette has established a formal transfer partnership with The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies (TBC) to better serve international transfer students and facilitate the transfer process. As the only Jesuit center and intellectual hub in Mainland China, TBC offers opportunities for a distinctive experience delving in Chinese culture with a focus on education and creation of…
Students: WAICU’s nonprofit internship program applications due March 25
The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) is now accepting applications for its Summer 2021 Nonprofit Internship Program. Students who are seeking internship experience in a nonprofit organization should apply. Student interns receive a $2,000 summer stipend and a $3,000 scholarship in exchange for 400 hours of work over 10 summer weeks. Interns…
Nominations for Excellence in University Service Awards due April 9
Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit nominations for this year’s Excellence in University Service Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, April 9. This is an opportunity for Marquette employees to nominate colleagues who demonstrate and support the Ignatian ideal of care for others and who carry out the mission of the university. Candidates…
‘Touchstones: Stories of Hope and Inspiration’ is March 12
The Faber Center will host “Touchstones: Stories of Hope and Inspiration” on Friday, March 12, from noon to 12:45 p.m. Faculty and staff are invited to join Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence. Welburn will share highlights of his spiritual journey and how they have impacted his work at Marquette. Register online. A link to join…
Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute seeking new co-director from Marquette; apply by April 1
Marquette will be conducting an internal search for a co-director of the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute (NMDSI). This opportunity is open to any faculty or staff member in any school/college at Marquette and has an anticipated start date of July 2021. Members of the search advisory committee include: Michael Zimmer, chair of the search committee and associate professor in the department…
University mourns the loss of former colleague Don Kynaston
Marquette University mourns the loss of Don D. Kynaston, who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 78 on Wednesday, March 3. Don retired from University Advancement in 2015. His dedicated service to Marquette and incredible relationships with donors brought much support to the university. He enjoyed hosting donors in the Lunda Room. Don was…
Mental Health Day is this Wednesday; sign up for ‘MU Staycation’ programming
* Please note that these Mental Health Days do not apply to students in the Law School or School of Dentistry. Health Sciences Professional Program students should contact their instructors or program directors for more information on their specific breaks. Dear undergraduate and graduate students, This Wednesday, March 10, is the next Mental Health Day…
COVID-19 Update: One floor of O’Donnell Hall moved out of residence hall to quarantine
In coordination with the Milwaukee Health Department, Marquette University will transport residents of the third floor of O’Donnell Hall to a near-campus quarantine location for 14 days beginning at 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 5, and extending until 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 20. All third-floor residents of O’Donnell Hall are required to quarantine in the near-campus location, even…
Research funding available to explore systemic racism issues, solutions
The Marquette University Center for Transnational Justice (MUCTJ) has announced a new round of funding support opportunities for faculty and students to explore issues of and solutions to systemic racism. The opportunities seek to support innovative transnational work on issues that are locally and nationally salient and where understanding can be informed by the experiences of other…
Spring 2021 Student Academic Experience Survey results now available
Results from the Spring 2021 Student Academic Experience Survey are now available online. The 2020-21 Academic Experience Surveys are a set of surveys administered across the academic year to students and instructors to better understand their experiences teaching and learning during the 2020-21 academic year. The goal of the surveys is to gather information about…