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‘Our Roots Say that We’re Sisters: An Image of Hope’ is Feb. 12
The Haggerty Museum of Art and the Faber Center will host “Our Roots Say that We’re Sisters: An Image of Hope,” on Friday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. This virtual conversation with Mauricio Ramirez, local mural artist, will reflect on the hope that art inspires, specifically with Ramirez’ mural “Our Roots Say that We’re Sisters,” located on the south exterior wall…
Virtual Soup with Substance: South Africa is Feb. 3
The Office of International Education and The Center for Urban Research, Teaching and Outreach will host the next “Soup with Substance” on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at noon via Microsoft Teams. The event will focus on the topic of South Africa. Register online. A link to the event will be sent to your email. With questions, contact Amanda Harris, Soup with Substance assistant.
Faculty and staff grants: December 2020
In an effort to promote research and scholarship conducted by Marquette faculty and staff, the Office of Marketing and Communication and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs have partnered to present a monthly recap of recent grants awarded to faculty and staff. The report will be featured in Marquette Today each month. The following grants were…
‘What would an ideal family-friendly higher-ed institution look like?’ is Feb. 12
Marquette ADVANCE will host a virtual discussion titled “What would an ideal family-friendly higher-ed institution look like?” on Friday, Feb. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. Register via Eventbrite. Marquette ADVANCE, or the “Marquette University Advocates and Allies (A&A) Men Faculty Gender Equity Initiative” seeks to intentionally involve male faculty in institutional change to transform departmental cultures and practices…
‘Unlearning Racism’ spring series begins Feb. 23
The Marquette Forum and the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion will offer another series of the “Unlearning Racism” program this spring. Over the course of six two-hour sessions, Marquette faculty and staff are invited to engage in exercises, listening pairs and discussions focused on the topic of racism. Led by Dr. Martha Barry, racial justice director of the YWCA of…
707 Hub to host ‘Meet-n-Eat’ session with Dr. Shital Vora, Feb. 8
The 707 Hub will host a virtual “Meet-n-Eat” discussion with Dr. Shital Vora, Marquette alumna and co-founder/CEO of Global Brigades. The event will take place on Monday, Feb. 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dr. Vora will discuss how she used her entrepreneurial spirit to evolve her passion project into one of the most…
The shows go on
What Marquette Theatre has learned after pivoting to virtual productions amid the pandemic.
Notification of FERPA rights
Marquette is required by federal law to notify all students of their FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) rights at the beginning of each term. Visit the FERPA website to review the annual notification. Contact MU Central at (414) 288-4000 with questions.
Reminder of university’s Military Call to Active Duty or Training Policy
It is the university’s policy to support students who have been called to active duty and/or training by any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The university will make every effort to restore students returning from military service to the status they held upon their departure. It is vital that faculty help with this process. Procedures can be found…
Self-care and wellness resources available to faculty and staff
The Employee Wellness website has updated the self-care and wellness resources available to faculty and staff. Resources include: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) American Psychological Association – helping one decide if they need mental support Mindful meditation Stress management resources 100 best blogs for healthy and joyful living Teledoc Virgin Pulse Visit the Employee Wellness website for more information.