Sophia Phillips
Near West Side Partners offers live virtual chef demonstrations from local restaurants every Wednesday
Near West Side Partners hosts “Made in the Near West Side,” a virtual series featuring local restaurants, every Wednesday at 4 p.m. via Facebook Live. Each week a different Near West Side chef will demonstrate how to make something new — everything from specialty menu items to potluck meals. Each participating restaurant is also offering pre-order meal…
Faber Center end of year retreat is May 15-17
The Faber Center will offer a virtual end of year retreat for all employees. The retreat begins on Friday, May 15, and ends on Sunday, May 17. The retreat will allow participants to pause and reflect on the many experiences, feelings and insights from this past semester. The retreat will follow the form of…
Beyond MU webinar: ‘Praying Peace in Times of Anxiety’ is May 27
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Praying Peace in Times of Anxiety: Teachings from the Saints Before Us” on Wednesday, May 27, from noon to 12:45 p.m. CT. Presented by Dr. Kathy Coffey-Guenther, Arts ‘85, Grad ‘88, ‘98, senior mission and Ignatian leadership specialist at Marquette, the webinar will focus on spiritual foundations and prayer…
Beyond MU webinar: ‘The Challenge of Uncertainty’ is May 21
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “The Challenge of Uncertainty — Leadership in Volatile Times” on Thursday, May 21, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Presented by Timothy Hanley, Bus Ad ‘78, interim Keyes dean of the College of Business Administration, and Darren Jackson, Bus Ad ‘86, Marquette trustee emeriti/retired president and chief executive officer…
Beyond MU webinar: ‘Innovation – It’s Ignatian!’ is May 19
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Innovation – It’s Ignatian!” on Tuesday, May 19, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Presented by Dr. Kristina Ropella, Eng ‘85, dean of the Opus College of Engineering, and Kate Trevey, Bus Ad ‘04, director of innovation leadership development for the Opus College of Engineering, the webinar will focus on leading innovation as servant…
Beyond MU webinar: ‘Marquette Nurses’ is May 15
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Marquette Nurses – Compassionate. Prepared. Making a difference on the front lines.” on Friday, May 15, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. CT. The webinar will be presented by: Dr. Janet Wessel Krejci, dean and professor, College of Nursing Madeline Schmidt, Nurs ‘01, Grad ‘03, Grad ‘17, DNP,…
Virtual Coffee Chat with the Provost is May 21
Provost Kimo Ah Yun will continue holding virtual coffee chats in lieu of the open office hours he held earlier this semester. The next Virtual Coffee Chat with the Provost will be held via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, May 21, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. To participate, email Julie Bach, executive assistant to to the…
Assist across the Atlantic
For a student stranded abroad with coronavirus, and his parents, a boost arrived from Marquette staff, parents and even strangers.
Gratitude and hope: One Marquette student lacrosse player reflects on a semester cut short by coronavirus
By Lauren Shaw, sophomore in the Diederich College of Communication and communication intern in the Office of Marketing and Communication
My nursing journey
Brendan Blaney is a senior Marquette College of Nursing student. In honor of National Student Nurses Day — Friday, May 8 — he shares his unique perspective as a student nurse during the coronavirus pandemic.