Jack Goods

  • President’s Challenge to host ‘Innovating in Uncertain Times,’ May 29

    In partnership with American Family Insurance and Johnson Controls, the President’s Challenge will host a a virtual event titled “Innovating in Uncertain Times” on Friday, May 29, at 9 a.m. CT. During a crisis like COVID-19, it becomes increasingly apparent that there are equity gaps and systemic problems that need to be addressed through new…

  • Vice President for Planning and Facilities Management Lora Strigens recognized as a ‘Notable Woman in Construction and Design’

    Lora Strigens, vice president for planning and facilities management, has been named a “Notable Woman in Construction and Design” by Milwaukee BizTimes, as part of the local business publication’s award series that highlights exceptional leaders making a difference throughout southeast Wisconsin. The Notable Woman in Construction and Design category is one of eight in a…

  • Graduate School launches new certificate programs in engineering

    The Graduate School has launched four new certificates in engineering: Essential Skills for Practicing Engineers, Machine Learning, Renewable Energy Technology and Integration, and Systems Engineering. A certificate in Environmental Engineering was launched in spring 2019. Designed for the practicing engineer, these certificate programs are offered in person and online with interactive live stream or recorded…

  • New summer course to examine COVID-19; enroll now

    The College of Health Sciences has launched a new course to be offered this summer: “COVID-19: A Public Health Approach.” Developed by members of the Marquette Health Equity Community of Practice, this new summer course offering will examine the novel coronavirus pandemic through multiple lenses in this team taught course. Students who wish to better…

  • Work from home continues; process in place for phased return to campus in accordance with city guidelines

    As communicated previously, remote work extends through at least May 26. If you have been working from home, please do not return to your Marquette office on May 27, unless your supervisor has communicated with you directly about this possibility. To prepare for the City of Milwaukee’s lifting of stay-at-home restrictions outlined in the city’s…

  • 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…