1. Center for Real Estate approved
2. Law School launches faculty blog
3. Howard Dean visiting campus this week
4. Funeral arrangements set for Evonie Bean
5. Students encouraged to vote Sept. 9 in primary election
6. Voter registration class available on campus
7. Study abroad information sessions begin this week
8. Ice cream social, Brewer game planned by MUSG
9. Global Medical Brigades applications due this week
10. Applications for Partners in Ministry due Sept. 8
11. Register for a Marquette team for Brigg’s & Al’s Run & Walk
12. Diversity Committee hosting Meet and Greet event
13. Go Roman week celebrated this week
14. Pingpong club forming

 

1. Center for Real Estate approved

The University Academic Senate and Marquette President Robert A. Wild, S.J., have approved the establishment of a Center for Real Estate. The center will be housed in the College of Business Administration under the direction of Dr. Mark Eppli, Bell Chair in Real Estate.

“The CRE will focus on advancing real estate knowledge and enhancing business practices through education, research and outreach to regional and national audiences,” Eppli said.

In a brief overview of the historical precedent for the center, Eppli told the UAS that the Bell Chair he holds was created in 2002. A real estate major was created in 2004; it is the only commercial real estate program taught at Jesuit colleges and universities. In 2003-04 a real estate concentration in the Master of Science in Applied Economics was approved.

Eppli said the new center will focus on the undergraduate experience through the Real Estate Club, site visits, job shadowing and mentoring, and applied classroom assignments. An MBA specialization is planned for the future.

The Real Estate Center, which is entirely supported through external funding, will foster research in predatory lending, credit availability, the effects of tax incremental financing districts, and the determinants of retail sales and rents in planned shopping centers, among other topics. Eppli said he expects to involve faculty from other disciplines, including law, economics and management, in the center’s research.

“We will focus on applied empirical research in both commercial and residential real estate,” Eppli said. “In doing so we will engage the real estate community and provide continuation of outreach efforts, including the successful Associates in Commercial Real Estate program, as part of the center’s programming.”

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3. Howard Dean visiting campus this week

The student organization Students for Obama will host a rally with Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 12:15 p.m. The “Register for Change” rally will be held at East Town Square, between Schroeder Hall and the AMU.

Following the rally, students will have the opportunity to go to the Election Commission to register to vote. Transportation will be provided. To register to vote at the Election Commission, students must bring proof of residence (such as a bill or a lease) and their Wisconsin driver’s license number, Wisconsin state ID card number or, if they do not have Wisconsin state identification, their Social Security number. For more information, contact Stephanie Trifone, co-chair of Students for Obama.

4. Funeral arrangements set for Evonie Bean

Evonie Bean, Office of Student Financial Aid receptionist, died unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 28. She had been employed at Marquette for 10 years.

Services will be Friday, Sept. 5, at Paradise Funeral Home, 7625 W. Appleton Ave, Milwaukee. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. with the funeral service following at 1 p.m.

Condolences may be sent to Evonie’s mother, Ms. Martha Bean, 2858 N. 17th St., Milwaukee, 53206.

In addition to her mother, Evonie is survived by her daughter, Tianna (10 years old), three sisters, five brothers and many friends, relatives and co-workers.

5. Students encouraged to vote Sept. 9 in primary election

The university encourages Marquette students to take part in Wisconsin's primary election, Tuesday, Sept. 9. Students are eligible to vote at the designated polling places provided that they meet eligibility requirements. Voters in Wisconsin will consider candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, even-numbered districts in the Wisconsin Senate, all of the Wisconsin Assembly, and the district attorneys for each county.

Students not already registered to vote can still do so at the polls. Marquette students who live in a residence hall or other university-owned housing can show their MU ID on election day to register.

More information about voting eligibility and voting locations is available online.

Raynor Memorial Libraries also have a voting resource available online.

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6. Voter registration class available on campus

The Office of Public Affairs and the Les Aspin Center for Government are hosting a Wisconsin Government Accountability Board class that will train members of the Marquette community to register voters for the November election. Classes will be available Thursday, Sept. 11, in AMU Ballroom A, one from 9 to 11 a.m. and another from 1 to 3 p.m. E-mail Ryan Michaels by Friday, Sept. 5, to register. Space is limited.

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8. Ice cream social, Brewers game planned by MUSG

Marquette University Student Government will host an ice-cream social Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. in AMU 133. The social is an opportunity for students to learn more about the MUSG program board and the different ways to get involved in MUSG.

MUSG’s Excursions Committee will host an outing to Miller Park for a Brewer Game against the San Diego Padres on Thursday, Sept. 6. Transportation, game ticket and tailgating food from Famous Dave’s are $15 and available in Brooks Lounge, AMU first floor. Buses will leave from AMU at 3:30 p.m. for the 6:05 p.m. game and will return promptly after the game.

The MUSG Senate will reconvene Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in AMU 227. All students are invited to attend.

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13. Go Roman week celebrated this week

Go Roman week, a celebration of the Catholic faith sponsored by campus Catholic groups, features daily events sponsored by a different campus organization.
The week’s activities include:

Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 7:30 p.m., AMU 374 — Catholic Jeopardy and weekly rosary hosted by the St. Robert Bellarmine Society.

Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 8 p.m., Lalumiere Language Hall — Ultimate Frisbee game for guys, sponsored by the Men’s Schoenstatt group.

Thursday, Sept. 4, at 8 p.m., Chapel of the Holy Family — Praise, worship and a talk about what it means to be Catholic at Marquette, sponsored by Catholic Outreach.

Friday, Sept. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., Central Mall — Free pig roast hosted by the Knights of Columbus.

Saturday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m., Weasler Theatre — Showing of St. Paul followed by a question and answer session by St. Paul theologian Dr. Rodrigo Morales, assistant professor of theology.