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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…
Campus Ministry and Marquette for Life to host Respect Life Month events
October is Respect Life Month, which provides an opportunity to reflect on the gift of life, learn more about challenges and threats to human dignity and life, and dialogue with others on ways to promote the flourishing of human life from conception to natural death. This year’s theme is “Live the Gospel of Life.” Some themes…
Students: Meet with your adviser before spring registration on Nov. 9
Students must meet with their academic adviser, as determined by their college advising policy, before registering for classes for spring semester (spring registration begins Monday, Nov. 9.) Students should bring a list of courses they are plan to take during the semester, as well as any questions about study abroad, internships, double-majors and minors. Undergraduate…
Ignite to host ‘Confronting White Privilege’ discussion, Oct. 28
Ignite will host Gloria Purvis, host of EWTN’s “Morning Glory,” for a presentation and discussion titled “Confronting White Privilege” on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. Register to attend virtually or in-person at the Chapel of the Holy Family. The event will explore Catholic foundations for anti-racism and racial justice work in an engaging and encouraging space. Purvis…
2020 Explorer Challenge Annual Report now available
The Explorer Challenge, formerly the Strategic Innovation Fund, invites students, faculty and staff to submit proposals for up to $25,000 in seed money for innovative projects that make an impact and advance Beyond Boundaries, Marquette’s strategic plan. Since its launch in 2016, the Explorer Challenge has awarded more than $7,000,000 in funding to 84 projects…
College of Nursing to host virtual Wake Lecture, Nov. 10
The College of Nursing’s annual James Wake Memorial Lecture will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dr. Joanne Wolfe, MD, MPH, of the Harvard Cancer Center will present “Amplifying the Child and Family Voice in Pediatric Serious Illness.” Dr. Wolfe will describe a framework for understanding and easing suffering…
Beyond MU to host ‘History of pandemics’ webinar series throughout November
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar series titled, “The History of Pandemics and Impact on Society” throughout the month of November. Marquette faculty will explore the intersection of humans and disease and how that dynamic has transformed the way people live, work and coexist. By examining historic pandemics and what has been learned…
Resources for civic engagement through prayer and discernment
As the 2020 presidential election approaches, the Office of Mission and Ministry shares resources for civic engagement through the lens of Ignatian spirituality. “We find ourselves in challenging times. The issues facing our world are profound and complex. There are no simple answers. Choosing to take action on one issue may directly impact in a…