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How Dining Services is supporting students in quarantine / isolation
Dining Services shares the following updates with the Marquette community about its operational plan for students in quarantine or isolation. This information was already shared with Schroeder Hall students. The university’s food services continues to adapt to changing circumstances due to COVID-19. Students who are not currently in quarantine or isolation should use this information for future reference in case they…
Marquette alum and analytics manager for the Republican National Committee David Bredemus to deliver virtual talk, Sept. 23
The Political Science Department will host David Bredemus, analytics manager for the Republican National Committee, for a virtual talk on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Register via Eventbrite. About David Bredemus A Marquette graduate, Bredemus will discuss how his Marquette education prepared him for a career in politics. Before joining the RNC, David worked at the Republican Party of Wisconsin where he served in various roles, including field director, regional field director and data director. At Marquette, he majored…
Votes are in; new mural on campus to celebrate diversity and racial equity will be installed by artist Mauricio Ramirez
Last week, the Marquette community was invited to vote on a new mural that will be installed on the north-facing façade of the Varsity Theater / Holthusen Hall building. 1,396 students, faculty and staff members voted online for one of three proposals submitted by local artists. The winning artist is Mauricio Ramirez. His proposal, “Our Roots Say That We’re Sisters,” received 63% of…
Introducing new faculty members to campus
The university recently welcomed more than 55 new full-time faculty members. To introduce them to the Marquette’s community, the Office of Faculty Affairs compiled background information about each faculty member and their goals for their first year on campus. They were asked to respond to the following three statements: 1. During my first year on…
COVID-19 update: Additional student guidance following Schroeder quarantine
Dear Marquette students, As you saw from the Schroeder Hall quarantine directive jointly issued last night by the university and the Milwaukee Health Department, we are taking very seriously our responsibility to prioritize the health and safety of our Marquette and greater Near West Side community while facilitating an in-person campus experience this fall. The…
Additional quarantine information and resources for Schroeder Hall residents
Dear Schroeder Hall residents, Thank you for your grace and patience during the past 18 hours. I know the quarantine news last night 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…
University, Milwaukee Health Department direct Schroeder Hall residents to quarantine for two weeks
In coordination with the Milwaukee Health Department, Marquette University has directed residents of Schroeder Hall to quarantine for 14 days effective at 10 p.m. tonight, Sept. 14, 2020, through 10 p.m. Sept. 28, 2020, in response to a confirmed cluster of increasing COVID-19 cases among residents of the hall. Approximately 373 residents live in Schroeder…
Marquette named on U.S. News’ Best Colleges lists
U.S. News and World Report has released its 2021 Best Colleges rankings. Marquette University is ranked 88th among national universities. Marquette again made lists for Best Undergraduate Teaching, ranked 18 — notably up 54 spots from 72 last year — Best Value Schools, ranked 52 — up three spots from last year — Best Colleges…
Deadline for academic faculty and staff to submit requests for COVID-19 temporary alternative work arrangements is Sept. 25
Please note that this information only pertains to academic faculty, staff and student employees (e.g. those who work in a college). With planning underway for the spring 2021 semester, Human Resources has shared the following key dates and actions for academic faculty, staff and student employees (this includes graduate, teaching and research assistants) requesting COVID-19…
Absentee voting encouraged for upcoming election; students should plan ahead
Eligible students are encouraged to register to vote in the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the Wisconsin Election Commission is encouraging eligible Wisconsin voters to vote absentee for the 2020 Presidential General Election Day. Please note: You must already be a registered voter to request an absentee ballot. If you have a Wisconsin driver’s…