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Marquette Marquette honors courage and perseverance By April Beane
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.
February Centennial Event Highlights Thursday, Feb. 4 “Politics, Policy and Reality: What’s Really Going on in Washington” Gwen Ifill, journalist 4 p.m. — Weasler Auditorium
Tuesday, Feb. 9 Pére 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. 13
The courage of a few inspires a generation Symbolic 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 courageous group of teenagers dared to challenge
Panel discussion: “Women Living the Marquette Mission” Noon — Union Sports Annex
Monday, Feb. 22 Panel discussion: “Women Leaders in Milwaukee’s Diverse Communities” 5 p.m. — AMU, ballroom E
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“Gift” of higher education motivates students Together 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
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.”
Tuesday, March 30 Panel discussion: “Excellence, Faith, Leadership and Service: Finding Synergy in Women’s Lives” 4:30 p.m. — Raynor Memorial Libraries, Beaumier Suites Visit www.marquette.edu/women100 for centennial event dates, times and registration information.
Photo by Mike Gryniewicz
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.
Campus H appen i n gs Employees give more than $240,000 to Community Campaign
Haggerty Museum hosting Stella Johnson for photography lecture
Six 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.
Photographer 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.
Excellence in University Service Awards nomination deadline is Feb. 19 Nominations 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.
Wade Chair to deliver lecture about migrants Rev. 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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Marquette branches out in social media By Tim Cigelske
www.twitter.com/marquetteu www.twitter.com/muathletics
www.facebook.com/marquetteu www.facebook.com/gomarquette
www.youtube.com/marquetteu
www.flickr.com/marquetteu
for main university accounts (as of Jan. 21, 2010)
Harvard
7,472
6,162
Saint Louis
1,730
UWM
1,529
Notre Dame
Loyola-Chicago
1,978 1,518
Wisconsin
2,787
Georgetown
Some ways to connect with Marquette in Social Media
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Boston College
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 8,000 initiative to thrive is that our community is so active 7,000 and engaged,” Geraghty said. “Our students, faculty 5,669 6,000 and alumni are never at a loss for topics, events or 5,000 achievements to discuss.” In addition to general 4,000 university social media 3,000 accounts, Marquette also has a significant and 2,000 growing presence among departments and specific 1,000 communities, including athletics, the Law School 0 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 administrator, 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.” The most-viewed Marquette-produced videos on YouTube feature the philosophy of Jesuit Marquette
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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.”
Program pairs students with practicing dentists to learn profession By Tim Olsen
Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Dental Association
Kate Gilson signed up for the Marquette The mentoring program matches Marquette School of Dentistry’s mentoring program to dental students of all levels with established network. At least, that was one of the reasons dentists throughout the state in a mentor/ she participated — to make professional connec- protégé relationship. Students typically want tions in the dental profession. In the end, her to learn about the business of the profession, experience as a protégé turned into a profesnetwork and gain a confidante who can relate sional partnership with her mentor. to their dental school experience, according to “I was hopeful that upon graduation my Linda Gleason, director of student services for mentor could give me guidance to help me the School of Dentistry. Mentors participate to find a practice that suited me,” said Gilson, help “pass on the profession” and serve as a Arts ’96 and Dent ‘99. “It turned out that there teacher, as well as to find potential employees, was an opening for me in his practice. It was a great opportunity 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 Dr. Ron Stifter, Dent ’67, has participated in the School of Dentistry’s mentoring program since its in Waukesha in 2002 and has inception. This year he’s mentoring fourth-year dental student Kacey-Ann Thompson. 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 international, 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 generation of dentists.”
Striking a familiar chord Forty years after its installation, the Marquette carillon is being restored By Christopher Stolarski
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 inauguration, also teaches a three-credit elective course, “Carillon Discovery: An Introduction,” which will next run during the spring 2011 semester.
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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Ed Block – National Ski Patrol By Jeanne Reidy
Photo courtesy of Ed Block
Photo courtesy of Michael Wert
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
Block patrols the slopes at Crystal Ridge Ski Area, which includes the highest point in Milwaukee County.
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.
Photo by Dan Johnson
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 satisfying 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
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.
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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?”
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Marquette continues to address fiscal challenges 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
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 Senior Vice President Greg Kliebhan $33 million, and donations are on target to exceed $50 million this year, well below the record-breaking previous students; and scrutinizing expenditures to identify areas for cost reductions. two years that each exceeded $100 million but Yet the challenges continue, as illustrated by significantly better than many other institutions. the headlines involving colleges and universi“We continue to be blessed, even in this difficult ties nationwide: Layoffs. Furloughs. Job freezes. economy, by alumni and friends who believe in Compensation freezes. the value of a Marquette education,” said Julie Marquette is not immune. “We are no different Tolan, vice president for university advancement. than any other institution,” Chuck Lamb, vice While some fundraising is for current use president for finance, said. “We’re being buffeted expenditures, many of the funds are marked by the same economic conditions. There are for future use in the form of endowment. Lamb pressures on both the revenue and expense said Marquette’s endowment dropped from sides.” He cited decreased revenues from invest$357 million in June 2008 to $285 million in ments, fundraising and grants and increased June 2009. While the 20 percent drop was signifexpenses related to health care utilization and icantly less than that experienced by many portoperational costs. folios, both the lower principal and record-low Senior Vice President Greg Kliebhan noted interest rates result in lower interest revenues. that overall Marquette remains in a strong finanMajor gifts made possible the construccial position, with a balanced budget, a strong tion of new buildings on campus, including credit rating and systems in place to identify both Eckstein Hall for the Law School and the cost savings and take advantage of opportunities. Discovery Learning Complex, the new College He said the initiatives of the Renewal Task Force of Engineering facility that will break ground have included energy and telecommunication this spring. While the university borrowed for savings, physical plant infrastructure and stream- the upfront costs of Eckstein Hall and for the lining business practices, resulting in significant construction of Zilber Hall, those funds will savings since 1999. Ideas on proactive reducing be replenished over time. Construction on the
“We continue to move forward. But we are also exercising caution, conscious of our obligation to. be excellent stewards of the. university’s resources.”
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.
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The five most common states of origin for undergraduates enrolled in fall 2009, according to the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment:
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Wisconsin – 3,396
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Illinois – 2,660
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Minnesota – 367
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Michigan – 187
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Ohio – 163
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M A R Q U E T T E Happening s “Water and People” conference hosted by Law School
“Women Living the Marquette Mission” to be presented
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 administrator 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/.
The 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.
Program to address justice for battered women
Freshman applications for fall top 19,000
Sarah 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.
Freshman 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.
