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Introducing new faculty members to campus
The university recently welcomed more than 55 new full-time faculty members. To introduce them to the Marquette’s community, the Office of Faculty Affairs compiled background information about each faculty member and their goals for their first year on campus. They were asked to respond to the following three statements: 1. During my first year on…
Guidance for faculty on administering fall 2020 course evaluations
Key course evaluation dates are now available in the 2020-21 course evaluation calendar. Faculty should review the calendar to note how the adjusted fall 2020 academic calendar may have impacted timing of course evaluations. Fall 2020 session 1 evaluations will open on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and close on Tuesday, Nov. 24, the last day of session 1 classes. Results…
Results from first student Academic Experience Survey now available
Results from first student Academic Experience Survey are now available online. The Academic Experience Surveys, which are being administered at several points throughout the fall 2020 semester, collect information from students and instructors to better understand their academic experience this semester. The surveys ask about the following topics: Access to technology and resources Challenges with…
Nominations for honorary degrees now being accepted
Each year, Marquette celebrates its values and commitment to excellence by awarding honorary degrees and including in its graduating class a number of outstanding individuals recognized for their exceptional achievements. President Michael R. Lovell invites the campus community to help identify future honorary degree recipients. The Committee on University Honors considers nominees in three categories: High profile…
Eucharistic adoration offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; sign up for a time slot
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Chapel of the Holy Family in the AMU will be open for eucharistic adoration twice a week on the following days: Tuesdays, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (sign up for a time slot during this window) Wednesdays, from 8 a.m. to noon (sign up for a time slot during…
Upcoming Near West Side events and programs
Marquette faculty and staff are invited to attend the following events and programs for Near West Side employees: Near West Side Virtual Housing Resource Fair Near West Side Partners and Take Root Milwaukee will host a virtual Near West Side Housing Resource Fair on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. Participants will learn more about the…
COVID-19 update: Additional student guidance following Schroeder quarantine
Dear Marquette students, As you saw from the Schroeder Hall quarantine directive jointly issued last night by the university and the Milwaukee Health Department, we are taking very seriously our responsibility to prioritize the health and safety of our Marquette and greater Near West Side community while facilitating an in-person campus experience this fall. The…
Additional quarantine information and resources for Schroeder Hall residents
Dear Schroeder Hall residents, Thank you for your grace and patience during the past 18 hours. I know the quarantine news last night came as a surprise to many of you, and I apologize that we had to act so quickly in the interest of everyone’s safety. I want to reiterate that this was a…
University, Milwaukee Health Department direct Schroeder Hall residents to quarantine for two weeks
In coordination with the Milwaukee Health Department, Marquette University has directed residents of Schroeder Hall to quarantine for 14 days effective at 10 p.m. tonight, Sept. 14, 2020, through 10 p.m. Sept. 28, 2020, in response to a confirmed cluster of increasing COVID-19 cases among residents of the hall. Approximately 373 residents live in Schroeder…
Marquette named on U.S. News’ Best Colleges lists
U.S. News and World Report has released its 2021 Best Colleges rankings. Marquette University is ranked 88th among national universities. Marquette again made lists for Best Undergraduate Teaching, ranked 18 — notably up 54 spots from 72 last year — Best Value Schools, ranked 52 — up three spots from last year — Best Colleges…