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![Alumni Reunion Weekend 2008](images/Gesu_reunionweb.jpg)
Join us for three days of fun and celebration!
Alumni Reunion Weekend
JULY 25-27, 2008
Don't miss the party of the summer on Marquette's campus. Visit the Reunion Weekend homepage at marquette.edu/alumni/reunions to learn all about the many events and activities happening throughout the weekend, including class parties, a special 100th anniversary celebration and much more!
View the schedule of events and register
Learn about class kickoffs, the MU Bands reunion and parties for Alpha Omega Epsilon, Sigma Phi Delta and Triangle Fraternity.
Contribute to your class gift
Share or view Marquette memories online
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- Nursing, Business, Student Affairs leaders named
Dr. Linda M. Salchenberger, associate dean of academics in Northwestern University’s
School of Continuing Studies, has been named the Keyes Dean of Marquette’s College of
Business Administration and the Graduate School of Management. She is the first female
dean of the college and the inaugural Keyes dean. Dr. Margaret Faut Callahan, a
long-time leader in Rush University’s College of Nursing, has been named dean of
Marquette’s College of Nursing. College administrator and lawyer Dr. L. Christopher
Miller is the new vice president for student affairs. He previously served as vice chancellor
for student affairs and administrative services at the University of Illinois at Springfield.
- College of Engineering will offer two new graduate certificates
Marquette’s College of Engineering will offer certificates in engineering innovation and
new product and process development beginning this fall. The graduate certificates are
for practicing engineers or other qualified individuals with bachelor’s degrees who wish
to expand their knowledge in these fields without pursing a full master’s degree.
Read more
- NBA Finals have big Marquette connection
Boston Celtics Coach Glenn "Doc" Rivers, Arts ‘85, and his team are battling the Los
Angeles Lakers
for the NBA championship. Rivers is a member of the Marquette Board of
Trustees. It was at
Marquette that Rivers learned the term "Ubuntu," which has become
the Celtics’ mantra. "Ubuntu"
is a South African term that means working together for the
common good.
- Law School groundbreaking photos
More than 800 people joined Marquette President Robert Wild, S.J., and Law School
Dean Joseph Kearney to break ground simultaneously for Eckstein Hall, the future home
of Marquette University Law School. View the slide show
- Marquette in the news
Marquette engineering students were featured in a five-part, front-page Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel series titled "Green Machine: The making of biodiesel and engineers." The
series also included interactive graphics and video online.
- Calling all entrepreneurs!
Marquette Magazine wants to hear from enterprising alums who make fun, commercially
available products. We’re thinking gadgets and gizmos, clothes, sweets, home
accessories, books and CDs, etc. Send your ideas to nicole.etter@marquette.edu.
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What are your classmates up to?
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![Tyler Roche](images/Tyler-Roche_web.jpg)
Tyler Belvedere Roche
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Christopher M. Roche, Comm '99, and wife Adrienne welcomed their first son, Tyler Belvedere Roche, to the world on February 16, 2008. Full Note
James Strasen, Eng ’04, and Emily Butikofer were united in marriage March 29, 2008, in Marion, Iowa.
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![Beaver-Gantz wedding](images/Beaver-Gantz-wedding_web.jpg)
Beaver-Gantz wedding
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Nicole Beaver, Bus Ad '97, married Eric Gantz on January 19, 2008, at Holy Ghost Church in Dubuque, Iowa.
Full Note
Janet Conner, Sp Path '70, has a new book, Writing Down Your Soul: How to Activate and Listen to the Extraordinary Voice Within, coming out in December from Conari Press. Full Note
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![Gabriella Hinsdale](images/Gabriella-Hinsdale_web.jpg)
Gabriella Rose Hinsdale
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Richard Soseman, Arts '85, Grad '87,
was named an Official of the Congregation for the Clergy at the Vatican. Full Note
Kathryn (Vitek) Hinsdale, Comm '01, and Philip Hinsdale, Comm '00, welcomed their first child, Gabriella Rose, on August 4, 2007. The family lives in Chicago. Full Note
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From Marquette alumni to the class of 2008
In last month's MU Connections, we asked alumni for eight words of advice to the graduating class of 2008.
Click here to see a sampling of responses.
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![Texas-Style Barbeque](images/Buzz-BBQ-banner.jpg)
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Marquette's Central Mall (behind Raynor Library)
5 - 9 p.m.
$10 per person (children 2 and younger are FREE).
Food served by Famous Dave's.
Reply by June 18. Register online or call University Special Events at (414) 288-7431
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Featured Events
Want to see what events are happening in your area?
Check out the Event Calendar and register online.![Click here for event details](images/WildNorthwoods_webbanner_000.jpg)
Night at the Boston Pops
Date: Saturday, June 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Symphony Hall, Boston, Mass.
Rock Cats vs. Mets Baseball in Connecticut
Date: Sunday, June 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Location: New Britain Stadium, New Britain, Conn.
Chicago Club Golf Challenge
Date: Monday, June 16 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: River Forest Country Club, Elmhurst, Ill.
SAVE THE DATE
Seattle-area Mass, Brunch & Summer Send-off
Date: Sunday, August 3 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Home of Jim Rand, Mukilteo, Wash.
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Marquette University Alumni Association. All Rights Reserved.
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