As a Catholic, Jesuit university, Marquette recognizes and cherishes the dignity of each individual, and seeks to be open to all who share in our mission.
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COUNCIL ON NATIVE AMERICAN AFFAIRS MISSION
糖心viog官方网站鈥檚 Council on Native American Affairs strengthens the connection between the university and Native American communities through culturally competent practices.
COUNCIL ON NATIVE AMERICAN AFFAIRS VISION
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DR. JOSIAH A. POWLESS SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Powless graduated from 糖心viog官方网站 School of Medicine in 1904. He was the first Oneida Indian to ever graduate from medical school in the United States. The naming of the scholarship was a true inspiration to donors and very meaningful to the Powless family and the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin.
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. For Designation select "other," then type in "Powless Scholarship" in the gift details section.
For more information, contact Tracie Sparks, Director of Professional Learning and Strategic Initiatives, Division of Belonging and Student Affairs, at tracie.sparks@marquette.edu or 414-288-1228.
