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Friday, Feb. 8: Faith in Action

Making the Mission Our Own
All individuals and organizations of the university are encouraged to take initiative and engage in a creative act of service on this day. What can you do to further the mission of Marquette? Some ideas include:

• Write letters or e-mails of appreciation to individuals or departments who help you in your work or whose work you admire.
  
  
• Contribute an hour of your day to read stories in a neighborhood school.
  
  
• Hold a departmental or residence hall prayer service, recalling the values that animate Marquette.
  
  
• Call a retired employee of the university or a former teacher to express your appreciation for his or her contribution.
  
  
• Volunteer your services to the Midnight Run or another campus service program.
  
  
• Contact the Office of Student Development to sign up for Hunger Cleanup in the spring.
  
  
• Introduce yourself to someone sitting alone in the AMU or another campus building.
  
  
• Plan an activity that puts your office, organization or residence hall in touch with the surrounding neighborhood.
  
  
• Put the topic "How are we living out the mission and values of Marquette?" on the agenda of your next staff or floor meeting.
  
  
• Choose an article on one of the university's core values -- excellence, faith, leadership and service -- to discuss with colleagues over lunch.
  
  
• Bring someone candy and a card, noting their contribution to the mission of Marquette.
  
  
• Ask another student or university employee how you can help her or him today.
  
  
• Contact University Ministry or the Center for Ignatian Spirituality to find out about what they do and how you can participate.
  
  
• Spend 10 minutes praying for others in St. Joan of Arc Chapel or The Chapel of The Holy Family.

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