JULY 21, 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Vice president and director of athletics search committee finalized; Henk to serve as chair

President Michael R. Lovell has appointed a search committee to recruit a new vice president and director of athletics. As President Lovell shared in his letter to the campus community on July 1, the committee will be chaired by Dr. William Henk, dean of the College of Education. Henk has served as dean and professor of literacy at Marquette since 2004. In addition to his national reputation in reading, literacy and language studies, Henk is a member of the University Academic Senate and University Leadership Council. He was a student-athlete in his undergraduate days, playing basketball at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania.

The university has retained the executive search firm Korn Ferry to lead the process and assist in identifying and recruiting the best candidates.

"We look forward to finding a leader who represents all the values we aspire to at Marquette," President Lovell said. "Our search committee and partnering search firm have already been actively seeking input across campus to determine the most important attributes of the next leader of our student athletes."

The new vice president and director of athletics is expected to be named by the end of the fall 2014 semester. The search committee and the Office of the President have launched a dedicated website and will post news about meetings and progress. To nominate candidates, email MarquetteAD@KornFerry.com.

The search committee is as follows:

Dr. William Henk (chair) – Dean of the College of Education
Dr. Sarah Bonewits Feldner – Associate professor of communication studies
Dr. Richard Jones – Professor of social and cultural sciences and NCAA faculty athletics representative
Danielle Josetti – Associate athletics director, compliance
Dr. Carolyn Smith – Executive director, Marquette University Medical Clinic
Todd Smith – Director of sports performance
Owen Sullivan – Member of the Marquette University Board of Trustees, retired CEO of Right Management, Jefferson Wells and Specialty Brands, ManpowerGroup

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2. Prestigious National Science Foundation award honors junior faculty teacher-scholar

Dr. Marta Magiera, assistant professor of mathematics, statistics and computer science, is the recipient of a $792,000 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation. The award will support her research on effective ways to build a knowledge foundation in mathematics teacher preparation, specifically focusing on mathematical argumentation.

The competitive five-year grant is one of the NSF's most prestigious awards, which honors junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholar through outstanding research, excellent education, and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations.

"The National Science Foundation's Career Award is the gold standard for recognizing and supporting young scholars who are able to integrate excellence in research and education in science and engineering disciplines," said Dr. Jeanne Hossenlopp, vice provost for research and dean of the Graduate School.

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3. Health risk assessment forms for primary care providers now available

The primary care provider form for employees planning to see their primary care provider during this fall's two-part health risk assessment are now available online. Employees who complete the HRA process will receive a discount for 2015 health insurance premiums.

There are two parts of the HRA process. The first step is a biometric screening, which is completed by the employee's primary care provider or at a screening provided on campus. Biometric screenings for employees seeing their primary care provider must fall between Tuesday, July 1, and Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. Dates for on-campus screenings will be announced in early fall, with appointments beginning in late October and running through mid-November. The second step of the HRA is to complete an online questionnaire, which will be available in late October.

All employees and their spouses or same-sex domestic partners are eligible to participate in the HRA process, although the Marquette employee must participate in order to receive the 10-percent insurance discount. Spouse and same-sex domestic partner participation is not mandatory for the discount but is encouraged, as an HRA can help determine risk factors for chronic diseases and identify how to make healthier choices. The cost for both employee and spouse or same-sex domestic partner assessments is paid by the university.

The university's annual enrollment period for 2015 benefit elections will run from Monday, Oct. 27, through Friday, Nov. 14, 2014.

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4. Poster session will feature undergraduate summer research program work

The McNair Scholars Program and Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics, will host a joint undergraduate poster session Friday, July 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Cudahy Hall atrium. Summer students from the Department of Biology at Lakeland College will also present posters at the session.

For additional information, contact Dr. Edward Blumenthal, associate professor of biological sciences, at (414) 288-6270.

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5. CTL offering mini-course on facilitating online courses

The Center for Teaching and Learning will host a three-week online mini-course on facilitating online courses, from Monday, July 28, to Sunday, Aug. 17. Participants will explore best practices for facilitating online or blended courses. All coursework is online.

Space is limited. Register online.

For more information, contact Heidi Schweizer, eLearning director, at 414-288-8811.

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6. Renew books during Raynor Memorial Libraries' annual book renewal period

All books checked out from the Raynor Memorial Libraries' general collection due Saturday, Aug. 9, need to be renewed during the annual renewal period, which began July 11. The new annual due date will be Aug. 8, 2015. There is no need to repeat this process if books have already been renewed. As a courtesy to other users, please return items that are no longer needed.

To renew items online:

• Login online
• Enter username and password
• Click "Submit"
• Select "Items Currently Checked Out"
• All checked-out items may be renewed by selecting the "Renew All" button; or renew individual titles by selecting the "Renew" button in front of each book. After selecting the individual titles to be renewed, click on the "Renew selected items" button.

After Saturday, Sept. 9, books will need to be brought to Raynor Memorial Libraries for renewal. For additional information, or to renew items through an authorized assistant, call the Raynor Circulation Desk at (414) 288-7555.

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7. Attend Alumni Reunion Weekend on campus July 24-27

All faculty and staff are invited to reconnect with former students and classmates during Alumni Reunion Weekend, which will be held Thursday, July 24, to Sunday, July 27. This annual celebration features a variety of events for alumni, and will include affinity celebrations for the EOP 45th Anniversary and the Celebration of Speech Pathology and Audiology. Main events include:

• EOP 45th Anniversary Celebration Dinner and Dance: Friday, July 25, from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the AMU, Monaghan Ballroom – Join EOP alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate this milestone anniversary.
  
  
• Block Party: Saturday, July 26, from noon to 4 p.m. on the Central Mall – Food, beverages and music will be provided at this pay-as-you-go event. There will also be activities for children.
  
  
• Marquette Fest: Saturday, July 26, from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in Westowne Square – Alumni from any class year are invited to this event. Each decade will have its own "decade-themed" cash bar, and complimentary snacks, as well as music from the Boogie Men.

A complete schedule of events can be found online. Registration can also be completed online.

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8. 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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9. Celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola on July 31

The Marquette community is invited to celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola by attending Mass Thursday, July 31, at noon in the AMU Chapel of the Holy Family. A small luncheon reception will follow Mass. Register online.

For additional information, contact Brigid Kinsella-Alba, assistant to the vice president of mission and ministry, at (414) 288-1794.

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10. CheckMarq will be unavailable July 25-28

CheckMarq and CheckMarq mobile will be unavailable due to a system upgrade from Friday, July 25, at noon to Monday, July 28, at noon. All viewing and processing of course admission and student information will be unavailable during this time. Additionally, all electronic processing done by the Office of the Bursar, such as petty cash reimbursement, payment process, change processing and departmental deposit processing will be unavailable.

The upgrade will not change the manner in which CheckMarq will be accessed or used.

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11. Join President Lovell for Wear Your Sneakers to Work Day, July 30

Join President Michael R. Lovell in the Suits and Sneakers Corporate Challenge at Marquette by donating a minimum of $5 to the American Cancer Society for Wear Your Sneakers to Work Day on Wednesday, July 30. The American Cancer Society is challenging Milwaukee corporations to participate in the challenge as a part of Downtown Employee Appreciation Week. Donations can be made online. Join the American Cancer Society that day for a walk at Schlitz Park.

Additional Employee Wellness events during July include:

• Therapeutic yoga class: Drawing from the integrative yoga therapy approach to wellness, this class combines yoga with modern holistic, mind-body-spirit health practices. This class is ideal for beginners and intermediates looking to take time out of their busy schedules for relaxation and reconnection with themselves. The class format will be 45 minutes of yoga practice, including relaxation poses, followed by 10 minutes of optional meditation at the end of class. This four-week session will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Cramer 050, every Tuesday until July 29.
  
  
• Healthy Cooking Series – Cooking With Kids: Junior chefs will learn table settings, tour the Marquette University kitchen and prepare their own meals. This class will be held Wednesday, July 23, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the AMU Monaghan Ballroom. The class is open to children 5-12 years old. Register online.
  
  
• Fitness at Work: Employee Wellness will be offering 30-minute "Fitness At Work" demonstrations over the summer. Schedule a session by contacting Kristin Kipp, employee wellness coordinator, at (414) 288-5607.
  
  
• The Westown Farmers Market is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Zeidler Union Square. Employees who would like to attend can meet at noon in the Zilber Hall lobby to walk together.
  
  
• Sign up to join the Marquette team for Briggs and Al's Run and the Milwaukee Heart Walk, which take place in September. Employee Wellness is also looking for employees to serve as team captains for the Milwaukee Heart Walk. Interested employees should contact Kipp at (414) 288-5607.

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