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Las voces indígenas generan cambios en el campus
Por Andrea García, asistente de posgrado en la Oficina de Diversidad e Inclusión Institucional Tuve el honor de conversar con dos miembros de la comunidad del campus cuyo trabajo ha sido clave para que Marquette sea un lugar más inclusivo para estudiantes indígenas: Alex Liberato, navajo, estudiante del 4º año en la Facultad de Administración…
Marquette hires first director of Black student initiatives
Marquette has hired Samira M. Payne as the first director of Black student initiatives in the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, reporting to Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence. The director of Black student initiatives position was the product of negotiations between university leadership and the Black Student Council last summer. The…
New Milwaukee County Bus Rapid Transit project to begin in June; enhanced transit system will better connect Marquette with downtown, Regional Medical Center
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. UPDATED 5/28/21:…
Commencement update: No increased capacity limits for in-person Graduate Recognition Ceremonies at American Family Field
We are looking forward to celebrating you and the entire class of 2021 at Commencement Weekend, May 22-24! As you may have heard, the Milwaukee Brewers recently announced increased capacity limits at American Family Field, and we want to make clear that these changes affect Brewers games only. Per the Brewers’ plan with the City…
Registration now open for Senior Week activities
Senior Week is next week, May 17—22. Hosted by the Office of Engagement and Inclusion in partnership with Campus Ministry, graduates are invited to participate in a number of fun festivities throughout the week. See the full list of programs.
‘Black Marquette’ book sales to benefit Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr. Scholarship Fund
The book “Black Marquette — In Their Own Words: Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Success,” a collection of essays written by Black alumni of Marquette University, is being sold to benefit the Black Alumni Association Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr. Scholarship Fund through May 14. Book orders can be placed through the Office of University Advancement. The…
Review your COVID Cheq status before summer
As many students and faculty depart campus during the summer, COVID Cheq will automatically opt out certain groups of people from the daily reminders based on your primary role at Marquette – either student, faculty or staff. Please note you are still expected to complete COVID Cheq daily until the end of spring semester. Daily…
Arts and Sciences Senior Assistant Dean Mary Minson to retire at the end of May after 38 years at Marquette
Mary Minson, senior assistant dean of advising in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, will retire May 31, 2021, after 38 years with the university, Dr. Heidi Bostic, dean of the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, announced today. Bostic describes Mary as “a living legend.” “It is no exaggeration to say that Mary…
Faculty honored at 2021 virtual Père Marquette celebration
Multiple Marquette faculty members were honored with the university’s highest teaching honors – the Teaching Excellence Award and the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Award – at the virtual 62nd Annual Père Marquette celebration on May 6. The event was emceed by Provost Ah Yun and Dr. SuJean Choi, professor and associate dean for…
Baccalaureate Mass is May 22
Marquette will host an in-person Baccalaureate Mass (with overflow space and livestream options) during Commencement weekend Saturday, May 22, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration and ticketing is required; registration for in-person attendance is now closed. All are invited and welcome to tune in virtually via YouTube. Mass will be celebrated rain or shine…