1. Missing student found
2. Schwartz Memorial Lecture rescheduled to today
3. Panels to address gender equity and academic leadership
4. International Day Festival highlights world cultures
5. History professor appearing on PBS segment
6. Safety Alert
7. Sudanese refugees to share experiences following Lost Boys
8. “Full House” actress to speak about addiction
9. Nobel Prize winner to present reading in the Brew Bayou
10. Power Lunch featuring “Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage”
11. Do we have good taste in motion pictures?
12. Make a difference through MUSG open positions
13. Jill Anderson selected as Alumni Association bookmark winner
14. 2007-2008 parking rates to remain the same
15. Tomorrow’s symphony tickets available at reduced price
16. Katrina relief trip sign-up deadline is Saturday
17. Neil Simon's “The Odd Couple” performing at Helfaer
18. Free “Wild Wild Rec” is country-western Late Night
19. Alumnus to present Concert for Life
20. Kick Butts Day for tobacco awareness is Monday
21. Public Safety offers self-defense class
22. Basketball tournament to benefit AIDS orphans

1. Missing student found

A student in the College of Business Administration whose parents had reported him missing was found this morning. He is safe.

The student, a resident of Carpenter Hall, had been missing since Sunday.  University officials searched his room Wednesday to try to ascertain the student's whereabouts.

The Department of Public Safety notified the Milwaukee Police Department of the family's concern, and officers from both departments, accompanied by residence hall staff, canvassed the hall, interviewing residents to obtain more information about the student's whereabouts. Officers remained on the scene as a precautionary measure.

According to the Milwaukee Police Department, at no time was the student considered a threat to others. The student was located and detained off campus this morning.

"We take any expression of concern for our students' safety and welfare very seriously," Larry Rickard, director of public safety, said. "Particularly in light of recent events we have an obligation to be diligent in investigating every situation."

Rickard reiterated the advice included in a News Brief sent to all students and employees Tuesday, urging anyone to report suspicious incidents to Public Safety and to share with counselors or administrators concerns about the welfare of any student or employee.

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3. Panels to address gender equity and academic leadership

The Women’s Studies Program, the Office of the Provost and the Helen Way Klingler College of Arts & Sciences will host “Gender Equity at MU and Women as Academic Leaders at Jesuit Universities” tomorrow, Friday, April 20, in the Raynor Conference Center.

10 a.m. to noon panel — “Gender Equity: Where are we now?”
Dr. Lea Acord, dean of the College of Nursing;
Phoebe Williams, associate professor of law;
Dr. Diane Long Hoeveler, professor of English;
Dr. Cheryl Maranto, associate professor of management; and
Dr. Nancy Snow, associate professor of philosophy

The respondent is Christine Wiseman, provost of Loyola University of Chicago and former professor of law and associate vice president for academic affairs at Marquette.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. panel — “Women as Academic Leaders at Jesuit Universities”
Dr. Madeline Wake, provost; and
Christine Wiseman

A buffet lunch and wine and cheese reception are included. RSVP to Rachel Weisner

4. International Day Festival highlights world cultures

Enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes and smells from around the world as the Office of International Education and students representing countries and cultures celebrate the 23rd Annual International Day Festival. The festival, tomorrow, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second floor of the AMU, features food, art displays, crafts, fashion and music. A Chinese fashion show is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. and Irish tunes by the Shinigans at 1 p.m., both on the Marquette Place stage.

5. History professor appearing on PBS segment

Dr. Athan G. Theoharis, emeritus professor of history, will appear in the Friday, April 20, installment of the America at a Crossroads series on PBS. Titled “Security Versus Liberty: The Other War,” the hour-long documentary airs at 8 p.m. locally.
 
According to the program’s Web site, “'Security Versus Liberty' explores this urgent national debate by talking with leading critics and advocates about the new policies, and telling the stories of people whose lives have been directly affected.” Theoharis, who retired and was named professor emeritus last year, has studied the FBI for decades, specializing in the history of 20th century government surveillance. He has authored four books on the subject.

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6. Safety Alert

The Department of Public Safety reported an armed robbery in the 900 block of North 17th St. at about 3 a.m. Thursday. The victim, a Marquette student, was not harmed.

The victim was able to give a detailed description of both the suspect and the vehicle. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall with a thin build, about 25 years of age with braided-style hair, sideburns and a thin beard. He was wearing a white jacket with logos on it. The vehicle was reportedly a white Jeep. The victim was unable to describe the driver of the vehicle.

If you notice a white Jeep with someone matching the suspect’s description, notify DPS immediately. Also be sure to exercise common safety precautions, such as using LIMOS or the student safety patrol when walking at night, walking in groups and being aware of your surroundings and of the location of blue light phones.

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8. “Full House” actress to speak about addiction

Jodie Sweetin, former “Stephanie Tanner” star of “Full House,” will speak on 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.

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13. Jill Anderson selected as Alumni Association bookmark winner

Jill Anderson, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, took first place in the Alumni Association bookmark design competition. In addition to having her design distributed campus-wide, Anderson won $300. Sarah Salzer, a senior in the College of Communication, took second place ($150) and Sarah Schmidt, a senior in the College of Communication, submitted the third place entry ($50).

The criteria were inspiration, creativity and visual appeal in keeping with the theme, “Finding God in All Things.” The bookmark is the third in a planned series of bookmarks from the Alumni Association for the Marquette community.

15. Tomorrow’s symphony tickets available at reduced price

Students can enjoy the Milwaukee Symphony with tickets for $11.50 at Marquette Night tomorrow, Friday, April 20, at 8 p.m. The performance will take place at Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 North Water St.  

The program includes Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 and a piano quartet by Brahms. Andreas Delfs will conduct and Garrick Ohlsson will play piano.

Enter source code 5460 on the MSO Web site to purchase tickets.

For more information contact Sarah Hogan at (414) 226-7836.