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Fall 2020: A letter to faculty and staff from President Lovell
Dear Marquette colleagues, Welcome to the start of what is sure to be an academic year unlike any other. As we begin the semester, I think it is important for me to recognize how difficult the past six months have been for our campus community. At our Aug. 13 COVID-19 Town Hall, I mentioned that like…
From Dr. Xavier Cole: Helpful reminders for the fall semester
Dear Marquette undergraduate, graduate and professional students, Happy first week of classes! Here’s a checklist of helpful reminders to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as you navigate the first few days of this semester, which is sure to be unlike any other. Complete COVID Cheq daily Complete the online “COVID Cheq” symptom screening each…
The enduring pain of deferred dreams
A reflection on the Jacob Blake shooting by Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence Again, we are confronted by the news of yet another tragedy that causes us great pain and suffering. Our deepest prayers and support go out to the people of Kenosha and the family and friends of Jacob Blake, who…
Fall 2020 guidance on class attendance and withdrawal
Due to the various impacts of COVID-19 on the fall 2020 semester, the following guidance has been provided for faculty and students regarding class attendance and withdrawal for all undergraduate students and graduate students in the Graduate School and Graduate School of Management programs. Courses in the Law School, School of Dentistry and Health Science…
Update contact information in CheckMarq by Sept. 1
Update your address and telephone number in CheckMarq by Tuesday, Sept. 1. This information is used by the university to contact students during emergencies and for vital university business. Additionally, if you opted in to receive text reminders for COVID Cheq, you should make sure your phone number is listed in CheckMarq (not your parents), otherwise you…
Notification of FERPA rights
Marquette is required by federal law to notify all students of their FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) rights at the beginning of each term. Visit the FERPA website to review the annual notification. Contact MU Central at (414) 288-4000 with questions.
Students: make sure you received your welcome kit
All students will be provided with a “welcome kit” this semester, which includes a mask, hand sanitizer and a thermometer. Students living in residence halls had packs placed in their rooms. Commuter and off-campus students in the following colleges will receive them directly from their college/school: College of Business College Education Opus College of Engineering…
Haggerty Museum reopens to the Marquette community
The Haggerty Museum of Art is now open to students, faculty and staff members (with a Marquette ID). The museum is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum remains closed to the public until further notice. Social distancing measures that align with Step 4 of Marquette’s Recovery Plan have been implemented throughout the museum. The upstairs has been transformed to…
Virtual and in-person Mass schedule announced for fall 2020
Campus Ministry’s fall Mass schedule is now available. Find details about upcoming virtual Masses and in-person attendance sign-ups on the Campus Ministry website. Please note that students should temporarily avoid Masses at Gesu due to COVID-19 guidelines and instead attend one of the various other Campus Ministry Masses on campus. Sign-ups for in-person attendance are limited to…
Beyond MU webinar ‘In the kitchen with Chef Brad Dawson’ is Sept. 3
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will present “In the kitchen with Chef Brad Dawson” on Thursday, Sept. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. Chef Brad Dawson, Sodexo’s executive chef, will teach skills, techniques and cooking essentials during this engaging and interactive session where participants will learn how to make apple pancakes. Register via Zoom.