— February 14, 2008—

Contents

  1. Marquette receives President’s Honor Roll Award for service
  2. Marquette Law School, Quarles & Brady open south-side legal clinic
  3. Excellence in University Service Awards deadline is tomorrow
  4. Children with special needs conference hosted by Law School
  5. Ignatian Leadership Award nominations due Feb. 22
  6. $5,500 peacemaking research grant available
  7. Pedro Arrupe Award applications being accepted
  8. College of Professional Studies relocating
  9. Submit questions for Town Hall meeting for faculty
  10. Urgent need for university blood donors
  11. Women’s basketball team hosting Pink Out cancer awareness game
  12. General election takes place Tuesday
  13. Mission Week video of keynote panel now available online
  14. Submit professional accomplishments for Compendium newsletter
  15. Stations of the Cross held on Fridays during Lent
  16. Half-day retreat opportunity held in spirit of Lent
  17. Actor and actress appearing for Barack Obama on Saturday
  18. Spanish Honor Society to host Mexican taco dinner
  19. Effective meetings program to be held
  20. Hope in Tanzania-Marquette to hold panel discussion
  21. IT Services to host e2Campus demonstration
  22. “Decision Making/Problem Solving” class available
  23. HAVEN to address men's roles in stopping violence
  24. Workshop series addressing technology transfer
  25. Campus Kitchens needs help cooking and distributing food
  26. Friends of the Haggerty hosting trip to southern France

 

1. Marquette receives President’s Honor Roll Award for service

Marquette University has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth. More than 85 percent of Marquette undergraduate students participate in some form of service during their college experience.

Launched in 2006, the Community Service Honor Roll, as announced by The Corporation for National and Community Service, is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service learning and civic engagement. Honorees for the award were chosen based on a series of selection factors including scope and innovativeness of service projects, percentage of student participation in service activities, incentives for service, and the extent to which the school offers academic service-learning courses.

Marquette is one of127 schools nationwide on the honor roll with distinction.

Rooted in its Catholic, Jesuit tradition, Marquette University has a long, proud history of community engagement. Through both academic and co-curricular programs, Marquette strives to develop men and women who will dedicate their lives to the service of others. Members of the Marquette community, whatever their faith tradition, are known for demonstrating leadership through service to those in need.

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2. Marquette Law School, Quarles & Brady open south-side legal clinic

Marquette University Law School has expanded its Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic to a second site, the Spanish Center, 614 W. National Ave., in partnership with Quarles & Brady, LLP. Attorneys from Quarles & Brady will partner with volunteer Marquette law students to provide free legal information and referral services for low-income individuals from the south side of Milwaukee. Bilingual (Spanish/English) services will be available at the site.
 
The south-side clinic will be open every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The MVLC will continue to operate at the House of Peace Community Center on 17th and Walnut Streets, where it provides free walk-in legal services every Tuesday between 3 and 7 p.m.

3. Excellence in University Service Awards deadline is tomorrow

Members of the Marquette community are strongly encouraged to submit nominations for the Excellence in University Service Awards Program. Nomination deadline is tomorrow, Feb. 15.

The Excellence in University Service Award Program is intended to recognize individuals for their contributions to the essential work of Marquette at the highest level of excellence. Candidates should be nominated based on meritorious service that is above and beyond the duties normally assigned to their positions. Nominees should demonstrate Ignatian ideals such as “magis” — a striving for excellence in all they do — and “cura personalis” — a personal concern and respect for others.
 
Two support staff and two administrators will be selected for 2008. Plaques will be presented to this year’s award recipients at a ceremony Tuesday, April 15. The names of the recipients will also be added to a permanent plaque in the Henke Lounge of the Alumni Memorial Union.

For more information or to submit a nomination, visit online.

4. Children with special needs conference hosted by Law School

The Law School will host “Leaping the Gaps for Children with Special Needs,” a conference addressing social and legal issues involving special needs children, Friday, Feb. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in AMU. Presenters and discussions will explore how to improve the future for children with disabilities through legal advocacy, public policy and inter-system collaboration. Registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 18.

Ann Yurcek, award-winning author of Tiny Titan, whose family triumphed through adversity, will deliver the keynote address at 12:10 p.m.

Additional sessions include “Access to Legal Representation for Children with Disabilities and Their Caregivers,” “Special Needs Law and Social Change for Children” and “Preventing Juvenile Justice Referrals: Developing Appropriate Interventions for Children with Special Needs.” Presenters and attendees will represent school, health, social service and justice systems throughout Wisconsin.

Registration is free to families with children with special needs. For others, the cost is $40. Registration includes breakfast, lunch and reception.

5. Ignatian Leadership Award nominations due Feb. 22

The Association for Marquette University Women is accepting nominations for the 2008-09 AMUW Ignatian Leadership Award. This award, which includes a $1,000 stipend, was established to recognize a graduating Marquette University senior woman who excels academically, has demonstrated leadership skills and volunteered her services to the Marquette and Milwaukee (or her hometown) communities. This award recognizes an individual who strives to live out the Ignatian ideals through her work, volunteer efforts and commitments to family, classmates and peers.

The submission deadline is Feb. 22. Contact Terrie Bruckbauer, office associate in University Advancement, at 8-3353 for more information.

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6. $5,500 peacemaking research grant available

Marquette’s Center for Peacemaking is offering a $5,500 Rynne Research Grant to a full-time Marquette faculty member to advance research on an aspect of nonviolent peacemaking. The focus may range from interpersonal to international. 

The award is intended to fund work for a two-month period during the summer of 2008. The application deadline is March 10.

7. Pedro Arrupe Award applications being accepted

The Marquette University Alumni Association invites juniors to apply for the Pedro Arrupe Award. This award, established in 1991, recognizes a Marquette junior, man or woman, who emulates the values and ideals of Rev. Arrupe, S.J., a superior general of the Society of Jesus from 1965 to 1981. This award honors a student who is a junior in good standing, involved in service with and beyond the Marquette community and has provided leadership in community service and advocacy for those in need.

Nominations should be completed online by Wednesday, March 12.  

Contact Martha Moore, senior alumni relations officer, at 8-0398 for more information.

8. College of Professional Studies relocating

The College of Professional Studies dean’s office, undergraduate advisors and Future Milwaukee, currently located in the 1212 Building, will relocate Feb. 15 to 18 and will be closed. Voicemails will be checked periodically Friday and Monday.

Offices will re-open Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the new location, 707 Building, fourth floor, suite 403.

The CPS graduate programs will not move and will remain open for business at the Wehr Physics Building 106.

9. Submit questions for Town Hall meeting for faculty

The annual Town Hall meeting for faculty will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Emory Clark Hall 120. Faculty should submit questions on any topic to Dr. Kristy Nielson, chair of University Academic Senate, by Monday, Feb. 25.

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10. Urgent need for university blood donors

The recent snow emergencies have had a significant impact on local blood collection efforts. During the past few weeks there has been a loss of nearly 1,700 units of blood.

The Spring All-University Blood Drive will be held today, Feb. 14, until 7 p.m., in AMU Ballroom E. For those who have already made an appointment to donate, it is essential that they keep that appointment.  Appointments can still be made by contacting Ali Myszewski. Walk-ups are also welcome.

The Graduate School of Management and the College of Business Administration will also hold a blood drive Thursday, Feb. 28, from noon to 5 p.m., in the first floor atrium of David Straz Jr. Hall. Schedule an appointment online and enter drive number DRV0087642. Walk-ins are also welcome. For more information, contact Dr. Jeanne Simmons, associate dean of the College of Business Administration/Graduate School of Management, at 8-7145.

11. Women’s basketball team hosting Pink Out cancer awareness game

The women’s basketball team will host its Third Annual Pink Out game, against Seton Hall, Saturday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. at the Al McGuire Center. Fans wearing pink to the game receive half-price admission. Pink Women’s Basketball T-shirts will be on sale for $10, with all proceeds going to the Milwaukee Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness Program and the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund.  

A Family Health Fair in the concourse, with chances to win a $100 gift certificate to Bartolotta Restaurants, a $100 Neroli Salon & Spa gift card and a free girls' summer basketball camp, begins at noon.

At halftime VICI Capilli Salon and the Beautiful Lengths Campaign will cut the hair of those willing to give up at least eight inches of hair to help women who have lost their hair while fighting cancer.

Attendees can also make pledges for each Marquette three-pointer made for its "3-point Attack Against Breast Cancer" to benefit the Milwaukee Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness Program and the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund.

For more information about the hair donation, contact Jamie Hays, athletics assistant director of marketing and sales, at 8-6018.

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12. General election takes place Tuesday

Marquette community members are encouraged to exercise their right to vote in Wisconsin's general election, Tuesday, Feb. 19. In addition to presidential preference, voters in Milwaukee will consider candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Wisconsin Court of Appeals, Milwaukee County Circuit Court, county executive, county board, mayor, city comptroller, city attorney, city treasurer and common council.

Individuals who have not already registered to vote can still do so at the polls. Voting in Wisconsin is limited to U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years old on Election Day, who are residents for 10 days or more of the district or ward where an election is being held, and who are not currently serving a sentence (including probation or parole) for a felony conviction.

13. Mission Week video of keynote panel now available online

The video of the Mission Week keynote panel is now posted online. The video shows Rev. Drew Christiansen, S.J.; Nicholas Coddington; Rev. John Dear, S.J.; and Dr. James Turner Johnson and moderator Soledad O’Brien discussing “War, Peace and People of Faith.”

14. Submit professional accomplishments for Compendium newsletter

The winter issue of Compendium, the biannual newsletter of faculty and staff accomplishments, was recently distributed throughout campus.

Faculty and staff with recent professional accomplishments, such as publications, presentations and awards, should make sure they’re documented on the university’s News From You online resource. Those submissions will then be printed in the next issue of Compendium, summer 2008.

Recent accomplishments should be submitted online.

Compiling these faculty accomplishments is an excellent way to let the campus community know about the great research taking place at Marquette, and to allow fellow faculty to see opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration. 

15. Stations of the Cross held on Fridays during Lent

University Ministry will hold the Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent, Feb. 15, 22 and 29 and March 7 and 14, from noon to 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Family. Participants can make a prayerful pilgrimage, recalling the suffering of Christ, by offering this pilgrimage for all those who suffer from oppression and with a faith seeking to promote justice.

Call University Ministry at 8-6873 with questions.

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16. Half-day retreat opportunity held in spirit of Lent

The Faber Center for Ignatian Spirituality is offering a Half-Day Lenten Retreat on Friday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gesu Parish Center.

Facilitated by Dr. Kathy Coffey-Guenther, associate director of the Faber Center, and Rev. James O’Leary, S.J., the retreat will offer time for guided meditation, quiet reflection, small group discussion and communal prayer. Breakfast and lunch are included.

RSVP by Monday, March 3, to Theresa Fallon, office associate, at 8-4545.

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17. Actor and actress appearing for Barack Obama on Saturday

Actor Tate Donovan, actress Kerry Washington, and Gabe and Gus Doyle — sons of Gov. Jim Doyle — will appear on behalf of Sen. Barack Obama on Saturday, Feb. 16, in AMU Ballrooms A and B. Doors will open at 1 p.m. for their addresses, which are expected to begin around 1:20 p.m.

Students for Barack Obama will host the “Rally for Change” to allow members of the Marquette community to learn more about Obama and his candidacy for president.

Contact Stephanie Trifone for more information.

18. Spanish Honor Society to host Mexican taco dinner

Sigma Delta Pi, the Spanish Honor Society, will hold a Mexican taco dinner fund-raiser Sunday, Feb. 17, 6 to 8 p.m. in the International Center, AMU 407. The menu includes all-you-can-eat meat and vegetarian tacos, rice and beans, and chips and salsa for $5, to benefit the American Red Cross Tabasco, Mexico Flooding Relief Fund.

19. Effective meetings program to be held

Dr. Carolyn Kelly Ottman, adjunct instructor in the College of Professional Studies will lead an interactive program about holding effective meetings Monday, Feb. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Beaumier Conference Room C of Raynor Library.

She will examine the components of effective meetings as the basis for effective project management teams, including types of meetings, meeting structure, participant composition and roles and interaction norms. A seven-step agenda format, to encourage continual improvement of meetings, will be presented.

Register online. Space is limited.

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20. Hope in Tanzania-Marquette to hold panel discussion

Ten Marquette students will present information about their recent service trip to Tanzania, Africa, with photos and film clips Monday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. in Cudahy 118.

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21. IT Services to host e2Campus demonstration

IT Services will hold an e2Campus text messaging demonstration for non-emergency situations Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Raynor Library Beaumier Suites B and C.

Contact the IT Services Help Desk at 8-7799 for more information.

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22. “Decision Making/Problem Solving” class available

The College of Professional Studies will hold a free, two-session “Decision Making/Problem Solving” class presented by Paul Smith, president of Measurable Performance Systems, for Marquette employees Feb. 23 and March 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for 1.5 CEUs. This hands-on course teaches techniques for setting priorities, increasing productivity, defusing problems, finding solutions and making the best decisions in any situation.

Registration is required by Tuesday, Feb. 19. Attendees will receive the room location following registration.

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23. HAVEN to address men's roles in stopping violence

The HAVEN Conversation Series will present “Be a Man: Stop the Violence” Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. in AMU 163. The interactive program, provided by the Counseling Center’s VOICE peer education group, will focus on the many ways men and women can stop sexual violence. The program will also address ways to support victims of sexual violence and to help friends make safe and respectful decisions in their relationships.

Call Sue Cooper at 8-6800 for more information.

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24. Workshop series addressing technology transfer

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will offer “Technology Transfer: Moving research outcomes to the workplace,” Monday, March 10, in Olin Engineering Center 204, and Tuesday, March 11, in Cudahy 414, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The program will include an informal presentation and Q&A session with two leading technology transfer experts who provide commercialization assistance to leading research universities, federal laboratories and Fortune 500 corporations.

E-mail or call 8-7200 to register. Seating is limited. Pizza will be served.

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25. Campus Kitchens needs help cooking and distributing food

Campus Kitchens, an on-campus service organization that works to eliminate hunger through cooking recovered food and distributing it around Milwaukee, is seeking volunteers. Volunteers cook the food in Schroeder's kitchen and deliver it to local schools, day care programs and elderly homes.

Volunteers for Monday and Wednesday evenings and Tuesday afternoons are especially needed.

E-mail for information.

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26. Friends of the Haggerty hosting trip to southern France

The Haggerty Friends Travel Committee’s next international trip is to the south of France from Sept. 4 to 14, 2008.  
 
Participants will fly from Chicago through Madrid on Iberian Airlines to Marseille and stay at Vallon de Valruges in St. Remy de Provence for four nights. Activities during this multiple-city tour will include an excursion to Les Baux de Provence and the Palace of the Popes in Avignon. The last five nights include a stay at the four-star Splendid Hotel and Spa, near the Promenade des Anglais and the historical center of Nice. Visits include several museums and collections in the south of France along with the Maeght Foundation.
 
The $5,599 cost, based on double occupancy, includes air and coach transportation, lodging with continental breakfast, admission to all museums and cultural institutions and professional guides throughout the trip. Free time is also scheduled. The $500 deposit is due March 31.
 
For more information, contact Dr. Annemarie Sawkins, associate curator, at 8-5588.

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