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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…
Reminder: Guidance and FAQs for spring 2020 alternative grading policy
The alternative spring 2020 grading policy allows students to choose class-by-class to have their earned letter grade recorded or have it replaced by a Pass/Not Pass (P/NP) grade. Note that the Pass/Not Pass policy is mandatory for dental school and law school students. The policy is outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin and the Graduate/Graduate School…
President’s Challenge – COVID-19 Response Grant virtual information session is May 15
A virtual information session about the recently announced President’s Challenge will take place this Friday, May 15, at 11:30 a.m. In partnership with American Family Insurance, Marquette has announced a special President’s Challenge to address needs in Milwaukee’s community that have been created or magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. American Family joins the ongoing support…
Marquette programs and employees honored by ACUI
Marquette received three awards through the Association of College Unions International (ACUI). The awards would have been presented at the annual conference in March, which was canceled this year due to COVID-19. The ACUI is a nonprofit educational organization that brings together college union and student activities professionals from hundreds of schools in multiple countries.…
We Are All Marquette: Serving students during COVID-19
An interview with Dr. William Welburn By Saul Lopez, graduate assistant in the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Last month I sat down with William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence for Marquette University’s Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, to talk about how the office is adapting to the current situation. Dr. Welburn leads…
May 19 virtual COVID-19 Town Hall to focus on recovery plan, phased return to campus and facilities considerations; register today
The Marquette COVID-19 Response Team will host another Town Hall for the campus community on Tuesday, May 19, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams Live. Join more than 900 members of the campus community who have already RSVP’d for tomorrow’s virtual event. Register via Eventbrite; a link to join the virtual event…
From President Lovell: Please join me! Virtual Mass tonight; Town Hall next week
Dear Marquette community, I wanted to bring attention to two events taking place tonight and next Tuesday. As this most unusual semester draws to a close, our Office of Mission and Ministry has organized a special Tuesday Night Mass to honor our graduating seniors tonight at 10 p.m. It will be live streamed from St.…