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Register for ‘Write It Out’ by Jan. 28
Register via Eventbrite for “Write It Out,” the fourth annual Writing Innovation Symposium by Friday, Jan. 28. The symposium will take place both in person and virtually from Feb. 3-4. Pre-registration is required, and the promo code “MARQUETTE” can be applied at checkout. The full program includes sessions that address equitable frameworks for assessment, graduate…
TMJ4 News partners with Marquette for a series of Milwaukee Mayoral, Wisconsin U.S. Senate and Gubernatorial debates
Marquette University and TMJ4 News will co-host a series of televised political debates as Wisconsin voters prepare to go to the polls in three high-profile 2022 elections. The series of debates will focus on Milwaukee’s mayoral race as well as Wisconsin’s race for governor and U.S. Senate. Each debate will be moderated by TMJ4’s veteran…
University mourns the loss of Dr. Alan Lacy
Marquette University mourns the loss of Dr. Alan Lacy, professor of German (Emeritus) and former chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, who passed away on Jan. 14. Alan retired in 2011 after a long career at Marquette. A service was held on Friday in Summerville, S.C. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations in Alan’s…
Versiti Blood Center hosting blood drives at AMU on Jan. 25, Feb. 2
Versiti Blood Center will host campus blood drives in the Alumni Memorial Union on Tuesday, Jan. 25, and Wednesday, Feb. 2. Both drives will run from noon to 6 p.m. The Jan. 25 drive will be located in AMU room 227, while the Feb. 2 drive will be housed in rooms 157 and 163. Register online for the Jan. 25 and Feb. 2 drives.
Marquette Opus Dean of Engineering named to board of Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee
Dr. Kristina Ropella, Opus Dean of the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University, has joined the Board of Directors for the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee. HPGM was formed in 2001 with the vision of showcasing Hispanic talent in the Milwaukee area and providing professionals with the support they need to reach increasing levels of success…
2022 Presidential Address is March 3
Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell will deliver his annual Presidential Address on Thursday, March 3, at 3 p.m. in the AMU Ballrooms. In his 8th Address, President Lovell will discuss progress on strategic initiatives and highlight Difference Makers – Marquette community members doing remarkable things. No registration is required.
Marquette, Froedtert announce Froedtert Scholars clinical training program
Marquette University’s College of Nursing, Office of Economic Engagement and Froedtert Hospital have announced a clinical training partnership that will develop graduate nurses who are “practice-ready” and reduce orientation time as they enter the workforce. “Froedtert Scholars” will launch a pilot clinical experience program this spring with a more individualized mentorship experience in specialty…
Faculty and staff: Upload COVID-19 booster information to be entered to win free parking
Marquette faculty and staff who upload proof of a COVID-19 booster shot to the MU Patient Portal by midnight on Feb. 1 will be automatically entered into a giveaway for the following prizes: One month of free campus parking (4 winners) Courtside seats to a Marquette University Men’s Basketball game vs. St. John’s on Saturday, March 5 (1 winner) Courtside seats to a Marquette University Women’s Basketball game vs. St. John’s…
Alumni honored by Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants
Marquette alumna Katharine (Hackbarth) Schenck was named the Physician Assistant of the Year by the Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants. The award honors a WAPA member who demonstrates excellence in each of the following categories: service to patients, involvement in the community, promoting the PA profession and efforts to teach future PAs (current or prospective…
Marquette engineering professor named Engineer of the Year by STEM Forward
Dr. Ayman EL-Refaie, Werner Endowed Chair in Secure/Sustainable Energy and professor of electrical and computer engineering in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University, was named the 2021 Engineer of the Year by STEM Forward, metro Milwaukee’s leading STEM education and outreach provider. The Engineer of the Year has been awarded since 1953 to…