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Be aware of recent vehicle break-ins, thefts on campus
Marquette University Police Department wants to make the campus community aware of a recent trend of vehicle break-ins and thefts on campus and encourages exercising basic precautions when leaving a car unattended. Always be aware of surroundings and lock vehicles and residences — especially when unattended. To prevent a vehicle theft and reduce risks for a…
Update on New Milwaukee County Bus Rapid Transit project; most work to take place in 2022
As communicated last month, construction is set to begin next month on Wisconsin Avenue for the Milwaukee County Transit System’s new East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service that will connect downtown Milwaukee to the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in Wauwatosa. MCTS, which is fully funding and managing the project, anticipates it will be complete in October 2022.…
Significant progress made on commitments to Black Student Council last fall
Last September, members of Black Student Council and other students met with Marquette University leaders to discuss specific steps to increase the diversity of the university’s student body, improve the experiences of Black students, foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, further involve the Black Student Council in decision-making at Marquette, and assist…
Aligerar la Carga en los Estudios Superiores
Un graduado del EOP devuelve el apoyo recibido a los estudiantes actuales “Si durante los estudios todos tienen que correr la misma milla, ciertos niños comienzan con un bulto de 10 libras sobre la espalda.” Tras haber crecido entre las calles 27th y North en Milwaukee, el graduado de Marquette y director general en comunicaciones…
University to eliminate on-campus mask requirement June 1 in alignment with City of Milwaukee
In alignment with the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s action to end the citywide mask mandate on June 1, Marquette University will eliminate our on-campus mask requirement, also effective June 1. While there will no longer be a mask requirement in place, we support guidance from health officials that mask wearing indoors decreases the spread…
Sociology professor receives Berggruen Institute fellowship
Dr. Michael McCarthy, associate professor of sociology in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a fellowship from the Berggruen Institute to research ideas for shaping society that reimagine foundational systems and grow from interdisciplinary symbiosis and exchange. As a Berggruen Fellow, McCarthy will complete a manuscript on democratizing finance, tentatively titled…
8 minutes, 46 seconds: Reflecting on the death of George Floyd a year later
By Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence May 25 marks the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd. His death has become a symbol for Black, Latinx and Indigenous people who have lost their lives, become severely injured or otherwise traumatized in encounters with individuals within our nation’s law enforcement community. Over…
Staff Senate hosting donation drive, May 24—June 4
The Service Subcommittee of University Staff Senate will host a donation drive to support the following local organizations: Casa Maria Cathedral Center Hope House Joy House Meta House Items needed include personal hygiene products, baby supplies, COVID-19 related health equipment and more. See the full list. We will be collecting donations at the AMU Information Desk…
Election for Staff Senate representatives begins June 14
An election for University Staff Senate representatives will begin on Monday, June 14, and run through noon on Friday, June 25. USS voting is conducted electronically. A survey link will be sent to all staff to submit votes electronically. With questions, contact Melissa Econom.
