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University implements new spring 2020 grading policy for Law School
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Law School will use a different grading policy for the spring 2020 semester. Courses in the Law School, subject to the traditional A – F scale in the existing system, will be graded on a new temporary scale, applicable to this semester only. Here’s what the…
Virtual Faculty Forum is April 14
A virtual Faculty Forum with President Michael R. Lovell and Provost Kimo Ah Yun will take place on Tuesday, April 14, from 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. A link to join the meeting will be shared with all faculty via email on the morning of Tuesday, April 14. President Lovell and Provost Ah Yun will…
University institutes new spring 2020 grading policy for Graduate School and Graduate School of Management
Recognizing the extraordinary impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of students, faculty and staff, the following alternative grading plan will be instituted for the Graduate School and Graduate School of Management for spring 2020. This new policy is a result of listening to student feedback, Marquette’s institutional commitment to cura personalis and the…
University urges social distancing over Easter holiday weekend
During Holy Week and into Easter weekend when traditions such as worship services and family gatherings typically take place, Marquette reminds all members of the university community that COVID-19 pandemic social distancing guidelines and state- and city-mandated stay-at-home orders remain in effect. Slowing the spread of the coronavirus depends significantly on all individuals continuing to…
Nursing professor named Fellow in Palliative Care Nursing
Dr. Susan Breakwell, clinical professor and director of the Institute for Palliative and End of Life Care in the College of Nursing, has been named a Fellow in Palliative Care Nursing by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association. The designation of Fellow in Palliative Care Nursing is bestowed upon HPNA members who have made significant…
Be aware of cyber security threats during video conference calls
Due to COVID-19 and many people now working from home, the Marquette community should be aware of rising cybersecurity threats, particularly when using videoconferencing applications (i.e. Microsoft Teams, Zoom). Please note that IT Services and the Center for Cyber Security Awareness and Cyber Defense encourage all students, faculty and staff to use Microsoft Teams, which is…
Training and development resources for employees during COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the university is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of all students, faculty, and staff. As many employees find themselves currently working from home, the Marquette community must be creative, flexible and empathetic to each other’s concerns during this difficult time. Employees are encouraged to make sure they’re taking…
Update on residence hall move-out process for students
Dear students, Please share with your parents or guardians. We are writing to provide an update on the residence hall move-out process. After early move-out is concluded on April 5, we will have nearly 2,400 students completely moved out of the residence halls, allowing us to reduce the number of staff needed on campus and…
All Summer Studies undergraduate courses to take place online
Marquette’s robust Summer Studies program, which features a broad array of course options, will continue this summer. However, due to COVID-19, all 2020 Summer Studies undergraduate courses will be offered online to ensure that students can continue their studies from the safety of their homes. Students currently registered for on campus summer classes will be contacted…
DNC rescheduled to week of Aug. 17, Marquette reviewing commitments for that week
Earlier today, the Democratic National Convention announced that it has rescheduled from mid-July to the week of Aug. 17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Marquette’s Convention Steering Committee is currently reviewing its previously scheduled residence hall and event space commitments for the week of Aug. 17 to see whether the university can accommodate convention guests…