Ring out ahoya for National Marquette Day on March 2 as Marquette Men's Basketball hosts Notre Dame. Fans in Palo Alto and Tucson to London; Denver and Seattle to Rome- and many cities in between--will unite at game watching parties across the globe. See the 70 game-watching locations to date, and learn more about organizing an event in your area.
We are Marquette!
Led by university President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., Marquette is moving to the next critical stage of its strategic planning process – developing ideas for university-wide goals to be considered for inclusion in the final strategic plan. Contribute to the strategic planning process by sharing your ideas for university-wide goals via the online goal suggestions form by Friday, Feb. 22.
Sometimes all a recent grad needs to land a job is an introduction. Just
ask Katie Simoncic, Comm '12, who met an alumna who helped her land an
event planning job at Northwestern University after she posted on MU's
LinkedIn e-Mentor Network.
Brendan Johnston, Arts '98, has been named Regional Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and will now compete against seven other finalists for National Coach of the Year. Johnston is foreign language department chairperson, shepherd program director, and head soccer coach at St. Augustine High School in San Diego.
Thomas H. Nelson Arts '61, Grad '63 and Marianne (Balasty) Nelson, Arts '63, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 11, 2013. They were married in the Church of the Gesu on May 11, 1963, by Rev. Bernard Cook, S.J., who celebrated their wedding mass in English and Latin. Tom retired in 1999 as vice president of First Chicago Corporation (now J. P. Morgan Chase Corporation) in Elgin, Ill. Marianne retired in 2006 as executive director of Fox Valley Land Foundation in Kane County, Ill. They live in Portland, Ore., where Tom pursues nature photography and Marianne enjoys calligraphy.
Tim Vetscher, Comm '98 accepted a new job as the managing editor at KJRH-TV in Tulsa, Oklahoma as of January 1, 2013. He also married Amie (Zanck) Vetscher on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Sedona, Ariz. Vetscher serves as the Southwest representative of the Marquette University Alumni National Board of Directors.
West Coast Marquette CIRCLES dates announced
CIRCLES, the award-winning and innovative business networking program that connects Marquette alumni, parents and friends returns to the West Coast on May 22 in Seattle and Palo Alto, Calif., (Northern California) on June 3. Back by popular demand, save the date for these two programs, with more information available soon.
Marquette University 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.
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.
Observance of Lent begins today; Online Lenten
resources available
May the Lenten season be one of discernment and reflection for you and your loved ones. In addition to the prayers, other Lenten resources are available through marquette.edu/faith.
Hamburg Ballet's Little Mermaid director, Marquette alumnus gathers with fellow alumni and friends
Bette and Wylie Aitken, Law '65, hosted a group of alumni, parents and friends at an Orange County reception prior to Hamburg Ballet's performance of The Little Mermaid, directed by John Neumeier, Arts '61.
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; a new addition to your family; a new career move or new position by submitting a Class Note!
Marquette Tribune offers latest campus news
Get a sense of what's happening on campus from the student-run
Marquette Tribune.
Marquette in the News
Packers' Super Bowl champion and medical experts discussed
concussions and their impact on athletes when Marquette's College of Health Sciences hosted a forum on Jan. 28. The panel included George
Koonce, Grad '12, former Green Bay Packers' linebacker and Super Bowl champion,
Bill Cullinan, dean of the College of Health Sciences and several medical experts.
Koonce also serves as a director of development in University Advancement at
Marquette.
Stories aired on WITI-TV and WDJT-TV (Milwaukee), and WLUK-TV (Green Bay) on Jan. 28 and 29.
See which Marquette events are happening in your area. Check out the full Alumni Event Calendar and register online.
Colorado: Marquette on the Mountain
Saturday, Feb. 23
Join the Marquette Club of Colorado for a day of skiing at Keystone followed by an evening of Marquette basketball game watching.
Get more information.
Phoenix: Spring Training Tailgate Party and Game
Sunday, Mar. 10
Head to the ballpark with the Marquette Club of Phoenix! Join us for food, fun and baseball. Alumni, friends and families are welcome.
Register online!
National Marquette Day!
Saturday, Mar. 2
Marquette takes on Notre Dame. If you don’t see your area listed below or on our game watching sites, contact Kim Perez at kimberly.perez@marquette.edu to plan your own National Marquette Day celebration!
ARIZONA
SCOTTSDALE
Duke's Sports Bar
7607 E. McDowell Road
Scottsdale
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TUCSON
The Fox and Hound
7625 N. LaCholla Boulevard
Tucson
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CALIFORNIA
IRVINE
Yard House, Irvine Spectrum
71 Fortune Drive
Irvine
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PASADENA
Buffalo Wild Wings
1000 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena
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SAN DIEGO
Callahan's Pub and Brewery
8111 Mira Mesa Blvd.
San Diego
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SAN FRANCISCO
Kezar Pub and Restaurant
770 Stanyan Street
San Francisco
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SOUTH BAY
The Old Pro
541 Ramona Street
Palo Alto
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COLORADO
DENVER
Stoney's
1111 Lincoln Street
Denver
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NEVADA
LAS VEGAS
Scooter’s Pub
6200 S Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas
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OREGON
PORTLAND
Macadam's Bar and Grill
5833 SW Macadam Avenue
Portland
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WASHINGTON
SEATTLE
Buckley's Queen Anne
232 1st Ave., West
Seattle
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ALASKA
ANCHORAGE
Peanut Farm
5227 Old Seward Hwy.
Anchorage
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HAWAII
HONOLULU
Lulu's Surf Club Waikiki
2586 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu
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San Diego Club Takes to the Streets
The Marquette Club of San Diego teamed up with Embrace the Streets for a service project in November, collecting and distributing clothes, blankets and more for the local homeless community.
Mission
Week 2013 is a reminder 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.
