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Support for their sickle cell disease journeys
The disease poses serious challenges for young people as they transition from pediatric to adult care, so Dr. Dora Clayton-Jones’ groundbreaking project will examine how to best support them. By Stephen Filmanowicz with Lauren Sieben Dr. Dora Clayton-Jones was a primary care nurse at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in the early 1990s when she first…
One way out
By Karen Coates “Taliban is everywhere … .” It’s Aug. 13 in Milwaukee, Aug. 14 in Kabul, two days before the Afghan capital will fall to the Taliban, roughly two weeks before the U.S. will complete its withdrawal from its last post at Kabul’s international airport. Tensions flare. Seven thousand miles away, at Marquette, Patrick…
IWL study finds employers can play role in mitigating impacts of domestic violence
When employers have supportive policies and when employees utilize them, domestic violence survivors have improved outcomes, according to a white paper published by the Institute for Women’s Leadership at Marquette, which focuses on better understanding and supporting domestic violence survivors in the workplace. The paper, “A Guide to Better Understanding and Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors…
MUPD offering Vacant House Watch program during Easter Break
During academic breaks, MUPD offers the Vacant House Watch program to students residing in the near-off-campus neighborhood. Students can use this form to register their residences with MUPD before leaving campus for Easter Break. During break, officers monitor vacant residences during their routine patrols of the neighborhood. For more safety tips, visit MUPD’s website.
New evening swipe-in access to the AMU begins on Monday
As part of President Lovell’s initial safety actions announcement two weeks ago, Marquette operations, facilities and ITS staff, in collaboration with Marquette University Police Department, evaluated and identified solutions to improve campus building security. Beginning Monday, new security measures for the Alumni Memorial Union will be implemented. Each evening at 8 p.m. the entrances to…
Registration open for upcoming GROW classes
Registration for spring GROW class offerings is now available on Eventbrite unless noted otherwise. Use code “GROW” to complete sign-up. Faculty and staff are encouraged to explore a variety of employee growth and development topics offered both in-person and virtually through GROW. Upcoming offerings include: • Personal Security Awareness: Feb. 10 • Conscious Living: Tuesdays…
Shaka and Maya Smart make major gift to help students cover emergency expenses
Shaka Smart, head coach of the Marquette University men’s basketball program, and his wife, Maya, have made a major gift to help students at Marquette cover emergency expenses. The gift, which President Michael R. Lovell called “a true blessing,” will help support students who experience unanticipated loss or travel emergencies as well as food and…
Registration open for GROW classes
Registration for spring GROW class offerings is now available on Eventbrite unless noted otherwise. Use code “GROW” to complete sign-up. Faculty and staff are encouraged to explore a variety of employee growth and development topics offered both in-person and virtually through GROW. February offerings include: • Women Sharing the Word: Wednesdays starting Feb. 2 …
Inspiring Black Marquette Alumni
Celebrating wide-ranging accomplishments of Marquette alumni Written by Donya Robinson Ivy Awino DJ Poizon Ivy, first female DJ for the Dallas Mavericks and the NBA all-star game Ivy Awino, known by her stage name Poizon Ivy, is a 2013 graduate of Diederich College of Comm. Born in Nairobi, Kenya and raised in Dallas, Texas, Ivy mastered…
A welcome back message from Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president for student affairs
Dear students, Welcome back to campus! I hope you enjoyed a safe and peaceful Winter Break with family and friends. First, I want to commend and thank you for your perseverance and flexibility as we continue to face this pandemic. Last year presented its challenges, but you remained committed to being the difference and helping…