Marquette Wire

Former Gesu Pastor John Schlegel dies from pancreatic cancer at 72

Natalie Wickman, Executive News Editor • November 15, 2015

Schlegel passed away in Omaha, Nebraska, home of Creighton University, where he served as president for 11 years.

Marquette gets $6 million for Trinity Fellows, Burke Scholars

Julia Pagliarulo, Assistant News Editor • November 14, 2015

The money will allow Trinity Fellows to grow from 10 to 15 fellows and have a 15th anniversary celebration that will unite current and past program members.

University’s next steps discussed after demonstration for University of Missouri, people of color

Clara Hatcher, Religion & Social Justice Reporter • November 13, 2015

Around 85 students were at the discussion, which was aimed toward students of color at Marquette.

Marquette community stages silent demonstration for the University of Missouri, people of color

Clara Hatcher, Religion & Social Justice Reporter • November 12, 2015

“This is an issue here,” Drake said about race. “Many people are afraid to talk about it because it makes them uncomfortable, and, at the same time, when people do talk about it, it is only discussed by students of color.”

First Dialogue Dinner fosters discussion about inclusion, justice

Julie Grace, General Assignment Reporter • November 12, 2015

The event, called "WHO is Marquette?," allowed students to talk with faculty about their experiences on campus and how they wish to strengthen the Marquette community.

11 pastors participating in leadership project backed by MU

Clara Hatcher, Religion & Social Justice Reporter • November 12, 2015

The university received a grant totaling half a million dollars from Lilly Endowment, Inc., an Indianapolis-based private foundation committed to the causes of community development, education and religion.

Two climate study forums share ideas on diversity, staff training

Dana Warren, General Assignment Reporter • November 12, 2015

The Climate Study Work Group helped to monitor discussions and established the forum as round group table discussions with nine people participating at each table engaged in an open dialogue regarding the results of the climate study. Attendance at the first forum was estimated to be around 36 staff and faculty, with three students. The second forum had approximately 25 staff and faculty in attendance, with four students.

Students react to possibility of a tobacco-free campus

Gary Leverton and Sophia Boyd • November 12, 2015

MUSG voted 16-3, with four members abstaining, to pass the tobacco-free campus legislation Nov. 9. It is being sent to University President Michael Lovell for final approval.

Computer graduate program introduces two specializations, expedited Master’s degree program

Gary Leverton, Higher Education Reporter • November 12, 2015

The new specializations are called "Information Assurance and Cyber Defense", and "Big Data and Data Analysis". Information Assurance and Cyber Defense focuses on security concerns within databases, networks and systems. Big Data and Data Analytics focuses on business applications and provides future computing professionals with the knowledge to define processes and systems that will enhance the performance of their organizations using data.

New MUPD Advisory Board sets plans, discusses charter

Brittany Carloni, General Assignment Reporter • November 12, 2015

The announcement was sent in a university news brief on Nov. 2. The board’s charter states that additional responsibilities will include reviewing complaints against MUPD personnel and any other duties assigned to the board by Lovell or the Board of Trustees.

MUPD offering free pizza to safe pedestrians

McKenna Oxenden, Crime Reporter • November 12, 2015

MUPD Cpl. Carrie Peters said the force wants to inform students about expectations of the law and fines if laws are broken.

Professor looking to continue research on health in Lindsay Heights

Julia Pagliarulo, Assistant News Editor • November 12, 2015

Lindsay Heights is an economically disadvantaged neighborhood in Milwaukee where 95 percent of the community is African-American. Harris joined with health workers and partners to understand and try to improve the health of its women of color last year.