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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…
Jesuit Superior General Concludes Marquette University Is One Of The Strongest Jesuit Universities In The Country
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell and Rev. Gregory J. O’Meara, S.J., Rector of the Jesuit Community, have released a joint letter affirming their shared commitment to Jesuit education and uniting around the university’s Catholic, Jesuit mission. The full letter is available online. Following a year-long Mission Priority Examen process in partnership with the Association of…
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…
Women Fill Less Than 10 Percent Of Top-Earning Positions In Survey Of Milwaukee Law Firms, Finds Institute For Women’s Leadership
MILWAUKEE — Just 7.1% of the top-fifth of earners in Milwaukee law firms are women, while 68.9 percent of the participating law firms do not have any women among their top-fifth earners, according to a white paper published on law firm pay equity by the Institute for Women’s Leadership at Marquette University on International Women’s…
‘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…