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Virtual ‘Igniting hope’ event is Nov. 30

Marquette’s Residence Hall Association (RHA) will host its annual “Igniting Hope” event on Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. The event will take place virtually via Teams. While there won’t be the traditional tree lighting ceremony this year due to COVID-19 protocols, participants will have the opportunity to hear from several guest speakers and learn more […]

Donate to the ‘Holiday Giving Tree’ by Dec. 4

The Marquette community is encouraged to participate in this year’s Holiday Giving Tree, which provides gifts for those who might otherwise not receive anything for Christmas. For the safety of volunteers, families, staff and the Marquette community, the Holiday Giving Tree effort will be held virtually this year. Individual donations will be used to purchase and […]

Support the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service; annual fundraising campaign ends Jan. 1

For nine years, the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, housed in the Diederich College of Communication, has intentionally told the stories of people who do extraordinary things in the city’s diverse communities. Although the site is free, the staff’s labor is not.   Those who are able to support NNS’ annual fundraising campaign can do so via […]

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service wins national journalism award

The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service placed first in the “Best Solutions Project of the Year” category of the 2020 LION Awards, a national journalism contest.  Sponsored by the Local Independent Online News (LION) publishers group, the awards were judged by 30 judges from across the industry who evaluated 169 entries from LION members.  The award recognizes […]

Nov. 19 virtual Campus Town Hall recap: event focused on university economics and COVID-19 planning for spring semester

This afternoon nearly 700 students, faculty and staff gathered virtually for a Campus Town Hall. Moderated by Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president for student affairs, the event provided an update on university finances, academic planning, COVID-19 on campus and plans for the spring semester. The event was recorded; the video is available on the new […]

Academic planning workgroup to host two upcoming events; campus community invited to attend

The University Academic Senate (UAS) Executive Committee and Faculty Council invite the campus community to participate in two upcoming academic workgroup events: 1) Teaching workgroup listening session: Friday, Nov. 20, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. To register for the listening session: Students: Email Sumana Chattopadhyay, UAS chair, to request the Teams meeting link(s). Faculty and […]

‘LUNAFEST’ virtual film festival is Nov. 24

Marquette will host two virtual screenings for “LUNAFEST,” a traveling film festival comprised of films made by women, for women. Hosted by the Women’s Innovation Network (WIN), this unique film festival includes seven short films by women filmmakers. Films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, body image, relationships, […]

Apply to be a campus tour guide by Dec. 22

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is now accepting applications for its tour guide program. Tour guides must be enthusiastic students who can share their Marquette experience with prospective students and families.   View the application for more information about the position and required video introductions. The interview process will be entirely virtual in January.  Applications are due by Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 8 a.m.   With questions, contact Kate Bracciano, director […]