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February 2008
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State of the University
President Robert A. Wild, S.J., reflected on Marquette’s recent accomplishments and upcoming challenges in his annual State of the University address.
Read the transcript
New $25 million gift to College of Engineering
The family of a Marquette engineering alumnus will donate an additional $25 million to the College of Engineering, doubling a previous donation. The donors, who wish to remain anonymous, challenge other benefactors to assist in the transformation of engineering education underway at Marquette. Read more
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- Leaping the Gaps
On Leap Day, Friday, February 29, the Marquette Law School will host a public service
conference titled "Leaping the Gaps for Children with Special Needs.” Admission is
free for families of children with special needs. Read more
- Roundtable on health care reform
Mike Gousha, distinguished fellow in law and public policy, will moderate "Health Care in
Wisconsin: Where Do We Go from Here?" on Thursday, February 14. The free public
roundtable on health care will feature eight state leaders in Wisconsin health care.
Read more
- Marquette’s young leaders
Once again, Marquette is well represented in the Business Journal of Milwaukee’s list of
“Forty Under 40.” The annual list, which highlights those under the age of 40 who are
making a real difference in the community, includes 12 people with Marquette ties.
See the full list
- Mission Week’s "Project 288-"
Even if you couldn’t get to campus for Mission Week, you can still tune into "Project 288-"
on the Web. The project celebrates the inspiring words of some of Marquette’s most
famous speakers, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Mother Theresa and Mr. Rogers.
Read more
- Weekend activities at the College of Engineering
Children as young as six years old, families and teachers are invited to get a taste of
college life this winter and spring as Marquette University’s College of Engineering is
introducing weekend activities. Read more
- Marquette in photos
Remember the beauty of campus under a freshly fallen snow? Refresh your memory and
spirit with this slide show.
- Marquette in the News
Dr. Robert Fox, professor of education, was featured as an expert in the New York Times’
story "Coping with the caveman in the crib." Read more
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News from your fellow alumni
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Russell-Bucheger wedding
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Ray Bucheger, Arts ’01, Grad ’02, and Julia Russell, Eng ’99, were married on October 13, 2007, at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Naperville, Ill. Ray and Julia live in Washington, D.C. Full Note
William L. Weber, Jr., Arts '56, was appointed executive director of Professional Resolution Experts of Michigan (PREMi), a group of 18 lawyers who specialize in using mediation and arbitration to resolve complex litigation matters. Full Note
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Mehandis Awano Wolaver
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Michael Wolaver, Arts '97, and Michele (Kremkow) Wolaver, Arts '96, were thrilled to welcome Mehandis Awano into their family in September 2007. Mehandis was born in Ethiopia on December 4, 2006. Full Note
Mike Carr, Eng '89, was
promoted to director of Identity Services at Amazon.com, in charge of the personal data for our tens of millions of active customers worldwide.
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Erin Grace Davison |
Christy (Lange) Davison, Sp '95, and husband Zane welcomed their first child Erin Grace on June 7, 2007, in Charlotte, N.C. Full Note
Gina Gutierrez, H Sci '03, married Chad Paul, Bus Ad '03, Grad '04, on October 6, 2007, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Milwaukee, Wis. Full note
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The Scholars Fund
Gifts to the Scholars Fund are put to use right away to provide current-use scholarships that help Marquette attract students of high academic standing. These scholarships can be designated toward students in any of Marquette's undergraduate colleges. Learn more
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Featured Events
Want to see what events are happening in your area?
Check out the Event Calendar and
register online, or call the Alumni Relations office at (800) 344-7544.
Men's Basketball Game-Watching Parties
February 12 - MU vs. Seton Hall
February 15 - MU vs. Pittsburgh
February 20 - MU vs. St. John's
February 23 - MU vs. Rutgers
February 25 - MU vs. Villanova
March 1 - NATIONAL MARQUETTE DAY - MU vs. Georgetown
March 8 - MU vs. Syracuse
Symphonic Band Winter Concert
Date: Sunday, February 24 at 2 p.m.
Location: Marquette Campus, Milwaukee, Wis.
St. Patrick's Day Fish Fry
Date: Friday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Marquette Campus, Milwaukee, Wis.
Wifredo Lam in North America
Date: Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
Location:
Miami Art Museum, Miami, Fla.
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