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Teach Someone to Fish
As part of Mission Week, 75 campus organizations will each decorate a 2-foot by 4-foot wooden fish in a way that captures Marquette's mission of forming men and women for others. As an ancient symbol of Christianity, the fish reminds us that we are a community in service of the wider world. In addition to celebrating the university's commitment to excellence, faith, leadership and service, some of the fish will also serve as drop-off points for new or like-new children's books, which will be collected and distributed to the Next Door Foundation, in cooperation with Circle K and Students Enhancing Education.

The three groups whose fish best represent the mission of Marquette will receive $150 each to be donated to non-profit organizations (on- or off-campus) that reflect values similar to those of Marquette. The fish will be judged by Robert A. Byrd Jr., Arts '80, a member of Marquette's 1977 national championship basketball team and founder and president of Bridging the Gap Learning Center and Bridging the Gap Golf Training Facility in Milwaukee; Sheryl Leonard-Schneck, Med Tech '86, president of the Marquette University Alumni Association; and, Tom Warden, Eng '94, and current president of the College of Engineering Alumni Association.

During the week, these Mission Fish will be displayed throughout campus, to remind all of us that our commitment to Marquette's mission is to be expressed in service to all of God's people.

10% off religious and spiritual books at the BookMarq
The BookMarq will be offering a 10% discount on all religious and spiritual books from the trade book department for the entire Mission Week. Faculty and staff who receive a 10% discount in the store already will receive an additional 10% off on Religious and Spiritual books.

Stars of Excellence
Honor those members of the campus community that you consider examples of Marquette's excellence by distributing "Stars of Excellence." Congratulate them, thank them and let them know how they have affected you. As you distribute your stars in appreciation of students, faculty and staff, notice how that light of excellence grows when it is affirmed by others.

The Life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
AMU, Second Floor
During Mission Week, a powerful visual display will feature highlights of the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The life and mission of this amazing leader is celebrated in word and image in a powerful tribute. View the display to learn more about King's vision and his struggle for justice.

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