Arts & Sciences
Diving into ‘Dune’: First-time English course focuses on a world 20,000 years in the future
When seniors Leo Ruffolo and Brennan Wills were signing up for fall classes, an English course titled Frank Herbert’s “Dune” caught their attention. Both had read the science fiction novel and thought taking a deeper dive into the storyline and characters would be interesting. “I love ‘Dune.’ It’s one of my favorite books ever, so…
Marquette’s prison-to-college program: How and where it’s making a difference
An idea sparked 10 years ago by a philosophy course blending students from Marquette and the Milwaukee Women’s Correctional Center has burgeoned into a program aimed at nothing short of transforming lives. Supported by $3.2 million in grant funding, including $2 million from the Mellon Foundation, the Education Preparedness Program has brought together 280 incarcerated…
Les Aspin Center semester themes announced
Students can now plan their Aspin journeys around semester-specific academic themes that are designed to deepen their learning, shape special course offerings, and bring alumni and experts right into the classroom.
Sumaiya Chowdhury, doctoral student in Biological Sciences, finds a second home at Marquette
When Sumaiya Chowdhury walks across Marquette University’s campus, she carries stories from halfway around the world, from the lively streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh, to the quiet study spaces of Raynor Library. Now pursuing her Ph.D. in the Department of Biological Sciences, Chowdhury is one of the many international students whose experiences are being celebrated during…
French delegation visits Marquette to retrace the St. Joan of Arc Chapel’s remarkable journey
A delegation from the French village of Chasse-sur-Rhône visited the Marquette campus to trace the transatlantic journey of St. Joan of Arc Chapel.
Jane Austen 250th birthday celebration, Nov. 20
The Department of English will host a celebration honoring the 250th birthday of beloved author Jane Austen.
Book launch and celebration with Dr. Gabriel Velez, Nov. 20
The Center for Peacemaking will host a book launch celebration and conversation with Dr. Gabriel Velez, associate professor of educational policy and leadership in the College of Education, on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in AMU 163. His new book, “Making Meaning of Justice and Peace: A Developmental Lens,” explores how…
Samurai, students and stories: lessons in history with Michael Wert
When looking at the study of history, Wert offers pieces of wisdom — advice that inspires educators and students to continue to study history.
Klingler College of Arts and Sciences applied learning fair, Nov. 11
The Klingler College of Arts and Sciences will host an applied learning fair on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the AMU Lunda Room.
Honors, Civic Dialogues Dinner on democracy and political violence, Nov. 18
The University Honors Program and the Civic Dialogues Program invite students, staff and faculty to dinner and small-group dialogue on “Securing Democracy: Understanding and Addressing Political Violence.”