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Committee working on updating university seal
A university committee appointed by President Michael R. Lovell is working on an updated university seal that will celebrate Marquette’s Catholic, Jesuit mission and pay tribute to the influence of Indigenous peoples on our history. The committee has gathered input from the Jesuit community, Indigenous peoples, faculty, staff and students and the design process is…
Dr. Noelle Brigden named 2021 Way Klingler Sabbatical Award winner
Dr. Noelle Brigden, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science, has been named the 2021-21 Way Klingler Sabbatical Award winner. The Sabbatical Review Committee nominates the Way Klingler Sabbatical Award winner, who receives his or her full salary, plus two additional months of summer pay and $10,000 to fund travel and expenses related to…
From Provost Ah Yun: University exploring in-person Commencement event, May 23
Commencement is the culmination of years of hard work and study, an important milestone that deserves to be celebrated with family and friends. This important rite of passage marks the moment when Marquette educated students do as St. Ignatius of Loyola asked: “Go forth and set the world on fire.” With the recent announcement that…
University mourns the loss of Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., former president of Marquette
Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., passed away yesterday, March 10, at the age of 61 from complications related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Father Pilarz was the president of Marquette University from 2011 to 2013, during which he spearheaded a strategic planning process and also guided the university into the newly configured Big East athletic…
Marquette faculty, community partners honored at Community Engagement Conversation event
Two faculty members and several community partners received awards during a Community Engagement Conversation held virtually on March 4. Dr. Louise Cainkar, associate professor in social and cultural sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, was recognized with the Community Engaged Teaching Award for her transformational teaching, which has prompted Marquette students to…
Department of English to host conversation with author Rebecca Makkai, March 14
The Department of English will host acclaimed author Rebecca Makkai for a conversation about her most recent novel, “The Great Believers.” The virtual event will take place this Sunday, March 14 at 7 p.m. The novel won several significant prizes and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. This conversation will be a great event not only for…
College of Nursing to host lecture on health inequities, March 16
Barbara Nichols, DNSc (hon), MS, RN, FAAN, executive director of the Wisconsin Center for Nursing, will be the College of Nursing’s “Spring 2021 Health Inequities Speaker.” The lecture will take place on Tuesday, March 16, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nichols is leader in the American nursing industry. She was the first Black president of the American Nurses Association and the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Her professional career spans four decades in leadership…
Nominations for Excellence in University Service Awards due April 9
Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit nominations for this year’s Excellence in University Service Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, April 9. This is an opportunity for Marquette employees to nominate colleagues who demonstrate and support the Ignatian ideal of care for others and who carry out the mission of the university. Candidates…
University mourns the loss of former colleague Don Kynaston
Marquette University mourns the loss of Don D. Kynaston, who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 78 on Wednesday, March 3. Don retired from University Advancement in 2015. His dedicated service to Marquette and incredible relationships with donors brought much support to the university. He enjoyed hosting donors in the Lunda Room. Don was…
Mental Health Day is this Wednesday; sign up for ‘MU Staycation’ programming
* Please note that these Mental Health Days do not apply to students in the Law School or School of Dentistry. Health Sciences Professional Program students should contact their instructors or program directors for more information on their specific breaks. Dear undergraduate and graduate students, This Wednesday, March 10, is the next Mental Health Day…