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Rev. Nicholas Santos, S.J., Ph.D. elected to Marquette Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees elected Rev. Nicholas Santos, S.J., Ph.D., Grad ’06, ’09, as its newest member during its Sept. 22 meeting. Marquette trustees serve for three-year terms and may be re-elected to serve for a maximum of 12 years; they are volunteers and are not compensated for their service. About Rev. Nicholas Santos, S.J.,…
Marquette College of Nursing launches telehealth-virtual care accelerator, expanding and evolving holistic digital care delivery models
In the midst of a “surge” in telehealth-virtual care services during the global pandemic that has resulted in nearly 40 times higher usage than pre-COVID-19*, Marquette University’s College of Nursing has launched a telehealth-virtual accelerator. Dean Janet Krejci announced that the College of Nursing has received a $1.5 million start-up grant from a private family…
Vote for Marquette-founded startup in 2021 Wisconsin Innovation Awards
Rapid Radicals Technology, founded by Paige Peters, environmental engineering graduate assistant, is a finalist for the 2021 Wisconsin Innovation Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 5. As a finalist, Rapid Radicals is eligible to win the People’s Choice Award. Vote daily for Rapid Radicals here.
Campus community urged to get flu shot; shots available on campus through Oct. 27
Injectable influenza vaccinations will be available to students, faculty and staff at several locations throughout campus. The campus community is urged to receive the vaccination, not only as a way to stay healthy during the flu season, but to help alleviate the burden on health care providers in light of COVID-19. There is no charge…
Mandatory COVID-19 testing for employees who have not uploaded proof of vaccination to begin Oct. 4
Faculty and staff who have chosen not to voluntarily upload proof of vaccination will be required to undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing every other week starting Oct. 4. Walk-in testing will take place at the 313 Building (313 N. 13th St.), first-floor conference room, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 5:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 4 p.m.…
Faculty and staff asked to complete form to be listed in Experts Directory
Marquette’s world-class faculty and staff experts can be great resources to media, offering expertise and insights on various topics to provide background and give a story more context. The Office of University Relations is inviting interested faculty and staff to participate in its Experts Directory, which is an external-facing resource to local and national media.…
University mourns the loss of Dr. Marsha Tyacke; celebration of life is Sept. 29
Marquette University mourns the loss of Dr. Marsha Tyacke, clinical assistant professor in the College of Nursing. Tyacke passed away on Sept. 13, 2021 while being cared for at Angel’s Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, Wis. See her full obituary online. A celebration of Marsha’s life will be held Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Brooklife Church in…
Marquette community invited to participate in MCW’s ‘Professionalism Week,’ Oct. 18-22
Each year, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) hosts “Professionalism Week,” a week filled with virtual professional development and educational presentations, workshops and networking opportunities. This year’s offerings can be found below. The theme for the week this year is “Adapt and Evolve: Reimagining our work Together,” with topics focusing on leadership, resilience, inclusion, and…
Marquette to end partnership with Virgin Pulse; new wellness program to launch in January
Marquette will not be renewing its contract with Virgin Pulse, and the university’s partnership with the wellness program provider will end on Thursday, Sept. 30. A new wellness program for employees, Marquee Health, will be launched in January. More information will be shared during Annual Benefits Enrollment in October. What does this mean for you…
Memorial Mass for Rev. William J. Kelly, S.J., is Sept. 24
A memorial Mass for Rev. William J. Kelly, S.J., former professor of theology and chaplain of the Men’s Basketball team, will be celebrated at the Church of the Gesu on Friday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. Father Kelly passed away in April 2020. See his full obituary online. Please remember Father Kelly, his family and friends in prayer.