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Petition to Reinstate Dr. Susannah Bartlow

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Hannah Medrow
11 years ago

I can't imagine why Dr.Bartlow was dismissed to be begin with. My understanding is that the associate professor responsible for the bigoted rant against the mural is still employed, even after personally attacking a colleague in a public forum.

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Joshua Leslie
11 years ago

Personally, I don't think Dr. Bartlow should seek reinstatement at this University, if it may even still be called that for its sheer wealth of ignorance. Such conservative institutions should not be acquainted with true places of learning. Instead, she should seek a position at a school where her qualities will be truly appreciated. That being said however, I feel a strong sentiment of facing the opposition at their own doorstep, and the student body at Marquette certainly needs someone as strong at Dr. Bartlow in the face of the darkening nature that is the administration.

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Mary Anne Siderits
11 years ago

Even though one may disagree with the choice of content for the mural, such disagreement would hardly justify what I can only see as an ad hominem attack on Dr. Bartlow and a failure to weigh her many achievements in any worthy scale of justice.

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Madeleine Farley
11 years ago

Dr. Bartlow does so much good work for this school and its students, above and beyond the call of duty. Her removal is ridiculous and should not stand.

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Madeleine Farley
11 years ago

Dr. Bartlow does so much good work for this school and its students, above and beyond the call of duty. Her removal is ridiculous and should not stand.

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Kali Murray
11 years ago Featured

As an member of Marquette's diverse communities, the summary firing of Dr. Susannah Bartlow, without the consultation of any impacted communities, is of significant concern in regards to the dialogue on this campus.

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Ciara McHugh
11 years ago Featured

As an alum, hearing of the firing of Dr. Susannah Bartlow was a shock and a disappointment. My time at Marquette was greatly shaped by the presence of the GSRC and the work of staff such as Dr. Barlow, and this loss is at the detriment of current students, future students, and the Marquette community as a whole.

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Dr. Joelle Ruby Ryan
11 years ago

Please reconsider this decision. Thank you.

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Rachel MacMaster
11 years ago

As an alum, I am devastated to hear about the firing of Dr. Bartlow. She is an integral part of Marquette's more inclusive future, and not having her on staff will certainly serve as a detriment to Marquette now and moving forward.

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Dawn Tefft, PhD
11 years ago Featured

Dr. Bartlow's work for the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center has been at the forefront of diversity programming in the city of Milwaukee, providing spaces for dialogue that help students and community members create a more inclusive future.

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Mia Noel
11 years ago

Bartlow's employment at Marquette was a credit to an institution constantly mired by its lack of cultural competency and inclusivity.

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Andrew Anastasia
11 years ago

So how many passes does Marquette University get for promoting racist, sexist, homophobic ideologies through its short-sighted practices? Nice work to Mike Lovell, in particular--Janus-faced administrator.

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Rachel Ida Buff
11 years ago

Really, Mike Lovell? This is untenable.

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Devi Shastri
11 years ago

Dr. Bartlow is indeed an invaluable asset to the Marquette community. She never hesitated to take time out for me, whether to help me with a story for the Marquette Wire or to help me plan a week of diversity programming for Schroeder Hall residents. Her reinstatement to her job would mean so much to the countless MU students who she has impacted, as she is a precious resource for all students at Marquette.

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Leah Coffin
11 years ago

Don't be on the wrong side of history, Marquette.

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Francis Landoy
11 years ago

Susannah is an amazing person that should be recognized for making Marquette's community welcoming and inclusive to all!

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Mary Ann Neevel
11 years ago

Marquette's action seemed too hasty with no real awareness of all the concerns, including the motives of others.

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Kelli Smith
11 years ago Featured

Susannah has a brilliant mind and is probably the most passionate person I know when it comes to matters of promoting education about LGBT rights, race, and feminism. This firing is a major over-reaction on the part of the university.

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Nicholas Heck, Ph.D.
11 years ago

Dr. Bartlow is a fantastic teacher and leader!

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Evelyn Sempos
11 years ago

Dr. Bartlow is one of the best hires Marquette has ever made.