Sophia Phillips
Blood Drive to take place Jan. 11
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin will host a blood drive on Monday, Jan. 11, from noon to 5 p.m. in the AMU Marquette Place. Sign up Qualtrics or call 877-BE-A-HERO.
Marquette community invited to participate in the ‘At-Home Triathlon’
Marquette’s “Exercise is Medicine Club” invites the Marquette community to participate in its first ever “At-Home Triathlon.” Participants will be asked to choose and complete three forms of exercise from the Activity Tracker. Participants will then document their progress and upon completion of the triathlon should email the sheet to marquette.eimoc@gmail.com.
Gospel Choir accepting new members
Campus Ministry invites students of all backgrounds and faith traditions to join the Marquette Gospel Choir. Students will explore and enhance their spirituality through music and praise. Students may receive one course credit for their participation. With questions, contact Stephen Burks, director of the Gospel Choir, or visit Campus Ministry in AMU 236.
Volunteers needed for COVID-19 study
The Department of Physical Therapy, the College of Nursing and the Department of Clinical Lab Science are seeking volunteers for a COVID-19 study. Volunteers must be adults who have recovered from having COVID and are at least three months past the time of their diagnosis. The study aims to evaluate the lasting physical and psychological effects of COVID-19. Participation will involve various…
Six-part virtual Anti-Racism Workshop begins Jan. 5
Marquette students are invited to participate in a six-part virtual Anti-Racism Workshop. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 5 through Jan. 21, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In collaboration with St. Norbert College, the workshop is an opportunity for students at St. Norbert and Marquette to learn more about anti-racism and analyze…
Beyond MU webinar ‘Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and the Pandemic’ pt. 2 is Jan. 26
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Session 2” on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at noon. This session will focus on college students and adults on the autism spectrum, including ways to engage health care providers and improve virtual and on-campus learning. The webinar will…
Beyond MU webinar ‘Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and the Pandemic’ is Jan. 21
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Session 1” on Thursday, Jan. 21, at noon. This session will discuss strategies to engage preschool and school-age children with autism. Strategies include handling sensory sensitivities at home using therapeutic tactics, adjusting a child’s individualized education plan and improving virtual and at-home learning. Panelists include: Dr. Michele Sheehan,…
Research team receives $745,000 Mellon Foundation grant for Education Preparedness Program
Led by Dr. Robert Smith, Harry G. John Professor of History and the director of the Center for Urban Research, Teaching, and Outreach (CURTO), a research team at Marquette has received $745,000 from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the Education Preparedness Program (EPP), an initiative through CURTO that will support those impacted by…
LGBTQ+ Resource Center to host Safer Spaces workshop, Jan. 15
The LGBTQ+ Resource Center will host a “Safer Spaces” workshop on Friday, Jan. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Safer Spaces is an allyship building workshop series aimed to increase the culture of equity on campus and in classrooms. Register via Eventbrite.