1. Sports Illustrated's Peter King to speak Tuesday

Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Peter King, one of the country’s highest profile pro football pundits, will speak at Marquette on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 2 p.m. in Cudahy 001. The event is free and open to the public.

The title of King’s talk will be “Why you’re kidding yourself if you think you only need to be good at one medium coming out of college.” He will speak for 30-40 minutes, followed by questions from the audience.

King is speaking at Marquette in part due to the personal invitation of student Tess Quinlan, a broadcast and electronic communications major and the director of MUTV’s sports department. The program is sponsored by the J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication.

2. Sept. 11 documentary Rebirth to be screened at free showing

A documentary tracking the healing of five people affected by the World Trade Center terrorist attacks will be screened Sunday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Weasler Auditorium. The showing of Rebirth is free and open to the public and features the work of field producer Danielle Beverly, visiting professional in residence in digital media for the J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication.

Beverly will introduce Rebirth and answer questions afterward. The film, which premiered at this year’s Sundance film festival, follows the rebuilding of lives interwoven with construction of the World Trade Center in time-lapse film. It will also be a permanent exhibition at the WTC Memorial Museum and broadcast by Showtime.

“To witness five people travel from grief to hope is a universal theme that speaks to the core of the human condition,” Beverly said. “I'm especially pleased to present it at Marquette, as the mission of Rebirth mirrors the spirit of Marquette — service and a desire to make the world a more loving, understanding place.”

3. New LIMO service offered as campus safety resource

As a new campus safety resource, the Department of Public Safety has introduced a LIMO Scout, a special LIMO with a strobe light that will stop students walking late at night to inquire if they would like a ride or a walking escort. Last year, DPS provided nearly 300,000 LIMO rides. This van will actively roam the perimeters of the patrol zone as well as alleyways during the evenings.

All members of the campus community play a part in campus safety. Students and employees should immediately call DPS to report any criminal or suspicious activity. Calls can easily be made from one of the more than 300 blue light phones on or near campus or call DPS at 8-6800 (414-288-6800 off campus). Campus community members should also make use of the many safety resources available from DPS, including LIMO and safety patrol services.

4. Some hours of operation change for Labor Day weekend

Buildings and services with special hours of operation for Labor Day weekend include:

Alumni Memorial Union
Friday, Sept. 2 — 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 3 — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 4 — closed
Monday, Sept. 5 — 4 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.

Help Desk
Saturday to Monday, Sept. 3-5 — closed

Marquette Place
Friday, Sept. 2 — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday-Monday, Sept. 3-5 — closed

Raynor Memorial Libraries
Friday, Sept. 2 — 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m., 24-hour access ends
Saturday, Sept. 3 — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday-Monday, Sept. 4-5 — closed
Tuesday, Sept. 6 — 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., 24-hour access resumes

Rec Center
Friday, Sept. 2 — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 3 — 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday-Monday, Sept. 4-5 — closed

Rec Plex
Friday, Sept. 2 — 5:45 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 3 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 4 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 5 — closed

Spirit Shop
Friday, Sept. 2 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 3 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday-Monday, Sept. 4-5 — closed

5. Department of Chemistry holding colloquium

Dr. Torsten Fiebig, professor of chemistry at Northwestern University, will present “Ultrafast Processes in Biological and Bio-inspired Molecular Systems.” This Department of Chemistry colloquium will be tomorrow, Sept. 2, at 4 p.m. in Todd Wehr Chemistry 121. Refreshments will be available beginning at 3:45 p.m.

6. Group fitness class registrations start next week

Registration for group fitness classes with the Department of Recreational Sports begins Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 9 a.m. for classes at the Rec Center and Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m. for all classes at the Rec Plex. Sign up at the appropriate facility.

For more information call the group fitness office 8-6979 or contact Shannon Bustillos, assistant director of recreational sports, at 8-7778.

7. Meetings for intramural sports begin next week

Organizational meetings for intramural sports leagues will be held Wednesday, Sept. 7, through Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Helfaer Recreation Center. The managers’ meeting for each sport must be attended by one member of each team. Students who would like to be placed on a team should also attend. Sign-ups for several tournaments will also be available.

For more information, call the Intramural Office at 8-1558.

8. Learn to Swim program begins next week

The Rec Plex is offering a Learn to Swim program sponsored by the American Red Cross. The program is segmented into six levels — a Tiny Tots/Wee Folks program and newly added adult lessons. Classes start Tuesday, Sept. 6. Space is limited.

Cost is $40 for members and $46 for non-members.

9. Blood drive to be held Wednesday

The Marquette University Graduate School of Management and the Blood Center of Wisconsin will hold a blood drive Wednesday, Sept. 7, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Straz Hall first floor atrium.

Register online or by calling (877) 232-4376. Potential donors can also check their eligibility status for donating online or by calling (414) 937-6070. Donors must bring a state I.D. or Blood Center Donor Card to the blood drive.

Anyone interested in greeting donors, helping out at the canteen or assisting the mobile driver with set-up and take-down of equipment can contact Dr. Jeanne Simmons, associate dean of the College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management, at 8-7145.

10. Admissions looking for volunteers to work with prospective students

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is looking for students to participate in the Volunteers in Admissions program, which allows students to visit their high schools during fall break, Thanksgiving break or winter break as ambassadors of Marquette, or to host prospective students on campus as shadow hosts. The program does not require a large time commitment.

Introductory meetings for V.I.A. will be held Wednesday, Sept. 7, and Thursday, Sept. 8, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Marquette Hall 300. Students need to attend only one of the meetings. Program sign-up is available online. For more information, contact Christina Wright, admissions counselor, at 8-7684.

11. Campus health services provided at Student Health Service, Marquette Neighborhood Health Center

To help meet the health needs of Marquette students, the university provides a wide variety of health services on campus. While Student Health Service is the primary health resource for Marquette students, the Marquette Neighborhood Health Center, a nurse-managed center run by the College of Nursing, also serves as an alternative health provider for students.

Services of both SHS and MNHC are outlined in a handout, which is also available in print at both sites.

Full-time Marquette undergraduate students are assessed a per-semester health fee as part of their tuition and fees, entitling students to unlimited visits to SHS. Students are responsible for paying for services provided at MNHC, but may be covered by their parents’ or spouse’s insurance plan.

12. Music and movie downloads addressed in copyright policy

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 contains provisions for the regulation of peer-to-peer applications when used in ways that infringe on the copyrights of commercial works (usually entertainment media files). The Marquette Acceptable Use Policy includes a section, “Copyrights and licenses,” that defines copyright rules and possible penalties for not following the rules.

Sites where individuals can legally download music, movies, etc., are available online.