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September 2008
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Marquette moves up in U.S. News ranking
Marquette ranks 77th among the top national universities in the 2009 edition of America’s Best Colleges, released by U.S. News & World Report. Marquette, which ranked 82nd last year, was listed among the 262 U.S. universities that offer undergraduate majors as well as master’s and doctoral degrees. Marquette was once again one of only 25 schools recognized for service learning under "Programs to Look For."
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2008-09 Marquette Basketball Schedules Announced
MEN'S TEAM
A total of 14 games against postseason teams from last season, including seven matchups at the Bradley Center, highlight the 2008-09 Marquette University men's basketball schedule. Learn more
WOMEN'S TEAM
Eighteen dates with teams that earned postseason berths highlight the 2008-09 Marquette women's basketball schedule announced by head coach Terri Mitchell. Learn more |
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New building to be named for Zilber
The corner of 12th Street and Wisconsin Avenue will become student central when a
new building brings together the offices of the Bursar, Registrar, Student Financial Aid
and Undergraduate Admissions, along with other administrative offices. The four-story
structure,
which is expected to open in January 2010, will be named in honor of
Milwaukee real
estate developer and philanthropist Joe Zilber and his wife, Vera.
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Center for Real Estate established
The new center will be housed in the College of Business Administration under the
direction of Dr. Mark Eppli, Bell Chair in Real Estate. It will foster research in areas such
as predatory lending, credit availability and the effects of tax incremental financing
districts. Read more
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Notable writers come to campus
Ann Patchett, best-selling author of the novels Bel Canto and Run, spoke at New Student
Convocation as part of the First Year Reading Program. Renowned sports writer and
commentator Frank Deford, whose credits include Sports Illustrated and National Public
Radio, will present the Pete and Bonnie Axthelm Memorial Lecture, “Sports: The Hype and
Hypocrisy,” on September 17. Novelist Richard
Russo, author of Empire Falls and Bridge
of Sighs, will speak at Marquette on October 5 as part of the Milwaukee Book Festival.
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They’re back!
Campus is crawling with students once again. Get a glimpse of the back-to-school
festivities in this photo slide show.
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Marquette in the news
Imagine that tuition bill times five. The Brigman family of Elm Grove has five children
studying at Marquette simultaneously. The latest arrivals are triplets Blake, Cara and
Elyise, who were featured along with older siblings Garrett and Logan in a recent
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story. Read the story
- Happy Anniversary, Father Naus!
Rev. John Naus, S.J.,
is celebrating his 45th year with Marquette
University this month.
Over the years, thousands of students
have
learned from
Father Naus' life of love and faith. Naus, a Milwaukee
native, was
ordained a priest at Gesu Church on Marquette 's
campus in 1955.
After
finishing his studies, Naus returned to
Marquette in 1963 as
Dean of Students. He has
been here since
that time serving in
many capacities, including 40 years spent
working in the office of
the president and 28 years as chaplain for
Schroeder Hall. He has
been the
director
of
spiritual welfare,
associate
professor of
philosophy, Tumbleweed
the
Clown, and
the faculty advisor of
Marquette's
chapter of Alpha
Sigma Nu as
well as Marquette's
chapter of Evans Scholars.
He
currently serves
as chaplain for the
Alumni Memorial Union staff, which includes more than
400 students.
Every Tuesday
night
at 10 p.m. Father Naus can be found celebrating Mass at the St.
Joan of Arc Chapel,
as
he has
done
for the past 25 years.
Please join us in congratulating him by sending a note, card, photograph or letter:
Fr. John Naus
Marquette University
AMU 213
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
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What are your classmates up to?
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Camden Rashelle Dolvig
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Nikki (Wetzel) Dolvig, Bus Ad '98, and husband Andrew welcomed a daughter, Camden Rashelle, on July 4, 2008. Full Note
Christopher Oliver, Eng '85, is assigned as the chief of Army Programs, Security Assistance Office, Baghdad, Iraq. He is responsible for overseeing the re-equiping of the Iraqi army.
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Randall-Retzlaff wedding
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Timothy Blazek, Bus Ad '98, married Kristine Jacobs on August 2, 2008, in Naperville, Ill. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Full Note
Jennifer Retzlaff, Eng '05, and Tim Randall were united in marriage on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at First Congregational Church in the bride's hometown of Wauwatosa, Wis. Full Note
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Gervais family in Beijing
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Sheri Colas-Gervais, Arts '79, proudly wore her Marquette shirt as she and her family recently attended the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing, China. Full Note
Anthony Gill, Arts '87, was recently promoted to full professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Washington (Seattle). Full Note
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Alumni in Service
Marquette alumni were busy this summer! In communities around the country, alumni have gotten together to serve others through important projects sponsored by the Marquette University Alumni Association. Here are just a few ways in which alumni are making a difference:
Boston, Mass., May 10, 2008 - The Food Project: Alumni helped in the efforts to build a sustainable food system. The Food Project grows over a quarter-million pounds of organic food annually and donates half of it to local shelters.
Raleigh, N.C., June 7, 2008 - Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina: Alumni inspected and categorized donated food products, labeled food packages and repackaged food items.
St. Louis, Mo., June 21, 2008 - St. Matthew the Apostle Parish: Alumni and their families helped to clean up the parish grounds.
Coming up in early fall...
Hilton Head, S.C., September 27, 2008 - Pedal 4 Kids Bike Ride: Alumni and families will volunteer or ride to benefit the Hilton Head Boys & Girls Club.
Minneapolis, Minn., September 28, 2008 - Game Night at Catholic Eldercare: Alumni will
join the residents in a game called Pokeno.
Learn more about alumni service on the Alumni for Others site on MU Connect.
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Hit the jackpot!
Join fellow alumni for an evening of
Vegas-style fun.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Alumni Memorial Union
1442 W. Wisconsin Avenue
CLICK HERE for details and registration
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Featured Events
Want to see what events are happening in your area?
Check out the Event Calendar and register online.
Happy Hour on Capitol Hill
Date: Thursday, September 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Dubliner Restaurant and Pub, Washington, D.C. Brigg's & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital
Date: Saturday, September 20 at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Alumni Memorial Union, Milwaukee, Wis.
Raleigh Mass, Brunch & Reflection
Date: Sunday, September 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Sacred Heart Cathedral, Raleigh, N.C.
CIRCLES in Green Bay
Date: Tuesday, October 7 at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Oneida Golf & Country Club, Green Bay, Wis.
North Texas Mass & Reception
Date: Saturday, October 11 at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bergan residence, Lewisville, Texas
SAVE THE DATE
Family Weekend is October 3-5, 2008
Visit the Marquette Parents Web site for updates.
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