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May 2007
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Marquette receives $51 million gift
An alumni couple, Raymond A. and Kathryn A. Eckstein, will
donate
$51 million to Marquette University toward construction
of a new Law
School facility, Marquette President Robert A.
Wild, S.J., announced
Friday. The donation is the largest gift
ever made by individuals to a
Wisconsin college or university
and is one of the largest ever to a law
school in the United
States.
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- Remembering victims of Virginia Tech
The Marquette community mourned the victims of the recent Virginia Tech tragedy.
University Ministry’s Web site offers a reflection by
Frank Majka, S.J., and prayers for all
victims of violence.
- Three faculty members honored for teaching excellence
Three faculty members received awards for teaching excellence at Marquette University ’s
Pere Marquette Dinner on Thursday, May 3.
Dr. Scott Reid, professor of chemistry,
received the Robert and Mary Gettel Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence. Dr. Linda
Laatsch, associate professor of clinical laboratory science, and Ralph Anzivino, professor
of law, received the Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J., Faculty Awards for Teaching Excellence.
- Faculty honored with research awards
The university recently recognized Dr. Charles Wilkie with the Lawrence G. Haggerty
Award for Research Excellence in honor of Wilkie’s research in fire retardancy. Four other
faculty members won the 2007-2008 Way Klingler Young Scholar Awards, which provide a
one-semester sabbatical. Those awards went to Dr. Iqbal Ahamed, Dr. David Baker,
Dr. Sandra Hunter and Dr. Irfan Omar. For more on Marquette’s latest research, go to
www.marquette.edu/research.
- Marquette Pep Band releases CD
If you can’t get enough of “Ring Out Ahoya,” you’re in luck. Marquette’s pep band has
recorded a CD, Game Time with the Marquette University Pep Band. Order it online
- Looking for a good book?
The staff of Raynor Memorial Libraries have posted their latest picks in the April issue of
Ex Libris,
which features fiction and non-fiction highlights as well as two recent books
by faculty.
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What are your classmates up to?
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Jackson Paul Morris
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Gary and Karin Morris, Bus Ad '00, proudly announce the birth of their son, Jackson Paul, on October 24, 2006. Full Note
Peter Bergan, Bus Ad '91, and Maureen Bissing, Arts '92, were married on July 29, 2006 in Chicago. Full Note
Sandra McDermott, Nurs '78, has created and produced two CDs
for guided relaxation, sleep problems and pain. Full Note
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La Merenda
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Mocarski Lackey wedding
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Mary Mocarski, Comm '02, and Jay Lackey, Comm '01, were
married on October 21, 2006 at Old St. Patrick’s Church in
Chicago. Full Note
James T. Areddy, Bus Ad '85, was among a group of reporters for
The Wall
Street Journal awarded the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for
International Reporting. Full note
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S P I R I T
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MU Connect launches Spirit of Ignatius page
Developed by the Spirit of Ignatius Committee of the Marquette Alumni Association National Board of Directors, the Spirit of Ignatius page will be a useful tool for alumni of all faiths.
Use this page to make connections with fellow alumni, post prayer requests, find opportunities for daily
reflection, and gain access to
online vocational resources.
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Class of 1957, it's time to come "home" for your
GOLDEN JUBILEE REUNION
Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20, 2007
Marquette University Campus
Celebrate your 50th reunion with campus tours, college receptions and a Mass, along with special recognition at the 2007 commencement ceremony and a dinner with Marquette University President Robert A. Wild, S.J. Learn more |
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Featured Events
Want to see what events are happening in your area?
Check out the Event Calendar and register online.
Young Alumni Community Volunteer Fair
Date: Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Union Sports Annex, Milwaukee, WI
Cocktails & Conversation with Dean Pauly
Date: Wednesday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Glen Ridge Club House, Bel Air, CA
CIRCLES Event Featuring Best Buy Executives
Date: Thursday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Westin Chicago River North, Chicago, IL
Brewers vs. Padres in San Diego
Date: Saturday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: PETCO Park, San Diego, CA
AMUW Book Club Event
Date: Wednesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: John P. Raynor, S.J., Library, Milwaukee, WI
An Afternoon at the Winery with the Houston Club
Date: Saturday, June 2 at Noon
Location: Pleasant Hill Winery, Brenham, TX
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