We Are Marquette

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The Jesuit YouTube Star Sep 12, 2018

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Father Ryan Duns, S.J., became an accidental YouTube star when he started uploading Irish TinWhistle music lessons for a class he taught at Fordham University. Today, his channel has had more than 5 million views and he regularly hears from viewers around the world. This fall he comes to Marquette as a new Theology professor. He has a challenge for Marquette students: Take your earbuds out and appreciate the sounds of the world around you. We Are Marquette - Episode 32 Interview, mixing and editing by Tim Cigelske

White Privilege Takes the Stage Aug 27, 2018

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Marquette Theatre student Malaina Moore was inspired to write the play White Privilege after seeing a Facebook post that sparked discussion about what the term means to different people. Her play examines how the color of one’s skin can lead to a very different experience of the world. In this discussion, White Privilege assistant director A.J. Magoon, Comm '18, interviews Moore about the making of her work. White Privilege will run at the Evan P. & Marion Helfaer Theatre from Aug. 31–Sept. 2. Tickets can be purchased online: https://www.showclix.com/events/marquettetheatre We Are Marquette - Episode 31 Mixed and Edited by Tim Cigelske

Changing the System with Amber May Aug 09, 2018

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Amber May is the Director of Diversity & Inclusion for Marquette's Dental School. In her role, she connects with students of color and creates space for all to listen and learn from each other. "I have learned the art of really trying to change a system rather than individually putting fires out," she says. We Are Marquette - Episode 30 Mixed and Edited by Colleen Yanke DuVall and Tim Cigelske Interview by Tim Cigelske

Rick Arcuri's Journey from Schroeder Hall to The Commons Aug 02, 2018

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Rick Arcuri began his career at Marquette nearly 30 years ago as hall director in Schroeder Hall, where he learned from Father Naus. Today he is responsible for helping open Marquette's newest residence hall. *Note: Since the recording of this podcast, the building's name has changed from Wild Commons to The Commons We Are Marquette - Episode 29 Edited by Colleen Yanke DuVall Interview by Tim Cigelske

Fashion Instagrammer Justin Price - Episode 28 Jun 26, 2018

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Marquette alumnus shares his fashion creativity on Instagram as @SubjectiveFashion, which he started after a student complimented his style. This summer, he's partnering with Summerfest for the #Dress4TheFest fashion campaign.

Housing and Residence Life Executive Director Mary Janz - Episode 27 Jun 07, 2018

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In her 25 years at Marquette, Mary Janz has overseen how residence life has become more attuned to students, which includes the opening of Wild Commons this fall. She reflects on being a parent of a Marquette student herself, the Jesuit values that pull the community together in times of crisis, and how Marquette strives to make housing a home.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter Sarah Hauer - Episode 26 May 29, 2018

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Sarah Hauer, Comm '14, Grad '16, talks about getting outside her comfort zone in student media, working with Pulitzer Prize winners in Marquette's O'Brien Fellowship, working the Bachelor/Bachelorette beat, and trying new storytelling techniques at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel such as her newsletter, Be MKE.

Student Commencement Speaker Ben Zellmer - Episode 25 May 23, 2018

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Ben Zellmer, Health Sci '18, delivers his Commencement address to the Class of 2018. He quotes Jesuits and civil rights leaders to urge his fellow classmates to "engage the gritty reality of this world" and "make necessary trouble."

Cú the Therapy Dog and Dr. Michael Zebrowski - Episode 24 Apr 24, 2018

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Feeling stressed by the semester workload? Dr. Michael Zebrowski talks about how Cú the Therapy Dog and the Counseling Center services can help students decrease their anxiety during the final weeks of the year.

Sustainability Coordinator Brent Ribble - Episode 23 Apr 20, 2018

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From rooftop beehives to gardens to LEED-certified Wild Commons, Brent Ribble is involved in all of Marquette's green initiatives as the university's first sustainability coordinator.

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