EXCELLENCE
Postseason basketball is underway; celebrate with fans in your area
If there were ever a time to pull out your blue and gold, it's now: postseason basketball play is on! Earlier this week, the Marquette Women's Basketball team finished second in the BIG EAST Tournament in Chicago, while the men will take to the court on Thursday in New York. Both teams look forward to NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday and Monday.
Check out fan events during the BIG EAST Men's Basketball Tournament in New York this week or find a game-watching party in your area.
BONUS CONTENT:
'Jump Around guy' Rick Smith, 68, still going strong after 12 years, and the students love it
from Jim Stingl, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Give Marquette Day 2019 exceeded goal
Thanks to the outpouring of support from alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends, we exceeded our Give Marquette Day goal on Feb. 21 to secure 1,600 donors in 24 hours. By the end of the day, 1,920 donors contributed $530,771 to support a wide range of opportunities at the university, including student scholarships, academic programs, athletics and many others. Thank you for your support, your enthusiasm and your well wishes. Stay tuned for information on Give Marquette Day 2020.
Marquette celebrates International Women's Day on March 8
 This year marks the 110th anniversary of women at Marquette. In 1909, Marquette became the first Catholic university in the world to offer coeducation as part of its regular undergraduate program. Today, women make up more than 50 percent of the student body.
See more photos of women at Marquette through the years on Instagram.
BONUS CONTENT:
Marquette receives $1 million gift to advance women in business; speaker series named in honor of June and Herman Loebl
FAITH
Fear, shame and guilt: A companion?
A reflection for the first week of Lent
By Kathleen Coffey-Guenther, Ph.D., Senior Mission and Ignatian Leadership Specialist
And so, we have begun ... we have received our ashes and have been counseled to turn our hearts and minds towards prayer, fasting and almsgiving to help us walk the next 40 days of the Lenten season consciously and closely as one of Jesus’ companions on the way to and through the bumpy road to Easter Sunday.
And, as we see from the scripture readings this week, we don’t necessarily enter this journey in the company of all rainbows and butterflies. Instead, this journey of Lent can be a challenging invitation even for the bravest among us.
Read the full reflection.
March reflection: Jesuits' University Apostolic Preferences can help guide us during the days of Lent
By Rev. Frederick Zagone, S.J., Vice President for Mission and Ministry
As we begin Lent I am reminded we focus on things like, prayer, fasting, almsgiving. We are called to be of service to others and to do good works as we experience the call of the Gospels that offers to assist us in forming our minds and hearts in relationship to our faith, and to our mission as Christians. We must commit these acts conscious of our relationship with God and remember that God loves us.
Last month we received a letter from the Superior General of the Jesuits announcing the Jesuits’ Universal Apostolic Preferences. Pope Francis validated them saying that the Society’s proposed preferences agree with the current priorities of the Church. The Universal Apostolic Preferences are a groundwork and basis for all the work Jesuits do and the priorities for our institutions, like Marquette University.
The highlights are:
A. To show the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment;
B. To walk with the poor, the outcasts of the world, those whose dignity has been violated;
C. To accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future;
D. To collaborate in the care of our Common Home.
Now these highlights are supposed to guide us for the next ten years. But reflecting on them, I wondered, how can these guide us during the days of Lent?
To show the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment. That’s simple. Pray.
To walk with the poor, the outcasts of the world, those whose dignity has been violated. Another simple answer. Do something good for someone.
To accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future. Perhaps those young people are your children. Your grandchildren. Students you are supporting at Marquette. Is there something you can do to help give them hope?
To collaborate in the care of our Common Home. In his encyclical Laudato Si, Pope Francis reminds us that all human beings share responsibility for the care of creation. Maybe there is some little thing we can each do to make the world a better place.
People will ask, “What are you doing for Lent?” Maybe I’ve given you some ideas. Let us be transformed in this season. Today is the day to act and walk humbly with God.
Don't miss the MU Club of North Texas's 'Theology on Tap' event on March 20
Join fellow alumni at Lone Star Wine Cellars in McKinney, Texas, for “Theology on Tap,” an Ignatian conversation and evening of reflection on the blessings and gifts of love gracing our lives during this season of Lent. Conversation led by Dr. Kathy Coffey-Guenther, Arts '85, Grad '89, '98, Senior Mission and Ignatian Leadership Specialist, University Advancement, Marquette University.
Learn more and register now.
LEADERSHIP
Marquette point guard Markus Howard brings awareness to his own mental health
From Jen Lada, Comm '02, ESPN
Marquette junior Markus Howard speaks out to ESPN about mental health, seeing a psychologist and dealing with successes and failures on the court.
"As a student-athlete, a lot of things are on your plate; it's like working 9 - 5 and then doing overtime," Howard said. "We like to internalize a lot of things. There's a stigma that [student-athletes are] tough, we should keep things to ourselves, not really show our emotions. But there are things I'm dealing through from a mental standpoint that I need to get off my chest, and have a person to talk to -- to spill those things -- is really important."
Watch Markus's journey through grappling with college student-athlete life on espn.com.
Marquette's College of Health Sciences receives $500,000 gift to fund spinal cord injury research
The gift, from the Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation, is to establish the BRPF Excellence Fund in Spinal Cord Injury Research. The Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation, located in nearby Waukesha, Wis., was formed by Marquette alumnus and friend of the College of Health Sciences, Bryon Riesch, Bus Ad '02, who was paralyzed in an accident nearly 20 years ago when he was an undergraduate student at Marquette.
The gift will fund research done primarily by Dr. Murray Blackmore, associate professor of biomedical sciences and one of the foremost spinal cord injury neuroscience researchers in the country.
Learn about Blackmore's research on the use of gene therapy to treat brain cells damaged in spinal cord injuries.
Career advice: Resume, interview tips from Milwaukee Bucks HR executive
By Kelly Kauffman, Arts '97
Chief Human Capital Officer, Milwaukee Bucks
Sell yourself! Be sure that your resume details the work that you have done. I see many resumes that just state what the role is and not give any details regarding accomplishments.
Read the full article from the Marquette Career Experts Pool.
 Living Global: Our 10 favorite snapshots from studying abroad
Marquette students submitted their favorite photos for the Office of International Education's International Photo contest. See the photos that earned the most votes.
From Chile to Hungary to Italy, take in the awe-inspiring vistas enjoyed by Marquette study-abroad students.
SERVICE
March 31: MU Club of San Diego Service Project with Burrito Boyz
Join Marquette alumni and friends in the San Diego area in the true spirit of Ignatius as women and men for others for the spring service event with the Burrito Boyz. Volunteers will cook and assemble approximately 600 burritos and provide bread and water to the homeless. Register online.
April 13: MU Club of Southern California Service Project with Baby2Baby
Marquette alumni in Los Angeles will team up with the University of Notre Dame alumni club to serve Baby2Baby, which provides low-income babies and children with diapers, clothing and other basic necessities. Register online.
UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS
Ring out Ahoya at fan events in New York and at game-watching parties around the country as we celebrate Marquette Men's Basketball in the BIG EAST Tournament. Learn more.
Join fellow Marquette alumni and friends at Lone Star Wine Cellars for an Ignatian conversation and evening of reflection on the blessings and gifts of love gracing our lives during this season of Lent. Register today.
Enjoy a program and networking reception on the Marquette campus as we welcome Becky Frankiewicz, president of ManpowerGroup North America. Register today.
Please join Dr. Bill Cullinan, dean of the College of Health Sciences, and hear from experts leading the way in mental health research and learn how they are making a difference. Register today.
Volunteers from the MU Club of San Diego will cook and assemble approximately 600 burritos and provide bread and water to the homeless in collaboration with the Burrito Boyz. Register today.
Join Marquette alumni, parents and friends for Lunch Bunch. During a casual lunch, network and spend time with your Marquette family. April's gathering will include a special Lenten reflection. Register today.
Join Dr. Kristina Ropella, Opus Dean, Opus College of Engineering, and hear how Marquette is leading the way inspiring students to be the innovative change to serve the world in the Jesuit tradition. Register online.
Join Dr. Kristina Ropella, Opus Dean, Opus College of Engineering, and hear how Marquette is leading the way inspiring students to be the innovative change to serve the world in the Jesuit tradition. Register online.
Join the MU Club of North Texas for a private brewery tour and social outing. The day will also include games like patio Jenga, corn hole, ring toss and billiards. Register today.
Marquette Nurses, reconnect and reminisce with fellow young alumni and graduate students during a relaxed social meetup at Good City Brewing Company. Register today.
You are invited to join CM CARES, the Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation, and Marquette University for a complimentary ecumenical forum dedicated to promoting understanding and peace through thoughtful discussion. Register today.
Marquette alumni in Los Angeles will team up with the University of Notre Dame alumni club to serve Baby2Baby, which provides low-income babies and children with diapers, clothing and other necessities. Register today.
See more upcoming alumni events.
Alumni Spotlight
 Linda Sliva, Med Tech ’79, received her Emergency Medical Responder License for the State of Illinois and her Professional Development Series certificate from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. She lives in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
 Derrick Johnson, Prof St ’16, is co-founder and CEO of Encounter AI, an artificial intelligence drive-thru restaurant ordering systems company. Derrick lives in San Francisco.
 Jill Kline, Grad ’18, and Jeff McAvoy, Grad ’11, welcomed son Everett James McAvoy Kline on Nov. 29, 2018. He was 9 pounds, 4 ounces and 21 inches. The family lives in Milwaukee.
Tell the Marquette community what you've been up to lately. Send in a class note today!
Publication of the achievements of our alumni does not constitute endorsement by Marquette University.
Guess the year
Nursing students and faculty march to the site of their new nursing building, Emory Clark Hall.
a. 1977
b. 1981
c. 1985
d. 1990
Answer: b. 1981
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