Sophia Phillips
Book Marq renovations to begin this week
Renovations to The Book Marq will begin on Monday, Nov. 30, and continue for the next few weeks. During the renovation, the store will be transformed into a “NextGen” campus store. The new store design will seek to inspire, empower and excite students, faculty and the surrounding Marquette University community through dynamic graphics, an…
AMUW to host virtual Advent reflection, Dec. 4
The Association of Marquette University Women (AMUW) will host a virtual Advent reflection on Friday, Dec. 4, at noon. Dr. Jennifer Owens-Jofré, professor at Seminary of the Southwest, will share this year’s reflection titled, “Gifts of Our Lady of Guadalupe.” Register online.
Town Bank to temporarily close branches on campus, expected to re-open by spring semester
Town Bank temporarily closed a few branches on and near campus, including the Town Bank AMU branch and the Catholic Financial life building branch. The AMU branch closed Wednesday, Nov. 25, and the Catholic Financial Life branch closed Saturday, Nov. 21. Both branches expect to reopen by the start of spring semester. During this time, employees should visit neighboring…
Virtual Ignatian Dive Retreat is Dec. 14-17
Campus Ministry will host a virtual “Ignatian Dive Retreat” from Monday, Dec. 14, to Thursday, Dec. 17. This retreat is an opportunity to slow down, practice classic Ignatian prayer, and transition into winter break with prayer and conversation. Participants will hear from: Cathy Dante, spiritual director and Straz Hall minister Rev. Steve Molvarec, S.J., professor of…
See Raynor Library winter break hours
Raynor Memorial Libraries’ hours of operation will be unusual through the end of the year due to COVID-19 related changes to the academic calendar, Following full closure over the Thanksgiving break, the library’s hours will be as follow: Monday, Nov. 30, to Saturday, Dec. 12 Monday through Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: Closed Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. …
A reflection on the Marquette Experience Retreat (MUEX)
By Emily Zalinski, student in the College of Health Sciences.
Virtual ‘Igniting hope’ event is Nov. 30
Marquette’s Residence Hall Association (RHA) will host its annual “Igniting Hope” event on Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. The event will take place virtually via Teams. While there won’t be the traditional tree lighting ceremony this year due to COVID-19 protocols, participants will have the opportunity to hear from several guest speakers and learn more…
Donate to the ‘Holiday Giving Tree’ by Dec. 4
The Marquette community is encouraged to participate in this year’s Holiday Giving Tree, which provides gifts for those who might otherwise not receive anything for Christmas. For the safety of volunteers, families, staff and the Marquette community, the Holiday Giving Tree effort will be held virtually this year. Individual donations will be used to purchase and…
Center for Peacemaking to offer new course development grant; apply by Jan. 31
To support Marquette’s racial equity efforts and to expand curricular offerings in the Peace Studies (INPS) major / minor, the Center for Peacemaking is offering a $2,500 course development grant to highlight the role of womxn of color—especially Black womxn—in nonviolent liberation movements. More information is available on the Center for Peacemaking’s website. Proposals from all disciplines…
Support the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service; annual fundraising campaign ends Jan. 1
For nine years, the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, housed in the Diederich College of Communication, has intentionally told the stories of people who do extraordinary things in the city’s diverse communities. Although the site is free, the staff’s labor is not. Those who are able to support NNS’ annual fundraising campaign can do so via…