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1. Tickets available for Mission Week keynote event: The World is our Home

All Opus Prize guests will be interviewed together for the first time, a compelling public conversation among international leaders of faith and justice at the Mission Week keynote event, The World is our Home, Thursday Feb. 7, at 4 p.m. in the Varsity Theatre.

Ambassador Mark Dybul, executive director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, will facilitate. The fund has invested nearly $23 billion in support of large-scale prevention, treatment and care programs, and Dybul is widely recognized as a visionary leader on global health for his role in creating and implementing the President's Emergency Program for AIDS Relief, the largest global health initiative undertaken to address a single disease. He attended Marquette University High School and received his bachelor's and medical degrees from Georgetown University. Dybul's impressive career includes a residency in internal medicine at the University of Chicago Hospitals and a fellowship in infectious diseases from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Central to Dybul's guiding principles are the core values of excellence, humility and service. His enthusiasm for the work of the Opus Prize recipients has brought him to campus from his work in Geneva, Switzerland.

Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are required and are available in the AMU, Brooks Lounge. One ticket per MUID will be issued. For additional information, contact University Special Events at 8-7431 or visit the Mission Week website.

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2. Attend reception for Dr. Jo Lusi and Nadine Lusi

Visit with Dr. Jo Lusi and Nadine Lusi, husband and daughter of the late 2011 Opus Prize recipient, Lyn Lusi, who co-founded HEAL Africa, at a reception hosted by the College of Professional Studies. A presentation will be made Monday, Feb. 4, at 5 p.m. in the AMU, Monaghan Ballroom, followed by a reception at 6 p.m.

Registration is required. For additional information, contact University Special Events at 8-7431 or visit the Mission Week website.

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3. Ecumenical praise and worship offered tonight

Members of the campus community are invited to participate in an ecumenical prayer service, co-sponsored by Campus Ministry, Cru, InterVarsity, the Knights of Columbus and Lutheran Campus Ministry, followed by fellowship with the university community. The prayer service will be held Monday, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. in the AMU, Chapel of the Holy Family. No registration is required.

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4. Two breakfast receptions with Opus Prize recipients will be held Tuesday, Feb. 5

Join Opus Prize recipient Rev. Trevor Miranda, S.J., and College of Education students and faculty for conversation about his creative work and a continental breakfast, Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 8 a.m. in Schroeder Complex, 112. This event is hosted by the College of Education. Registration is required. Capacity is limited. For additional information, contact University Special Events at 8-7431 or visit the Mission Week website.

Students and faculty interested in social entrepreneurship should attend a breakfast reception with Opus Prize recipient Monsignor Richard Albert to learn more about Monsignor Albert's groundbreaking work with Helping Hands for the Poor, Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 8:30 a.m. in the Straz Hall Atrium. Registration is required. Capacity is limited. For additional information, contact University Special Events at 8-7431.

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5. Learn about communication lessons from Pastoral da Criança

Behind the scenes at every large-scale humanitarian effort are the countless volunteers and staff members who coordinate efforts to provide services and support to neighbors in need. Join Dr. Kati Tusinski Berg's class for a discussion on mobilizing support from our neighbors, featuring communication lessons from Pastoral da Criança, an exemplar of mobilizing the efforts of hundreds of thousands of volunteers.

Opus Prize recipient representative Dr. Nelson Neumann, founder of Pastoral da Criança, will discuss how the organization coordinates its efforts Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 9:30 a.m. in Johnston Hall, 415. The lived experience of the organization and its leaders will provide a case study for students to consider how strategic communication can help them serve their local and global neighbors.

This event is sponsored by the College of Communication. Registration is required. Capacity is limited. For additional information, contact University Special Events at 8-7431 or visit the Mission Week website.

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6. Opus Prize recipient Rev. Richard Frechette, C.P., next guest for "On the Issues"

Opus Prize recipient Rev. Richard Frechette, C.P., will discuss his work during the past 25 years in Haiti at the next "On the Issues with Mike Gousha," Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 12:15 p.m. in Eckstein Hall, Appellate Courtroom. A medical doctor, Father Frechette founded the St. Luke Foundation, which provides education, health care and dignified humanitarian outreach to 150,000 people each year.

This event is co-sponsored by the Law School and College of Health Sciences. Registration is required. For additional information, contact University Special Events at 8-7431 or visit the Mission Week website.

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7. Opus Prize recipients and representatives to participate in World Café session on solving global problems

Opus Prize recipients and their representatives will discuss, "When passion meets practical realities: preparing to meet the challenge of solving global problems," Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the AMU, Monaghan Ballroom. Though there are multiple paths to addressing the needs of our human family, many of the most impactful efforts start with the recognition of a problem, an innovative idea, and passionate and motivated people. But what are the skills, perspectives and talents needed to drive humanitarian efforts when passion alone is not enough?

This World Café session invites students, community leaders and Opus Prize recipients from around the globe to take up the question of how humanitarian efforts are managed in day-to-day experiences. Key questions in this forum will include: the challenges of finding funding; managing relationships between governments, communities and other key stakeholders; creating and sustaining infrastructure; and addressing cross-cultural issues.

This event is sponsored by the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Communication, Education, Engineering, and Professional Studies. Registration is required. Capacity is limited. For additional information, contact University Special Events at 8-7431 or visit the Mission Week website.

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8. Celebrate the work of Pastoral da Criança through readings and poetry

Efforts that make an impact on our world like that of Pastoral da Criança draw upon the energies and talents of countless individuals, but always at the core are the passions and human spirit of the volunteers. There is no better way to celebrate this desire to love and serve than through performance and the arts. Join Opus Prize recipient representative Dr. Nelson Neumann and the Diederich College of Communication to reflect upon and celebrate the work of Pastoral da Criança through readings and poetry Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the Haggerty Museum of Art. A dessert reception will follow.

This event is sponsored by the College of Communication. Registration is required. Capacity is limited. For additional information, contact University Special Events at 8-7431 or visit the Mission Week website.

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9. Join Opus Prize recipients and representatives as they visit classes this week

Several Opus Prize recipients and representatives will visit classes throughout campus during Mission Week. The campus community is invited to attend, but all attendees must register, as capacity is limited.

Maggy Barankitse in Dr. Michael Duffey's Interdisciplinary Justice and Peace capstone class
Opus Prize recipient Maggy Barankitse will answer questions such as, "What do justice and peace look like?" during Dr. Michael Duffey's Interdisciplinary Justice and Peace capstone class, Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 12:30 p.m. in Lalumiere Hall, 166. Learn from the real-life experiences of this Opus Prize recipient, who is a woman of faith and courage. This event is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences. Registration is required. Capacity is limited.

Father Miranda in Dr. Rebecca Bardwell's Psychology of Human Development in Children and Adolescents in a Diverse Society class
Join Opus Prize recipient Father Miranda as a guest in this class, where he will have the opportunity to observe and discuss lesson plan incorporation and instructional techniques. This event will be held Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m. in Schroeder Complex, 132, and is sponsored by the College of Education. Registration is required. Capacity is limited.

Aïcha Ech Channa in Dr. Louise Cainkar's Field Research class
Join Opus Prize winner Aïcha Ech Channa for Dr. Louise Cainkar's Field Research class, Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m. in Lalumiere Hall, 216. This event is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences. Registration is required. Capacity is limited.

Brother Goetschalckx, Father Frechette and Health Commissioner Bevan Baker in Dr. Linda Laatsch's Public Health class
Hear a trio of powerful speakers, including Opus Prize recipients Brother Goetschalckx and Father Frechette, and City of Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Bevan Baker, in Dr. Linda Laatsch's Public Health class, Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 3:30 p.m. in Raynor Memorial Libraries' Beaumier Suites. They will discuss health care disparities in Milwaukee and nationally, pressing issues in public health, and the challenges of community health education. This event is sponsored by the College of Health Sciences. Registration is required. Capacity is limited.

Peter Daino in Dr. Lea Acord's Culture and Health Class
This class will discuss with Opus Prize recipient representative Peter Daino how to foster an appreciation for human diversity related to culture and health while examining the concepts of health and illness, including the relationships of health care behaviors and beliefs to culture and social structure. The class will meet Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 4 p.m. in Clark Hall, 117. This event is sponsored by the College of Nursing. Registration is required. Capacity is limited.

For additional information, contact University Special Events at 8-7431 or visit the Mission Week website.

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10. Reception to welcome 2009 Opus Prize recipient and founder and president of the Association Solidarite Feminine

As part of Mission Week 2013, all members of the university community are invited to a reception for Aïcha Ech Channa, founder and president of the Association Solidarite Feminine and 2009 Opus Prize recipient, Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, 4707 S. 13th Street.

The Association Solidarite Feminine is an organization serving single mothers in Casablanca, Morocco. This nongovernmental organization operates several businesses, and more than 50 women receive training each year in cooking, baking, sewing and accounting.

This event is also sponsored by Marquette University Mission Week 2013, the Islamic Society of Milwaukee and the Arab and Muslim Women's Research and Resource Institute.

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11. Register for Mission Week dinner with Opus Prize recipients and representatives

Guests will join the Opus Prize recipients and representatives for an evening of gratitude and inspiration Thursday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the AMU, Monaghan Ballroom. Maggy Barankitse and Rev. Richard Frechette, C.P., will address the group on behalf of all the women and men of compassion who have been awarded the prestigious Opus Prize.

Check-in will begin at 6:15 p.m. The cost is $50 per person for faculty and staff, and free for students. Registration is required. For additional information, contact University Special Events at 8-7431 or visit the Mission Week website.

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12. Strategic Plan Coordinating Committee hosting office hours Wednesday

The Strategic Plan Coordinating Committee co-chairs will host office hours Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AMU, 448. Other strategic planning office hours throughout the semester include:

  • Monday, Feb. 11, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the AMU, 231
  • Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AMU, 233
  • Thursday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the AMU, 362
  • Thursday, March 7, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AMU, 362
  • Monday, March 18, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the AMU, 231
  • Wednesday, March 27, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the AMU, 233

Those interested in attending any of the office hours should RSVP to Laura Hagan, office assistant in the Office of the University Architect, at 8-4439.

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13. Colloquium to address network services in data centers

The Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Colloquium Series will host "Network Services in Software Defined Data Centers," Friday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. in Cudahy, 401. Dr. Aaron Gember of the Department of Computer Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will deliver the lecture.

Pre-colloquium refreshments will be served at 12:30 p.m. in Cudahy, 342. For additional information or questions, contact Dr. Rong Ge, assistant professor of mathematics, statistics and computer science, at 8-6344.

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14. Attend forum on community health and well-being

The Task Force on Community Engagement will host "Conversations on Community Engagement: A Focus on Community Health and Well-being," Thursday, Feb. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the AMU, 163. This forum will offer a panel discussion focused on the kinds of programs, service, research and strategy development taking place among Marquette's faculty, staff and students related to community health, human security issues and/or justice initiatives via community partnerships. Panelists include:

  • Dr. H. Richard Friman, professor of political science and Eliot Fitch Chair for International Studies
  • Janine Geske, distinguished professor of law
  • Dr. Angelique Harris, assistant professor of social and cultural sciences
  • Dr. Mallory O'Brien, clinical assistant professor of nursing
  • Larry Rickard, director/chief of public safety

The panel will be moderated by Dr. Margaret Callahan, dean of the College of Nursing. A roundtable dialogue will follow the panel.

The event is free and open to all members of the Marquette community. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to the Office of Public Affairs by Thursday, Feb. 21.

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15. Law School to hold information session Friday

The Law School will host an information session for prospective students Friday, Feb. 8, in Eckstein Hall. The session will cover admissions, financial aid policies and procedures, curriculum, intellectual and student life and information from current students.

The session begins at 11:45 a.m. and lasts approximately one hour, followed by a brief tour. Register online.

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16. Mission Week daily reflection: God Bless the World

Each day of Mission Week, a different poem is being offered to the campus community for reflection. Instead of a traditional prayer or reflection, these poems are suggested as ways to explore one's religious imagination. The Faber Center has also developed daily video reflections for the campus community, which are available on the Faber Center website.

As we begin this Mission Week 2013 celebrating The World is our Home, and the Opus Prize recipients who have given their lives to service in the vastness of the world, we pray for blessings on the world we live in and the world around us.

God Bless the World
by Rev. John Morris, S.J.

Mighty God, Father of all,
Compassionate God, Mother of all,
bless every person I have met,
every face I have seen,
every voice I have heard, especially those most dear;

bless every city, town, and street that I have known,
bless every sight I have seen,
every sound I have heard,
every object I have touched.

In some mysterious way these have all fashioned my life; all that I am, I have received.

Great God, bless the world.

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