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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…
Team led by nursing professors wins research award
A team led by faculty members from the College of Nursing received the 2020 Julie Lathrop Nursing Research Award for their study Engaging Parents in Education for Discharge (ePed) iPad Application to Improve Parent Discharge Experience. Part of the Julie Lathrop Research Foundation, the prestigious award from Children’s Wisconsin is named after the late Julie…
REMINDER: Sign up to move items out of residence halls, May 11-17
Students who still have belongings in their residence hall rooms should sign up now for a time to retrieve their personal items. The next round of move out will begin on Monday, May 11, and run through, Sunday, May 17. The university encourages students who are able to come to campus to do so during…
Overview of university’s COVID-19 Response Team
The COVID-19 Campus Response Team leads Marquette’s response to coronavirus while building and sustaining the capability to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from this threat. Led by Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president for student affairs, the Steering Committee meets daily to share updates, discuss COVID-19 developments and prepare campus communications. The response team…
Diederich College of Communication announces 2020-21 O’Brien Fellows
The Diederich College of Communication announced the next class of journalists joining the O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism. The fellowship teams up Marquette student journalists with reporters and news outlets for nine-month investigations into national and local issues. The incoming Fellows for the 2020–2021 academic year are: Ashley Nguyen, independent journalist and former multiplatform…
Digital transformation
How Marquette transitioned more than 1,500 classes to online education in just over one week — a look behind the scenes.
Remote work environment extended through May 26 per governor’s orders
Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers announced an extension of his safer at home order through May 26. To comply with this order, Marquette University is extending its remote working environment through May 26, with only critical staff on campus to maintain essential operations. This date may be extended to align with future federal, state or city orders.…