The Department of Human Resources and the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion worked together to create a guide for diverse, inclusive and equity-minded hiring practices. These resources are designed as a complement to the Office of the Provost’s faculty search and hiring process and an additional resource for any faculty or staff hire. […]
Employee Resource Groups accepting new members
The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion supports a number of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that seek to promote a sense of community, build personal and professional networks, enhance employee support, and retention and assist in attracting new employees to Marquette to foster a diverse and inclusive community. There are currently seven active ERGs: Hispanic/Latinx Faculty and Staff […]
Office of Engagement and Inclusion to host Black History Month events
The Office of Engagement and Inclusion will host the following Black History Month events: The True Black History Traveling Museum Display | Monday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the second floor of the AMU Soup with Substance | Monday, Feb. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. in AMU 227 Brew City Stompdown | […]
We Are All Marquette: Building networks — the Minority Scholar Mentorship Program
By Saul Lopez, graduate assistant in the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion A newly formed student organization aims to help underrepresented students build their professional networks: The Minority Scholars Mentoring Program (MSMP). Led by Kaitlin Johnstone and Sunitha Doreivelu, seniors in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, MSMP aims to connect students of […]
Women and Men for and with Others: Mi casa es su casa
For Dani Castillo, opening her home — and her heart — is the right thing to do By Shelby Williamson, senior communication specialist in the Office of Marketing and Communication As the child of immigrants, Daniela Castillo has a special place in her heart for those seeking a better life in the United States. So […]
We Are All Marquette: Unknown territory: A reflection from a first-generation student
University leadership shows support for student DACA recipients
Dear Marquette community: Earlier this week, the Supreme Court started hearing oral arguments in a case that will eventually determine the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. We are writing to the campus community today to express Marquette’s unequivocal support for DACA recipients, their families and others who may be affected […]
University to celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 18-22
Marquette will celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 18-22, as part of a joint effort of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. Events start Monday with a kick-off from 11 […]
Diversity in Creative Industries presentation is Nov. 13
The College of Communication will host a “Diversity in Creative Industries” presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the 707 Hub. Doug Melville, chief diversity officer for TBWA Advertising, will speak about creating diversity in creative industries. He will encourage attendees to consider the question, “What if diversity was […]