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Search committee named for next dean of the Diederich College of Communication; listening sessions scheduled
Provost Kimo Ah Yun has named a search committee to identify the next permanent dean of the Diederich College of Communication. The committee, which comprises faculty, staff, a Jesuit, a student, an alumnus and a trustee, will be chaired by Stephen Hudson-Mairet, associate professor and chair of digital media and performing arts. In addition to…
Reflection: The importance of presence and availability
By Dr. Kathy Coffey-Guenther, senior mission and Ignatian leadership specialist Mark 3: 1-6 (NRSV) “Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who…
Funds available for programs and courses related to 2020 national political convention; apply online
Funds will be available for programming and course enhancement related to the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which will take place in Milwaukee, July 13-16. Faculty and staff may request up to $1,000 in funds to support programs. The call for proposals is online.
Unlocked doors leading to recent burglaries
MUPD is investigating a series of unsecured residence burglaries occurring in an area north of campus bounded by Highland and Wells Avenues and 20th and 14th streets. The one thing in common is all of the entries were gained through unsecured windows and doors. MUPD wants to remind the campus community of the following safety…
Online master’s programs perform well in latest U.S. News rankings
U.S. News and World Report this week released its 2020 Best Online Programs rankings, with two Marquette programs recognized — one in the top 20 nationally; another jumped 58 spots into the top 60. Marquette’s Master’s in Computing program was ranked 16th among Best Online Computer Information Technology Masters Programs; it was ranked 11th the…
Doctoral student named Aurora Research Institute Colton Scholar
Christopher Beal, a doctoral student studying computational sciences, was named Aurora Research Institute’s first Colton Scholar in Cardiology Research. Beal is developing software that aims to predict serious cardiac events in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy using electrical activity of the patient’s heart. “The software will use machine learning methods to recognize patterns in electrocardiograms,” Beal…
A shared promise and more: Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Dr. William C. Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence One of the extraordinary passages in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is deeply personal. It is his courtship and marriage to Coretta Scott. They met in Boston – he a doctoral student at Boston University, and she a bachelor of music student…
Severe weather reminder
In the event of severe weather, the university continually monitors weather conditions. Per university policy, senior leadership will make a determination by 5:30 a.m. regarding whether or not to cancel classes and close the university that day for weather-related reasons. An overview of the university’s processes and methods of communication for communicating closures due to severe…
Women and Men for and with Others: Mi casa es su casa
For Dani Castillo, opening her home — and her heart — is the right thing to do By Shelby Williamson, senior communication specialist in the Office of Marketing and Communication As the child of immigrants, Daniela Castillo has a special place in her heart for those seeking a better life in the United States. So…