— April 23, 2007—

Contents

  1. Distinguished graduates to be honored at Alumni Awards Weekend
  2. “Making Sense” of the shootings at Virginia Tech
  3. Nobel Prize winner not attending Brew Bayou reading
  4. Sudanese refugees to share experiences following Lost Boys
  5. Public relations executive to address corporate responsibility
  6. “Full House” actress to discuss her drug addiction tonight
  7. U.S. attaché to Baghdad to speak at Law School  
  8. Power Lunch featuring “Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage”
  9. Haggerty Museum opening exhibit of Japanese prints
  10. Math and chemistry departments to hold colloquiums
  11. Top state bloggers participating in Law School forum
  12. South Africa Service Learning Program seeks academic director
  13. Donate used books to support literacy education
  14. Baccalaureate Mass needs musicians, ushers, ministers
  15. Child Care Center silent auction begins today
  16. Relay for Life raises funds and celebrates cancer survivors
  17. TIAA-CREF representatives available for financial counseling
  18. Campus Kitchen thanks staff for support
  19. This Week in History
  20. Marquette Interchange highlights for the week of April 23

 

1. Distinguished graduates to be honored at Alumni Awards Weekend

Forty graduates will be honored at various college and interest-based events during Alumni National Awards Weekend, April 26 to 28. Marquette will also honor five alumni and two friends of the university at the Alumni National Awards Dinner, on Saturday, April 28, at 6 p.m. in the AMU. This year’s All-University Award recipients include:

Robert L. Kemp, Alumnus of the Year — A chartered financial analyst and 1954 graduate of the College of Business Administration at Marquette, Kemp is president of Capital Growth Management in Boston and is a trustee emeritus of the Marquette Board of Trustees.

Theodore C. Rogers, Alumni Merit Award — A 1968 alumnus of the Marquette University Graduate School, Rogers is co-founder of the investment firm American Industrial Partners, where he is now chairman.

Mark J. Sabljak, Alumni Service to Marquette Award — Publisher of the Business Journal and a 1974 Marquette graduate, Sabljak is active on the J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication’s Dean’s Advisory Board.

Hon. Maxine Aldridge White, Alumni Service to the Community Award — After graduating from Marquette University Law School in 1985, Judge White worked for six years as an assistant U.S. attorney before becoming circuit court judge for Milwaukee County.

Joan Simon Phillips, Spirit of Marquette Award (for professional achievement before age 40) — A partner at Deloitte & Touche, her work with public multinational companies has her working with people from around the world.

Ned W. and Helen Bechthold, Friends of the University Award — Chairman of Payne & Dolan in Waukesha, Ned Bechtold has been honored several times over the years for his service work and is active on many boards, including Marquette’s. Helen Bechthold has committed her talents to Marquette as a member of the Women’s Council and as a strong advocate of the Haggerty Museum of Art.

Staff interested in attending the All-University Awards event, or any of the university alumni awards events throughout the weekend, should register online.

For more information, call University Special Events at 8-6028.

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2. “Making Sense” of the shootings at Virginia Tech

Senseless violence is just that — it doesn’t make sense. Trying to explain it is impossible; nevertheless, one can respond in important ways.

Besides prayer for all who have been affected, it's important to simply feel the sadness, anger, confusion and pain that such violence evokes. While it can be tempting to try to deny its reality, the violence did happen and merits being acknowledged, just as the victims deserve to be mourned.

It's also important to offer comfort and receive it, recognize courage and affirm it, act with kindness and accept it from others. It may not seem like a lot, but in the midst of horror, gestures and acts that might seem small can have great power to bring light to an otherwise dark situation.

Finally, when senseless violence threatens to undermine one’s faith in a loving God, it helps to remember that God is not an impassive observer of the events in this world. God weeps, too, as Jesus did at the tomb of His friend Lazarus, and, moreover, He is able to do the one thing we cannot, namely, bring life when death seems the only reality.

No, there is no sense to be made of senseless tragedy, but faith and hope tell us to look for something beyond the suffering.

Courtesy of University Ministry.

3. Nobel Prize winner not attending Brew Bayou reading

The Spanish Honor Society Sigma Delta Pi is sponsoring an evening of readings from the works of Gabriel García-Márquez, a Columbian novelist and recipient of the 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature, on Tuesday, April 24, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Brew Bayou. While the author will not be present, students can participate with readings in both English and Spanish of One Hundred Years of Solitude, celebrating the 25th anniversary of publication of the prize-winning novel.

4. Sudanese refugees to share experiences following Lost Boys

Two Sudanese refugees will share their stories and how they came to the United States following a showing of Lost Boys of Sudan today, Monday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in Todd Wehr Chemistry room 112. The program is sponsored by Marquette JUSTICE and Darfur Action Coalition.

Lost Boys of Sudan is an award-winning documentary that follows two Sudanese refugees on an extraordinary journey from Africa to America. Orphaned as young boys in one of Africa's cruelest civil wars, Peter Dut and Santino Chuor survived lion attacks and militia gunfire to reach a refugee camp in Kenya along with thousands of other children.

5. Public relations executive to address corporate responsibility

John Paluszek, Visiting Diederich Professional-in-Residence, will discuss“Corporate Social Responsibility — Here and Around the World” today, Monday, April 23, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Raynor Library Conference rooms B and C. A reception will follow.

Paluszek is senior counsel at Ketchum Communications, Inc. (New York and Washington, D.C.) specializing in reputation management.

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6. “Full House” actress to discuss her drug addiction tonight

Jodie Sweetin, former “Stephanie Tanner” star of “Full House,” will speak today, Monday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in the Weasler Auditorium about her previous addiction and how it affected her life. This free event is sponsored by Marquette University Student Government.

7. U.S. attaché to Baghdad to speak at Law School           

Jim Santelle, Arts '80, justice attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, will offer his unique perspective on the Iraqi justice system and efforts to establish the rule of law in Iraq during an appearance at the Law School on Tuesday, April 24. Santelle will join Mike Gousha, distinguished fellow in law and public policy, for the discussion at 12:15 p.m. in Sensenbrenner Hall, room 325.

Santelle is a prosecutor with the U.S. attorney's office in Milwaukee, but for the past 14 months has been in Baghdad training, assisting and supporting members of Iraq's judiciary.
 
Santelle will take questions from Gousha and Marquette law students.

8. Power Lunch featuring “Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage”

Learn from a panel of professionals in various career fields for “Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage” at the Career Services Center’s Power Lunch on Wednesday, April 25, from noon to 1 p.m. in AMU 227. A free lunch is provided.

Speakers include Margaret Crawford of Northwestern Mutual, Mick Joneja of Target, Rita Sharma of Polymorph Media Solutions, and Pa Britney Xiong of Western Bilingual Employment Services.

Discussion will include career information specific to each professional’s area of expertise and a focus on real experiences including stories of challenge and success.

9. Haggerty Museum opening exhibit of Japanese prints

The Haggerty Museum of Art will present an exhibition of 18th and 19th century vividly colored Japanese prints from its permanent collection from April 26 to June 17. “Hokusai, Horoshige and the Utagawa School Japanese Prints from the Haggerty Collection” will open with a reception on Thursday, April 26, featuring the 6 p.m. lecture “The Golden Age of Japanese Woodblock Prints” by Dr. Annemarie Sawkins, associate curator. More than 40 artworks will be on display.

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10. Math and chemistry departments to hold colloquiums

Dr. Terry Miller, professor of chemistry at Ohio State University, will present the Department of Chemistry’s colloquium on Friday, April 27, at 4 p.m., in the Todd Wehr Chemistry Building, room 121. Miller will speak on “Developing Spectroscopic Probes for the Mechanisms of Hydrocarbon Oxidation.”

The Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science is hosting a colloquium on Friday, April 27, presented by Dr. Matt Mutka, professor of computer science and engineering at Michigan State University, at 4 p.m. in Katharine Reed Cudahy Hall, room 401. The program topic is “Service Discovery in Pervasive Computing Environments.”

11. Top state bloggers participating in Law School forum

The Law School will join WisPolitics.com in hosting the second Wisconsin Blog Summit on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Sensenbrenner Hall, room 307.   

Participants will include top state bloggers and commentators Jay Bullock, Tim Cuprisin, Brian Fraley, Ed Garvey, Eugene Kane, Jessica McBride, Owen Robinson and Charlie Sykes. They will analyze the impact bloggers are having on politics and journalism. Mike Gousha, distinguished fellow in law and public policy, will moderate.

Attendance is free but advanced registration is required. Refreshments will be served.
 
For more information contact Christine Wilczynski-Vogel at 8-3167.

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12. South Africa Service Learning Program seeks academic director

Marquette’s South Africa Service Learning Program, in conjunction with the Desmond Tutu Peace Trust and the University of the Western Cape, is seeking an academic director for the 2008 South African academic year from early January through November 2008.

Applications will be accepted until May 25.

For more information contact Terence Miller, director of the Office of International Education.

13. Donate used books to support literacy education

Support literacy education by contributing new or gently used books to the Raynor Memorial Libraries Book Drive for Literacy until May 18. Donations placed in the specially marked collection box near the Raynor Library Information Desk will be delivered to Literacy Services of Wisconsin.

For more information contact Molly Larkin at 8-7599.

14. Baccalaureate Mass needs musicians, ushers, ministers

Volunteer ushers, Eucharistic ministers, instrumentalists and singers are needed for the Baccalaureate Mass on Saturday, May 19, at 4:30 p.m. in the U.S. Cellular Arena. Contact University Ministry at 8-6873 for more information.

15. Child Care Center silent auction begins today

The Marquette Child Care Center is hosting its annual Silent Auction/Drawing beginning today, Monday, April 23. Items will be on display in the front hall of the Child Care Center, 749 N. 17th St. Winners will be chosen on Friday April 27, at 8 p.m. during the disco dance in Brooks Hall. Proceeds will be used for new bikes and play equipment.

Call 8-5655 for more information.

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16. Relay for Life raises funds and celebrates cancer survivors

Relay For Life of Marquette 2007, a fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society, will run from 6 p.m. April 27 to 6 a.m. April 28 at Valley Fields. During this American Cancer Society fund-raiser, teams have at least one member walking on the track for 12 consecutive hours.

The night begins with the Survivor Lap immediately followed by the Survivor Dinner to honor those who have fought or are currently fighting cancer. All cancer survivors are invited. Music, games and entertainment will revolve around the “Decades” theme.

Relay For Life celebrates hope through survivorship and symbolizes life.

Register by Friday, April 27. Contact Hayley Ford or Laura Dillon about survivorship information or Katie Scannell about team participation.

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17. TIAA-CREF representatives available for financial counseling

TIAA-CREF consultants will be available for one-on-one financial counseling sessions on Wednesday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in AMU 230. Call 1-800-732-8353 to schedule an appointment.

18. Campus Kitchen thanks staff for support

With all the bags collected, the Campus Kitchen at Marquette thanks all departments that participated in the second annual Brown Bag Challenge. CKMU reached its goal of $400, but only with the support of 16 campus departments. The winner was the Counseling Center staff, who received a catered lunch from the Campus Kitchen as a thank you.

19. This Week in History

In This Week in Marquette History, a championship team was inducted into the Marquette Hall of Fame, and a renowned Army general was given an honorary degree.

Want to know more?  Go to the 125th Anniversary Web site.

This Week in History is sponsored by the Marquette University Department of History. Research and writing was conducted by graduate students Gilbert Cervelli, Christopher Chan, Jess McCullough and Amanda Schmeider, with help from James Marten, professor and history department chair, and Carla Hay, associate professor and chair, 125th Anniversary Committee.  Special thanks to Thomas Jablonsky, associate professor of history, Harry G. John Professor of Urban Studies and director, Institute for Urban Life, who provided access to the manuscript of his forthcoming history of Marquette University.

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20. Marquette Interchange highlights for the week of April 23
 
•  Daytime piling/sheeting will be driven and removed on Tory Hill west of 10th St. this week.

•  Daytime pile driving will take place south and east of 6th and Michigan, on the new westbound I-794.

•  Daytime demolition work continues at 13th St. south of Clybourn, and on the High Rise Bridge over the Menomonee River Valley.

•  Westbound Clybourn between 6th and James Lovell will close on Monday, April 23, a long-term closure.

•  St. Paul Ave. between 5th and 13th streets will be closed to through-traffic in both directions on Tuesday, April 24, from 3 to 6 a.m. It will also be closed on Wednesday and Friday, April 25 and 27, beginning at 5:30 p.m. and ending at 6 a.m. the following mornings.

•  Both eastbound and westbound I-794 will be closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (April 24 to 26) from 11:59 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next mornings. This closure will span from the ramp to southbound I-43 to the Milwaukee St. exit, including access ramps within those limits.

•  The Plankinton off-ramp from northbound I-43 will be closed on Tuesday and Thursday, April 24 and 26, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next mornings.

• Ramp traffic from southbound I-43 to westbound I-94 will shift beneath the “wiggle” bridge on Tuesday, May 2. A temporary traffic shift that puts all I-43 traffic (north and south) into the new northbound roadway will follow. With this shift, work will begin on the southbound ramp off Wisconsin Ave. and the I-43 southbound roadway.


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