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Dr. Sarah Feldner named next permanent dean of Diederich College of Communication
Dr. Sarah Feldner, acting dean of the Diederich College of Communication, has been named to the permanent position, Provost Kimo Ah Yun announced today. Feldner, who was named acting dean in November 2018, was previously the college’s associate dean for graduate studies and research. The new role is effective immediately. “For the past 18 months, Dr.…
May 19 Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall follow up; watch the video online
On Tuesday afternoon, nearly 1,000 faculty, staff and students gathered virtually for another COVID-19 Town Hall, which focused on Marquette’s recovery planning process for a phased return to campus and facilities considerations related to de-densifying, physical distancing and sanitization. Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president for student affairs, moderated the town hall. President Michael R. Lovell…
New Marquette backgrounds now available in Microsoft Teams
The Office of Marketing and Communication, in collaboration with Information Technology Services, created new Marquette themed virtual backgrounds, which are now available for use in Microsoft Teams. Access the backgrounds before or during a meeting by following these instructions.
Ideation Review Council seeking ideas from campus community in response to COVID-19
The Ideation Review Council (IRC) has continued its work this semester in reviewing and analyzing the more than 1600 inputs submitted from the campus community since the “Think Different, Act Different” event held last fall. Recognizing that COVID-19 has profoundly shaped Marquette’s short-term/long-term needs and opportunities, the IRC encourages further reflection and ideation from the…
Two professors receive prestigious Fulbright Scholar awards
Dr. Lisa Edwards, professor and director of counselor education in the College of Education, and Dr. Sarah Gendron, associate professor of francophone studies and peace/conflict studies in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, received prestigious Fulbright Scholar awards. Dr. Edwards received a research/teaching award, allowing her to conduct research and teach a graduate course…
Vice President and Chief of Digital Learning David Schejbal to leave Marquette to become president of Excelsior College
Dr. David Schejbal, vice president and chief of digital learning, will leave Marquette University to become president of Excelsior College in Albany, New York, Provost Kimo Ah Yun announced today. Schejbal will continue his role through end of June; he will begin at Excelsior on Aug. 1, 2020. Dr. Doug Woods, vice provost for graduate…
Getting to know Rev. Jim Voiss, S.J., vice president for mission and ministry
Father Voiss joined Marquette in January 2020 after serving as rector of the Jesuit community for Gonzaga University in Spokane from 2014-19. A 30 year higher education veteran, Father Voiss is an Oregon native and the author of Rethinking Christian Forgiveness: Theological, Philosophical, and Psychological Explorations. In this Q&A, Father Voiss discusses his love of…
From the provost: 2020-21 Academic Calendar update
Dear Marquette community, As we announced in April, Marquette University intends to resume campus operations this fall if governmental and medical authorities say it is safe to do so, and we are carefully developing our recovery plan that will lead to a safe, phased approach to reopening the campus in accordance with medical and government…
Remote work environment continues through at least May 26
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett confirmed last night that the City of Milwaukee remains under a safer at home order. Marquette University is affirming its remote working environment through at least May 26, with only critical staff on campus to maintain essential operations. Marquette is monitoring the situation closely, and the remote working environment may be…
Doctoral student receives National Science Foundation fellowship
Kassidy O’Malley, doctoral environmental engineering student and graduate assistant in the Opus College of Engineering, has been awarded the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship. The National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program honors individuals early in their graduate careers who have demonstrated potential for significant research achievements in STEM fields or STEM education. O’Malley’s…