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Journalism student named Newman Civic Fellow
Lelah Byron, a sophomore journalism major in the Diederich College of Communication, was one of 290 students named a Newman Civic Fellow by the Boston-based nonprofit group Campus Compact. In her roles as a journalist and community volunteer, Byron pursues activism, catalyzing public discussion and contributing to structural change. In her role as an investigative…
University mourns the loss of Rev. William J. Kidd, S.J., former technical support specialist
Marquette University mourns the loss of Rev. William (Bill) J. Kidd, S.J., former technical support specialist in Information Technology Services. Father Kidd passed away on Tuesday, March 3, at the age of 86. Father Kidd worked at Marquette in various roles from 1979 to 2016. He also received a master’s degree in math from Marquette.…
Athletics leaders honored with Big East and Under Armour awards
Bill Scholl, vice president and director of athletics, and Megan Duffy, head women’s basketball coach, were both recently honored for their outstanding leadership. Scholl, who has worked at Marquette since 2014, received an Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year Award, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics announced on March 3. Scholl is…
ESPN correspondent to deliver Axthelm Lecture, March 18
ESPN correspondent Michele Steele will deliver the 2020 Pete and Bonnie Axthelm Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, March 18, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the AMU, Monaghan Ballroom. During her speech, “Sports Journalism in a Polarized World,” Steele will share her unique perspective and experiences reporting on controversial stories such as the Aaron Hernandez…
George Mason University professor to present ‘Creating, Preserving, and Defending the Paris Agreement on Climate Change,’ March 19
Dr. Andrew Light, professor of philosophy, public policy and atmospheric sciences at George Mason University, and international climate negotiator, will deliver a lecture titled “Creating, Preserving and Defending the Paris Agreement on Climate Change” on Thursday, March 19, at 4:30 p.m. at the Weasler Auditorium. Light is a distinguished senior fellow in the Climate Program…
Film screening of ‘Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story’ is March 23
Raynor Memorial Libraries will host a film screening of “Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story” on Monday, March 23, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in its Beaumier Suites (lower level of Raynor). The film profiles one of the most extraordinary and courageous women in American history. Day was co-founder (along with Peter…
Lenten reflection: What we love, we grow to resemble
By Megan Sheehan, communications coordinator, Campus Ministry In the moments we are tempted to sin, but choose not to, we are expressing what we love. In this past Sunday’s Gospel, we hear of Jesus being tempted in the desert. “Get away from me, Satan,” he says, following an offer of respite from the devil. You…
University guidance on Coronavirus and spring break travel
In coordination with the Milwaukee Health Department, the Marquette University Medical Clinic (MUMC) continues to monitor the recent outbreak of respiratory illness caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19). All actions being taken are for the health, safety and wellbeing of the campus community; the university will follow recommended guidance from the Milwaukee Public Health Department. Campus contingency planning A…
Events happening on campus in honor of Women’s History Month
Throughout the month of March, various groups on campus are hosting events in celebration of Women’s History Month. Events include: Soup with Substance will honor Women’s History Month, March 4 ‘Suppression and Suffrage: How the women of Milwaukee will select the next president’ is March 19 Women’s Innovation Network to host ‘Natural Hair Expo,’ March…
Three Days in Tech Land
Students travel 2,000 miles for Marquette’s Silicon Valley experience, where alumni set a breakneck pace opening doors, sharing insights and making them feel like insiders.