SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

1. University student employees required to complete online sexual misconduct prevention training

On Tuesday, Sept. 9, all university employees, including student employees, will receive a personalized email requesting that they complete two mandatory online training modules. The first module is specific to Title IX and helps describe both federal law and university policies to help prevent and report incidents of sexual misconduct. The second module is focused on workplace discrimination. All university employees – faculty, staff and student employees – are required to complete both modules in accordance with federal law and university policy.

The Title IX training module is new and builds off the university's efforts to educate and engage the campus community about the risks, harm and impact that acts of sexual misconduct have on campus. Additional background and information is available in the September/October issue of Marquette Matters.

Title IX, a groundbreaking statute intended to end gender and sex discrimination in education, became law in 1972. While a common understanding of the law is the requirement to provide equity to female student-athletes, it also mandates gender equity in all aspects of the educational system. Title IX requires and promotes gender equity in four key areas: sex segregation and stereotypes in education; pregnant and parenting teens' rights; gender-based violence and compliance with the Clery Act; and athletics.

Campus training and education initiatives to promote awareness of Title IX requirements is led by Marquette University's Title IX Coordinator Rev. Daniel Hendrickson, S.J., associate provost for academic initiatives. He is supported by four deputy coordinators – Sarah Bobert, senior associate athletics director; Christopher Daood, assistant director of the Counseling Center; Lynn Mellantine, assistant vice president of human resources; and William Welburn, associate provost for diversity and inclusion.

If an employee does not receive a personalized email to complete the modules, contact Lynn Mellantine at (414) 288-3430.

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2. Inauguration Ceremony tickets available in AMU Brooks Lounge

Tickets for the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony are 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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3. Register for Al's Run to kick off Inauguration Week with President Lovell

Registration is open for Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, which will take place Saturday, Sept. 13, at 10:30 a.m. More than 16,000 participants, including President Michael R. Lovell and Head Men's Basketball Coach Steve Wojciechowski are expected to line up on Marquette's campus for an 8K run and 3- and 5-mile walks to help make a difference in the lives of children from across Wisconsin. The event was founded by former Marquette basketball coach Al McGuire and has raised more than $14 million for the hospital to fund medical care, research and education.

The race starts at 12th Street and Wisconsin Avenue and continues to Lake Michigan near the Summerfest grounds. There is a $25 registration fee for walkers and a $30 registration fee for runners. Register online as an individual or with a Marquette team. For more information about joining the Marquette team or to learn about volunteer opportunities, contact Ali Myszewski, associate director of marketing and programming at the AMU, at (414) 288-3129.

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4. Law School's Mobile Legal Clinic receives innovation award

The Law School and the Milwaukee Bar Association recently were honored with a Wisconsin Innovation Award for their partnership on the Milwaukee Justice Center Mobile Legal Clinic.

The Mobile Legal Clinic is a specially outfitted bus designed as a vehicle to provide free, brief legal advice to individuals who find themselves outside of the areas currently served by the four sites of the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic. It is operated by the Milwaukee Justice Center, a collaborative project among the Law School, the Milwaukee Bar Association and Milwaukee County.

The Wisconsin Innovation Awards were established to highlight and honor the development of groundbreaking and innovative ideas, and are led by a steering committee of business, community and entrepreneurial leaders. The award ceremony was held in Madison as part of the Forward Technology Festival.

Previously, the mobile clinic was named to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's list of "Big Ideas" for 2013.

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5. Dr. Sebastian Luft selected as German research ambassador

Dr. Sebastian Luft, associate professor of philosophy, has been selected to serve as a German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) research ambassador for the 2014-15 academic year. DAAD research ambassadors help to inspire others to conduct research in Germany by working within their respective departments and serving as a resource to university offices.

This academic year, the research ambassador program is honoring 18 individuals who have conducted a long-term research project in Germany at the doctoral level or above. Dr. Luft will serve as liaison for DAAD in the United States to promote research opportunities in Germany.

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6. Writing Center hosting workshop on revising a paper into a conference presentation

The Ott Memorial Writing Center is hosting a 75-minute workshop Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Raynor Memorial Libraries Beaumier Suite A on strategies for transforming a written paper into an oral presentation. The workshop will focus on the use of PowerPoint, Prezi and handouts, as well as strategies for revising sentences to be understood in speech, not just on the written page.

Pre-registration is required. Call (414) 288-5542 or email to reserve a spot.

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7. RSVP for Dr. Robert C. Olsen Lectureship on pediatric sports injuries

Gabriel Brooks, DPT, will be the featured lecturer at the physical therapy program's upcoming Dr. Robert C. Olson Lectureship in the College of Health Sciences. The free lecture and lunch is Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Cramer 087. This year's lecture topic is upper quarter pediatric sports injuries. RSVP by emailing olsonlectureshipmupt@gmail.com.

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8. College of Nursing to host conference on caring for veterans

The College of Nursing, as part of the Veteran Affairs Nursing Academic Partnership program, will host a conference on caring for veterans Friday, Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the AMU. The conference will bring together veterans and various healthcare providers to develop an understanding of the unique health care experiences and needs of the veteran population. The conference is geared toward all levels of health care professionals and students.

Registration will be available early fall. Watch News Briefs for additional information.

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9. University offering Emergency Medical Technician–Basic course in collaboration with Milwaukee Area Technical College

An Emergency Medical Technician–Basic Certification Course through Milwaukee Area Technical College will be held on Marquette's campus on Mondays, Wednesdays and select Saturday dates from Sept. 22 through Dec. 17. Classes will run from 6 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. Total cost for the class is $1,138.40 and includes tuition, textbooks, supplies and certification exams. Classes are open to any interested Marquette student, staff or faculty member or their family members.

The two-page registration form is due in the College of Health Sciences Dean's Office, Schroeder Complex 244, by Tuesday, Sept. 16, before 4:30 p.m. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Specific information on receiving the workbooks will be sent to those who are officially enrolled. Visit MATC's website or email Kate Barelli, College of Health Sciences MUSG Senator, for more information and to register.

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