1. New name for College of Engineering honors distinguished alumnus

Marquette has named its engineering college the Opus College of Engineering to honor the life and legacy of alumnus Gerald "Gerry" Rauenhorst, Eng '51, who founded The Opus Group®, a family of commercial real estate development, construction and design companies headquartered in Minneapolis with offices and projects across the country.

Rauenhorst was Marquette's longest serving trustee, serving from 1970 to 2000, when he was elected trustee emeritus. In addition to providing counsel to university leadership, he consistently supported university initiatives and projects, particularly projects related to the College of Engineering.

"It's clear Gerry embodied the bible verse 'to whom much is given, much is required' and all of Marquette has benefitted from his leadership and support," said Marquette President Michael R. Lovell. "Marquette relies on the generosity and support of alumni and friends and the university is proud to be able to honor Gerry by naming the College of Engineering after the business he started."

The university will honor the legacy and life of Rauenhorst on Friday, Oct. 3, at an event that will include a panel discussion with engineering executives discussing how their field is transforming the world, followed by a program recognizing Rauenhorst's contributions.

Read the full news release online.

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2. Inauguration Ceremony tickets available in AMU Brooks Lounge; variety of events being held Sept. 13-20

Tickets are still available for the Inauguration Ceremony, which will take place Friday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m. in the Al McGuire Center. Doors will open at 2 p.m. Faculty participating in the academic procession do not need a ticket for the ceremony. Faculty who are not walking in the procession will need a ticket for the ceremony. One ticket per Marquette ID for the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony is available for pick-up while supplies last in the AMU Brooks Lounge during normal business hours, which can be found on the Inauguration website.

Distribution of academic apparel for faculty members participating in the academic procession will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the AMU 448.

A reception will follow the Inauguration Ceremony at the Helfaer Recreation Center. Classes are cancelled beginning at 3 p.m. so faculty, staff and students can attend the Inauguration Ceremony. All members of the Marquette community are also invited to the Inaugural Mass on Thursday, Sept. 18, but are reminded that seating inside Church of the Gesu is limited. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. for the 4 p.m. Mass. Tickets are not required for the Mass.

In addition to the Inaugural Mass and Inauguration Ceremony, a variety of free, Inauguration events with President Lovell are taking place Sept. 13-20, including:

  • Sign a welcome banner for President Lovell throughout Inauguration week in the AMU second floor lobby
  • Inaugural Ball, Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8 p.m. to midnight in the AMU Monaghan Ballroom
  • Interfaith Prayer Service, Sunday, Sept. 14, from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Westowne Square – Campus Ministry is sponsoring an opportunity for people of all faith backgrounds to share in prayer. RSVP to University Special Events.
  • Dinner in Cobeen Hall, Monday, Sept. 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Hot Cookie Night at McCormick Hall, Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Residence Hall Association Carnival, Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Westowne Square
  • Men's soccer game vs. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7:05 p.m. at Valley Fields
  • Glow BINGO, Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. – Join President Lovell and Mrs. Amy Lovell for glow-in-the-dark BINGO to support her charity, REDGen, a community action group committed to promoting balance and resiliency in the lives of youth and families. This event is sponsored by Active Minds, Marquette's student group dedicated to mental health awareness, the Residence Hall Association, the Counseling Center and Sigma Phi Epsilon. Prizes will include a dinner with the Lovell family.
  • Inauguration Music Festival, Saturday, Sept. 20, at 9 p.m. on the Central Mall

For more information and a complete schedule of Inauguration events, visit the Inauguration website or call University Special Events at (414) 288-7431.

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3. ORSP hosting workshop on submitting to National Institutes of Health

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will host a workshop on how to submit a proposal to the National Institutes of Health on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the AMU 252 and Thursday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to noon in the AMU 254. Key topics will include: an overview of grants.gov, how to access individual era commons accounts, submitting the application package, the general parts of an NIH submission, how to find past awardees and what ORSP can do to assist in submission preparation.

Anyone with an interest in NIH funding is welcome to attend. RSVP to Jennie Schatzman, office coordinator in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, by Friday, Sept. 5.

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4. University of Missouri professor to speak at Biological Sciences seminar on Friday

The Department of Biological Sciences will host "The Myofilaments as a Key Regulator of Heart Function," Friday, Sept. 5, at 3 p.m. in Wehr Life Sciences 111. Dr. Kerry McDonald of the University of Missouri School of Medicine will lead the seminar. The event will be hosted by Dr. Robert Fitts, 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 (414) 288-7355.

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5. Several Employee Wellness events being held this month

Employee Wellness is offering several events for faculty and staff during the month of September:

  • Fall group fitness classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 2. To see a schedule of classes and to register, check the group fitness calendar that's located on the Employee Wellness website.

  • A Weight Watcher's open house will be held Thursday, Sept. 18, from noon to 1 p.m. in Raynor Memorial Library Suite D. Weight Watcher's is running a Bring a Friend Promotion, where members who bring a friend along will receive a Weight Watcher's charm. Any members in attendance and anyone who joins Weight Watcher's at the opening house will be entered into a drawing for a $40 Visa gift card.

  • President Michael R. Lovell invites students, faculty and staff to join him for a campus running group on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the academic year. The group will meet in front of the Father Marquette statue on the Central Mall at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays and at 8 a.m. on Fridays.

  • Guided meditation classes are back. Employee Wellness will offer an eight-week intermediate/advanced session from Oct. 1 to Nov. 19. For more information or to register, go online.

  • Instructors from Core Essence Yoga Studio will offer yoga classes on campus on Thursdays from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in Sensenbrenner and on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. in the Marquette University Medical Clinic, located on the first floor of the 707 Building. Registration and payment can be completed in advance online.

  • A therapeutic yoga and meditation class will be offered every Wednesday from Oct. 1 through Nov. 19, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Marquette University Medical Clinic, located on the first floor of the 707 Building. The class combines yoga with modern holistic health practices. The class will offer 45 minutes of yoga practice, including relaxation poses, followed by 10 minutes of optional meditation at the end of class. Classes will be taught by Theology instructor, Gretchen Baumgardt who has an extensive background in spirituality and teaches yoga from a holistic perspective. Register online.

  • Employee Wellness will continue to offer "Fitness At Work" demonstrations to any department who would like to participate. Free resources will be given at each demonstration, which can be set up by contacting Kristin Kipp, wellness coordinator, at (414) 288-5607.

  • The Westown Farmers Market is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the end of October. Employees are encouraged to gather in the lower level of Zilber Hall around noon to walk together.

  • Al's Run and the Milwaukee Heart Walk are coming up this month. Register online to join President Michael R. Lovell, Head Men's Basketball Coach Steve Wojciechowski and Head Women's Basketball Coach Carolyn Kieger on the Marquette Al's Run team. Register for the Milwaukee Heart Walk online. Employee Wellness is also looking for employees to serve as captains for the Milwaukee Heart Walk. Contact Kipp if interested.

A schedule of ongoing events for the year is online. For questions or additional information contact Kipp at (414) 288-5607.

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6. Encourage interested students to attend study abroad fair on Friday

The Office of International Education and the Office of International Business Studies will hold a joint study abroad fair on Friday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Westowne Square. Students will have the opportunity to explore Marquette's study abroad programs, talk with other students who have studied abroad and meet with program representatives. In the case of rain, the event will be held in the AMU, second floor lobby. Faculty and staff are asked to encourage interested students to attend to learn more about the international opportunities offered at Marquette.

To help promote study abroad at Marquette, the Office of International Education invites all faculty members to show a five-minute study abroad classroom video this week. The video replaces the traditional classroom speaker program and highlights study abroad returnees talking about the benefits and myths surrounding study abroad at Marquette.

Students can learn even more at region-specific information sessions held Monday, Sept. 8 to Friday, Sept. 12. Contact Erin LeMoine, international marketing and communication coordinator, at (414) 288-7289 with questions.

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7. Family Weekend is Oct. 3-5

Marquette will host Family Weekend Oct. 3-5, comprising three days of activities for students' families, including family-style meals, music and sporting events, trivia, bowling, a 5K fun run, theatre performances, tours of Milwaukee, apartment presentations and tours, worship opportunities, family photos, and Late Night events.

For questions or to share ideas of how to incorporate a department or office into Family Weekend, contact Julie Murphy, assistant dean for New Student and Family Programs, at (414) 288-5769.

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8. Department of Recreational Sports hosting intramural sports meetings in September

The Department of Recreational Sports will hold organizational meetings for Intramural Sports leagues Wednesday, Sept. 3, through Tuesday, Sept. 16, 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 attend the appropriate managers' meeting. Sign-ups for several intramural tournaments will also be available.

For meeting times and more information, see the managers' meeting flyer or contact Lori Suleski, office coordinator for Recreational Sports, at (414) 288-1558.

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