Did you know…?
A statue of Father Marquette stands in the U.S. Capitol building. The U.S. Senate accepted this statue of Father Jacques Marquette, S.J., on Apr. 29, 1896, 117 years ago today. The marble statue, by Gaetano Trentanove, represents the state of Wisconsin in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall Collection. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Government.

Even @FatherMarquette needed an umbrella this week at Marquette University.

“Sacré balloon!” — @FatherMarquette

@FatherMarquette, S.J. (Snow Jesuit)

Welcome to the first day of spring classes, Marquette! Compare today’s chilly weather (19° F) with the balmy start of fall 2012 classes.

Joyeux Noël, @FatherMarquette!

@FatherMarquette on Marquette University’s Central Mall.

Father Marquette statue at Marquette University.

While @FatherMarquette was born 375 years ago, his Marquette University statue is just seven years old. This bronze version of the Jesuit explorer was dedicated on Sept. 23, 2005.

Leaves are starting to change colors at Marquette University.