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From the Aurora Employee Assistance Program: Coping with the holidays during a pandemic
The 2020 holiday season will inevitably look different for most of us. As this unprecedented pandemic year comes to an end, know that your feelings and expectations about the holidays are probably complicated. You might be experiencing feelings of disappointment or even depression, which only add to pre-existing feelings of isolation and loneliness that come…
We Are All Marquette: Introducing Marquette en Español
How a team of Marquette staff and students sought out to empower Spanish speaking students and their families
Professor recognized nationally for achievements in furthering teaching of German
Dr. John Pustejovsky, associate professor of German in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, received the “Certificate of Merit” from the Goethe-Institut and the American Association of Teachers of German for his achievements in furthering the teaching of German. Pustejovsky was recognized at a virtual presentation on Saturday, Nov. 21. He was one of…
Nov. 19 virtual Campus Town Hall recap: event focused on university economics and COVID-19 planning for spring semester
This afternoon nearly 700 students, faculty and staff gathered virtually for a Campus Town Hall. Moderated by Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president for student affairs, the event provided an update on university finances, academic planning, COVID-19 on campus and plans for the spring semester. The event was recorded; the video is available on the new…
Academic planning workgroup to host two upcoming events; campus community invited to attend
The University Academic Senate (UAS) Executive Committee and Faculty Council invite the campus community to participate in two upcoming academic workgroup events: 1) Teaching workgroup listening session: Friday, Nov. 20, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. To register for the listening session: Students: Email Sumana Chattopadhyay, UAS chair, to request the Teams meeting link(s). Faculty and…
LUNAFEST virtual film festival celebrates female filmmakers
Among top grossing films, only 15% are directed by women. As the first-ever all women traveling film festival, LUNAFEST hopes to raise that statistic.
‘LUNAFEST’ virtual film festival is Nov. 24
Marquette will host two virtual screenings for “LUNAFEST,” a traveling film festival comprised of films made by women, for women. Hosted by the Women’s Innovation Network (WIN), this unique film festival includes seven short films by women filmmakers. Films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, body image, relationships,…
View campus hours of operations during finals and winter break
Marquette University will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, through Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Limited campus services will remain open. The university will re-open on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Spring semester begins on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Visit marquette.edu/holiday-hours to view hours of operation during finals week and winter break for the AMU, IT Services HelpDesk, the libraries, the Medical Clinic, Rec…
A statement from the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees
The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees shares the following statement with the Marquette community. Dear Marquette community, We are at a critical time in the history of our university. We all understand the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and like higher education institutions across the country, we have also been working to…
Next virtual ‘Soup with Substance’ to honor National Native American Heritage Month, Nov. 18
Campus Ministry will host the next “Soup with Substance” on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at noon via Microsoft Teams. In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, the event will feature Destiny Seymour, an Anishinaabe business owner, interior designer and textile designer (see her designs on Instagram). Kelsey Otero, associate director of social innovation, will also…