Marquette News for Studentshttp://www.marquette.edu/omc/newscenter/recentnewsreleases.php en-us <![CDATA[Academic Senate approves new major, minors]]> http://www.marquette.edu/omc/newscenter/recent.php?subaction=showfull&id=1258665309&archive= The University Academic Senate this week approved a new major in STEM education and two new English majors.
 
The major, “science, technology, engineering and mathematics education,” will be limited to students in the Noyce Scholars program, a federally funded program that prepares students to teach in high-need middle and high schools. The education major will be in addition to a student’s primary major in one of the STEM fields.
 
The new English minors are in “literature of diverse cultures” and “writing intensive English.”

The senate also approved a concentration in economics for middle and secondary education as part of an economic major in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences.
 
The University Board of Undergraduate Studies is examining a comprehensive approach to student academic dishonesty that is preventive. It is expected that a draft will be presented to the senate in spring 2010.
 
The Board of Graduate Studies is working with UBUS to develop a proposal for accelerated degree programs that would allow students to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees within five years.

]]> 1258665309 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:15:09 -0600 <![CDATA[Limited H1N1 vaccine available; new priority group added]]> http://www.marquette.edu/omc/newscenter/recent.php?subaction=showfull&id=1258665288&archive= Marquette Student Health Service will hold another H1N1 vaccine clinic in the AMU ballrooms Monday, Nov. 23, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A new priority group including individuals aged 18-64 with underlying medical conditions has been added.
 
In keeping with Wisconsin Division of Public Health guidelines, only students or employees who fall into the priority groups will be eligible to receive the vaccine at this clinic, including:

• People aged 18 to 64 with chronic medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-like complications.

• Pregnant women.

• People who live with or care for infants aged less than 6 months (parents, siblings, daycare providers or others working in child care settings).

• Health care and emergency personnel who have direct contact with patients or infectious material. This would include students required to work in health care clinical settings as part of their academic programs. Most of these students were offered vaccinations earlier this fall.

Students or employees attending the H1N1 vaccine clinic on Nov. 23 must be prepared to present their MUID and indicate under which priority group they fall.

The H1N1 vaccine is available at no cost. Individuals will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis while quantities last. Wait times may be long.
 
SHS is in continued contact with state and local health authorities and will update the campus community as more vaccine is received or as guidelines for allocation change.
 
Members of the Marquette community who do not fit current priority groups are encouraged to check with their local health departments or personal health care providers for vaccine availability.
 
Seasonal flu vaccine is still available by calling SHS at 8-7184 for an appointment.
 
Anyone with flu-like symptoms should stay home from class, work or campus activities until he/she is fever-free for 24 hours.
 
For more information visit the SHS Web site.

]]> 1258665288 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:14:48 -0600 <![CDATA[Business Plan Competition accepting entries ]]> http://www.marquette.edu/omc/newscenter/recent.php?subaction=showfull&id=1258665267&archive= accepting submissions for its 2010 Business Plan Competition. At least one member of a team must be a Marquette student, faculty or staff member or an alumnus/a. The application deadline is Monday, Dec. 7.

Following the deadline, the submissions will be reviewed by a team of judges. The entrants accepted into the competition are then paired with an entrepreneurial mentor to develop a more in-depth plan. Workshops on business model development, plan refinement and presentation skills are held periodically throughout the competition. Fully developed plans will be reviewed by a panel of judges. The winners, who will be announced on April 12, 2010, will receive services, such as legal, accounting and public relations assistance.

For more information, contact Steve Laczniak, graduate assistant in the Department of Management, at 8-0673. ]]> 1258665267 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:14:27 -0600 <![CDATA[Poster session and colloquy features faculty/student research]]> http://www.marquette.edu/omc/newscenter/recent.php?subaction=showfull&id=1258665097&archive= The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will host the Fifth Annual Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy  on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the AMU Ballrooms. Dr. Arthur Hefti, chair of the Committee on Research, will provide opening remarks.

Eight colleges and 16 departments are represented in 44 posters and two colloquy sessions about projects that will take place in the next 12 months.

The goal of the event is to celebrate and encourage faculty research that involves students.

]]> 1258665097 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:11:37 -0600 <![CDATA[Who are the most interesting December graduates? ]]> http://www.marquette.edu/omc/newscenter/recent.php?subaction=showfull&id=1258665039&archive= The Office of Marketing and Communication is seeking stories about December graduates for possible use with area media. December graduates with unusual backgrounds; who overcame substantial obstacles in getting their degree; who will be doing something unusual after graduation; with recent exclusive awards, academic recognition, publications or scholarship; etc. are some ideas that would be appropriate.

What graduates do you know who have fascinating stories to tell? E-mail their names and plenty of details.

]]> 1258665039 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:10:39 -0600 <![CDATA[Relay for Life hosting fall kickoff ]]> http://www.marquette.edu/omc/newscenter/recent.php?subaction=showfull&id=1258664958&archive= A Fall Kick Off for Relay for Life will be held Monday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. in Cramer Hall 087. Information about participating and starting a team will be provided. Relay for Life will take place April 24-25, 2010, on Central Mall.

Contact Relay for Life Marquette for more information.

]]> 1258664958 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:09:18 -0600 <![CDATA[MUTV producing new show about men’s basketball team]]> http://www.marquette.edu/omc/newscenter/recent.php?subaction=showfull&id=1258664938&archive= Marquette Basketball Weekly, that follows the men’s basketball team. Every Friday new content is added, including exclusive interviews, features, game highlights and weekly thoughts from Coach Buzz Williams.]]> 1258664938 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:08:58 -0600 <![CDATA[Only one issue of News Briefs next week]]> http://www.marquette.edu/omc/newscenter/recent.php?subaction=showfull&id=1258664911&archive= News Briefs will not be issued Thursday, Nov. 26. There will be a News Briefs newsletter on Monday, Nov. 23. The submission deadline for Monday is noon tomorrow, Nov. 20. ]]> 1258664911 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:08:31 -0600 <![CDATA[Resources available after student's death]]> http://www.marquette.edu/omc/newscenter/recent.php?subaction=showfull&id=1258664820&archive= Web site with resources for students, faculty and staff has been developed. Please keep the Siebenaler family and those who knew Andrew in your prayers.]]> 1258664820 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:07:00 -0600 <![CDATA[Food drive benefits Hunger Task Force]]> http://www.marquette.edu/omc/newscenter/recent.php?subaction=showfull&id=1258664760&archive= food drive through Friday, Dec. 18. Nonperishable food items will benefit the Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee, which distributes more than 9.5 million pounds of food to area food banks. Collection barrels are located in the Raynor lobby, AMU Information Desk and the MUSG office, AMU 133).]]> 1258664760 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:06:00 -0600