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NOVEMBER 5, 2009 | Issue 10 Volume 6

NEWS FOR PARENTS

Revised identification procedures required for access to student records

In order to comply with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) regulations, students must grant their parents permission to access their financial and enrollment records.

Beginning this month, parents must provide the student’s MUID number and a new, four-digit Marquette Central Access Number (MCAN) when requesting information by phone or in person from the offices of the Bursar, Financial Aid or Registrar. The MCAN is available in a student’s CheckMarq account.

The information available includes tuition, fees, financial aid and academic records, with the exception of the schedule of classes or any activity related to grades.

Students may still grant online access to their financial and academic records to parents or others following the guest access procedures outlined in CheckMarq. This enables parents or others to access information online 24/7.

Students are cautioned to be careful about whom they disclose their MCAN and/or MUID numbers to, as personal information about their finances and academic records should be guarded.

H1N1 Vaccine Update

In mid-October Marquette Student Health Service received a small initial shipment of the H1N1 vaccine. Consistent with public health guidelines, students working in clinical health care settings were offered the first wave of vaccine; most eligible students were vaccinated if they chose to do so.

Student Health Service has now depleted this initial shipment and is in contact with state and local health officials regarding a timeline for receiving more vaccine.

Marquette hopes to offer the vaccine to the broad student population through additional clinic offerings; however, this is dependent on future shipments. As supply of the vaccine fluctuates nationwide, this timeline is still uncertain. The CDC recently removed healthy 18-24-year-olds from its priority list until vaccine quantities are more stable, which could affect the timing of additional vaccine allocation to Marquette.

Students with underlying medical conditions or who otherwise fall under CDC priority groups are being encouraged to check with local health departments or their personal health care providers for vaccine availability.

More than 2,000 students received the seasonal flu vaccine at clinics held on campus throughout September, October and earlier this week. Student Health Service has a limited supply of seasonal flu vaccine still available; students should call SHS for an appointment.

Parents are reminded that students should stay home from class, work or campus activities if they become ill with flu-like symptoms, until they are fever-free for 24 hours. Check the SHS Web site for continued updates.

Shuttles to train and bus stations for Thanksgiving break

Public Safety will provide shuttles to the Amtrak and Greyhound/Megabus stations for Thanksgiving break. Shuttles will run every hour, on the hour, Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., leaving from the DPS office in the 16th Street parking structure. Starting at 5 p.m., students can request a ride to the Amtrak or bus terminal using the LIMO service, which runs until 3 a.m. LIMO service will also be available on Sunday, Nov. 29, from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., to get students from the train and bus stations back to campus. LIMO requests are made by calling DPS at 288-6363. No reservation or notice is needed for the hourly shuttle on Tuesday. Whether using the shuttle or LIMO service, students should plan ahead as departure and pick-up times cannot be guaranteed.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Marquette

Students who aren’t going home for the holidays are invited to a Thanksgiving meal arranged by Marquette’s Campus Ministry with the assistance of Residence Life and Sodexo. This annual event started more than fifty years ago by Rev. William “Mac” McEvoy, S.J., and Campus Ministry is proud to continue the tradition.

The meal will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26, at Cobeen Hall Dining Room, with a menu that includes turkey, vegetables, fish, rice, vegetables, deserts, beverages and other fixings. The dinner is free, but tickets are required and must be picked up by Friday, Nov. 20, in Campus Ministry’s office in the Alumni Memorial Union.

MARQUETTE EVENTS

Family Weekend Recap

More than 2,200 parents, siblings and friends enjoyed Marquette’s Family Weekend 2009. Highlights of the weekend included Beyond the Boards with Buzz, a pep rally-styled event hosted by men’s basketball Head Coach Buzz Williams and current men’s basketball players. Families also enjoyed the Milwaukee-style Fish Fry, the live band at Jazz with the Jesuits and other events. Check out the slideshow of this year’s events and plan to join us for Family Weekend next year, Oct. 1-3, 2010.

New Video: ‘Dead Man Walking’ author Sr. Helen Prejean

Marquette’s Difference Network offers free access to video coverage of key thought leaders speaking at Marquette University events. In the latest installment, hear from Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ, author of Dead Man Walking, who has been a key figure in the national dialogue on the death penalty. The video includes a segment of Prejean’s remarks after she received an honorary degree in October. She was on campus as the keynote speaker for the Peace and Justice Studies Association national conference, hosted by Marquette’s Center for Peacemaking.

Marquette Magazine Centennial of Women edition available online

Features from the commemorative issue of Marquette Magazine, celebrating the Centennial of Women at Marquette, are now available online. In 1909, Marquette became the first Catholic university in the world to offer coeducation as part of its regular undergraduate program. The magazine includes a decade-by-decade look at the role of women at Marquette, a Q&A with four alumnae and two students comparing their experiences, and profiles of five current female students with bright futures. In addition, at the Centennial Celebration of Women Web site, you can find an interactive photo wall, information about news and events celebrating the centennial, and details about women at Marquette today.

MARQUETTE ATHLETICS

Basketball seasons begin next weekend

Basketball season is back, as both the men’s and women’s teams will be tipping off their seasons next week.

The Marquette men’s basketball team will be led by second-year Head Coach Buzz Williams and senior forward Lazar Hayward, who was recently named first team All-BIG EAST. The Golden Eagles will open the regular season at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Bradley Center. All tickets are half-price, starting at $7.50, and can be ordered online.

Led by Head Coach Terri Mitchell, now in her 14th year, the Marquette women’s team will feature a talented backcourt led by unanimous All-BIG EAST selection Angel Robinson. Marquette will face St. Francis in their season opener at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Al McGuire Center. Tickets start at just $4 and can be ordered online.

For the latest news on Marquette Athletics, visit GoMarquette.com.

IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 29: Thanksgiving Break

Monday, Dec. 14 through Friday, Dec. 18: Final Exams

Saturday, Dec. 19: Residence halls close at noon

Sunday, Dec. 20: Mid-year graduation at the U.S. Cellular Arena

Sunday, Jan. 17: Residence halls reopen at 8 a.m.

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