Lauren Buday
Faculty and staff recognized for excellence in research, teaching and service
The university announced this week the 2020 faculty and staff award winners for the following research, teaching and service awards. RESEARCH Dr. Steven Avella, professor of history received the Haggerty Research Award. Dr. Dmitri Babikov, professor of chemistry, and Dr. Sarah Gendron, associate professor of French, received the Way Klingler Fellowship Award. The following four professors…
Faber Center to host virtual Holy Week retreat, April 9-12
The Faber Center will offer a virtual Holy Week retreat for all employees on Thursday, April 9, through Sunday, April 12. This all day retreat will allow participants to encounter God’s transformative love in the midst of this pandemic. The retreat incorporates a short reflection for the day, passages for prayer and questions for…
Blood donors needed amid COVID-19; Blood Drive to take place on campus, April 16
Due to COVID-19, there is currently a greater need for blood donors. To continue to maintain an adequate blood supply, the university has partnered with Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin to host blood drive on Marquette’s campus next Thursday, April 16, from noon to 5 p.m. in the AMU (Marquette Place). Donors can be assured…
Students should visit advisers before fall class registration
Students must visit their academic advisers before registering for fall semester courses. Students should bring a list of courses they are planning to take, along with any scheduling questions. Undergraduate students should use the academic advisement tool in CheckMarq. Register for summer studies one week before the start of the class for which you wish to enroll.
Finding Funding workshops to be offered March 5 and 31
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will host two “Finding Funding” workshops on Thursday, March 5, from 11 a.m.- noon and Tuesday, March 31, from 2 p.m to 3 p.m. in Holthusen Hall, Room 332. The workshop will cover key topics for finding funding for projects including: How to qualify potential funding sources …
ACLS Fellowship info session is March 4
The Center for the Advancement of the Humanities will host an info session about the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Fellowship program on Wednesday, March 4, at 10 a.m. in Sensenbrenner Hall, Room 102C. The session will offer strategies for writing a successful proposal for the ACLS Fellowship program. Laura Matthew, past fellowship awardee,…
Dining Services to host ‘Flavors of Mexico’ with Chef Jorge Serrano, Feb. 24
As a part of its Global Chefs program, Dining Services will welcome Chef Jorge Serrano from Mexico on Monday, Feb. 24. He will take over the Taqueria in Marquette Place starting at 11 a.m. Chef Jorge Serrano is the executive chef for 35 accounts at the Peñasquito Polymetallic Mine in Mexico, which serves nearly 7,000…
Reminder: Self-enrollment to close for Duo multi-factor authentication, March 2
Office 365 online applications (Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.) are blocked off campus if not registered and using Duo multi-factor authentication. This is applicable to only faculty and staff while off campus and when accessing via web browser. Starting Monday, March 2, self-enrollment for off campus access will close. After March 2, requests should be directed to the IT Services Help Desk. Enrollment…
University mourns the loss of Bernard Guerrero, maintenance mechanic
Marquette University mourns the loss of Bernard Guerrero, maintenance mechanic for the Office of Residence Life, who passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the age of 54. Guerrero moved from Guam to Milwaukee in 2000 to attend Marquette University. For the past 14 years, Guerrero has been a maintenance mechanic…
MUSG now accepting candidates for Spring Elections
Marquette University Student Government is accepting candidates for the Spring Elections. Positions include student body president, executive vice president and various academic senator positions. Candidate registration forms are due Friday, Feb. 21. Campaigning begins Monday, March 16. Voting for the Spring Election is on Thursday, March 26. For more information, visit musg.mu.edu/vote.