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Celebrate World Bicycle Day with the ‘Cycling Prof’
On World Bicycle Day, Kurt Gering, adjunct instructor of management in the College of Business Administration, shares his love of cycling
June 10 virtual COVID-19 Town Hall to focus on recovery plan, fall 2020 enrollment and financial state of university; register today
The Marquette COVID-19 Response Team will host another virtual Town Hall for the campus community on Wednesday, June 10, from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. via Microsoft Teams Live. Register via Eventbrite; a link to join the virtual event will be sent to registrants on Wednesday morning. Please note that this event is for Marquette students, faculty…
Virtual Mass for healing, reconciliation and justice is June 2
In light of recent events, the university will host a virtual Mass for healing, reconciliation and justice on Tuesday, June 2, at 8:30 p.m. Rev. Jim Voiss, S.J., vice president for mission and ministry, will be the celebrant of Mass and will guide the community in a prayer to end racism. The Mass will be…
Department of Psychology seeking participants for COVID-19 research study
The Department of Psychology is seeking participants for a survey titled “The Experiences of Adults in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Survey participants must be at least 18 years of age, living in the United States and fluent in English. All responses will be anonymous and confidential. Learn more and take the survey via Qualtrics.
Faculty and staff grants: April 2020
In an effort to promote research and scholarship conducted by Marquette faculty and staff, the Office of Marketing and Communication and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs have partnered to present a monthly recap of recent grants awarded to faculty and staff. This report will be featured in Marquette Today each month. The following…
How broken must our world be?
By Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence “I can’t breathe…” These are haunting words, especially in the midst of a pandemic that has taken away the breath of more than 360 thousand people worldwide. How do we share our feelings of frustration at a time when we should be together but are so…
Steve Frieder honored with Excellence in University Service Award
Steve Frieder, Arts ’95, is the senior advisor to the president and corporate secretary. He is one of four staff members to receive the 2020 Excellence in University Service Award. Steve’s “first and best teacher” was his mom, the late Judy Landmark Frieder. Among her many lessons, Judy urged Steve to always send cards, call…
Purchase a Summer Upass
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will resume fare collection beginning on June 1. Students who were enrolled in spring 2020 courses and/or summer 2020 courses are eligible to purchase a Summer Upass for $25. MCTS recommends that riders who are medically able wear a face mask or face covering over their nose and mouth while…
Director of Recreational Sports John Sweeney recognized for excellence by NIRSA
John Sweeney, director of recreational sports, received an Award of Merit from the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA). The Regional Awards of Merit honor individuals who have been innovative and dedicated pioneers in the field of collegiate recreation. These awards acknowledge the exceptional performance and dedication of NIRSA members. NIRSA shared Sweeney’s accomplishment…
Virtual breakfast with Senior Vice President Joel Pogodzinski is June 18
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Joel Pogodzinski invites faculty and staff to discuss campus and community topics while (virtually) sharing a meal together. A Microsoft Teams gathering will be held on Thursday, June 18, at 8:30 a.m. These small-group meetings have no set agenda and will provide an opportunity to have collegial conversation about campus while…