Marquette University, Harley-Davidson and the Neighborhood House join the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s On the Table region wide forum to offer a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation about what we must do – individually and collectively – to improve the quality of life in our community. You are invited to share a meal and discuss […]
Employee input on Near West Side requested
Employees are asked to provide their input by responding to the Near West Side Partners employee survey that was recently sent to their inboxes. The Near West Side Partners, Inc. is a non-profit whose mission is to revitalize and sustain the Near West Side as a thriving residential and business corridor. As one of Milwaukee’s […]
A Marquette Christmas tradition; Holiday Giving Tree name requests due Oct. 13
The University Staff Senate invites you to participate in the Holiday Giving Tree, a Marquette Christmas tradition of more than 25 years. Please consider requesting a name(s) to donate a gift for someone who would otherwise receive nothing for Christmas. The deadline to request a name is Friday, Oct. 13. Complete the form online. For […]
Welcome reception to be held for new campus minister for Muslim support and community building, Oct. 12
Campus Ministry is pleased to announce the appointment of Afnan Musaitif as interim campus minister/chaplain for Muslim Student Support and Community Building. This newly created position will lead Campus Ministry programs for and with Muslim students, work with the Campus Ministry team in interfaith outreach, and contribute to a campus culture of encounter of diverse […]
Hurricane relief drive for Puerto Rico will be held Saturday
A hurricane relief drive for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico will take place Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. outside of the AMU. 100 percent of the island is powerless, many have lost access to water and thousands have lost their homes. Supplies needed are: Baby care Batteries (D […]
Marquette Forum to host screenings of ‘Bending the Arc’
As part of the 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival, Marquette Forum will host two screenings of ‘Bending the Arc’ on Monday, Oct. 2, at 3:30 p.m. at the Oriental Theatre and on Monday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Downer Theatre. The film focuses on three young people who come together in a squatter settlement […]
Marquette Community Campaign will launch Sept. 20
The Marquette University Community Campaign will run Wednesday, Sept. 20, through Wednesday, Oct. 11. The annual Marquette Community Campaign is an opportunity for employees to donate to the university’s Annual Fund – especially for scholarship aid; the United Performing Arts Fund, which assists performing arts organizations in southeastern Wisconsin; and United Way, which supports local health and human service programs. […]
Marquette Forum to focus on health equity
For academic year 2017-18, the Marquette Forum will engage in a year-long series of events focusing on health equity. Building on last year’s theme “Freedom Dreams Now,” this year will explore health disparities, the social determinants of health, and opportunities for achieving greater equity locally and globally. Engaging students, faculty, staff, and the communities making […]
Marquette to host “Understanding Race After Charlottesville,” Sept. 18
The Marquette community is invited to “Understanding Race After Charlottesville,” a teach-in event, that will be held Monday, Sept. 18, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Emory Clark Hall 111. The teach-in is co-sponsored by the Department of Social and Cultural Sciences, the Center for Urban Teaching, Research and Outreach, and the Center for […]