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. Complete academic integrity tutorial by Oct. 24

During the 2014-15 academic year, Marquette will take a more proactive approach toward building knowledge and developing a culture around personal and academic integrity. Several new initiatives will remind students, faculty and staff of the importance of academic integrity. Incoming students recited the Honor Pledge at New Student Convocation, and a mandatory online tutorial on academic integrity has been developed for undergraduate students. All undergraduate students must complete the tutorial and exam by Friday, Oct. 24, in order to register for spring 2015 classes.

To complete the online tutorial and exam:

  • Go to d2l.mu.edu
  • Login with your Marquette username and password (same as eMarq and CheckMarq)
  • Click the Academic Integrity link on the top right

For more information on academic integrity and the 2014-15 initiatives, visit the Academic Integrity website.

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3. Update personal contact information to receive text message safety alerts

Students should update their personal addresses and cell phone numbers in CheckMarq by Tuesday, Sept. 2. This information is used by university employees to contact students for text message safety alerts and for vital university business, including inclement weather closures.

To update contact information, log in to CheckMarq, click Student Center and select "Addresses" or "Phone Numbers" from the dropdown menu in the Personal Information section.

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4. Inauguration Ceremony tickets still available in AMU Brooks Lounge

Tickets for thePresidential Inauguration Ceremonyare available for pick-up while supplies last in the AMU Brooks Lounge during normal business hours. The “Gold out” T-shirts sponsored by MUSG are gone, but the first 500 students who picked them up with their ticket should wear their T-shirt to the Inauguration Ceremony. Students can pick up one ticket per Marquette ID. Brooks Lounge hours can be found on the Inauguration website.

The Inauguration Ceremony will take place Friday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m. in the Al McGuire Center. Doors will open at 2 p.m. A reception will follow 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, student-centered 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 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.
  • 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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5. 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.

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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6. Families invited to campus for Family Weekend, Oct. 3-5

Family Weekend, Oct. 3-5, is an opportunity for students to bring their families to campus and celebrate all that makes the Marquette experience unlike any other. Family Weekend is three days of events for the whole family, 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.

Registration opens Thursday, Aug. 28. View a complete schedule of events and register online. Online registration closes Tuesday, Sept. 30 and popular events fill quickly.

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7. IMAP informational sessions will be held this week

Campus Ministry and the International Marquette Action Program are offering two international service trips for the 2014-15 academic year. IMAP will be traveling to South Africa in January. Students who would like to learn more about the program should attend an informational session Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the AMU 227. An identical informational session will also be held Thursday, Sept. 4, from noon to 1 p.m. in the AMU 227. The application deadline for this program is Wednesday, Sept. 24.

IMAP will also travel to Ecuador in May. The deadline to apply for the Ecuador trip is Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Visit the IMAP website for more information and to apply or contact Ann Mulgrew, assistant director of Campus Ministry, at (414) 288-3694.

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8. Free T-shirt for students who volunteer during Inauguration Week

Interested students can sign in to Marquette Involvement Link and then sign up to volunteer their time and talents during Inauguration Week. All student volunteers will be trained on their respective duties and will receive a free Inauguration volunteer T-shirt.

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9. Ott Memorial Writing Center opens today

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2, tutors at the Ott Memorial Writing Center will be available to assist writers. Tutors can work with student writers on any project for any course, including introductory and general education courses, upper-division classes, STEM and lab classes, as well as capstone and master's or doctoral projects. The Writing Center can help with brainstorming, revising early drafts and fine-tuning polished drafts.

Students can schedule an appointment or drop-in. The Writing Center is located in Raynor Memorial Library 240 and has a satellite location in McCormick Residence Hall.

For hours and to schedule an appoint, visit the Ott Memorial Writing Center website or call (414) 288-5542.

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10. 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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11. 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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