Faculty
Focusing K-12 education reform on teaching efforts
Join Marquette University Law School and the College of Education for a program focused on K-12 education reform on Thursday, May 8, from noon to 3 p.m. in Eckstein Hall. The day will be led by Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy. Robert Pondiscio, a former teacher who is now a senior…
Discussion on climate action tactics and strategies to build resilience in the classroom
The Center for Teaching and Learning is hosting a discussion on how to develop tactics, strategies and syllabus language about climate action in classrooms on Wednesday, April 9, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Center for Teaching and Learning (Raynor Library 330B) and virtually. The CTL will provide snacks and drinks. Register online. Special…
An introduction to electric power delivery: the grid and substations
The Sigma Phi Delta Eta chapter at Marquette is hosting a presentation exploring electric power delivery from the perspective of the applied practice of power engineering on Tuesday, April 8, at 5:15 p.m. on the second floor of Engineering Hall. The presentation will start with a review of power system fundamentals, leading into defining the…
Interpretable Large-Scale Testing of Composite Null Hypotheses for Translational Genetics Studies
Dr. Ryan Sun, assistant professor of biostatistics at University of Texas’ MD Anderson Cancer Center, will present the Mathematical and Statistical Sciences colloquium on Friday, April 11, at 1 p.m. in Cudahy Hall 401. Sun’s talk, “Interpretable Large-Scale Testing of Composite Null Hypotheses for Translational Genetics Studies,” introduces a new statistical method to help genetic…
Understanding plant invasions using a traits-based framework
Dr. Gabby Nunez-Mir, assistant professor of biological sciences at University of Illinois Chicago, will present, “Understanding plant invasions using a traits-based framework,” on Friday, April 11, at 3 p.m. in Wehr Life Sciences 111. The Biological Sciences Department’s Friday Seminar Series is supported by the Scholl Endowment. Eminent scientists are invited to the department to deliver seminars, and…
A holistic approach to characterizing heme binding and dimerization mechanisms of progesterone
Dr. Katlyn Meier, assistant professor of chemistry at University of Miami, will present, “A holistic approach to characterizing heme binding and dimerization mechanisms of progesterone,” for the Department of Chemistry colloquium on Friday, April 11, at 4 p.m. in Todd Wehr Chemistry 121. See details for the Chemistry Department colloquia here.
Networked Poetics: The digital turn in South African Poetry
The Africana Studies program and the Department of English will present “Networked Poetics: The digital turn in South African poetry,” on Friday, April 11, at 4 p.m. in the Raynor Memorial Libraries Beaumier Suites. Dr. Susanna L. Sacks is an assistant professor of English at Howard University, where she teaches courses in comparative literature,…
Golden Eras of Medieval China: Tang vs. Song
The Marquette University Chinese Program will host “Golden Eras of Medieval China: Tang vs. Song,” presented by Dr. Daniel Meissner on Wednesday, April 9, at 11 a.m. in Lalumiere Hall 296. Meissner is a retired historian of Modern China at Marquette, specializing in late Qing history and culture and Sino-American diplomatic relations. At Marquette and…
Soup with Substance: Love, risk and mental health in online dating
Join Marquette University Wellness and Recreation for a Soup with Substance on love, risk and mental health in online dating on Wednesday, April 9, from noon to 1 p.m. in the AMU Lunda Room. Learn from Dr. Raven Krautkramer, clinical assistant professor of counselor education and counseling psychology in the College of Education, as she…
Marathon reading of ‘Paradise Lost’
The Human Communication Collective invites the Marquette community to a marathon reading of John Milton’s English epic, “Paradise Lost,” on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lemonis Center reading room. No experience is necessary. Come to listen or read. Refreshments and lunch will be provided courtesy of the Center for the Advancement…