BIG EAST Men's basketball tournament: March 12-16
Get ready for the game with fellow Marquette fans! The official Marquette pre-and post-game location for the Big East tournament is Mustang Harry’s located at 352 7th Ave. For ticket information, call the Marquette Athletics ticket office, (414) 288-GOMU (4668).
Concussion: The Impact of Sports-Related Brain Injury program to feature Super Bowl champion
Join Marquette alumni, parents and friends on March 13 for an in-depth exploration of the issues surrounding sports-related concussions. Expert panelists will include Green Bay Packers Super Bowl XXXI champion George Koonce, Grad '12, and Dr. Bill Cullinan, dean of the College of Health Sciences. Learn about the many concerns from athletes, coaches, parents, the medical community and what is being done. View program television coverage from WITI-TV (FOX) when it took place on the Marquette campus. Register online.
Signed, sealed, delivered: admission decision letters arrive
Marquette marks another banner year of freshman applications, and admission letters have been received by the Class of 2017. See how many students from your area have been accepted to Marquette. The freshman acceptance deadline is May 1.
Marquette University Diederich College of Communication receives $8.3 million gift to fund fellowship in public service journalism
A Minneapolis couple has donated $8.3 million to the Marquette University J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication, Marquette President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., announced today. Read the university press release or today's post in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Men's and Women's lacrosse debuts
Marquette's inaugural lacrosse season is underway. Check out the men's and women's schedule to see when the teams will be playing in the Northeast.
Observance of Lent begins today, online resources available
May the Lenten season be one of discernment and reflection for you and your loved ones. Other Lenten resources are available through marquette.edu/faith, including a Lenten prayer.
Boylan, member of '77 champion team, named Bucks head coach
Jim Boylan, Arts '79, has been named head coach of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks for the remainder of the season. The New Jersey native was a member of the Marquette 1977 national champion men's basketball team.
Community mourns passing of Walsh, longtime Gesu pastor
Rev. Patrick E. Walsh, S.J., longtime associate pastor at the Church of the Gesu, passed away on Feb. 6, 2013. He served the Gesu community for nearly 40 years and was highly regarded by many, including Marquette students who attended his Sunday 6 p.m. Mass.
Marquette Magazine is online
In case you missed it, check out the new issue of Marquette Magazine for a download of alumni stories. If you didn't receive the latest edition, please remember to update your contact information. Let us know if you got married to a Marquette sweetheart and are celebrating a big anniversary; new addition to your family; a new career move or a new position by submitting a Class Note!
Marquette Tribune offers latest campus news
Get a sense of what's happening on campus and beyond from the student-run Marquette Tribune.
Marquette in the News
Marquette University and the United Community Center have received a $1.5 million federal grant year over the next five years to continue the Youth Empowerment Program designed to assist minority youth with health and wellness. Through the program, Marquette students serve as mentors for students in the Bruce Guadalupe Middle School and work with them on health and wellness issues.
Story appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 30, 2013
See which Marquette events are happening in your area. Check out the full Alumni Event Calendar and register online.
Milwaukee: Nothing But Net Challenge
Traveling to Milwaukee for National Marquette Day?
Join fellow East coast alumni John Salak, Jour '79, and Tom Smith, Comm '93, for a free throw shooting competition at the Old Gym to raise scholarship support for Blue & Gold Fund student athletes.
Register online.
National Marquette Day
Gather with alumni and friends on Saturday, March 2, when Marquette hosts Notre Dame. If you don't see your area listed on our game- watching sites, contact Kim Perez at kimberly.perez@marquette.edu to plan your own National Marquette Day celebration.
Sites to date in the Northeast:
BOSTON
Cask 'N Flagon
62 Brookline Ave.
Contact Brad Hogan, Arts '99, with any questions at Bjhogan4@gmail.com
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CROMWELL, CONN.
Chicago Sam's Sport's Bar & Grill
51 Shunpike Rd.
Contact Bob Gagnon, Eng '91, with any questions at gagnon.robert@sbcglobal.net
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FAIRFIELD, CONN.
The White's House
306 Wakeman Rd.
Fairfield
Contact Michael White, Jour '84 or Demi White with any questions at senordirt@aol.com.
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NEW YORK
Windfall
23 West 39th St. (between Fifth and Sixth avenues)
Contact Steve Briggs, Bus Ad '08, with any questions at sbriggs@kelso.com
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ROCHESTER
The Back Nine Grill
3500 East Ave.
Rochester
Contact Kevin LoCicero, Bus Ad '90 or Susan Triassi LoCierco, PT '90, with any questions at lopastas@aol.com.
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Mission Week 2013 reminds us The World is Our Home
Each year, Marquette University devotes a week to the exploration of its Catholic and Jesuit mission. At Mission Week 2013: The World is Our Home, the university honored the 10 recipients of the Opus Prize in faith-based social entrepreneurship. They have saved and inspired millions and their stories, leadership and service captured the hearts of students, faculty and members of the Marquette community who attended the week-long series of programs, some of which are highlighted in this Mission Week video.
Men and Women for Others
Did you know that Marquette's Center for Community Service provides students the opportunity to take action and lead in the community? The center offers assistance in planning events and is a resource for a number of service organizations.