Sophia Phillips
Diversity Advocates Training will be offered March 12-13
Sponsored by the Counseling Center and the Division of Student Affairs, the next training session for the Diversity Advocates Program will be held on Thursday, March 12, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, March 13, from 8:15 a.m. to noon. The training will last a total of 12 hours over two days.…
This week is ‘Free Workout Week’ at Rec Center, Plex
This week, Employee Wellness will offer free admission to the gyms on campus for all employees. Show a valid ID and workout for free at the Rec Center or Rec Plex from Monday, Feb. 24, through Saturday, Feb. 29. Get those last steps in before the Go Move Challenge ends.
Dreamers Gala is March 17
The fifth annual Dreamers Gala will take place on Tuesday, March 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the AMU, Monaghan Ballroom. This student-led initiative brings together faculty, staff, university leaders, students and community members in celebration of the resilience and accomplishments of Marquette’s undocumented/DACA students. It is also the primary source of funding for the Ignacio Ellacuría, S.J.,…
Writer Fight Club meeting is Feb. 26
The Ott Memorial Writing Center will host a Writer Fight Club meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. in the Raynor Library Beaumier Suite. Those interested in participating should contact Dr. Matthew Burchanoski. Please include what poet, musician, non-fiction writer, journalist, or playwright you plan to read.
Humanities Research Colloquium is Feb. 26
The Center for the Advancement of the Humanities will host the Humanities Research Colloquium on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. in Marquette Hall 105. Dr. Angela Sorby, an English professor at Marquette, will present “Vikings in Nineteenth-Century American Poetry: Whiteness, Archaeology and the Deep Past.” Light snacks and drinks will be provided.…
Black History Month Transcribe-a-thon is Feb. 25
The Ott Memorial Writing Center and Raynor Memorial Libraries will host a “transcribe-a-thon” on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. on the second floor of Raynor. This event will bring Black history to digital life by transcribing the works of Anna Julia Cooper (1858-1964), a visionary Black feminist leader, educator, intellectual and activist.…
Ash Wednesday services will be offered across campus
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar. Campus Ministry will sponsor the following Ash Wednesday services on Feb. 26. Noon | Mass with Imposition of Ashes, Chapel of the Holy Family 3 p.m. | Ecumenical Service with the…
Performance review timeline extended; feedback resources available for all employees
The university encourages all leaders to take time to provide thoughtful feedback that helps employees improve their performance. 2019 Employee Engagement Survey results revealed that while employees value feedback, that feedback seems to vary based on the department/leader. Taking the time and effort to thoughtfully reflect on and discuss an employee’s performance demonstrates a manger’s…
MMAC to host ‘Urbano Conference’ at Marquette, March 10
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) will host “Urbano: A Hispanic Milwaukee Development Conference” on Tuesday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the AMU. As new development in Milwaukee gets closer to historically Hispanic neighborhoods, this event aims to bring the Hispanic community as part of setting the agenda to improve…
‘Brew City Stompdown’ is Feb. 22
In celebration of Black History Month, the National Pan-Hellenic Council will host “Brew City Stompdown 2020″ on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Varsity Theater. Brew City is a celebration of the rich history of the nine African American fraternities and sororities that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council, all of which have a unique legacy…