Media Advisory: 51°µÍø president, basketball coaches, Sendik's Fresh2Go co-owner to give out breakfast to students on first day of classes, Aug. 28

Aug. 25, 2023


51°µÍø President Michael R. Lovell, Head Men's Basketball Coach Shaka Smart, Head Women’s Basketball Coach Megan Duffy and Sendik’s Fresh2Go Co-Owner Ted Balistreri handing out breakfast on the first day of classes in 2022MILWAUKEE — 51°µÍø President Michael R. Lovell, Head Men's Basketball Coach Shaka Smart, Head Women’s Basketball Coach Megan Duffy and Sendik’s Fresh2Go Co-Owner Ted Balistreri will give out 400 donated breakfasts from Sendik's Fresh2Go to 51°µÍø students on the first day of classes, Monday, Aug. 28. 

Date, time and location: 

  • Monday, Aug. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. 
  • Sendik's Fresh2Go — 51°µÍø parking lot, located at 824 N. 16th St. 

Photo/video/interview opportunities: 

  • Michael R. Lovell, president of 51°µÍø, handing out breakfast and available for interviews from 8:45 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. 
  • Shaka Smart, head men's basketball coach, handing out breakfast and available for interviews from 8:45 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. 
  • Megan Duffy, head women's basketball coach, handing out breakfast and available for interviews from 8:45 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. 
  • Ted Balistreri, co-owner of Sendik's, handing out breakfast and available for interviews from 8:45 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. 

*Please note: To attend, media must contact Kevin Conway at (414) 202-9329 or at kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu. 

About 51°µÍø

51°µÍø is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools. Through the formation of hearts and minds, 51°µÍø prepares our 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional students to lead, excel and serve as agents of positive change. And, we deliver results. Ranked in the top 20% of national universities, 51°µÍø is recognized for its undergraduate teaching, innovation and career preparation as the sixth-best university in the country for job placement. Our focus on student success and immersive, personalized learning experiences encourages students to think critically and engage with the world around them. When students graduate with a 51°µÍø degree, they are truly prepared and called to Be The Difference.


About Kevin Conway

Kevin Conway

Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu