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February 2007
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Father Wild asks
What Would Bishop Henni Say?
Marquette President Robert A. Wild, S.J., reflected on the
university’s 125-year history and visions for the future in his annual
presidential address last week. Entitled “What Would Bishop Henni
Say,” the speech contrasted conditions when Marquette College
was founded in 1881 by Milwaukee's first Bishop and later
Archbishop, John Martin Henni, with today’s student body, physical
facilities and finances.
Read the full text
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- Chicago alumni donate $5 million to College of Engineering
Jim and Kelly McShane, 1968 graduates of the College of Engineering and College
of Arts and Sciences, respectively, have given $5 million to endow a chair in
construction engineering management. Jim McShane is a registered Professional
Engineer who leads The McShane Companies, a diversified organization comprised
of various real estate and development companies headquartered in Rosemont, Ill.
The university recently approved a new program in construction management within
the college’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Read more
- Another record-breaking year
More than 13,000 students applied for spots in the 2007 freshman class, a
16-percent increase over last year. It is the seventh consecutive year that Marquette
has received a record number of applications. Read more
- Celebrate Mission Week Feb. 2-10
Get the real story behind the Enron scandal during this year’s Mission Week, when
the Marquette community will reflect on the theme "Challenged to Choose: The
Courage to Act." Read more
- Marquette Law to offer first master's degree in Sports Law
International legal scholars will now be able to attend the first and only graduate Sports Law program in the United States as Marquette University Law School offers its new Master of Laws in Sports Law degree beginning in fall 2007. Read more
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February is all about the LOVE...
Congrats to Marquette alumni who will celebrate
their first married Valentine's Day!
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Maja Smigiel, Eng '04, and Chad Cuellar married on August 12, 2006,
at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic church in Milwaukee, WI.
Full Note
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Breighanne Fisher, Comm '03, married Devon Eggert on October 7, 2006, in Elm Grove, WI.
Full Note |
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Kerianne Priehs, Comm ’03, and David Acra, Eng ’03, were married on August 26, 2006, at Gesu Church in Milwaukee, WI.
Full Note |
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Marquette students need you
As an MU student you may have asked yourself, what can I do with my major?
How can I find an internship in my hometown? Who can I network with in a
particular company? What is it really like to work in my chosen profession?
Share your career story with current students by answering eight simple
questions. You may be featured in an "Alumni Highlight" in an upcoming
Career Services Center newsletter that will be e-mailed to all Marquette
University students.
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NATIONAL MARQUETTE DAY
SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2007
Marquette vs. Pittsburgh
Pre-game show at 7 p.m. CST
Tip-off at 8 p.m.
Celebrate like it's 1977 at locations around the country - learn more! |
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Featured Events
Want to see what events are happening in your area?
Check out the online Event Calendar!
MU vs. Louisville with Business Administration Alumni
Date: Saturday, February 17 at 6 p.m.
Location: Bradley Center, Milwaukee WI
Hawks vs. Rockets with Steve Novak
Date: Friday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA
MU vs. Notre Dame Game-Watching Parties
Date: Saturday, February 24
Locations: South Bend, Milwaukee, Seattle, Fort Worth, LA
Marquette is Coming to Florida!
Dates: February 17 - 25, 2007
Enjoy several Marquette events for Florida alumni and friends
AMUW Supper for 12 Strangers
Dates: February 24 or 25, 2007
Location: Milwaukee-area homes
Milwaukee Club St. Patrick's Day Fish Fry
Date: Friday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Alumni Memorial Union, Marquette Campus, Milwaukee, WI
Engineering Alumni Association Green Mass & Brunch
Date: Sunday, March 25 at 10 a.m.
Location: Alumni Memorial Union, Marquette Campus, Milwaukee, WI
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Click here for more game-watching events
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