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Alumnus and NBA legend Dwyane Wade makes major gift to continue to grow literacy for inner-city children
Marquette University alumnus and NBA legend Dwyane Wade has given a major gift to the university’s Ralph C. Hartman Literacy and Learning Center to extend his Live to Dream Summer Reading Program through 2025. His gift will continue to grow the highly successful summer reading program he initially funded through the Wade’s World Foundation in…
CDC, City of Milwaukee strongly recommend masks indoors due to high COVID-19 transmission
Masks are now strongly recommended indoors on campus regardless of vaccination status as Milwaukee County has moved into the CDC’s “high” level of COVID-19 community spread. The City of Milwaukee on Friday morning announced a mask advisory for the city that, in alignment with CDC guidance, strongly advises all individuals regardless of vaccination status or…
School of Dentistry to graduate 10,000th dentist May 21
The School of Dentistry will graduate its 10,000th dentist at its 2022 Commencement and hooding ceremony on Saturday, May 21, at 1:15 p.m. While the ceremony is closed to media, the event will be livestreamed and media are welcome to record portions of the program for b-roll. “The Marquette School of Dentistry has a long…
Reception celebrating Class of 2022 moved to AMU Monaghan Ballroom, May 20
Due to expected rain, the reception celebrating the Class of 2022 on Friday, May 20, will take place in the AMU Monaghan Ballroom from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Graduates and their families are invited to this event hosted by President Lovell and the Marquette University Jesuit Community. Attend to enjoy snacks and music as…
Faculty and staff encouraged to attend senior send-off, Unity Graduation
Faculty members are encouraged to attend the senior send-off on Thursday, May 19, and Unity Graduation on Friday, May 20, as part of Commencement Week festivities. The senior send-off, hosted by the Office of Engagement and Inclusion, runs from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on May 19 in Central Mall. The event includes a variety…
2022 MUSG spring elections are March 29
Marquette University Student Government’s spring elections will take place on Tuesday, March 29. All full-time undergraduate students are eligible to vote for the next MUSG president and executive vice president, as well as academic senators to represent their college of study. Additionally, senior-standing students will have the opportunity to vote on who they would like…
Senior speaker nominations due Feb. 17
Nominations are now being accepted for the senior speaker for spring 2022 Commencement. If you know a student who represents the Marquette mission and the Class of 2022, nominate them for this role. Nominated students must be graduating or walking in the ceremony in May 2022. Nominations can be completed online until Thursday, Feb.…
Vice President for Inclusive Excellence William Welburn to retire
Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence for the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, will retire on Aug. 31, 2021, after 12 years of service to Marquette University. Welburn has been responsible for leading the campus’ direction on diversity, equity and inclusion by working with other campus leaders, faculty, staff, and students on envisioning…
Baccalaureate Mass is May 22
Marquette will host an in-person Baccalaureate Mass (with overflow space and livestream options) during Commencement weekend Saturday, May 22, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration and ticketing is required; registration for in-person attendance is now closed. All are invited and welcome to tune in virtually via YouTube. Mass will be celebrated rain or shine…
City of Milwaukee announces Order 4.4; changes to gathering limits
The City of Milwaukee Health Department announced revisions to its COVID-19 Public Health Plan. The new Order 4.4 will go into effect Friday, Feb. 5, and it includes changes to the city’s gathering policies. Order 4.4 retains a mask requirement, proper social distancing and other protective measure requirements. Marquette’s current approved plan limits gatherings to…