Have a enjoyable, secure and respectful Halloween weekend 

Dear college students, 

As Halloween weekend approaches, I need to take a second to encourage you to have fun in ways in which mirror look after your self, others and our Marquette group. 

There are loads of occasions taking place throughout campus this week that can assist you have fun together with your classmates, together with:

• Campus Activities Board (CAB) is internet hosting “Trick or Trivia” on Thursday, Oct. 30, beginning at 9 a.m. on the Annex Court and a film evening of “The Addams Family” on Friday, Oct. 31, at 8 p.m. within the Varsity Theatre. 
• The Golden Eagles ladies’s soccer crew will battle Big East rival Seton Hall on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. at Valley Fields. 

As you benefit from the weekend, please be aware of your decisions. Underage consuming, misuse of alcohol or medicine, and disruptive conduct are inconsistent with Marquette’s values and diminish our capacity to deal with each other with dignity and respect. Make decisions that shield your individual well-being and foster a secure setting for everybody, together with those that select to not drink. 

If you’re dressing up, take a second to consider how your costume may influence others. Choose one thing that aligns with our tradition of inclusion and permits you to transfer comfortably and safely all through the evening. 

Please additionally keep alert and conscious of your environment. Use crosswalks, obey visitors alerts and make eye contact with drivers earlier than crossing. 

Know that Marquette is vigilant about doing every part attainable to maintain you secure: 

• MUPD and different native legislation enforcement businesses can have elevated patrols over the weekend.  
• We count on college students to be respectful and accountable on campus and off. Laws regarding underage consuming, public intoxication, open containers, unlawful substances and public disturbance might be enforced. 

Take benefit of sources: 

Look out for each other: 

• Many of you will have gone via bystander intervention and Red Watch Band coaching. Put this coaching to make use of if obligatory.  
• The college adheres to its Good Samaritan Policy, and we count on college students to uphold the group expectations expressed within the Student Conduct Code — respect for self and for others — and to adjust to municipal legal guidelines.  
• Marquette additionally has resources available if a group member wants assist. 

Please use your finest judgement to have a secure and enjoyable Halloween. 

Sincerely,  

Dr. Chris Navia  
Acting Vice President for Belonging and Student Affairs