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University announces President’s Challenge—Racial Justice and Equity Response
Marquette has partnered with Johnson Controls Foundation and American Family Insurance to announce a new President’s Challenge for Racial Justice and Equity Response, which will focus on the urgent issue of elevating and advancing racial justice and equity across Milwaukee’s various communities. The President’s Challenge was created to provide funding for interdisciplinary teams of faculty,…
Students who test positive for COVID-19 can receive daily support during quarantine via ‘GetWell Loop’
Students who receive a positive COVID-19 test result through the Marquette University Medical Clinic are eligible to receive support through Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin’s “GetWell Loop” online tool and mobile app. GetWell Loop provides direct access to a care team via daily check-ins throughout your entire COVID-19 experience. GetWell Loop delivers friendly…
COVID-19 vaccination update
The Marquette University Medical Clinic is now administering a limited supply of vaccines on campus to people in specific eligible populations as defined by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the City of Milwaukee Health Department. The current eligible populations, pertinent to Marquette, are frontline health care personnel, police personnel and adults ages 65 or over. The…
A message to students from Dr. Xavier Cole: Tomorrow is the first Mental Health Day
Dear students, Tomorrow is your first in a series of Mental Health Days for the semester. University leadership recognizes the importance of managing stress and anxiety, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Mental Health Days provide an opportunity to relax and recharge. There are no classes scheduled tomorrow, and you have the day to…
2021 Presidential Address featured major gift to transform the College of Nursing
This afternoon, President Michael. R. Lovell delivered his seventh annual Presidential Address virtually from the 707 Innovation Hub. President Lovell announces transformational gift that will serve as catalyst for College of Nursing in seventh Presidential Address $31 million gift from alumni couple will fuel scholarships, increase diversity, drive innovative health care advances and support strategic…
City of Milwaukee announces Order 4.4; changes to gathering limits
The City of Milwaukee Health Department announced revisions to its COVID-19 Public Health Plan. The new Order 4.4 will go into effect Friday, Feb. 5, and it includes changes to the city’s gathering policies. Order 4.4 retains a mask requirement, proper social distancing and other protective measure requirements. Marquette’s current approved plan limits gatherings to…
Severe weather reminder
In the event of severe weather, the university continually monitors weather conditions. Per university policy, senior leadership will make a determination by 5:30 a.m. regarding whether or not to cancel classes and close the university that day for weather-related reasons. An overview of the university’s processes and methods of communication for communicating closures due to severe…
Stay informed about City of Milwaukee parking snow emergencies; sign up for winter parking text alerts
The Marquette community is encouraged to stay up to date on Milwaukee street parking alerts. Sign up for Winter Parking Text Alerts at milwaukeeparkingalerts.com Follow DPW on Facebook and Twitter – @milwaukeedpw on both platforms Join Next Door to receive DPW updates (city residents only) Check the DPW website at milwaukee.gov/snow Call (414) 286-CITY for…
Register to watch the annual Presidential Address on Feb. 4
Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell’s annual Presidential Address will be livestreamed via Microsoft Teams Live on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 3 p.m. Register via Eventbrite; a link to watch will be sent to registrants on Thursday morning. President Lovell will discuss the state of the university, provide an update on campus initiatives and highlight…
Mission Week is Feb. 7-14
Marquette’s annual Mission Week will take place Sunday, Feb. 7, through Sunday, Feb. 14. This year’s theme is “Open to Hope.” The campus community is invited to attend various events, pray and reflect on the idea of hope. When St. Ignatius was called to serve God, he found a deep sense of meaning, fulfillment and…