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Physical therapy professors receive prestigious state awards
Two faculty members in the Physical Therapy Department in the College of Health Sciences received awards from the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association. Dr. Donald Neumann, professor of physical therapy, was inducted into the WPTA Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame award recognizes individuals who have made lifelong contributions to the physical therapy profession as…
Deb Weaver honored with Excellence in University Service Award
Deb Weaver is the administrative assistant for undergraduate programs and department inquiries in the Department of Biological Sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences. She is one of four staff members to receive a 2020 Excellence in University Service Award. Inspired by their integrity, kindness, exceptional work ethic and strong affinity for “doing…
Students and employees reminded of safety alert process
The university community is reminded of the process for receiving text message alerts in the case that a safety alert is sent to campus. Please remember that safety alerts are sent to Marquette students, faculty and staff when there is an active threat to campus. A text notification is sent first, followed by an email…
Reminder: social distancing guidelines still in place; students should not be gathering in large groups
Per CDC recommendations, everyone should still be practicing social distancing guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19. This means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. Students should not be gathering in large groups and are advised to avoid crowded places. If you do have to be near someone outside your…
Neelima Tummala honored with Excellence in University Service Award
Neelima Tummala is the assistant director of systems for the Office of Student Financial Aid. She is one of four staff members to receive a 2020 Excellence in University Service Award. If you ask Neelima what inspires her in her career, she will say it’s the way in which her team exudes professionalism and comes…
Antibody testing statement from the COVID-19 Response Team’s Medical Subcommittee
Many members of the Marquette community have recently asked about antibody testing as the university prepares to reopen in the fall. The COVID-19 Response Team Medical Subcommittee shared this statement, which is available on the university’s coronavirus website. The statement addresses questions surrounding use of antibody testing on campus, specifically the fact that additional data…
Work from home continues for majority of campus; Recovery Plan Step 2 protocols in place for limited number of employees returning to campus
The university will begin to reopen carefully over the course of the summer, while adhering to public health protocols. The goal is to have campus operational for students to return in late August. Please note that the majority of Marquette faculty and staff should continue working from home to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. To…
A message from the Employee Assistance Program: kindness matters more than ever right now
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) encourages the Marquette community to read this handout on the importance of kindness, especially during the current state of the country. EAP shares the following message with Marquette: Communities everywhere are coping with the global pandemic that seems to have turned our lives and our economy upside down. Our lives…
Stacy Tuchel honored with Excellence in University Service Award
Stacy Tuchel is the office associate for the Office of Marketing and Communication. She is one of four staff members to receive a 2020 Excellence in University Service Award. During her 21 years at Marquette, Stacy, who has been lovingly dubbed by many as the “office mom,” has established a reputation as an incredibly kind,…
Employee Emergency Grant Fund receives more than $40,000 in donations to support furloughed employees
Last month, after many Marquette community members inquired about making contributions to provide additional financial support to furloughed employees, the university launched an Employee Emergency Grant Fund to support furloughed employees. To maximize the support of furloughed employees, the deadline to contribute was May 31. In total, the fund received $40,220 from 259 donors. Next…