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July 2007
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| Discover new lands - 2008 Marquette Alumni Travel Programs
See the world through the Marquette Alumni Association Travel Program, offering group excursions each year to alumni, families and friends. Whether you’re looking for leisure and luxury, education and discovery, or simply a window into a new culture, you’ll find it easy to embrace the Jesuit spirit of exploration on these exciting and enlightening programs.
Australia Discovery, Feb. 20 – March 2, 2008
Ukraine on the Dnieper River, April 21- May 4, 2008
Waterways of Holland & Belgium, May 4 - 12, 2008
Chianti in a Tuscan Villa, July 20 - 28, 2008
Ireland ~ Ennis, Aug. 14 - 22, 2008
Paris Escapade, Nov. 10 - 17, 2008
Want to stay a little closer to home? This fall, join the Friends of the Haggerty Museum of Art on an artistic adventure in Chicago, Nov. 1 - 4, 2007. E-mail for more information.
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- Marquette play premieres in Ireland
The Department of Performing Arts’ theatre season doesn’t officially open until October,
but the troupe premiered its recent collaboration with the world-renowned Gaiety School
of Acting in Dublin, Ireland, last month. The play will make its stateside debut Nov. 8 at
Marquette’s Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre. Read more
- Law professor appointed to World’s Sports Court
Matt Mitten, professor of law and director of the National Sports Law Institute, was recently
appointed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Mitten will be the only U.S. law professor
serving on the court. Read more
- Marquette’s "Women of Influence"
Head women's basketball coach Terri Mitchell was one of 23 women named by the
Milwaukee Business Journal as "Women of Influence." Five Marquette alumnae also
received the honor. Read more
- Crean family pledges $100,000 for soccer stadium
The university's plan to build a new soccer stadium received a significant boost from
head men’s basketball coach Tom Crean and his wife, Joani. It is the second major gift
for the project. Read more
- Friends of the Haggerty Museum honor Sandy Pavlic
Sandy Pavlic, Arts ’51, a leading figure in the fund-raising campaign to build the Haggerty
Museum of Art and a strong supporter of its programs, recently received the Patricia B.
Apple Service Recognition Award. Read more
- Marquette in the news
"Girls bridge gender gap: MU program gives teens a look at engineering careers."
Read more
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 MU alumnus becomes a Hero
Nick D’Agosto, Comm '02,
will be joining the cast of NBC’s
Heroes next season, playing
the role of Claire’s (Hayden
Panettiere) new boyfriend, West.
Since moving to Hollywood in
2002, the Nebraska native has
done numerous bit parts in
television and movies, but his stint
on Heroes will be his most
high-profile role to date.
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News from your fellow alumni
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Jackson Leo Harrild
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Kim Sprunck, Arts '94, and David Harrild are happy to announce the birth of their son, Jackson Leo (October 9, 2006). His big sister, Reghan Hannah (age 3 1/2) is his biggest fan.
Full Note
Mike Kupper, Jour '58, senior assistant sports editor of the Los Angeles Times, retired June 1 after 51 years as a sportswriter. Full Note
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Klingman-Remmel wedding
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Sara Rae Klingman, Arts '97, Grad '06, and Josh Remmel were married on April 21, 2007, at the Roman Catholic Church of the Gesu on Marquette's campus. They selected the Caribbean islands of Curacao and Bonaire for their honeymoon. Full Note
Peg Olson, H Sci '75, has just received a 10-year re-certification as a Neurological Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy
Full Note
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Edison Costa
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Marquette Volleyball Teams Up with Brookfield Academy
Marquette University volleyball players Terri Angst, Jenn Brown, Jessica Kieser and Katie Wiedner along with head coach Pati Rolf teamed up with Brookfield Academy on Tuesday to send support to Iraqi school children in the Harwan Village.
The Harwan School consists of 150 students who are in need of school supplies. The Marquette players provided backpacks and worked with Brookfield Academy students to fill them.
Read full story
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Featured Events
Want to see what events are happening in your area?
Check out the Event Calendar and register online.
San Diego Summer Picnic & Freshmen Send-Off
Date: Saturday, July 21 at 11:00 a.m.
Location: Presidio Park, San Diego, CA
Caddyshack Classic Golf Outing for Marquette Soccer
Date: Monday, July 30 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Westmoor Country Club, Brookfield, WI
Mass & Picnic in Seattle
Date: Sunday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Home of Jim and Jama Rand, Mukilteo, WA
Reception in Minocqua with Fr. Wild
Date: Wednesday, August 8 at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Minocqua Country Club, Minocqua, WI
"Waterfront Wednesday" in Pewaukee
Date: Wednesday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Pewaukee's Lakefront, Pewaukee, WI
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