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Tax time

Now available: The 2007 version of the Internal Revenue Service’s Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education, which details all of the information on tax benefits and deductions needed to complete income tax forms. IRS Resources also covers what you need to know.

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March 1 is the deadline for financial aid

Now is the time of year to gear up for financial aid. The way to get it done is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Visit the Office of Financial Aid for a step-by-step guide to completing and submitting FAFSA online.

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Information sessions and deadlines for study abroad

Does your student want to study abroad? He or she should attend an information session at Marquette’s Office of International Education, held every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of the semester. Students should reserve their spots at OIE in the Alumni Memorial Union, Room 425, or by calling (414) 288-7289. Students wishing to take part in the Fall 2008 South Africa Service Learning Program must apply by Feb. 15; those planning to study elsewhere in the world must submit completed forms by March 1. A list of study abroad opportunities is posted on OIE’s study abroad Web site.

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Career fair pairs students with employers

Marquette’s employment fair, WorkForce 2008, is a terrific opportunity for your student to meet with potential employers from business, industry, government and nonprofit sectors. It all takes place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Alumni Memorial Union Ballrooms. Check out Marquette’s Career Services Center for a WorkForce Guidebook and a list of participating organizations.

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Love Your Body Week set for February
In a 2006 survey, nearly 20 percent of college students nationwide admitted to having an eating disorder. Of those, 75 percent never sought or received treatment. In conjunction with National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Marquette’s Center for Health Education is hosting its annual Love Your Body Week Feb. 25–29 to promote healthy body image and self-acceptance and raise awareness of the dangers of eating disorders. For helpful information about eating disorders visit the Counseling Center.

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Play a role in suicide prevention

Parents are an important part of suicide prevention at Marquette. The university’s Counseling Center is looking to expand the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training team and sustain the Link for Life suicide prevention program after grant funding ends. Interested parents are a welcome addition to these efforts. If you’re interested in being trained as a certified QPR trainer or would like to participate in a sustainability committee, contact Bridgette Hensley, Psy.D., or call (414) 288-7172.

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See the difference, be the difference

Members of the Marquette family tend to see the world a little differently from others. Hear how seven Marquette professors, students and alums see the difference and how it has shaped their lives.
 

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College of Engineering welcomes Greenheck Chair

Marquette’s first Greenheck Chair of Engineering Design, Kevin Craig, Ph.D., is now on campus. An expert in mechatronics, Craig is charged with infusing the four-year curriculum with opportunities for students to solve multidisciplinary engineering problems. Read the news release.

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New academic programs approved

Beginning fall 2008, Marquette will offer two new graduate degree programs: a doctorate in nursing practice and a professional master’s degree in biomedical engineering.

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Just for MU families: Marquette Parents Association basketball game and luncheon

The Marquette University Parents Association welcomes all Marquette families to the Marquette vs. Rutgers basketball game and luncheon on February 23. Enjoy a tailgate-style buffet at the Hilton Milwaukee Center downtown, where you'll hear from Jack Harbaugh, the associate athletics director. Then head to the Bradley Center to cheer the Golden Eagles to victory! Brunch begins at 11 a.m., and tip-off is at 1 p.m. Reserve your tickets online today!

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Mission Week: A Marquette tradition

Mission Week gives the entire Marquette community an opportunity to slow down and reflect on the world around them. This year that opportunity comes Feb. 3–9, as the university celebrates “Faith Doing Justice,” culminating in a Feb. 7 keynote event hosted by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien. O'Brien will host a distinguished panel on the topic "War, Peace and People of Faith." Tickets for the keynote event are available to the general public starting Jan. 30 on a first-come, first-served basis. For the full rundown of other Mission Week activities, check out the schedule and resource guide.

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Marquette theatre presenting Arthur Miller play

The Department of Performing Arts presents “All My Sons,” the classic Arthur Miller play that asks: Which comes first, responsibility to family or to society? The play runs Feb. 14–24. 

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Museum opening new art exhibits
Two new exhibits are opening at the Haggerty Museum of Art. “The Grandeur of God,” Native American photos by Rev. Don Doll, S.J., runs Jan. 31–April 13. “William Hogarth: British Satiric Prints,” features Hogarth’s 1744 edition of A Harlot’s Progress; the exhibit opens Feb. 7 and runs through March 23.  

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Golden Eagles are hot, hot, hot

Though tickets to Marquette men’s basketball games against Rutgers and Georgetown have already sold out, you can still see the nationally ranked Golden Eagles take on Big East foes USF, Louisville and Pittsburgh at the Bradley Center.

Marquette faces the USF Bulls at 7 p.m. tonight (Jan. 29) before taking on Louisville at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4. The Golden Eagles welcome the Pittsburgh Panthers to the Bradley Center at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, and all fans in attendance will receive a 2003 Final Four replica ring.

The Marquette women’s basketball team hosts Cincinnati at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5. It’s a “Two for Tuesday” game, as fans can buy one get ticket and get one free. The Golden Eagles then face Seton Hall on Breast Cancer Awareness Day at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. They take on Pittsburgh at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, on Dollar Night when tickets, hot dogs, soda and candy each cost just a buck.

Tickets for both men’s and women’s basketball can be purchased at the Al McGuire Center ticket office, located at 770 N. 12th Street, or online at ticketmaster.com. For more information, call (414) 288-GOMU or log on to the official Web site of Marquette Athletics, gomarquette.com.

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