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University releases COVID-19 vaccination statement
The Marquette University Medical Clinic has registered to become a COVID-19 vaccinator and anticipates registration approval in the near future. Once approved and once vaccines become available, the university will begin rolling out the vaccine to students, faculty and staff based on their priority group. Marquette will follow priority guidelines from the City of Milwaukee…
University announces two fellowships to support emerging or early-career filmmakers
Marquette will offer two fellowships in 2021: a Social Justice Fellowship and a New Voices Fellowship. Both fellowships support emerging or early-career filmmakers, providing them with the resources to complete a project intended to provide a significant impact on their career trajectory. The Social Justice Fellowship will support a film exploring a social issue —…
New online mental health tool available to faculty and staff
The Counseling Center has partnered with SilverCloud to offer virtual mental health resources to the Marquette community. Through this new partnership, the tool is available for free to all Marquette students, faculty and staff. SilverCloud is an online platform offering self-guided programs for anxiety, depression, stress and resilience. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles, the self-guided…
Residence hall move-in is Jan. 23
As a reminder residence halls will open on Saturday, Jan. 23, at 8 a.m. Students were sent an email in December with confirmation of spring assignments. This message included a link for students to sign up for a move-in time. All students returning to campus (or students with a new spring 2021 assignment) must sign…
COVID-19 update: Spring semester preparation
Dear Marquette undergraduate, graduate and professional students, Happy New Year! As we prepare for the spring semester, we hope the break left you refreshed, recharged and ready to return to campus and classes. Through your diligence and commitment to our community pledge, mask wearing, physical distancing and following campus and health department protocols, we were…
Students can purchase GradGuard tuition insurance for health-related academic withdrawal
Marquette students can purchase a “Tuition Protection Plan” from GradGuard, the insurance protection platform. This insurance is being offered to ensure continued access to education amid uncertainty brought upon by health issues. The plan offers affordable insurance for tuition and other attendance costs should students be forced to withdraw for a covered illness, injury or…
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., virtual prayer service is Jan. 28
The Marquette community is invited to a virtual prayer service commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The service will be held on Thursday, Jan, 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Participants will be invited to reflect on the words of Dr. King and other civil rights leaders, which will be read…
University mourns the loss of Sister Bernadette Prochaska
Marquette University mourns the loss of Sister Bernadette (Melissa) Prochaska, FSPA. She died at the age of 88 on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, after her battle with pancreatic cancer. In 1981 Sister Bernadette began a career of 36 years at Marquette as an instructor, associate professor, professor of English and assistant dean. While at Marquette, she…
Marquette and Rexnord extend and expand Bridge to Business partnership
Latest $1 million Rexnord corporate gift expands Marquette’s program offerings for career professionals and executives Thanks to a generous $1 million gift from Rexnord Corporation, Marquette announced plans to expand programming for its successful Bridge to Business initiative, which aims to develop career professionals through the College of Business Administration. Rexnord Corporation’s investment will broaden…
‘Reflecting on Uncertain Times’ is Jan. 8
The Faber Center will host a virtual gathering for faculty and staff titled “Reflecting on Uncertain Times” this Friday, Jan. 8, from noon to 1 p.m. The New Year brings with it a great deal of uncertainty and anxiety in our lives. The situation in our city, on our campus and in our country is…