Kevin Keenan
On the Issues: Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, Dec 1
Join the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 12:15 p.m. in Eckstein Hall for an “On the Issues” with Hon. Martin Schreiber. Schreiber, L’64, has long been involved in Wisconsin politics, having served as governor and lieutenant governor as well as in the state Senate. His…
Attend Safer Spaces workshops in December
Upcoming Safer Spaces allyship-building workshops are open for any interested staff and faculty. Workshops will be held on: Friday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in AMU 227 Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in AMU 163 Both sessions feature Safer Spaces 101 curricula and will cover terminology, unlearning bias and intro to…
Register for New Employee Orientation, Dec. 15
Recently hired employees and newly benefit-eligible employees are encouraged to attend the Department of Human Resources’ monthly half-day orientation on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 8:45 a.m. in the multi-purpose room of the 313 Building (located at the corner of 13th Street and St. Paul Avenue). Orientation will cover topics such as mission and ministry, admissions,…
Nominations for honorary degrees now being accepted
Each year, Marquette celebrates its values and commitment to excellence by awarding honorary degrees and including in its graduating class several outstanding individuals recognized for their exceptional achievements. President Michael R. Lovell invites the campus community to help identify future honorary degree recipients. The Committee on University Honors considers nominees in three categories: High-profile…
Alpha Sigma Nu hosting Versiti blood drive at AMU, Nov. 30
Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society on campus, will host a Versiti blood drive on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from noon until 6 p.m. in AMU 227. Marquette is hosting blood drives throughout the academic year in a Blood Battle competition with Butler University. Competition progress is being tracked online. All attempting donors will receive…
Beyond MU Webinar: ‘Faith-sharing with President Michael R. Lovell,’ Dec. 6
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Faith-sharing with President Michael R. Lovell” on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at noon. Gather for a special virtual Advent conversation with Dr. Lovell, president of Marquette. He will share his learning, hope, faith and inspiration while continuing his life journey as a leader, father, husband, friend and cancer…
Free clothing swap for fashion sustainability, Nov. 18
Students, faculty and staff are invited to donate clothes for a campuswide clothing swap on Friday, Nov. 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the AMU. A donation box will be placed on the second floor of the AMU next to the information desk during the week leading up to…
Native American Heritage Month Soup with Substance, Nov. 17
November is Native American Heritage Month. Join Soup with Substance on Thursday, Nov. 17, at noon in AMU 157 to learn the ways Native and non-Native students and faculty are building community, collaborations and the visibility of critical Indigenous topics in Milwaukee and beyond. Soup and bread will be served. For more information or…
Forward Thinking Research Symposium, Nov. 29
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) will showcase the exciting research being done at Marquette on Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the AMU Monaghan Ballrooms. In celebrating research across campus, the ORSP Forward Thinking Research Symposium provides opportunities to learn more about work being done in other disciplines…
Campus Ministry and Faber Center winter retreats open for registration
Campus Ministry and the Faber Center are offering a variety of retreat opportunities during winter break, and all are now open for registration: Silent Weekend: Dec. 16-18 The silent weekend begins directly after finals and is organized around a set of talks on discernment, a style of prayerful decision-making pioneered by St. Ignatius. Undergraduate and…