UWM Chancellor named MU President

[Ari Gold]

See the article that topper linked. If you're not convinced, go keep an eye out for him at Holy Family this weekend.

A UWM life guy? 6 years makes someone a lifer now? I CAN'T BELIEVE BUZZ LEFT HE'S A MU LIFE GUY.

I didn't see the article until after I made my post but i'm glad he "prays everyday"

I'm disappointed and a little embarrassed. If MU was to hire internally, they'd say that we already have the best minds at the university. If we hire externally, we should have gotten someone with a strong (ivy) resume, not someone from 3 miles away after a 'national search'.  By Comparison REBECCA BLANK WAS A FUCKING FORMER SECRETARY OF COMMERCE and now she's UW chancellor. We get a former UWM professor.

[ChicosBailBonds]

I didn't see the article until after I made my post but i'm glad he "prays everyday"

I'm disappointed and a little embarrassed. If MU was to hire internally, they'd say that we already have the best minds at the university. If we hire externally, we should have gotten someone with a strong (ivy) resume, not someone from 3 miles away after a 'national search'.  By Comparison REBECCA BLANK WAS A unnatural carnal knowledgeING FORMER SECRETARY OF COMMERCE and now she's UW chancellor. We get a former UWM professor.

Wait...I thought they hired Janet Reno

[StillAWarrior]

I didn't see the article until after I made my post but i'm glad he "prays everyday"

I'm disappointed and a little embarrassed. If MU was to hire internally, they'd say that we already have the best minds at the university. If we hire externally, we should have gotten someone with a strong (ivy) resume, not someone from 3 miles away after a 'national search'.  By Comparison REBECCA BLANK WAS A unnatural carnal knowledgeING FORMER SECRETARY OF COMMERCE and now she's UW chancellor. We get a former UWM professor.

Gotta be fair.  Gotta give him five...errrr...six years before you judge.


This certainly shows a commitment to the engineering program.  That's not a bad thing.

[Golden Avalanche]

Yeah, not sure what to make of this hire for Marquette.  Looks like he has a good resume.

Well, considering it's neither Greg Gard nor Saul Phillips it's no shock you're not sure what to make of this hire.

[Ari Gold]

Wait...I thought they hired Janet Reno

I can see how you might think that

[NoCheese]

This him? The runner? Seems like a good guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLRN4Qxy3IY

[Tugg Speedman]

I didn't see the article until after I made my post but i'm glad he "prays everyday"

I'm disappointed and a little embarrassed. If MU was to hire internally, they'd say that we already have the best minds at the university. If we hire externally, we should have gotten someone with a strong (ivy) resume, not someone from 3 miles away after a 'national search'.  By Comparison REBECCA BLANK WAS A unnatural carnal knowledgeING FORMER SECRETARY OF COMMERCE and now she's UW chancellor. We get a former UWM professor.

We passed on the Dean of the Law School who has strong Ivy resume.

See my post above and thanks for proving my statement "if he is from WI he must suck."

Regarding Rebecca Blank (side note, I hate her "Friday" song) ... lots of articles and criticism that hiring politicians as University presidents has not worked that well for many.  They are hacks (not saying she is, saying it in general).  They hire them because they can work the capital building for tax dollars.  It's a money grab.

[Aughnanure]

Well, if a nationwide search leads to UWM, you did something wrong.

And what evidence is there that he is a "devout" Catholic?  Hopefully, he'll have the university adhere to Catholic teaching.  MU could sure use as dose of that if it's true.

Please 

[Pakuni]

I've always wondered what that means to people, "adhere to Catholic teaching."   The only time religion came up in my 4 years at MU was during THEO classes .. maybe a few moments in a Business Ethics class.  

Where do (did) you people find religion in MU's academic class time?  Was there an engineering class where the Prof stopped for a moment and pondered what the Pope said about volts and amps?

Obviously he'll need to ban meat in the dorm cafeterias on Fridays during Lent.
Hugely important part of the Marquette experience.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Well, if a nationwide search leads to UWM, you did something wrong.

And what evidence is there that he is a "devout" Catholic?  Hopefully, he'll have the university adhere to Catholic teaching.  MU could sure use as dose of that if it's true.

Cafeteria Catholics will not be happy with your statement.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Obviously he'll need to ban meat in the dorm cafeterias on Fridays during Lent.
Hugely important part of the Marquette experience.

I would transfer.

[Ari Gold]

We passed on the Dean of the Law School who has strong Ivy resume.

See my post above and thanks for proving my statement "if he is from WI he must suck."

Regarding Rebecca Blank (side note, I hate her "Friday" song) ... lots of articles and criticism that hiring politicians as University presidents has not worked that well for many.  They are hacks (not saying she is, saying it in general).  They hire them because they can work the capital building for tax dollars.  It's a money grab.

I think the idea that UW presidents being politicians only works if youre in proximity to the cap, and even then at UWisconsin, a lot of that work is delegated to the system president, system board, and lobbyists. Blank might have connections to federal research dollars, but UW is still in line for a ton of that And again Lovell's career arc seemed destined for UW system not for a private university.

Perhaps I should reel in embarrassed a little bit. But still, disappointed. Lovell has an underwhelming resume and is from the university a few blocks away. And bringing a public university guy to a private school might prove to be a bit of a challenge. MU only receives some state funding for the dental school and doesnt have access to funding and grants from the state that UWM does. 

[Henry Sugar]

Let's not turn this into a "Is He Catholic Enough according to my own personal definition of what it means to be Catholic" thread

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

BoT can't shockShaka us twice in one day can it...

FIFY

[DienerTime34]

Not sure if this guy is Catholic enough to fit my personal definition of what it means to be Catholic. And don't get me started on those Catholic priests that used to run things! Not nearly Catholic enough.

[drewm88]

Also I've yet to see proof that he is Catholic or holds the correct values for a major catholic university.

What exactly would you like to see?

[brandx]

Well I would say it is a good guess that at least 80 percent of people living in Milwaukee are lowlifes. Look at the demographics.

Can't imagine why! Not sure who you mean by lowlifes - minorities? Poor? Middle class? That's probably 80 percent of Milwaukee.


Maybe it's just you that they hate. Can't imagine why

[4everwarriors]

What difference does it make? He's not gonna alter the core values of the university. Critical to get some in place prior to hirin' Shaka, aina?

[mikekinsellaMVP]

Let's not turn this into a "Is He Catholic Enough according to my own personal definition of what it means to be Catholic" thread

Hey, one of the highlights of my MU career was witnessing the 20 minute conversation between a basketball player and an OP clerk, explaining why condoms couldn't be purchased with MarquetteCash.  Would you find that kind of comedy gold at your heathen UW institutions?

[Jimbo]

From: "University Relations" <universityrelations@uwm.edu>
To: universityrelations@uwm.edu, uwm-students@uwm.edu
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 9:26:26 AM
Subject: A Special Message from Chancellor Lovell





Can't read this email? Read it online. Michael R. Lovell

A Special Message from Chancellor Lovell

March 26, 2014

Dear UWM Campus Community,

It is with mixed emotions that I would like to inform you that later today I will be introduced as the first lay President of Marquette University, effective August 1, 2014.

My decision to step down as Chancellor of UW-Milwaukee has been the most difficult one of my professional career. I know that many of you will be surprised by my decision. Those closest to me, however, know how important my Catholic faith is in my life, and having the ability to integrate my religious life with my professional life is something that I always wanted to do in my career.

When I accepted the full-time position of Chancellor in 2011, I never anticipated leaving UWM for a position at another university in Wisconsin. Several months ago, when I was approached by Marquette about its presidency, I declined because I could not imagine leaving UWM at that time. But in recent weeks, as several people asked me to keep an open mind, I began to hear a calling to serve at an institution where I could more openly share my Catholic faith.

My decision has been extremely difficult because of my love for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and my tremendous respect for the faculty, staff and students of our campus. I believe in the core mission of UWM. Over the past six years, I have had the privilege to serve a great university whose reputation continues to grow both nationally and internationally. I have publicly stated and firmly believe that UWM has the most innovative and entrepreneurial faculty and staff that I have ever encountered. Great things are being accomplished at every corner of our campus with minimal resources, and that is a tribute to the strong commitment of our faculty and staff to serve our students and the people of the state of Wisconsin. Because of the dedication and hard work of our faculty and staff, I could not be prouder to lead UWM, and this is what has made my decision so difficult.

I want you to know that I will continue to serve the university and strongly advocate for more resources for our campus until my term ends this summer. With the support of UW System President Ray Cross, I will remain at UWM until the end of July so that I can help the campus complete work on several projects that are critical to our future. Along with finishing the academic plan, strategic plan and new budget model, I will complete my work on the UW System's Budget Allocation Model Working Group and further the efforts of the UWM Strategic Enrollment Management Council.

In closing, I would like to thank everyone at UWM for your efforts to make this a great university. I have been proud to serve as your leader for the last three and a half years, and I am confident that UWM will continue to make significant strides to become a top-tier research university that is a great place to learn and work. I will continue to promote UWM and spread the word about the great things being accomplished by our campus even after I am no longer Chancellor. I will also work hard to strengthen and build partnerships between UWM and Marquette, as I believe that by working together, Milwaukee's two largest four-year academic institutions will help address many of Milwaukee's problems, drive growth within the region and increase the prestige of both universities.

Sincerely,

Michael R. Lovell
Chancellor

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I like the hire. He has relationships in the city already. Will be able to put that to good use. And while UWM may not be as prestigious, it is a much larger more complex university to run. He has done a great job there and will be able to be successful at MU.

Plus, he seems much more relatable to students than our past president.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Hey, one of the highlights of my MU career was witnessing the 20 minute conversation between a basketball player and an OP clerk, explaining why condoms couldn't be purchased with MarquetteCash.  Would you find that kind of comedy gold at your heathen UW institutions?

Now im curious. Which player? I miss OP...Its a 7-11 now.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Plus, he seems much more relatable to students than our past president.

This +10000 my fellow classmates were thrilled by the decision for Pilarz to leave.

[LAZER]

Hey, one of the highlights of my MU career was witnessing the 20 minute conversation between a basketball player and an OP clerk, explaining why condoms couldn't be purchased with MarquetteCash.  Would you find that kind of comedy gold at your heathen UW institutions?

I find that pretty funny.

[GOO]

I love the way people think that talent can't be down the street and has to come from far away.