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Study abroad deadline March 1All students planning to study abroad in the summer or fall of 2012, or for the entire 2012-13 academic year, need to have applications completed by Thursday, March 1. Marquette's Office of International Education provides a variety of programs and support for students to study aboard at more than 70 locations around the globe. Through Feb. 13, student can attend information sessions according to geographical locations to learn about specific programs and offerings. In addition to semester-long programs, Marquette faculty members are leading 10 summer programs in locations such as Ghana, Bolivia, Cuba, China and Italy. The programs, which range from three to eight weeks, are great options for students who want to build their global experience, while earning credits. General application requirements include completing an online form, submitting an essay and soliciting letter(s) of recommendation. |
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NEWS FOR PARENTSMission Week 2012: Who is my neighbor?The Marquette community will reflect on our university's Catholic, Jesuit identity during Mission Week, Feb. 19-25. This year's theme, "Who is my neighbor?," will encourage the campus community to reflect on who our neighbors are locally, nationally and internationally, and to examine how we can create international networks to address issues of faith, justice and ecology. The week begins with a Mass at the Church of the Gesu celebrated by Father Doug Leonhardt, S.J., with the homily by Marquette President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. The keynote address will be given by Dr. Bernard Amadei, founding president of Engineers Without Borders USA and co-founder of Engineers Without Borders — International. His address, Engineering for the Developing World: From Crisis to Development, will be Tuesday, Feb. 21. Student Affairs launches website regarding sexual misconductThe Office of Student Affairs launched a new website Monday that provides resources and information for the campus community regarding sexual misconduct. In an email to students this week, L. Christopher Miller, vice president for student affairs, said, "Reflecting on what makes our campus a tight knit and caring community, I want to remind everyone that we all play a valuable role in preventing acts that violate individuals' basic dignity. To help support that type of community, we have developed a new Web page." Developed with input from community advocates, staff from the Counseling Center, Student Health Services, Student Development, the Department of Public Safety and faculty, the site provides background on how to identify acts of misconduct, information on resources available to students and tips on how students can support each other. New spiritual retreat offered through Campus MinistryCampus Ministry is offering the Ignatian Weekend Retreat, Feb. 24-26, a new retreat that offers a quiet weekend of individual reflection. Other retreat opportunities this semester include the Connect Retreat, Feb. 17-19, and Lenten Retreat in Daily Life. CIRCLES eMentor Network available to studentsThe Career Services Center and the Marquette University Alumni Association have created the CIRCLES eMentor Network on LinkedIn. The effort provides students the opportunity to connect with alumni for career advice, industry information and other guidance. Students can sign up online through the Career Services Center and be admitted to the LinkedIn group and receive a mentor. Food for thought, helping to feed the homelessO'Donnell Hall isn't just home to freshman guys. Four nights a week, students gather in the O'Donnell kitchen to fight one of Milwaukee's greatest problems — hunger. Campus Kitchen Marquette, which started in 2003, enlists student and community volunteers to gather, prepare and deliver meals to the homeless in Milwaukee. MARQUETTE EVENTSParents Association game and National Marquette Day,
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IN THIS ISSUENEWS FOR PARENTS Mission Week 2012: Who is my neighbor? Student Affairs launches website regarding sexual misconduct New spiritual retreat offered through Campus Ministry CIRCLES eMentor Network available to students Food for thought, helping to feed the homeless MARQUETTE EVENTSParents Association game and National Marquette Day, Feb. 11 Local game watching parties for National Marquette Day, Save the date: Lil' Siblings Weekend, April 20-22 MARQUETTE ATHLETICSMen's basketball extend winning streak IMPORTANT DATES |
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