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Students, employees warned of job solicitation email scam
Many students, faculty and staff received an email last week from someone claiming to be a student staff member offering personal assistant job opportunities. This solicitation was deemed fraudulent and ITS took the following action immediately by securing the compromised email account and deleting all “personal assistant position” scam emails. ITS has since set up…
President’s Challenge – COVID-19 Response Grant advisers to begin virtual drop-in sessions June 1-12; Check-in documents due May 29
The recently announced President’s Challenge – COVID-19 Response Grant will host a series of virtual drop-in advising sessions between June 1-12. View the full list of dates and times. The series is a partnership between Marquette, American Family Insurance and Johnson Controls. The virtual sessions will bring together key thought leaders in the areas of mental…
Dr. Jennifer Maney named permanent director of Center for Teaching and Learning
Dr. Jennifer Maney has been named the permanent director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). She will begin the role on July 1. Maney has served as interim director since summer 2019. In the past year, she has provided leadership through innovative programming – workshops, seminars, consultations and other programs to support faculty…
First ‘Getting to know Women at Marquette’ virtual event to feature Chief Hudson, May 29
The Women of Marquette Employee Resource Group (ERG) is launching a mini series titled “Getting to know Women at Marquette.” The first event will take place on Friday, May 29, at noon via Microsoft Teams. The session will feature Edith Hudson, chief of Marquette University Police Department. The Women of Marquette have posed some questions…
Dr. Silva honored with Way Klingler Sabbatical Award
Earlier this year, Dr. Grant Silva, associate professor of philosophy in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, received the Helen Way Klinger Sabbatical Award. The award allows Silva to conclude his book, “Liberation is to the Americas what the Enlightenment is to Europe.” The book details the nature and significance of philosophical inquiry from…
President’s Challenge to host ‘Innovating in Uncertain Times,’ May 29
In partnership with American Family Insurance and Johnson Controls, the President’s Challenge will host a a virtual event titled “Innovating in Uncertain Times” on Friday, May 29, at 9 a.m. CT. During a crisis like COVID-19, it becomes increasingly apparent that there are equity gaps and systemic problems that need to be addressed through new…
Vice President for Planning and Facilities Management Lora Strigens recognized as a ‘Notable Woman in Construction and Design’
Lora Strigens, vice president for planning and facilities management, has been named a “Notable Woman in Construction and Design” by Milwaukee BizTimes, as part of the local business publication’s award series that highlights exceptional leaders making a difference throughout southeast Wisconsin. The Notable Woman in Construction and Design category is one of eight in a…
Writing Center open for online appointments during summer
The Ott Memorial Writing Center is open throughout the summer for online appointments. The center’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT. The center can assist students with summer course assignments, dissertations, teaching materials, professional documents, applications or other writing related projects. Schedule an appointment or contact the Writing Center.
Graduate School launches new certificate programs in engineering
The Graduate School has launched four new certificates in engineering: Essential Skills for Practicing Engineers, Machine Learning, Renewable Energy Technology and Integration, and Systems Engineering. A certificate in Environmental Engineering was launched in spring 2019. Designed for the practicing engineer, these certificate programs are offered in person and online with interactive live stream or recorded…
New summer course to examine COVID-19; enroll now
The College of Health Sciences has launched a new course to be offered this summer: “COVID-19: A Public Health Approach.” Developed by members of the Marquette Health Equity Community of Practice, this new summer course offering will examine the novel coronavirus pandemic through multiple lenses in this team taught course. Students who wish to better…