Marquette Nation will sponsor its first "Beat Bucky Week," Monday, Dec. 3 through Friday, Dec. 7, leading up to the Marquette vs. Wisconsin men's basketball game Saturday, Dec. 8. Events will be held throughout the week to fire up Golden Eagles spirit before the rivalry game.
In addition, a class penny war will be held each day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the AMU. For additional information, follow Marquette Nation on Facebook or use hashtag #BeatBucky on Twitter.
The all-university Christmas celebration for students, faculty and staff will take place Wednesday, Dec. 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second floor of the AMU. This celebration will include Christmas treats, hot chocolate, festive music and holiday cheer.
All members of the Marquette community are invited to attend "From Strangers to Solidarity: Reflection Dinner with Kanwardeep Singh Kaleka," Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the AMU, 227. Kanwardeep Singh Kaleka, a member of the Wisconsin Sikh Gurwara and nephew of slain Temple president, Mr. Satwan Singh Kaleka, will share reflections and insights on how the southeastern Wisconsin Sikh community, other communities of faith and neighbors throughout the region have developed relationships and started to grow in their commitment to one another since the August Oak Creek Temple shooting. This program will explore how solidarity is not only possible, but necessary across different faiths.
A traditional Sikh dinner will be served. Registration is not required, however seating is limited. This event is sponsored by Campus Ministry, Intercultural Engagement in the Office of Student Development, the Office of International Education, Spirituality Education Awareness and Sikhism, the Indian Student Association and MUSG. For additional information, contact John Janulis, coordinator for multicultural affairs, at 8-7205.
The Counseling Center will host an end-of-semester Anxiety Reduction Programming Series Monday, Dec. 3 through Friday, Dec. 7, across campus. Events held throughout the week include workshops, biofeedback, pet therapy and helpful resource material. A complete schedule of the program series can be found online. For additional information, contact Chris Daood, assistant director of the Counseling Center, at 8-7172.
The Biological Sciences Fall Seminar Series will host "Mechanism and Function of Protein S-Nirosylation: Insights from Computational Chemistry," Friday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. in Wehr Life Sciences, 111. Dr. Qadir Timerghazin, assistant professor of chemistry, will lead the seminar. The event will be hosted by Dr. Martin St. Maurice, assistant professor of biological sciences. Refreshments will be served prior to the seminar at 2:45 p.m. in Wehr Life Sciences, 108.
For more information, contact the Department of Biological Sciences at 8-7355.
The Department of Math, Statistics and Computer Science will host a colloquium Friday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. in Cudahy Hall, 401. Meryem Karaman, teaching assistant, and Ferdaus Kawsar, research assistant, in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, will present, "A Mathematical Model for Analyzing Temporal Processing Effects of Fourier Encoding Anomalies and their Correction in fMRI Data," and, "Very Accurate Activity Detection Using Multiple Sensors."
For more information, contact the Department of Math, Statistics and Computer Science at 8-7573.
The Office of the Provost and the Social Innovation Initiative will host "Design Your Change in the World: Marquette's Social Innovation Design Pitch Contest," Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Emory Clark Hall, 111. The winning team will receive up to $1,000 in financial support to attend the Ashoka Exchange in San Diego from Friday, Feb. 22 to Saturday, Feb. 23.
Refreshments will be served. For additional information, contact Elizabeth Wieland, office associate for development, at 8-0726.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will host two open house public meetings about an environmental and engineering analysis of the I-94 East-West Freeway Corridor, a study that covers 2.85 miles of I-94 between 70th Street and 25th Street in Milwaukee County. The corridor includes the system interchange US 41/WIS 341/Miller Parkway, and six service interchanges, including 70th Street/68th Street, Hawley Road, Mitchell Boulevard, 35th Street, 26th Street/St. Paul Avenue and West Wisconsin Avenue/Wells Street. Meetings will be held:
The same information will be presented at both meetings. Additional information on the analysis can be found online.
The next Soup with Substance, "Rebuilding Community in the Face of Tragedy," will take place Wednesday, Dec. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. in the AMU, 157, and will feature Kanwardeep Singh Kaleka, a member of the Wisconsin Sikh Gurdwara and nephew of the slain Temple president, Mr. Satwan Singh Kaleka. Kanwardeep Singh
Kaleka will explore the internal healing and reconciliation efforts within the southeastern Wisconsin Sikh community since the Oak Creek Temple shooting on August 5, 2012.
Marquette's Center for Peacemaking, Campus Ministry and Center for Intercultural Engagement partner to host Marquette's Soup with Substance program. The program invites members of the Marquette and larger Milwaukee community to listen and discuss a topic with a local or national figure known for their academic or practical work in nonviolence, while enjoying free soup and bread during the lunch hour. For more information, contact the Center for Peacemaking at 8-8444.
Campus Ministry will hold an information session for students interested in learning more about the pilgrimage to the March for Life Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. in the AMU, 236.
Marquette will send a delegation to Washington, D.C., to march for the rights of the unborn. Students will leave for Washington, D.C., Thursday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 p.m. and return in time for classes Monday, Jan. 28. The cost is $180, which includes transportation, accommodations and some meals. This pilgrimage, sponsored by Campus Ministry and Students for Life, will offer many opportunities for learning, engagement and exploration on the topic of abortion and other issues.
Online registration for the pilgrimage is being accepted online until Friday, Dec. 7. For additional information, contact Stephen Blaha, assistant director of Campus Ministry, at 8-3686.
Campus Ministry invites graduating seniors to serve as liturgical ministers – servers, lectors, communion ministers and banner bearers – for the Baccalaureate Mass Saturday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Church of the Gesu. Interested students can sign up online. For additional questions, contact Timothy Johnston, assistant director of liturgical services, at 8-0522, by Monday, Dec. 10.
Campus Ministry invites all Marquette students, faculty and staff to participate in a brief online survey. Regardless of religious affiliation, participation in this survey will help assess the current worship climate on campus and provide information that will help to better serve the Marquette community. Participants are entered to win a $25 gift certificate to the Brew or the Spirit Shop.
The December edition of Student Health 101, an online magazine sponsored and managed by Student Health Service and the Counseling Center, is now available and features how-to videos and articles on sweet-tooth recipes without sugar, quick and effective exercises for finals week, four tips for successful finals, finding love and how to eat well during hectic times, among others.
Follow Student Health 101 on Facebook for insider stories, videos and articles on how to stay healthy in mind, body and spirit. For more information, contact Student Health Services at 8-7184.
Holiday Giving Tree tags have arrived for Marquette community members who signed up to purchase a gift for one of more than 600 individuals who are in need this holiday season. Wrapped gifts must be returned to various drop-off locations on campus by Friday, Dec. 7. The approximate value of the gifts should range from $15 to $25.
To sign up to receive a Giving Tree name or to make a donation, contact Kathleen Hawkins, administrative assistant in the Office of Social and Cultural Sciences, at 8-6838.
Campus Ministry, Cru, InterVarsity, Knights of Columbus and Lutheran Campus Ministry will host praise and worship style prayer tonight, Monday, Dec. 3, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the AMU, Chapel of the Holy Family. This month's focus will be on Marquette's mission of service to the wider world. All are invited to attend to connect with God and others during the season of Advent.
Campus Ministry will celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation, with a special Mass Friday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. in the AMU, Chapel of the Holy Family. All members of the Marquette community are welcome. For additional information, contact Timothy Johnston, assistant director for liturgical programs, at 8-0522.
Campus Ministry invites students to celebrate the Advent season with an evening of Advent caroling Thursday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. in the AMU, 236.
After a short musical rehearsal, caroling will take place at a few spots on campus. The evening will end with fellowship and hot chocolate.
For more information, contact Timothy Johnston, assistant director of liturgical programs, at 8-0522.
The Marquette Faculty/Staff Chorale will present its annual Christmas concert Thursday, Dec. 6, at 11:30 a.m. in the Varsity Theatre. Marquette faculty, staff and students are encouraged to come and enjoy this free concert of Renaissance, modern and traditional carols.
The Marquette Pep Band has a new CD recording of music from the 2011-2012 season. The CD was professionally recorded and is available in the Marquette Spirit Shop.
For more information on the band program, contact Dr. Erik Janners, director of music in the Office of Student Development, at 8-7125.
The Child Care Center will be gathering in the AMU second floor lobby Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. to sing Christmas carols. All are welcome to join the caroling for some holiday cheer.