Marquette In Milwaukee

New initiatives at Marquette and in Milwaukee are helping boost college admissions and retention for students in our city. Organizations like All In Milwaukee, College Possible and new programs at Marquette are providing resources and support to improve social, academic and graduation outcomes. In this episode we hear from leaders at Marquette and in Milwaukee who are passionate about supporting our community –– and helping students successfully navigate the college experience. Moderator: Lauren Burke Guests: Mike Lovell, President of Marquette University John Su, Marquette University Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Samira Payne, Marquette University Director of Black Student Initiatives Allison Wagner, Executive Director of All In Milwaukee Kellie J. Sigh, Executive Director of College Possible

500 years ago, a soldier was critically wounded on a battlefield in Spain when he suffered a cannonball blow to his knee. He thought his life, as he knew it, was over. Instead, his long journey back to health prompted a spiritual awakening. The course of his life changed as he came to focus on fostering reflection, community and education. That man came to be known as St. Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Jesuits. This year we celebrate what we are calling the Ignatian Year, which marks five centuries since that fateful battlefield injury. Today, we have a cannonball in common, emerging from a pandemic that took a huge toll on our communities. But we also look forward to what we are calling the Ignatian Year –– which is learning how to navigate a new path.

This year, Marquette University welcomes Coach Shaka Smart as the head coach of the men's basketball team. Coach Smart is a Wisconsin native who grew up in Madison for 18 years before going onto coaching success, including leading Virginia Commonwealth University to a Final Four appearance. On and off the court, Coach Smart is committed to relationship building, including community engagement and service. In this podcast, Coach Shaka Smart and President Lovell talk about their core values, vision for Marquette and Milwaukee, and looking forward to having the Fiserv Forum full again this year.

It’s been a long year since we shared the last episode of Marquette in Milwaukee. And we’ve been busier than ever. We are back today to hear about the service and research from Marquette that has helped our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The work on campus continues, and has far-reaching impact –– whether that’s providing essential pro bono legal services when people really need it, or helping senior citizens in the community get vaccinated. It’s important to mention that we are in the studio and everyone here today is fully vaccinated –– we’ve been pausing the podcast until it was safe for us to gather again. And we are thrilled to be back together and in your podcast feed.

A new home is coming for Marquette University’s College of Business Administration and innovation leadership programs. In a recent address, Marquette President Mike Lovell announced that the university will build in on a prominent location on the corner of 16th Street and Wisconsin Avenue, the former location of McCormick Hall. The plan calls for much more than new classrooms –– it will rethink the entire nature of an academic space – and how it integrates with campus and community. Guests: Dr. Joe Daniels, dean of the College of Business Tim McMahon, vice president for University Advancement Lora Strigens, vice president for planning and facilities management Geri "Nana" Fotsch, president of Fotsch Family Foundation Mike Lovell, president of Marquette University Lauren Burke, Marquette University executive producer

We live in a world of big data. But our challenge in the coming years will be harnessing that data, and well as understanding how to use it ethically. In recent years Marquette has both expanded data science programs in field like health care, business and the humanities. Marquette has also forged partnership with community organizations like Northwestern Mutual and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In this episode we discuss machine learning, statistics data analytics – and just as importantly, how to turn data into insight. Guests: Aundrea Price, Marquette Program Director, Health Data Analytics Dr. Michael Zimmer, Marquette University Dr. Shion Guha, Marquette University Keri McConnell, Co-Director of NMDSI Purush Papatla, Co-Director of NMDSI Dr. Ed Blumenthal, Co-Director of NMDSI Marquette University President Mike Lovell Lauren Burke, Marquette University Executive Producer

At Marquette, the Educational Opportunity Program at Marquette provide opportunities for students to attend college from underrepresented backgrounds The program receives grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education to support low-income and first-generation students. For the past 50 years, EOP has offered services including need-based financial aid, academic advising, tutoring and career counseling. This year, EOP honors its 50th anniversary with a yearlong series of events, including an alumni reunion during Homecoming weekend that recognized the original 1969 EOP cohort. In this episode, we discuss the impact of the program on students and alumni, how it benefits Milwaukee – and the new horizons we want to see in the next 50 years.

Having a vibrant film scene in Milwaukee helps attract and retain young and creative talent in our city. Marquette University has been involved with growing and sustaining the film scene in a variety of ways, from partnering with the Milwaukee Film Fest to offering digital education and a student film festival through the Diederich College of Communication. This year, Marquette is sponsoring a documentary at the Milwaukee Film Festival, supporting emerging filmmakers through a new fellowship at No Studios, and hosting a new Social Justice Summit on campus, which will explore the intersection of art and film and social change. In this podcast, leaders in the film community at Marquette and Milwaukee talk about how we continue to grow these creative spaces in the city. Guests: Mike Lovell, President of Marquette University Lisa Ceasar, COO of NO Studios Jonathan Jackson, Milwaukee Film Chief Executive Officer & Artistic Director Patti Keating Kahn, Milwaukee Film Board Chair Kris Holodak, Marquette Professor of Digital Media and Performing Arts. Moderator: Lauren Burke

In 2018, Marquette University President Dr. Mike Lovell and his wife Amy started a program in Milwaukee to help people heal from trauma. Their involvement with Milwaukee organizations gave them insight into the impact of trauma such as violence, poverty, suicide and racism. Research shows that experiencing significant trauma can have persistent negative effects on human health, including increasing the chances for heart disease, or diabetes and other illnesses. It was a cycle that the Lovells wanted to help break. Science also shows that it’s possible to retrain and create new pathways in the brain – to repair and heal from trauma. That’s why the Lovells started Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee, or SWIM. By addressing trauma directly, their hope is to change the trajectory of people’s lives and help them to be more resilient and successful. After hundreds attended the first SWIM conference at the Fiserv Forum last year, another conference is coming up in October. SWIM will partner with the Social Development Commission for the Summit on Poverty and SWIM Conference to be held Oct. 7-8, 2019, at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. In this podcast we talk with the Lovells and SWiM partners to discuss the science of fighting trauma, how Milwaukee organizations are joining together, and their vision for the future of Milwaukee. Guests: Mike Lovell, President of Marquette University Frank Cumberbatch, Vice President of Engagement at Bader Philanthropies George Hinton, CEO of the Social Development Commission Amy Lovell, co-founder of REDGen Dan Bergen, Office of Community Engagement Executive Director at Marquette University Moderator: Lauren Burke

This summer, President Michael Lovell talked with the Cream City Pacers podcast about his journey into running, but also his commitment to the Milwaukee community. President Lovell empowers students to dream up ideas in the 707 Innovation Hub and addresses generational trauma through Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee. Lovell has run an astonishing 34 marathons in 30 years and has also inspired students on campus to run their first marathons. He started the Lakefront Marathon University Challenge and has a running group at Marquette called Run with the President. Every year he participates in the Briggs and Al’s Run and if a student or faculty member beats him, they get an “I Leveled Lovell” t-shirt. You can listen and subscribe to the Cream City Pacers podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2OH4WMO Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2yLqX2s Android/Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2OLSFXt Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2yOwrco

Al McGuire wanted to do something for the kids of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. The legendary Marquette coach felt a special connection to the children and families that were receiving care at the local hospital. So he started a race to benefit the hospital that started at Marquette’s campus and runs through downtown Milwaukee. Today, Brigg’s and Al’s Walk and Run has been a Milwaukee tradition for more than 40 years. Each year, thousands of participants line up on Wisconsin Avenue on Marquette University’s campus to walk or run in support of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. The event is a critical fundraiser for Children’s but it’s also a day for families and the community to come together to support and celebrate the children in their lives. Today, we’ll find out why Brigg’s and Al’s Walk and Run is named for the legendary Marquette figure, how Marquette and Children’s have worked together over the years, and what the race means to Milwaukee.

Hunger Clean-up is Marquette’s largest and longest-running day of community service. Since its beginning in 1989, over 34,000 students, faculty, staff and alumni have volunteered to get off campus and help in service sites throughout Milwaukee. Each year, nearly 1,500 students, staff and alumni serve at 45–50 nonprofit work sites, such as food banks, homeless shelters and other organizations. The goal isn’t just to volunteer. The larger mission is to help build community together, contribute to social change, and learn about ourselves and our city. Hunger Clean-Up is a first step for many students, but also helps to create awareness and increase sensitivity to community issues, and leads to future long-term involvement in Milwaukee. This year marks 30 years of Hunger Clean-Up. So for the anniversary, we look back and forward with student and alumni organizers behind the event and our community partners. Marquette in Milwaukee with President Mike Lovell is moderated by Lauren Burke. Guests: Audra O'Connell: Executive Director of Walker's Point Youth and Family Center, which is our Community Spotlight this year. The money raised from Hunger Clean-Up will be given back to Walker's Point Youth and Family Center Joe Wilson: Executive Director of Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful. Joe and KGMB have been a long term volunteer site placement and partner with Hunger Clean-Up over the years. Mary Thao and Caroline Waltman - Mary and Caroline are our student Program Assistants who have worked on planning Hunger Clean-Up all year. Julie Geyer: Julie is an alumna who has been actively involved in Hunger Clean-Up since the beginning.

The histories of Milwaukee, Marquette and the Catholic church are all intertwined. In the 1800s, Milwaukee’s first Archbishop, Most Reverend John Henni, helped establish Catholic and Jesuit Marquette University in 1881. In this podcast, we discuss the history of Marquette and the archdiocese in Milwaukee, how our mission overlaps, and how we are called to serve the next generations in our city. Guests: Marquette University President Mike Lovell Most Reverend Jerome Listecki, archbishop of Archdiocese of Milwaukee Kathleen Coffey-Guenther, PhD, senior Mission and Ignatian Leadership Specialist at Marquette University Father Ryan Duns, SJ, assistant professor of theology at Marquette University Host: Lauren Burke, Executive Producer, Marquette University

TEDxMarquetteU is a new student organization looking to make an impact on campus and the greater Milwaukee community. They seek to amplify bold and exciting ideas through dynamic speakers in the distinct style of TED Talks. “Rooted” is the theme of their first event, which takes place on March 30th on campus. Details: http://tedxmarquetteu.com/main-event/ Guests: Nathan Gregg, Speaker committee, Opus College of Engineering alumnus Griselda Aldrete: Speaker, CEO of Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee Yasmeen Atta, Speakers Co-Chair and Burke Scholar Kyle Hagge, Associate Director and Co-founder and Trinity Fellow Michael Lovell, Marquette University President Moderator: Lauren Burke, Marquette University Executive Producer

This year, the Marquette dental school celebrates 125 years in Milwaukee. Today, we look at the mission of the dental school, why it matters so much to providing health care and fighting trauma in Milwaukee, the future of dental education and more.

We discuss the growing role of Jesuit education in our city from K-12 to college. In the last few years, Nativity Jesuit expanded from an all-boys middle school to a co-ed K4 thru 8th-grade academy. Cristo-Rey High School's recent addition joins Marquette University High School to make two Jesuit High schools in Milwaukee. How does this change the educational ecosystem for parents and students in the city? Why is that important for our community? And for Marquette in particular? Guests: Jeff Monday, Principal, Marquette University High School Sue Smith, President, Nativity Jesuit Academy Andy Stith, President, Cristo-Rey Jesuit High School

With the approach of Election Day, several experts who work on public policy initiatives through our Law School discuss voting rights, how polling works, the importance of engaging in civil dialogue, and what happens after November 6th. Guests: Charles Franklin, Director, Marquette Law School Poll Atiba Ellis, Professor of Law, Marquette Law School Rita Aleman, Program Manager, Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education Mike Gousha, Distinguished Fellow in Law and Public Policy, Marquette Law School

In one of the country's most segregated cities, Marquette faces its own challenges of fighting institutional racism and creating a welcoming environment for all students, faculty and staff. President Lovell views pursuing racial justice as an imperative for Marquette. In the wake of a disturbing incident on campus in the spring, he shared a message with campus, saying "We shouldn’t expect only students of color to respond to racism. I’m asking all of Marquette to join me and share why you #StandAgainstRacism,” and that, “privilege means using your position to speak up and bring about change.” In this episode, Marquette leaders and Martha Barry from YWCA's Unlearning Racism program talk about what it takes to combat implicit bias and racism on campus, in our city and beyond. Guests: Michael Lovell, President, Marquette University Martha Barry, Racial Justice Director, YWCA Dan Myers, Provost, Marquette University Joya Crear, Marquette Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs William Welburn, executive director, Marquette Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Moderator: Chris Jenkins, Marquette University Associate Director of Communications

Last year, Milwaukee welcomed 23 million visitors with an economic impact of $5.4 billion. Marquette alumni are contributing to the local attractions including craft beer, authentic German pretzels, historic hotels and much more. These amenities make Milwaukee a desirable place to live, work, play and learn. Guests: Michael Lovell, President of Marquette University Kristin Settle, Director of Communications for Visit Milwaukee Matt Wessel, Co-founder of Milwaukee Pretzel Company Joe Yeado, Founder and President of Gathering Place Brewing Moderator: Chris Jenkins, Marquette University Associate Director of Communications

"It's easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." That Frederick Douglass quotation helped kick off Marquette University's President's Challenge. The new initiative in partnership with the Johnson Controls Foundation provides a $250,000 grant for one proposal that seeks to change lives in our community where inequities exist. In this episode, President Mike Lovell discusses the challenge along with the critical need of community engagement. Guests: Dan Bergen, Marquette Office of Community Engagement Executive Director Grady Crosby, Johnson Controls Vice President of Public Affairs & Chief Diversity Officer President, Johnson Controls Foundation

President Lovell discusses the importance of entrepreneurship with special guests from The Commons and Marquette's 707 Innovation Hub.

Marquette's researchers have helped cultivate Wisconsin's first rice crop with Hmong immigrants, reduce stress in children through performing arts, and much more. In this episode of Marquette in Milwaukee, President Michael Lovell talks with Dr. Kristin Haglund, Dr. Michael Schäppi and Dr. Dan Myers about research that improves lives in Milwaukee.

President Lovell talks with Sendiks Co-owner Ted Balistreri and Near West Side Partners Executive Director Keith Stanley about bringing fresh food and opportunity to the neighborhood.

What is the future of education in Milwaukee? Marquette University President Mike Lovell discussed this important topic with members of the Milwaukee education community. Listen to the new Marquette in Milwaukee podcast.

Marquette University President Mike Lovell hears from Athletic Director Bill Scholl and Marquette soccer student-athlete Madison Dunker.