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CAMPUS HAPPEningS
FEbRUARy 2010
Inclusion. Desegregation. Access. Synonyms
that bring additional meaning to the milestones
Marquette is celebrating this year.
The 2009-2010 academic year marks the
100-year anniversary of women being seated
alongside men in undergraduate classes for
the first time in the history of Catholic higher
education. It’s also the 40-year anniversary of
Marquette’s Equal Opportunity Program, which
provides both moral and financial support for
students of limited means and first-generation
college students.
“Gift” of higher education motivates studentsTogether these anniversaries demonstrate
Marquette’s commitment to breaking down
barriers to admittance for deserving individuals
— students such as Josué López, Bus ’10, who is
the first member of his family to attend college.
It took a lot of sacrifice and perseverance on his
part to get to where he is today — starting with
leaving his home in Chicago at age 13 to attend
Saint Lawrence Seminary High, a college prep
Employees give more than $240,000 to Community CampaignSix hundred and twenty-five Marquette employees donated $243,090 to the FY 2010 Community Campaign, exceeding the $210,000 campaign goal by 16 percent. It also exceeded the FY 2009 total of $205,000 by nearly $40,000. This year’s campaign included $166,712 given to Marquette, $53,528 to United Way, and $22,850 to the United Performing Arts Fund.
Excellence in University Service Awards nomination deadline is Feb. 19Nominations for Excellence in University Service Awards will be accepted until Friday, Feb. 19. Candidates should be nominated based on meritorious service that is above and beyond the duties normally assigned to their positions. Nominees should demonstrate and support the Ignatian ideal of care for others, as well as carry out the mission of the university on an ongoing basis. Visit marquette.edu/excellence/ for more information.
Haggerty Museum hosting Stella Johnson for photography lecturePhotographer Stella Johnson will present a lecture, AL SOL: Photographs from Mexico, Cameroon and Nicaragua, at the Haggerty Museum of Art at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Johnson, a Fulbright scholar, immersed herself in the cultures of remote villages in developing nations to create the photography in Cameroon Images from Al Sol at the Haggerty. Her exhibition is one of six running at the Haggerty through April 18; The others are Thomas Woodruff’s Freak Parade; Lucinda Devlin’s The Omega Suites; Barbara Morgan’s The Montages; The Northern Masters prints; and Old Master Paintings from the Haggerty.
Wade Chair to deliver lecture about migrantsRev. Dean Brackley, S.J., will deliver the Wade Public Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 4 p.m. in Cudahy 001. Father Brackley, the Rev. Francis C. Wade Chair for spring semester, will present “The Migrants: Illegals or God’s Ambassadors?” He has served as a professor of theology at the Universidad Centroamericana in El Salvador since 1990.
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boarding school in Mt. Calvary, Wis. But even
with all his hard work, without the support of
Marquette’s EOP program, his dream may never
have become a reality.
“Education is empowering,” said Josué. “My
Marquette education has helped me open doors
for myself, my sisters and my family. But without
the support of EOP, I know I wouldn’t be here.”
Josué serves as a mentor for his sister Maritza,
Bus ’13, a freshman at Marquette. “College for me
means success in life,” said Maritza. “Having access
to this education is a gift. When you feel like you
want to give up, you reflect upon the opportunity
and it motivates you to keep trying harder.”
the courage of a few inspires a generationSymbolic of the courage and perseverance
it takes to break down barriers, Marquette
University will confer the Pére Marquette
Discovery Award, the university’s highest honor,
on the Little Rock Nine Feb. 9. This coura-
geous group of teenagers dared to challenge
Marquette honors courage and perseveranceBy April Beane
February Centennial Event Highlightsthursday, Feb. 4“Politics, Policy and Reality: What’s Really Going on in Washington”Gwen Ifill, journalist4 p.m. — Weasler Auditorium
tuesday, Feb. 9Pére Marquette Discovery Award Conferral on the Little Rock Nine Mike Gousha, distinguished fellow in law and public policy, will interview seven members of the Little Rock Nine
saturday, Feb. 13Panel discussion: “Women Living the Marquette Mission”Noon — Union Sports Annex
Monday, Feb. 22Panel discussion: “Women Leaders in Milwaukee’s Diverse Communities”5 p.m. — AMU, ballroom E
tuesday, March 30Panel discussion: “Excellence, Faith, Leadership and Service: Finding Synergy in Women’s Lives”4:30 p.m. — Raynor Memorial Libraries, Beaumier SuitesVisit www.marquette.edu/women100 for centennial event dates, times and registration information.
The Little Rock Nine as teenagers leave school in 1957 after their integration into Central High was ordered by a Federal Court following legal action by the NAACP. From the back left — Ernest Green and Jefferson Thomas; second row left — Thelma Mothershed Wair, Minnijean Brown Trickey and Elizabeth Eckford; front left — Terrence Roberts, soldier, Melba Pattillo Beals, Gloria Ray Karlmark and Carlotta Walls LaNier.
Both Josué and Maritza López encourage other first generation students to see college as a possibility.
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some ways to connect with Marquette in social Media
www.twitter.com/marquetteu www.twitter.com/muathletics
www.facebook.com/marquetteu www.facebook.com/gomarquette
www.youtube.com/marquetteu
www.flickr.com/marquetteu
education, graduation, Tuesday night Mass and
life in McCormick Hall.
Jessica Koth, immediate past president of the
Association of Marquette University Women and
AMUW’s current representative on the Marquette
University Alumni Association National Board of
Directors, said social media help her feel more
connected to Marquette. “The updates — be
they photos of campus, memories from alumni
or important news — are right there amidst the
other updates I receive from friends, family and
colleagues,” she said. “I really value that added
step Marquette is taking to keep alumni informed
about and engaged in the latest on campus.”
The mentoring program matches Marquette
dental students of all levels with established
dentists throughout the state in a mentor/
protégé relationship. Students typically want
to learn about the business of the profession,
network and gain a confidante who can relate
to their dental school experience, according to
Linda Gleason, director of student services for
the School of Dentistry. Mentors participate to
help “pass on the profession” and serve as a
teacher, as well as to find potential employees,
Marquette Matters
Kate Gilson signed up for the Marquette
School of Dentistry’s mentoring program to
network. At least, that was one of the reasons
she participated — to make professional connec-
tions in the dental profession. In the end, her
experience as a protégé turned into a profes-
sional partnership with her mentor.
“I was hopeful that upon graduation my
mentor could give me guidance to help me
find a practice that suited me,” said Gilson,
Arts ’96 and Dent ‘99. “It turned out that there
was an opening for me in his
practice. It was a great opportu-
nity since we already knew we
would get along because of the
mentorship program.”
“Kate was looking to join
a practice at the same time I
was looking to find someone
to replace my partner, who
was retiring,” said Dr. Gene
Shoemaker, Arts ’83 and Dent
‘89, Gilson’s mentor and
subsequent business partner.
“Kate was the perfect person
to join our practice.” Gilson
joined Shoemaker’s practice
in Waukesha in 2002 and has
served as a mentor herself.
she said. Mentors and students meet at a dinner
in September and then it’s up to them how they
remain in contact. Participation is optional for
students, but this year 263 of the 320 dental
students are participating, along with170 mentors.
The program, which is celebrating its 15th
anniversary, is a partnership between the School
of Dentistry, the Wisconsin Dental Association
and the Pierre Fauchard Academy, an interna-
tional, honorary dental service organization.
“I don’t believe there are any partnerships
like ours between a state dental association and
a dental school,” said Dr. William Lobb, dean of
dentistry. “This is, to my knowledge, the only
one that exists nationally.”
“The WDA values the opportunity to work
with Marquette and the Pierre Fauchard Academy
to benefit today’s dentists as well as tomorrow’s,”
said Lani Becker, director of member services for
the WDA. “The program enhances the top-notch
education students receive at Marquette with the
opportunity to interact with dentists in regular
practice settings.”
“The mentorship program is an essential
aspect of our students’ education,” said Lobb.
“It provides an added dimension for them and
an opportunity for dentists to become involved
in the education and training of the next genera-
tion of dentists.”
Program pairs students with practicing dentists to learn professionBy Tim Olsen
Dr. Ron Stifter, Dent ’67, has participated in the School of Dentistry’s mentoring program since its inception. This year he’s mentoring fourth-year dental student Kacey-Ann Thompson.
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Marquette branches out in social media By Tim Cigelske
Marquette is getting More social. Marquette has nearly 13,000 fans and
followers between Facebook and Twitter,
more than 165 videos on the Marquette
YouTube channel and nearly 1,400 photos on
the Marquette Flickr page. And the numbers
compiled in late January keep growing.
According to Marketing and Communication
Vice President Tricia Geraghty, social media
initiatives complement Marquette’s efforts to
build community, exchange ideas and create
a shared sense of mission, online and off.
“Part of what has
allowed our social media
initiative to thrive is that
our community is so active
and engaged,” Geraghty
said. “Our students, faculty
and alumni are never at a
loss for topics, events or
achievements to discuss.”
In addition to general
university social media
accounts, Marquette also
has a significant and
growing presence among
departments and specific
communities, including
athletics, the Law School
and the J. William and Mary
Diederich College of Communication.
On Facebook, the university recently launched
a parents’ page, and one of the most popular
Marquette groups is for the class of 2014, which
already has more than 900 members. One
prospective student e-mailed the group’s admin-
istrator, Leah Strong, to tell her the group made
“what seems like a scary college application
process into something fun, and I’m sure other
people would agree with me in saying we really
appreciate it. The group has made the college
search process even more personal than it
already was at Marquette.”
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Striking a familiar chordForty years after its installation, the Marquette carillon is being restoredBy Christopher Stolarski
In 1967, Princeton University Carillonneur
Arthur Bigelow was commissioned to help
fashion a 48-bell carillon for the tower atop
Marquette Hall. The noted bell designer died
suddenly before the installation was complete.
While Bigelow never got the chance to see his
finished work, his apprentice, Richard Watson,
was there for the dedication ceremony.
Four decades later, bell foundry and carillon
design firm Meeks, Watson & Company is
nearing completion of a restoration project
that includes the installation of a new playing
console, practice instrument and bell strikers.
The company’s “Watson” is none other than
Bigelow’s protégé, Richard.
“It has certainly come full-circle,” Marquette
Carillonneur Mark Konewko said. “This has been
an exciting project, and I’m delighted to see it all
coming together.”
Watson agreed. “It has been particularly satis-
fying to work with Mark Konewko and others at
the university to make this beautiful instrument
playable once again,” he said. “We want to help
ensure that it remains a great music resource on
the Marquette campus for many years to come.”
The project’s current phase, which is nearing
completion, commenced in late November and
has included the return of the peal, a series of
different-sized free-swinging bells. While most
American peals comprise three bells, six such
bells will once again toll from Marquette Tower.
“The peal has been silent for 10 years,”
Konewko said. “Now the bells will ring again.
The carillon will also be programmed to mark
the quarter, half and full hours of the day,
and the Angelus prayer will sound at noon.”
Konewko, who is only the university’s second
carillonneur since the instrument’s inaugura-
tion, also teaches a three-credit elective course,
“Carillon Discovery: An Introduction,” which
will next run during the spring 2011 semester.
On the Sideed Block – National Ski Patrol
“On the Side” offers a glimpse of faculty and staff interests outside of Marquette. E-mail your story suggestions to [email protected].
By Jeanne Reidy
Block patrols the slopes at Crystal Ridge Ski Area, which includes the highest point in Milwaukee County.
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When he planned a sabbatical more than a decade ago, dr. ed Block, professor of english, set both academic and personal goals for himself. Being an avid skier, he wanted to become a member of the national Ski Patrol. He has been patrolling the slopes at Crystal Ridge Ski area, in Franklin, annually from early december to mid-March since 1995.
to get outdoors in the winter, ski regularly and be of aid to injured skiers, Block first took the outdoor emergency Care course, which he now teaches, and became qualified as a first responder. as what he calls an “ambassador of the hill,” Block treats basic injuries, often with the help of Franklin emergency Medical technicians, and helps ensure that skiers are skiing safely. the job requires 10 shifts per season — once weekly
and one weekend shift every three weeks. “in a good snow year, i’ll get 80 to 90 hours of patrolling,” he said.
Block uses techniques from teaching at Marquette in instruction for the oeC course and vice-versa, using similar teaching strategies such as objectives and mnemonic devices. He explained that it is important to emphasize the relevance of what and why the students are learning in both classrooms. the concept of caring for others on the slopes also makes
its way into his classes at Marquette. “the joys of patrolling have
changed over the years, but i still love the thrill of cutting first tracks after a new fall of snow,” Block said.
In addition to weekly performances on
Wednesdays at noon, Konewko plays a number
of “Carillon Concert Series” throughout the year.
For a slideshow tour of the Marquette
University Carillon, http://bit.ly/MUcarillon.
One of only three carillons in Wisconsin, the Marquette Carillon comprises 48 bells that were cast by the Paccard bell foundry in France. A true carillon must have a minimum of 23 bells.
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Courage and perseverance C o nt i n u e d F R o M PaG e o n e
racial segregation in public schools by enrolling
at the all-white Central High School in 1957.
They became an integral part of the fight for
equal opportunity in American education. This
is only the fifth time Marquette has presented
the Discovery Award, which was created in
1969. Previous recipients include the crew of
the Apollo 11, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin
Aldrin and Michael Collins in 1969; German
theologian Rev. Karl Rahner, S.J., in 1979;
Mother Teresa of India in 1981; and Archbishop
Desmond Tutu of South Africa in 2003.
taking this legacy into the future“It makes me proud to say I go to a school that
cares enough to provide this kind of opportunity
to me and other students like me,” said Maritza.
Her brother wants to make sure Marquette
keeps the momentum going. “We must continue
to encourage more diversity and with that a
broader range of backgrounds and ideas. That’s
how we can keep paying it forward,” he said.
According to Rana Altenburg, vice president
for public affairs and co-chair for the Centennial
Celebration of Women committee, that’s just
what the university is committed to do. “We
know as a family of diverse individuals we are
stronger and more dynamic,” she said. “So, the
question we have to keep asking ourselves is
who else is knocking at Marquette’s door? And
how do we continue to provide them access to
higher education?”
By Mary Pat Pfeil
The unprecedented economic environment
of the past year has affected all members of the
Marquette family – students, faculty, staff, alumni
and benefactors. Marquette met the challenge
– bringing in another strong freshman class, in
both quality and numbers; increasing the amount
of student financial aid; providing an increase in
the compensation pool of 3 percent; extending
health insurance benefits to qualified graduate
students; and scrutinizing expenditures to
identify areas for cost reductions.
Yet the challenges continue, as illustrated by
the headlines involving colleges and universi-
ties nationwide: Layoffs. Furloughs. Job freezes.
Compensation freezes.
Marquette is not immune. “We are no different
than any other institution,” Chuck Lamb, vice
president for finance, said. “We’re being buffeted
by the same economic conditions. There are
pressures on both the revenue and expense
sides.” He cited decreased revenues from invest-
ments, fundraising and grants and increased
expenses related to health care utilization and
operational costs.
Senior Vice President Greg Kliebhan noted
that overall Marquette remains in a strong finan-
cial position, with a balanced budget, a strong
credit rating and systems in place to identify
cost savings and take advantage of opportunities.
He said the initiatives of the Renewal Task Force
have included energy and telecommunication
savings, physical plant infrastructure and stream-
lining business practices, resulting in significant
savings since 1999. Ideas on proactive reducing
of costs and increasing revenues are always
welcome and should be submitted to the RTF,
http://bit.ly/RTFsuggestions. “We continue to
move forward,” Kliebhan said. “But we are
also exercising caution, conscious of our
obligation to be excellent stewards of the
university’s resources.”
Tuition and fees account for approximately
two-thirds of Marquette’s revenues. Yet Provost
John Pauly noted that today’s
students require greater financial
assistance to enroll and remain
at Marquette. The financial aid
portion of Marquette’s budget
has grown more than 10 percent
since 2008 – from $72.6 to $80.3
million. Scholarship aid remains
a top fundraising priority.
New giving commitments
last year totaled more than
$33 million, and donations are on
target to exceed $50 million this
year, well below the record-breaking previous
two years that each exceeded $100 million but
significantly better than many other institutions.
“We continue to be blessed, even in this difficult
economy, by alumni and friends who believe in
the value of a Marquette education,” said Julie
Tolan, vice president for university advancement.
While some fundraising is for current use
expenditures, many of the funds are marked
for future use in the form of endowment. Lamb
said Marquette’s endowment dropped from
$357 million in June 2008 to $285 million in
June 2009. While the 20 percent drop was signif-
icantly less than that experienced by many port-
folios, both the lower principal and record-low
interest rates result in lower interest revenues.
Major gifts made possible the construc-
tion of new buildings on campus, including
both Eckstein Hall for the Law School and the
Discovery Learning Complex, the new College
of Engineering facility that will break ground
this spring. While the university borrowed for
the upfront costs of Eckstein Hall and for the
construction of Zilber Hall, those funds will
be replenished over time. Construction on the
“Water and People” conference hosted by Law School The Law School’s 2010 public service conference, “Water and People,” will be held Friday, Feb. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the AMU Monaghan Ballroom. Cameron Davis, senior advisor to the United States EPA adminis-trator for Great Lakes Restoration, will deliver the keynote address, “Water and People: How to Rehabilitate the Great Lakes as a Global Resource.” Additional panels and presenters will address water issues in Wisconsin, development and the environment, regulation and water ethics. Marquette employees and students can attend for free. The cost is $40 for all others. Register on the Law School Web site, http://law.marquette.edu/.
Program to address justice for battered womenSarah Buel will present “Achieving Justice for Battered Women Defendants” for the 2010 McGee Lecture on Friday, Feb. 26, at 5 p.m. in the Raynor Library Beaumier Suites. Buel, clinical professor of law at the University of Texas at Austin, has worked with battered women and abused children as an advocate and a prosecutor for 32 years. She has also founded and directed several legal and advocacy agencies for supporting battered women. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Department of Social and Cultural Sciences.
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Marquette Matters
“Women Living the Marquette Mission” to be presentedThe College of Nursing and the women’s basketball team will sponsor a Centennial Celebration of Women pre-game panel presentation, “Women Living the Marquette Mission” at noon Saturday, Feb. 13, at the AMU Sports Annex. Dr. Margaret Callahan, dean of nursing, will moderate a panel discussion with Tommi Thompson, Bus Ad ’00, finance and operations director of the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation; Dr. Mary Ann Lough, director of the Marquette Clinic for Women and Children; and Liz Heth, Burke scholar and volunteer at the Marquette Clinic for Women and Children. The $10 cost includes a box lunch and a ticket to the women’s game against Providence at 2 p.m. Call 288-7697 to register.
Freshman applications for fall top 19,000Freshman applications for the fall 2010 class have topped 19,000 as of early January. This is a record number of freshman applications for Marquette, and a 12 percent increase compared with a year ago. Applications totaled 17,800 for the fall 2009 class and 15,181 for the fall 2008 class.
Marquette continues to address fiscal challenges
“Take Five” is a brief list concerning an inter-esting aspect of Marquette life. E-mail your list suggestions to [email protected].
TAkE5The five most common states of origin for undergraduates enrolled in fall 2009, according to the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment:
1) Wisconsin – 3,396
2) Illinois – 2,660
3) Minnesota – 367
4) Michigan – 187
5) Ohio – 163
DLC has been approved on a cash-available
basis, Lamb said. The university budget annually
includes funds for renovation of existing facilities
and/or strategic property acquisition. Increased
operational costs of the new buildings are being
covered through reallocation, Lamb said.
Looking forward to fiscal year 2011, Lamb
said the budget will include a 4.75 percent
tuition increase and a very modest increase
in the performance-based salary pool.
“We continue to move forward. But we are also exercising caution,
conscious of our obligation to.be excellent stewards of the.
university’s resources.”Senior Vice President Greg Kliebhan
Marquette Matters is published monthly, except June, July and August and a combined issue for December/January, for Marquette University’s faculty and staff. Submit information to: Marquette Matters – Zilber Hall, 235; Phone: 8-7448; Fax: 8-7197E-mail: [email protected]: Tim OlsenGraphic design: Nick Schroeder
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