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Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall is May 1
The Marquette COVID-19 Response Team will host a COVID-19 Town Hall for the campus community Friday, May 1, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams Live. Please register online; a Teams link will be sent to registrants Friday morning. Presented by the COVID-19 Response Team and moderated by Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president…
Brewed Ideas Challenge goes online for live pitch competition, May 1
The Kohler Center for Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation Initiative and Milwaukee-based Brady Corporation will partner for the seventh annual Brewed Ideas Challenge on Friday, May 1, awarding $21,000 in prizes, during a virtual live pitch competition. With safer at home orders in place, the Shark Tank-style student pitch competition will be held online, this year internationally.…
Career Services preparing grads, students for summer job searches during COVID-19
The staff offered insights into the summer job market and some techniques to help expand the search for first post college jobs and summer internships.
COVID-19 Update: Campus operations this fall and new Commencement date
Dear Marquette community: Recent weeks have been filled with great uncertainty as we have navigated the global COVID-19 pandemic. We understand that this time has been stressful for our students, staff and faculty, as we have experienced these same feelings. We are writing today to offer a path forward so, together, we can plan for…
Providing a bridge
When a group of friends had to cancel their annual trip, they donated to Marquette’s Bridge to the Future fund.
Update on Commencement apparel orders and diplomas
Marquette is asking all graduating students to order their academic apparel now so that they are prepared should the university be able to host its planned Commencement ceremony on Aug. 30. This will also give graduates the opportunity to take photos in their apparel over the summer. The deadline to order academic apparel online is…
A reflection on COVID-19 by Rev. Jim Voiss, S.J., vice president for Mission and Ministry
It’s been quite a push! These first few weeks since COVID arrived on our doorstep, Marquette — and the rest of the world — has been in high gear. So many decisions in rapid succession: extend spring break, pivot to online courses, send students home, social distancing, sheltering in place, shifting to Teams meetings. Not…
Athletics summer camp programming canceled
Athletics announced that all youth camp programming scheduled for this summer has been canceled. The health, safety and wellness of camp participants, student athletes, coaches, administrators and staff remains Marquette’s top priority. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, athletics determined it wouldn’t be possible to simultaneously protect participants and conduct normal camp operations. Camp coordinators will be…
Marquette community reminded to take precautions to prevent spread of COVID-19
All faculty, staff and students are reminded to continue social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus. Do this by maintaining at least six feet between you and other people. Additionally, remember to: Wash your hands often with soap and water. The CDC recommends washing hands for at least 20 seconds. Cover nose and mouth…
Research and innovation update from Vice President for Research and Innovation Jeanne Hossenlopp
Dear colleagues, I would like to provide you with some information on a few research and innovation related topics. The Committee on Research will be meeting on May 13 to continue to provide advice on how to best support your work. You can find your college’s representative(s) on the COR roster if you would like…