University Staff Senate is hosting a lemonade stand and collecting donations for the Backpack Program on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at noon in Central Mall. Items in need are non-perishables, rice, canned beans, canned soups, water and juice. If you would like to donate items before the lemonade stand, they can be dropped off at the […]
All Employees welcome at employee Resource Groups’ social, Aug. 19
Marquette’s Employee Resource Groups invite you to participate in a Welcome Back Social on Friday, Aug. 19, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on the Eckstein Common (green space east of the AMU). Enjoy the last days of summer with yard games and good company at this BYOL (bring your own lunch) gathering. Salty […]
Celebrate Dr. Kim Halula’s retirement at reception on Aug. 30
Celebrate the distinguished career of Dr. Kim Halula, associate dean in the College of Health Sciences, and wish her a happy, well-deserved retirement after 41 years of service to Marquette on Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the AMU Henke Lounge/Lunda Room. Remarks will begin at 3:30 p.m. Register online to attend […]
Attend Fall O-Fest on Sept. 7 in Central Mall
Marquette’s annual Fall O-Fest will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Central Mall. This event gives students the opportunity to explore more than 300 student organizations by talking to representatives and signing up for organizations of interest. In addition, there will be a number of university offices and […]
Rev-Up MKE to revitalize Near West Side, Sept. 14
Rev-Up MKE, an annual small business contest that aims to revitalize commercial corridors in Milwaukee’s Near West Side, will return on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 5 p.m. in The Rave/Eagles Ballroom as a signature event during Near West Side Week. Admission is free. Past winners include Pete’s Pops, Lisa Kaye Catering, Triciclo Peru MKE, Hands in […]
Near West Side events for Aug. 5-7
Take some time this weekend to enjoy the activities of Milwaukee’s Near West Side. From new parklets to fresh produce, there is no shortage of entertainment this weekend. A ribbon cutting will take place to celebrate a new parklet in partnership with the Wisconsin Bike Fed on Friday, Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. Located […]
Marquette Career Closet hosting professional clothing drive Aug. 1-31
The Marquette Career Closet is hosting a professional clothing drive from Monday, Aug. 1, through Wednesday, Aug. 31, to benefit students on campus experiencing difficulty accessing professional clothes. Marquette staff and faculty are encouraged to drop off donations in one of the designated drop-off points on campus: Alumni Memorial Union: Second floor outside the Event […]
Affiliated faculty Maya Smart to discuss her new book live from the Les Aspin Center
Maya Payne Smart is a writer, parent educator and literacy advocate. Join her for a conversation about her new book, “Reading for Our Lives,” which challenges the bath-book-bed mantra and the idea that reading aloud to our kids is enough to ensure school readiness. Instead, it gives parents easy, immediate and accessible ways to nurture […]
Mission Convocation for new faculty and staff, Aug. 17
The Office of Mission and Ministry is inviting all faculty and staff hired since September 2021 to the annual Mission Convocation on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union Monaghan Ballrooms. Register online to attend. The day includes a deeper introduction to the Life of St. Ignatius and the Society […]
‘McGuire’ play returning to Milwaukee at Next Act Theater this summer
Dick Enberg’s play “McGuire,” starring Marquette Theatre alumnus and Tony Award winner Anthony Crivello, will return to Milwaukee for a limited engagement at the Next Act Theater in July. Shows will run on July 14-17, 21-24 and 28-31. McGuire is a one-man play about renowned former Marquette Men’s Basketball coach Al McGuire. Crivello won a […]