MU CONNECTIONS - The Official Marquette University Alumni e-Newsletter
 
 
 November 2005 
 

Opus Prize Awarded to Organization
Furthering Literacy in India

The $1 million Opus Prize, an international humanitarian award given to people or organizations that are committed to changing deeply rooted world problems, was awarded at Marquette University to Reach Education Action Programme (REAP), of Mumbai, India, which seeks to empower the underprivileged through literacy for a new world of freedom, justice, dignity and self-respect.

Founder, Rev. Trevor Miranda, S.J., pictured right, accepted the award during a ceremony in the Alumni Memorial Union.

 

ALUMNI NEWS
 
Martha Binn Holmen Doctor Lends Hand
in Former Soviet Union


Marquette alumna Dr. Martha Binn, Arts '97, traveled to the former Soviet Union to give much-needed instruction, care and supplies to a clinic in Ozurgeti, Georgia. Her story was featured in the Holmen Courier on Oct. 21, 2005.

 
 
ALUMNI NEWS
Oh, Baby!
Introducing A Few Future Marquette Alumni

Kyria Lea Mazzitello

Major John R. Mazzitello, Eng '92, and his wife Lari Anne welcomed their first child, daughter Kyria Lea, into the world on August 6. Full Note

Owen Douglas Cornett

Kristine (Laubhan) Cornett, PT '95, and husband Jeremy Cornett welcomed Owen Douglas on July 25. He was also welcomed by his big sister, Madeleine Grace, age 3. Full Note

Lucas Aaron Walters

Michael Walters, Arts '95, and wife Maureen welcomed Lucas Aaron on June 15. Full Note

Jack Kearney Ambrose

Dillon Ambrose, Arts '98, Law '02, and Molly (Johnson) Ambrose, H Sci '99, celebrated the birth of their first child, Jack Kearney, on July 6. Full Note

 
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SAVE THE DATE! 

Celebrate the Season
with Marquette

Join fellow alumni in Milwaukee and Chicago for two festive gatherings featuring food, socializing, family fun and maybe even you-know-who. 

Chicago Christmas Party

Date: Thursday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Schoolyard Tavern & Grill, Chicago, IL

Milwaukee Christmas Mass & Brunch

Date: Sunday, December 11 at 9:15 a.m.
Location: Marquette Campus, Milwaukee, WI


 

Featured Events

Want to see what events are happening in your area? Check out the online Event Calendar!

Click on the event titles below for more information and online registration.

Pepsi Blue & Gold Classic Coaches Luncheon

Date: Friday, November 18 at 11:15 a.m.
Location: Alumni Memorial Union, Milwaukee, WI

Marquette Club of Phoenix Mass & Brunch

Date: Sunday, November 20 at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ

College of Nursing Tea with Lea
Date: Friday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m.

Location: Haggerty Museum of Art, Milwaukee, WI

Diederich College of Communication Wine Tasting
Date: Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, Milwaukee, WI

The Last Word...

Interested in growing your business and supporting your alma mater at the same time? Consider mentoring Marquette students through the Career Alumni Network! You'll be able to share your knowledge and experience with eager, bright future alums and make a real difference in their career directions.

Register today through MU Connect

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