Sophia Phillips
Virtual coffee with Dr. Xavier Cole is April 13, 30
Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president of student affairs, will host a virtual coffee meeting via Microsoft Teams on the following dates: Monday, April 13, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (RSVP by April 10) Thursday, April 30, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (RSVP by April 28) All are welcome to join this discussion. RSVP to Kimberly VanBeek, executive assistant…
Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion developing Spanish website; pictures needed
The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion is developing a website for Marquette’s Spanish speaking community. To ensure that it accurately represents the Hispanic/Latinx student population, the office is seeking pictures that depict students, families and alumni engaged in Marquette related activities. Those interested should send the image(s) in jpg format, include the names…
Virtual Café con Leche events to take place April 15, 29
Café con Leche has moved to a virtual coffee hour. Café con Leche is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to dialogue in Spanish — independent of their level of proficiency — in a series of conversations facilitated by native and heritage speakers. Online events will take place on Wednesday, April 15 and 29, at 2 p.m. For more information or to…
Marquette named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2020 Transfer Honor Roll
Marquette has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2020 Transfer Honor Roll. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society was created in 1918 to recognize the dynamic efforts that have been made to support transfer students. PTK currently has more than 2 million members in more than 1,250 chapters. This distinguished honor is awarded to the top 25% of colleges who…
Diverse Course Development Grant deadline extended to April 30
The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion supports the development of innovative courses that explore issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, are community-engaged, and that are rooted in culturally responsive pedagogy and equity-mindedness. Summer grants of up to $1,500 are available to full-time faculty from any discipline to develop a new course or significantly revise existing…
Fall 2020 enrollment delayed to April 6
The start of the enrollment period for fall 2020 is delayed to Monday, April 6. The delay applies to undergraduate and graduate students, including health science professional students and School of Dentistry students. Law School students will start enrollment on April 6, as previously scheduled. Enrollment appointments will be updated in CheckMarq by Wednesday, March 25.…
Fall 2020 Silicon Valley Experience applications due April 5
Undergraduate student entrepreneurs and innovators are invited to apply for the Silicon Valley Experience, an immersive tour which will take place during fall break 2020. Students will tour California Bay Area companies and will meet with Marquette alumni working in the startup, venture capitalists and corporate innovation industries. All disciplines are encouraged to apply; all expenses are paid. The Silicon…
Virtual tutoring to begin March 23
Using Microsoft Teams, the Office of Student Educational Services is moving more than 350 currently scheduled in-person tutoring groups online. Beginning Monday, March 23, tutors will contact their tutees via email to provide instructions on how to use this new format. In addition, students may sign up for virtual academic coaching and study skills appointments…
Political science professor named research consultant for national association
Dr. Paul Nolette, associate professor of political science and chair of the Political Science Department, has been named the research consultant for the National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute (NAGTRI). NAGTRI was established in 2007 with the intent to provide high-quality and innovative training, research and developmental resources to support state and territorial attorneys…
Apply to be a summer tour guide by April 24
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking tour guides for the summer. Tour guides must be enthusiastic students who can share their Marquette experience with prospective students and families. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be extended on a rolling basis from Monday, March 16, through Friday, April 24. Apply online by Friday, April 24. Contact Cecilia…