Alex Nemec
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Alumnus Michael Falk combines athletic training, physical therapy and NFL insights to help clients overcome injuries and aim for peak performance By Mary Schmitt Boyer, Jour ’77 “He’s the top student I’ve ever had.’’ David Leigh, the longtime head athletic trainer at Marquette who became a clinical instructor and helped develop the athletic training major…
Jesuits on campus talk about Lenten season experiences
By Alex Nemec, marketing communication specialist in the Office of University Relations Amid the shared Lenten journeys on campus, the Marquette community has individually celebrated and observed the season, reflecting on how sacrifices or promises of generosity can help oneself or those in need. To help draw our campus community together, Marquette Today asked two…
Lenten reflection: How the season brought me closer to my roommates, God
By Megan McGuire, senior in the Diederich College of Communication During my time at Marquette I have come to understand and appreciate the period of Lent more fully. Beginning on Ash Wednesday and lasting through Holy Thursday leading up to Easter, it is a time of reflection and prayer. Marquette has provided me with opportunities,…
Sister Anne Arabome spotlights women of St. Ignatius’ life in new book
Somewhere between Sister Anne Arabome’s own experience with St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises and her journey with women who were on their own pilgrimage to discover God, the associate director of the Faber Center found inspiration for her recently published book, “Why Do You Trouble This Woman?”
Biomedical sciences student reflects on Global Brigades experience
Global Brigades has been a signature program for students in the College of Health Sciences since its inception at Marquette in 2003; in January, yet another cohort made their way to Panama to assist local communities. The Global Brigades organization aims to promote sustainable development in rural Central America through a wholistic model organized around…
Lenten reflection: How discernment can lead to a more enjoyable season
By Rev. Jim Pribek, S.J., assistant vice president of mission and ministry In my lifetime, Lent has undergone quite a transformation. When I was a child, it centered on personal sacrifice; as an adult, I have seen it become more communal and positive, such that it is less about “giving up” something and more about…
Ignatian principles woven into fabric of campus life
By Alex Nemec, marketing communication specialist in the Office of University Relations Since its founding, Marquette University has lived out its Catholic, Jesuit mission and values, setting an example for others in Milwaukee and the Midwest. Following are some stories and events of Marquette advancing its mission and embracing our Jesuit values. Ignatian Year Celebration Marquette…
College of Health Sciences launches master’s program in Biomedical Sciences
The College of Health Sciences has launched a new Master of Science degree program in Biomedical Sciences with specializations in neuroscience and anatomical sciences; the college will begin enrolling students in summer 2024 with applications opening this fall. The 15-month, 30-credit program is built on the strong foundation of undergraduate education in biomedical sciences —…
Campus Ministry hosting open house on March 1
Campus Ministry is hosting an open house on Wednesday, March 1, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in its office space, AMU 236, as well as in the narthex (the lobby outside of the Chapel of the Holy Family). The event is open to students, faculty and staff interested in an afternoon of community building,…
Photo gallery: Mission Week 2023
Mission Week wrapped with 17 events, five Masses and lots of written acts of kindness. Relive the highlights through Marquette Today’s lens.