Jack Goods
Coping with race-related trauma
By Dr. Karisse, Callender, assistant professor in the College of Education’s Counselor Education Counseling Psychology Department
June 10 virtual COVID-19 Town Hall to focus on recovery plan, fall 2020 enrollment and financial state of university; register today
The Marquette COVID-19 Response Team will host another virtual Town Hall for the campus community on Wednesday, June 10, from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. via Microsoft Teams Live. Register via Eventbrite; a link to join the virtual event will be sent to registrants on Wednesday morning. Please note that this event is for Marquette students, faculty…
How broken must our world be?
By Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence “I can’t breathe…” These are haunting words, especially in the midst of a pandemic that has taken away the breath of more than 360 thousand people worldwide. How do we share our feelings of frustration at a time when we should be together but are so…
Steve Frieder honored with Excellence in University Service Award
Steve Frieder, Arts ’95, is the senior advisor to the president and corporate secretary. He is one of four staff members to receive the 2020 Excellence in University Service Award. Steve’s “first and best teacher” was his mom, the late Judy Landmark Frieder. Among her many lessons, Judy urged Steve to always send cards, call…
Students, employees warned of job solicitation email scam
Many students, faculty and staff received an email last week from someone claiming to be a student staff member offering personal assistant job opportunities. This solicitation was deemed fraudulent and ITS took the following action immediately by securing the compromised email account and deleting all “personal assistant position” scam emails. ITS has since set up…
President’s Challenge – COVID-19 Response Grant advisers to begin virtual drop-in sessions June 1-12; Check-in documents due May 29
The recently announced President’s Challenge – COVID-19 Response Grant will host a series of virtual drop-in advising sessions between June 1-12. View the full list of dates and times. The series is a partnership between Marquette, American Family Insurance and Johnson Controls. The virtual sessions will bring together key thought leaders in the areas of mental…
Dr. Jennifer Maney named permanent director of Center for Teaching and Learning
Dr. Jennifer Maney has been named the permanent director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). She will begin the role on July 1. Maney has served as interim director since summer 2019. In the past year, she has provided leadership through innovative programming – workshops, seminars, consultations and other programs to support faculty…
First ‘Getting to know Women at Marquette’ virtual event to feature Chief Hudson, May 29
The Women of Marquette Employee Resource Group (ERG) is launching a mini series titled “Getting to know Women at Marquette.” The first event will take place on Friday, May 29, at noon via Microsoft Teams. The session will feature Edith Hudson, chief of Marquette University Police Department. The Women of Marquette have posed some questions…
Dr. Silva honored with Way Klingler Sabbatical Award
Earlier this year, Dr. Grant Silva, associate professor of philosophy in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, received the Helen Way Klinger Sabbatical Award. The award allows Silva to conclude his book, “Liberation is to the Americas what the Enlightenment is to Europe.” The book details the nature and significance of philosophical inquiry from…
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…