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Human Resources, cross-campus team launch project to assess staff compensation structure
The Department of Human Resources, in collaboration with a project team composed of key university partners, is leading a new Staff Compensation Structure Project aimed at assessing compensation practices to best position the university to meet its strategic goals. The project will examine and consider a range of components that make up the university’s overall…

Marquette arrival survival guide
Residence hall move-in will occur between Wednesday, Aug. 24, and Thursday, Aug. 25, for incoming first-year and transfer students. Move-in will occur between Friday, Aug. 26, and Sunday, Aug. 28, for all returning students.

Biological sciences professor receives $1.17M NSF grant to study sex chromosome evolution in lizards and snakes
Dr. Tony Gamble, associate professor of biological sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has received a $1.17 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study sex chromosome evolution in lizards and snakes. The main objective of this research project is to fill gaps in knowledge by identifying sex chromosomes in lizards…

The importance of community partnerships
As an urban university, Marquette embraces its responsibility to our community, city and neighbors. We live out that responsibility through our collaboration as a founding anchor institution for Concordia 27. This comprehensive community center, developed by Near West Side Partners, will include an incubator kitchen, 30 affordable housing units, and dedicated commercial spaces for nonprofits…

Incoming Students: Sign up for the Ignatian Leadership Retreat, Aug. 21-23
First-year and transfer students are invited to sign up for the Ignatian Leadership Retreat taking place from Sunday, Aug. 21, through Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Lutherdale Ministries in Elkhorn. The retreat is an opportunity to meet new friends while exploring Marquette’s four pillars: excellence, faith, leadership and service. Students who share a desire to put…

Rethink Your Drink Hydration Challenge: MyWellness points and weekly giveaway available
Marquette University employees and their spouses can participate in a fun and competitive challenge which will encourage participants to track their daily consumption of water online. The goal is to consume 64 ounces (eight glasses) of water per day as part of our focus on total well-being. The challenge will be held Monday, Aug. 22,…

President’s and Chancellor’s Challenge check-in forms due Aug. 15
If you are interested in getting involved in the President’s and Chancellor’s Challenge: A Crosstown Collaboration to Address Poverty, be sure to submit a check-in form to show your interest by the evening of Monday, Aug. 15. The President’s and Chancellor’s Challenge, a partnership between Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with support from the…

Find relief from student loan debt with program from TIAA, Savi
Since you work in public service, you may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). PSLF is a federal program that can provide financial relief to eligible borrowers by forgiving the balance of your loan tax free after 120 qualifying payments. Despite the potentially huge benefits of this program, the rules and requirements are…

Register by Sept. 15 for fall 2022 Staff Leadership Development Program
The next cohort of the Marquette Staff Leadership Development Program will be held at the 313 Building on the following dates, with registration due by Thursday, Sept. 15: Friday, Sept. 23: 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 7: 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 21: 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 4: 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 18: 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Dec.…
