Nursing faculty work with Milwaukee community partners to focus their research on real-time health care needs in the neighborhood. By Lauren Sieben For some people, the idea of “research” might conjure images of professors running experiments in a lab or reviewing academic studies in their office. While these are common components of conventional research, these […]
Near West Side Partners, Marquette focus on neighborhood vitality
As the President’s Task Force on Community Safety continues to address safety and security on campus and in the community, members of the Marquette community, including those serving on several task force workgroups, have been collaborating with neighborhood organizations to focus on crime prevention and community building. Last week, Near West Side Partners (NWSP) convened […]
Near West Side Partners hosts community events this week
Join Near West Side Partners at the following events this week: The Complete Streets Community Advisory Group Kickoff: Thursday, Oct. 14, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Milwaukee’s streets are public spaces that should be safe and welcoming to everyone, no matter where they live or how they travel. We know that this vision is not […]
Near West Side Partners hosts Fall Beautification Day, Oct. 15
Near West Side Partners seeks volunteers for their Fall Beautification Day on Friday, Oct. 15, to help carry forward projects to beautify the community. Projects include landscaping and planting, lawn and garden maintenance and public art installation. Register online. The event will be held at the Near West Side Waypoint Station, 1201 North 35th Street (on the Harley-Davidson campus), from […]
Diane Foley to speak on campus Nov. 5, 7
Diane Foley, founder and president of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, will visit Marquette University for the Center for Peacemaking’s Distinguished Peacemaker Series. Foley will be on campus from Nov. 5 to Nov. 9 and will speak at two events in the series. A screening of “Jim: The James Foley Story” will be held […]
‘War Crimes: Causes, Excuses and Blame’ book discussion event is Oct. 25
The Center for the Advancement of the Humanities and the Center for Peacemaking will host a discussion on the book, “War Crimes: Causes, Excuses and Blame,” on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 4:40 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the AMU ballrooms. Light refreshments will be provided. The discussion will be moderated by Rev. T. Michael McNulty, S.J., scholar in residence for the […]
Marquette Center for Peacemaking to hold 10-year anniversary celebration Sept. 13
The Marquette University Center for Peacemaking will hold its 10-year anniversary celebration on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m., at the Haggerty Museum of Art, 530 N. 13th St. The event is sponsored by Aurora Health Care, Harley-Davidson Motor Co., MillerCoors, Cervantes Group, the Jesuit community at Marquette and Catholic Financial Life. There is a […]
Near West Side Farmers Market continues on Thursday evenings
The 2018 Near West Side Farmers Market has begun – and it is the place to be on Thursday evenings. The NWS Farmers Market features fresh, seasonal produce, ready-made dinner items, handcrafts, cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, and unique programming every week. Check out the upcoming schedule and plan a visit this summer. Be sure to […]
Near West Side Farmers Market to host Thyme to Move with the YMCA
Visit the Near West Side Farmers Market (20th Street and Kilbourn Avenue) on Thursday, June 28, and get ready to move during a free Zumba classes led by certified instructors from the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee. Stick around and shop with vendors like Deco Cafe’, Lee Produce, Milwaukee Center for Independence, and Franciscan Peacemakers. Zumba classes start 4:45 p.m. […]
Historic Concordia Home Tour is June 16
The annual Historic Concordia Home Tour is Saturday, June 16. This event allows attendees to tour some of our neighborhood‘s most beautiful homes and to learn more about the historic neighborhood. This year’s theme, “Past, Present, & Possibilities,” will explore the evolution of the neighborhood through an artistic lens. Free tickets can be picked up in the Center for Peacemaking, 1616 West […]