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Beyond MU webinar ‘Christmas-Themed Art from the Haggerty Museum’ is Dec. 15
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Christmas-Themed Art from the Haggerty Museum of Art Collection,” on Tuesday, Dec. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. Register via Zoom. The session will be presented by: Christine Fleming, manager of community engagement at the Haggerty Museum of Art Susan Longhenry, director and chief curator at the Haggerty Museum of Art Lynne Shumow, curator for academic engagement at the Haggerty Museum…
Humanities Without Walls new grant information session is Dec. 7
The Center for the Advancement of the Humanities and the Humanities Without Walls (HWW) consortium will host an information session on Monday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. The conversation and information session will discuss a new grant for Marquette faculty, graduate students and community partners. This session will introduce the HWW “Grand Research Challenge” grants, which will provide up to $150,000 for humanities based,…
New podcast to tell stories of BIPOC women from the Marquette community; nominations for podcast guests now being accepted
The Marquette Mural Committee is seeking nominations of BIPOC women from the Marquette community who would be interested in participating in a new podcast series related to the new campus mural, “Our Roots Say That We’re Sisters.” The podcasts extend the mural’s work to highlight and uplift diverse female-identifying individuals whose images and contributions…
The Teaching Show
Sharing advice from colleagues for online settings and beyond, Marquette’s Our Favorite Things video series is a joyous exploration of teaching and learning.
Participate in the Marquette Selfie Challenge; support local businesses and be entered into a drawing to win prizes
This year, Marquette’s Employee Resource Groups are hosting a selfie challenge to support local businesses. Simply buy from a local business, take a selfie with the food, product or gift card and post to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #MUsupportslocal. Local businesses include: Marquette’s partner businesses Near West Side businesses Student and staff recommendations for local…
University adopts emerita/emeritus designation for retired staff
As proposed by the University Staff Senate, Marquette has adopted an emerita/emeritus staff designation to be presumptuously bestowed on staff who have retired, assuming certain criteria have been met. The policy is effective starting Oct. 28, 2020. Learn more about eligibility and benefits.
Donate to Marquette’s Camp Kesem chapter for Giving Tuesday
Camp Kesem acknowledges the unique experience and impact that can be created in a child’s life when a parent suffers from cancer, and aims to create a community of strong, supportive, incredible children who can share in fun, creative and goofy experiences in a time when things are feeling all too adult. The organization’s largest project…
‘Krazy Kesem Week’ is Nov. 30 to Dec. 4
The Marquette Camp Kesem chapter will host a week full of fundraising activities from Monday, Nov. 30, through Friday, Dec. 4. Giving Tuesday | Tuesday, Dec. 1 Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving. Kesem uses Giving Tuesday as a day to raise awareness and money for the kids served by the chapter. This year’s goal is $25,000. From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., a “Power Hour” fundraising…
The Commons recognized for innovative design by U.S. Green Building Council
The Commons, Marquette’s newest residence hall, has received a 2020 Certificate of Leadership for Innovative Design from the U.S. Green Building Council West North Central (USGBC WNC) Region. The project was recognized for its demonstrated use of new technologies and strategies to push the envelope of green design and meet project challenges in an innovative…
Office of International Education’s Terence Miller receives service award from international academic organization
Terence Miller, director of the Office of International Education, received the Distinguished Service Award from Scholars at Risk (SAR) in recognition of his outstanding dedication and commitment to protecting scholars and the freedom to think, question and share ideas. Miller serves as Marquette’s primary representative to the SAR network, acting as a point of contact…