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Board of Trustees elects two new members
The Board of Trustees elected two new members during its meeting last Tuesday: Rick T. Dillon, Bus Ad ’93, and Chris Woleske, Law ’94. Marquette trustees serve for three-year terms and may be re-elected to serve for a maximum of 12 years; they are volunteers and are not compensated for their service. Rick T. Dillon…
COVID-19 update: Additional student guidance following Cobeen quarantine
Dear Cobeen Hall residents, Thank you for your grace and patience this weekend. I know the quarantine news came as a surprise to many of you, and I apologize that we had to act so quickly in the interest of everyone’s safety. I want to reiterate that this was a proactive step taken jointly by…
Apply for Homecoming royalty by Sept. 28
Students are invited to apply via MARQUEE for Homecoming royalty. Applications close on Monday, Sept. 28, at noon. Royalty will be announced on Friday, Oct. 2. Applicants become members of the Homecoming Court. “Royalty” is decided based on the following criteria: Quality of application Attendance at Homecoming events Student body voting Visit the Office of Engagement and Inclusion’s site for more information.…
Homecoming is Oct. 1-4; virtual and in-person events scheduled
New this year, Homecoming will be organized by the Office of Engagement and Inclusion. Homecoming 2020 will take place Thursday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 4. Students are invited to participate in various virtual and in-person events. Homecoming highlights: Wednesday, Sept. 30: Virtual Trivia and Homecoming Court Student Body Q&A Thursday, Oct. 1: Aux Cord Wars…
2021-22 tuition announced; undergraduate tuition to remain unchanged
Tuition affordability has rightfully been a growing concern for Marquette families. For Marquette to stay true to its Catholic, Jesuit mission, and to address the issue of affordability in higher education, the university has thoughtfully considered the various impacts of an increase in tuition rates. Additionally, Marquette understands well the uncertainty the COVID-19 pandemic has brought,…
Faculty and staff will no longer receive COVID Cheq on weekends; complete a Single Day Pass or request to opt back for weekend access to campus
Starting this weekend (Saturday, Sept. 26), faculty and staff will be opted out of receiving COVID Cheq email reminders on the weekends. If you need to visit campus on the weekend, please complete a COVID Cheq Single Day Pass. If you would like to request to opt back in to weekend reminders, email COVIDCheq_Info@marquette.edu. Managers of…
Counseling Center offers virtual mental health support for students in quarantine or isolation
Counseling Center staff recognize that COVID-19 has had an emotional impact on many students. Counselors are available to offer students support during this time. Many people are feeling anxious or stressed about the pandemic, and students now also carry the burden of balancing their academics, jobs, being a friend, family member, partner and more. For…
MUPD EagleEye app will include safety alerts starting Oct. 1
On Thursday, Oct. 1, MUPD will begin utilizing push notifications via its EagleEye safety app. Please note that this will be in conjunction with the existing text message alert system for communicating about emergencies and severe weather alerts. The EagleEye app is free and available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play for Android; it…
Sept. 22 is National Voter Registration Day; register and make your voice heard
Tuesday, Sept. 22, is National Voter Registration Day. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to make sure they are registered to vote. For more information on voting while at Marquette, visit the Marquette Voter Information. Due to COVID-19, the Wisconsin Election Commission is encouraging eligible Wisconsin voters to vote absentee for the 2020 Presidential…
Students: remember to complete COVID Cheq seven days a week, including on weekends
All students living on or near campus must complete COVID Cheq every day, seven days a week. This includes the weekends. Even if you do not have an in-person class or a reason to be on campus one day, you should still complete COVID Cheq. Completing the symptom screening every day helps with early detection…