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Tuesday, Feb. 9, is the first Mental Health Day of the semester. These scheduled days are an opportunity for students to unplug and prioritize self-care. Additionally, the Office of Engagement and Inclusion has planned a number of safe activities for students to take part in, including opportunities for prayer, meditation, fun and self-care.  Check out…

Supporting Special Olympics Marquette will participate in the “Polar Plunge: Chillin’ at Home” event on Saturday, Feb. 27.   Special Olympics Wisconsin provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.   It costs $757 each year to support one Special Olympics of Wisconsin athlete. Donate to the cause or join the…

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…

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 may…

In the event of severe weather, the university continually monitors weather conditions. Per university policy, senior leadership will make a determination by 5:30 a.m. regarding whether or not to cancel classes and close the university that day for weather-related reasons. An overview of the university’s processes and methods of communication for communicating closures due to severe…

Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host the next “Faith-sharing Fridays” on Friday, Feb. 26, from noon to 1 p.m.  Janice Welburn, dean of Libraries, and Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence, will present the session. Dr. Kathy Coffey-Guenther, associate vice president of Mission and Ministry, will moderate this event.   The discussion will focus on varying faith journeys, beliefs and the people we have met along the way.   Register via Zoom. 

The Marquette community is encouraged to stay up to date on Milwaukee street parking alerts. Sign up for Winter Parking Text Alerts at milwaukeeparkingalerts.com Follow DPW on Facebook and Twitter – @milwaukeedpw on both platforms Join Next Door to receive DPW updates (city residents only) Check the DPW website at milwaukee.gov/snow Call (414) 286-CITY for…

Advocate Aurora Health Care and the Marquette Career Services Center will host a Virtual Career Fair Prep Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 18, from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. This event will help students prepare for successful virtual career fairs and offer actionable takeaways for career fair etiquette, preparation and appropriate follow-up. All majors are welcome and encouraged to attend.  This is a…

Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell’s annual Presidential Address will be livestreamed via Microsoft Teams Live on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 3 p.m. Register via Eventbrite; a link to watch will be sent to registrants on Thursday morning. President Lovell will discuss the state of the university, provide an update on campus initiatives and highlight…

The Ignite group meets weekly on Wednesdays, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Students may join virtually or in-person at the Chapel of the Holy Family. Those looking for a space to connect with others, strengthen your relationship with God, explore ways to live a faith that does justice or make time for prayer, are welcome to check out Ignite.  …