1. Two new $1 million gifts lead to Jesuit Residence groundbreaking, set for Aug. 15

Marquette has received two new $1 million gifts, which marks the completion of a nine-month, $15 million fundraising effort to build a new 40,000 square-foot on-campus residence for its community of Jesuit priests. The Bernice Shanke Greiveldinger Charitable Trust made one major gift and another came from an anonymous Marquette alumnus and his wife.

"In my short time on campus, I've already been amazed at the generosity and passion of our Marquette University alumni base," President Michael R. Lovell said. "Our Catholic, Jesuit priests have been instrumental in educating so many generations of students, and this important residence will ensure they remain at the center of our campus and educational experience well into the future."

President Lovell said plans to break ground on the new Jesuit Residence include a celebration for the Marquette community Friday, Aug. 15, at 10:30 a.m. The celebration will take place in the 1400 block of West Wells Street between Schroeder Hall and the AMU. More details will be shared in a future edition of News Briefs.

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2. Use PDF form to request President Lovell's attendance at an event

Faculty and staff interested in inviting President Michael R. Lovell to attend an event should fill out the PDF request form on the President's Office website. All requests must be reviewed or approved by a dean or vice president before submission to the President's Office. The form requires an agenda and description of the event, as well as the time requested of the president, his role, the audience, any sponsors and the other event attendees.

A hard copy of the PDF form needs to be delivered to JoAnn Frederickson, senior assistant to the president, in Zilber Hall, 441. President Lovell will review the information and the President's Office will reply to the individual who submitted the form to confirm whether he is able to attend.

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3. College of Health Sciences to hold Functional Neuroscience Symposium

The College of Health Sciences will hold its third annual Functional Neuroscience Symposium Friday, July 18, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Cramer Hall. The symposium will feature neuroscientists from the college covering topics including mechanisms of brain trauma and neural degeneration, new therapeutic strategies for spinal cord injury and neuromotor dysfunction, the neurobiology of stress, addiction, obesity, and neuropsychiatric diseases.

The event is free and open to the public. To register, call the College of Health Sciences at (414) 288-5053.

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4. Newest Marquette Law School Poll results will be topic of next "On the Issues"

Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, will unveil a new round of poll results in an upcoming "On the Issues with Mike Gousha," Wednesday, July 23, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Eckstein Hall.

Franklin and Gousha will go inside the numbers of the fourth Marquette Law School Poll of the 2014 election year, examining public views on the Wisconsin gubernatorial race and other key issues as the countdown to the November election continues.

As the campaign for governor heats up, how are voters' views of the candidates changing? Are voters excited about the election, or has voter fatigue set in? Also at issue: Voters' views of same-sex marriage, the John Doe investigation, the economy and the direction of the state.

Seating is limited; register online.

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5. EOP 45th anniversary celebration at Alumni Reunion Weekend to feature screening of new documentary, Answering the Call

During Alumni Reunion Weekend, the Educational Opportunity Program will celebrate its 45th Anniversary with a screening of a new documentary, Answering the Call: Celebrating 45 Years of the Educational Opportunity Program, which demonstrates how EOP has changed the lives of more than 2,000 graduates. The event is free and open to the Marquette community, and will be held Saturday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Weasler Auditorium.

View a movie trailer for the documentary online.

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6. University mourns the death of Dr. Harold Gerstein

Marquette University mourns the death of Dr. Harold Gerstein, professor emeritus, who served as chair and director of graduate endodontics in the School of Dentistry. Gerstein was a pioneer in dentistry and created endodontics programs at Loyola, Northwestern and Marquette Universities. He also served his country in the Navy during World War ll.

Private services have been held. Donations may be made to the Jewish United Fund or to the Salvation Army.

Please remember Gerstein, his family and friends in prayer.

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7. University mourns the death of Richard Estaver

Marquette University mourns the death of Richard Estaver, a junior in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences who died of cancer June 27, at the age of 20. Estaver, a native of Galesburg, Ill., was majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology. A funeral Mass took place in Estaver's hometown July 3.

Please remember Estaver, his family and friends in prayer.

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8. Parking Lot D will permanently close July 18 to make way for new Jesuit Residence

Parking Lot D will close permanently at the end of the business day Friday, July 18. Lot D is the future site of the new Jesuit Residence and groundbreaking is scheduled for next month. Until new parking permits and lot assignments are shared, Lot D parkers will be able to relocate to either the 16th Street Structure or the Wells Street Structure. The gate cards from Lot D will work in either location and the Lot D permit will be honored. New permits and lot assignments will be in campus mail by Friday, Aug. 15.

For more information, contact Jay Sobota, manager of parking services, at (414) 288-6911.

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9. Submit abstracts for International Conference on Caribbean Studies by July 31

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures will host the fourth International Conference on Caribbean Studies, "Looking to the Caribbean: Gender and Cultural Studies," Nov. 6-8 on campus. Graduate students and faculty members are encouraged to submit abstracts for consideration by July 31.

For additional information, contact Dr. Armando Gonzalez-Perez, professor of Spanish and director of the Mexico Summer Program, at (414) 288-7268.

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10. Attend Law School information session on July 18

The Law School will host an information session Friday, July 18, at 11:45 a.m. in Eckstein Hall. Information about admissions, financial aid, enrollment policies and procedures, curriculum, intellectual and student life will be available. The information session will include a student panel and tours of the Law School at the conclusion of the session.

Register online.

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11. Free group fitness classes offered at Rec Plex

The Department of Recreational Sports is offering free group fitness classes every day at noon at the Rec Plex. Variety group fitness will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and yoga will be Tuesday and Thursday. For non-members, there is a daily guest fee of $2, which includes a free locker and towel.

For more information, call the Department of Recreational Sports at (414) 288-6976 or, contact Shannon Bustillos, assistant director of recreational sports, at (414) 288-7778.

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