Fall 2026
November
Massages at the Lemonis Center
Feeling a bit stressed out? Join us for complimentary massages throughout the month of November in the DBSA Lab (M242A).
- Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 10th, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 30th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
This collaboration is brought to you in partnership with Wellness+Recreation.
Blue and Bean are Visiting the Lemonis Center!
Take a little break from classes and come hang out with Blue and Bean.
Come see them in the DBSA LaB (M242A) of the Lemonis Center on the following days:
Wednesday, Nov. 4th, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Bean)
Tuesday, Nov. 17th, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Blue)
This collaboration is brought to you in partnership with Wellness+Recreation and MUPD.
A Win is A Win: Sophomore Celebration
Thursday, November 5 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Second Floor
SOPHOMORES, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!
Whether you鈥檙e landing interviews, crushing your midterms, or making it through another week, no win is too big or too small and we want to celebrate you!
All Second-Year students are invited to join our Sophomore Celebration on Thursday, November 5th, from 12-1pm in the Multipurpose Room & open study area of the second floor.
The Career Center, Academic Resource Center, Recovery @ Marquette, and the Office of Inclusion and Belonging鈥檚 First-Gen Collective, along with a pop-up Career Closet presented by Iggy鈥檚 Market are all making an appearance to celebrate!
First 100 second-year students will get a T-shirt. Food and drinks with some awesome basket giveaways will be featured!
Everyone is invited to celebrate second-year students and we highly encourage to show up early with friends!
First-Gen Experience Panel
Friday, November 6 | 12:30-1:45 PM | Multipurpose Room
Join the Office of Inclusion and Belonging and the Lemonis Center for the First-Gen Experience Panel! Hear Marquette staff share their journeys as first-generation college students, the challenges they faced, and helpful advice for navigating college life and beyond.
- Kalyn Gackowski, Student Success Coordinator of Klinger College of Arts and Sciences
- JohnRa茅 Stowers, Associate Director of Student Support Services
- Marilyn Jones, Director of the Lemonis Center for Student Success
- Makayla Brame, Multicultural Coordinator of Office of Inclusion and Belonging
- Alejandro Solis, Graduate Assistant of Arrupe Center
All students are welcome!
Lemonis Center Student Success Dialogues:
What's Behind That Door? Exploring Experiential Learning with Fellowships@MU and the Les Aspin Center
Wednesday, November 11 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Multipurpose Room
This session is designed to open up a discussion about how we advise students when it comes to experiential academic opportunities. Dr. Karalee Surface, Experiential Learning & Prestigious Fellowships Coordinator, and Sam Harshner, Associate Director of the Les Aspin Center, will provide a brief overview of national fellowships, the Les Aspin Center, and the Kleczka Program as a gateway to a larger discussion about how audience members can help connect their students with important professional and academic development opportunities. Participants will not only learn more about these programs but also engage in a more strategic conversation around how our units can best collaborate in identifying students, promoting opportunities, and supporting each other in our work.
A light lunch will be provided.
Tuesday, November 17 | 2:00-4:00 PM | Lemonis Center
Stop by the Lemonis Center to connect with multiple organizations hosting info tables focused on opportunities within the realm of sports.
Some orgs are hiring right now, others may be hiring in the future 鈥� so come with questions about how you can get involved and make an impact.
This is a casual event. No need to bring a resume or 鈥渄ress up.鈥�
September 8 - November 20
Celebrate career development with the Career Center by completing activities in a career passport at your own pace. Participate for chances to win prizes, including an iPad and Marquette Cash. All participants are also invited to join a lunch at the end of National Career Development Month in November.
Beyond the Letters Panel: Stories of Leadership, Belonging, and Success
Monday, November 23 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Multipurpose Room
Join us for pizza and an engaging panel conversation featuring staff members who are members of multicultural and ethnic-specific sororities and fraternities. Panelists will share personal stories about their experiences navigating identity, community, leadership, and belonging throughout their college journeys and beyond.
Through candid conversation, we鈥檒l explore how culturally based Greek-letter organizations can shape leadership development, create meaningful connections, foster a sense of belonging, and influence personal and professional success.
Whether you are familiar with culturally based Greek-letter organizations or simply interested in learning more, this conversation offers an opportunity to listen, connect, and celebrate the diverse stories and communities that contribute to student success.
Panelists & Moderator:
- Roy Avila 鈥� Sigma Lambda Beta, Inc.
- Sonia Escamilla 鈥� Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
- Gregory Griffin 鈥� Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- Mark Peterson 鈥� Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Sarah Pi帽贸n 鈥� Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc.
- JohnRa茅 Stowers 鈥� Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Past programming:
October
Wednesday, October 28 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room
What do M&Ms, Frankenstein, and Olivia Rodrigo have in common? They're all part of Halloween Trivia happening at the Lemonis Center!
Join the Career Center for a night of Halloween-themed trivia!
Get together a team of 2-6 players to put your general knowledge to the test. We'll have questions about candy, music, TV, and more. There will be a prize for the winning team!
Food provided! Costumes encouraged!
This event is sponsored by employer partner City Year.
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Who is City Year?
City Year, an AmeriCorps program, helps students across schools succeed. Teams of City Year AmeriCorps Volunteers provide support to students, classrooms and the whole school, helping to ensure that students in schools receive a high-quality education that prepares them with the skills and mindset to thrive and contribute to their community.
Now hiring Student Success Coaches!
Tuesday, October 27 | 2:00-4:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room
Stop by the Lemonis Center to connect with multiple organizations hosting info tables focused on service year opportunities.
Learn about stipend-based volunteer positions across a variety of sectors.
Some orgs are hiring right now, others may be hiring in the future 鈥� so come with questions about how you can get involved and make an impact.
This is a casual event. No need to bring a resume or 鈥渄ress up.鈥�
Meet with organizations like these:
- Teach For America
- Milwaukee Justice Center
- City Year
- JVC
- Amate House
- ACE Teaching Fellows
- Magis Catholic Teaching Corps
- Bon Secours
Wellness in Action: Supporting the Whole Student Through Recreation, Prevention & Advocacy
Tuesday, October 20 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room
October鈥檚 Campus Partner Spotlight will feature Campus Recreation and Health Promotion, Prevention and Advocacy (HPPA), two areas working to support student success and holistic well-being at Marquette. Presenters will highlight how recreation, health promotion, prevention, and advocacy contribute to students鈥� well-being and their experience outside of the classroom.
The session will introduce some of the programs, services, and resources available to students, highlight current initiatives and emerging opportunities, and share ways campus partners can connect students with our areas. We will also discuss how collaboration across campus can help create a culture where students are supported in building healthy habits, finding connection and belonging, and thriving throughout their Marquette experience.
The session will conclude with time for Q&A and conversation around future opportunities for collaboration.
Connect with Confidence: Networking Approaches for Introverts
Thursday, October 1 | 12:00-2:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room
Join us for a workshop tailored to make networking comfortable and enjoyable. This workshop is for:
- Shy and introverted women & non-binary individuals
- First-generation college students seeking to build confidence & community in professional spaces
- People with limited networking experience looking to create a strong foundation
- Any individual interested in personal & professional growth
Guest Presenter: Jazmynn Appleton KIVA & Alternative Lending Manager, WWBIC; Public Speaker, & Certified Life Coach.
Hosted by the Institute for Women鈥檚 Leadership in collaboration with 糖心viog官方网站's Lemonis Center for Student Success, the Office of Inclusion and Belonging, and Career Center.
This event is free & open to all MU Students; .
Light lunch will be served.
september
Thinking About Changing Your Major?
Tuesday, September 29 | 11:00-12:30 PM | Second Floor
Considering changing your major or exploring a different college? Swing by to learn about the process and get your questions answered. An advising lead from each college (including Honors and EOP) will be available to provide guidance and answer your questions- no appointment necessary!
Sponsored by Advising (AWWFYS), Lemonis, and Career Center
Open to all students.
Lemonis Center Lunch and Social for Commuters
Tuesday, September 29 | 11:30 AM-1:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room (M242B)
Commuter Students: Come by for wings and pizza and stay for the fun activities! There will be coloring stations, cornhole, a pen making station, and much more!
Sponsored by the AMU and the Lemonis Center
Wednesday, September 16 | 5:00-6:30 PM | Multi-purpose Room (M242B)
This session will help students prepare for a successful career fair experience. Students will learn actionable takeaways for career fair etiquette, preparation and appropriate follow-up. This is a great event for career fair first-timers! All undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to attend.
Student Success Dialogues: Giving and Receiving Professional Feedback
Thursday, September 17 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room (M242B)
Join the Lemonis Center for our first Student Success Dialogue of the fall semester on "Giving and Receiving Professional Feedback."
This session will be led by Dr. Melissa Shew, Associate Director of Teaching Excellence, Center for Teaching and Learning and Faculty Director, Executive MBA Program.
Description:
We all regularly provide and receive a variety of feedback鈥攊n verbal conversations, in social media and other places online, in our classes, in our jobs, and even in conversations with friends. But, knowing how and when to give and receive feedback constructively and appropriately can be difficult. This student success dialogue is designed to address that difficulty by encouraging participants to identify their strengths and areas for growth in terms of giving and receiving professional feedback, foster positive feedback loops with others (employees, students, coworkers), and consider the strong upside to giving productive, constructive feedback鈥攁nd receiving it as well.
A light lunch will be provided.
Churros and Conchas at the Lemonis Center
Friday, September 18 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Second Floor
Stop by the Lemonis Center for Student Success to enjoy delicious churros and conchas as we kick off Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month!
All are welcome.
Campus Partner Spotlight Series - Marquette Core Curriculum & University Honors Program
Tuesday, September 22 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room
Join us as we spotlight the Marquette Core Curriculum and the University Honors Program. Both programs, which report to the Provost's office, serve undergraduate students in every college and major. Faculty from across the university teach both programs鈥� curricula. Dr. Michael Olson (MCC), Dr. Amelia Zurcher (Honors), and Dr. Lindsay Daigle (Honors) together will focus on the why behind the programs鈥� learning outcomes, some of the innovative initiatives happening, and opportunities for collaboration and connection across campus. The session will conclude with a Q&A portion.
A light lunch will be provided.
Wednesday, September 9 | 2:00-4:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room (M242B)
Get an on-campus job! Connect with MU departments to explore various job openings for fall or spring semester. This on-campus job fair is for ALL enrolled 糖心viog官方网站 students! Come as you are.
Professional attire and resumes are not expected at this event.
Academic Bootcamp with ARC
Thursday, September 10 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room (M242B)
Join the Academic Resource Center to learn some of the essential skills you need to be successful in college, including time management, study skills, and stress reduction.
- Receive a free paper planner during the session (first come first serve)
- Jimmy Johns sandwiches will be provided
- Open to all students.
You don't have to plan your success alone!
Wednesday, September 2 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room (M242B)
Plan for a successful fall semester with the Lemonis Center. Learn practical strategies to read your syllabi, organize your schedule, manage deadlines, and use both virtual and paper planners to stay on track.
- Pizza will be provided.
- The first 25 students to register will receive a free paper planner during the day of event.
- Open to all students.
Lemonis Center for Student Success Open House & Scavenger Hunt- New Student Orientation
Friday, August 28 | 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM
Stop by the Lemonis Center for Student Success to meet our staff and explore our spaces and resources through a fun and engaging scavenger hunt. Free snacks and giveaways.
All are welcome.
Lemonis Center Anniversary Celebration!
Monday, August 31 | 11:30 AM-1:00 PM | Second Floor
Come celebrate our anniversary with us! Join us for cake, popcorn, and (of course) some delicious lemonade.
All are welcome.
Student Art Exhibition
Thursday, April 23rd | 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM | Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
Celebrate our student artists as we showcase their artwork! Stop by to enjoy refreshments as you walk through the pop-up gallery in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Lemonis Center for Student Success. We hope to see you there!
Funding for this program has been provided by the Career Center, the Division of Belonging and Student Affairs, the Lemonis Center for Student Success, Raynor Library, and Enterprise Mobility.
Lemonis Center Student Success Dialogues:
Success by Design: College-Based: Student Success Efforts (Part II)
Tuesday, April 28th | 12:00 PM | Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
Join us for an engaging discussion as we explore how student success is being defined and supported across several colleges and academic success areas.
Presenters:
- Jennifer Klump, Director of Student Success & Recruitment, College of Health Sciences
- Laura Lindemann, Associate Director 鈥� Academic Advising, College of Engineering
- Tina McNamara, Assistant Dean 鈥� Advising & Student Services, College of Education
- Erin O'Brien, Director of Student Success and Recruitment, College of Communication
Light lunch will be provided.
Prep Rally! Get ready for Finals Week!
Thursday, April 30th | 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM | Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
Join us for a stress-free zone packed with everything you need to stay focused and refreshed!
The event will feature:
- Free Food & Drinks
- Therapy Dogs
- Campus Resources & Info Tables
- Quiet Study Space
- Brief Massages (6:30 PM-8:30 PM)
- Coloring and Puzzles
Open to all students.
Lemonis Center Student Success Dialogues: Holistic Advising: Strengthening Student Success Through Relationships, Systems, and Strategy
Tuesday, April 21st | 12:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
Description: This presentation highlights 糖心viog官方网站鈥檚 evolution toward a holistic, proactive, relationship-centered advising model that supports students academically, personally, and professionally. It outlines key milestones in building an integrated advising infrastructure - including the Advising Bulletin, MySuccess, the Marquette Advisor Academy, and the development of shared advising workflows grounded in cura personalis. The presentation emphasizes why holistic advising matters for students, faculty advisors, and the institution, connecting this work to national trends and Marquette鈥檚 long-term Student Success Initiative goals.
Presenters:
- Laura MacBride, director, Student Success Analytics
- Julie Radford, M.A., lead Student Success Advising and Recruitment, College of Nursing
- Nicolle Skoien, Ph.D., associate director, Undergraduate Advising
Light lunch will be provided.
Campus Partner Spotlight: Burke and Urban Scholars: Past, Present, and Possibility
Thursday, April 16th, 2026|12:00 PM|Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
April's Lemonis Center Campus Partner Spotlight will feature the Burke Scholars Program and the Urban Scholars Program. Burke Scholars has a 30-year history at Marquette, and Urban Scholars turns 20 this year, and both are part of the Community Engagement and Social Responsibility (CESR) pillar within the Division of Belonging and Student Affairs. Presenters will focus on the context (past), scholars鈥� trends and wins (present), and where both programs may be headed in the next academic year and beyond (possibility). This session will provide insight into two of MU鈥檚 mission-aligned anchor programs and how each incorporates excellence, leadership, and service. The session will conclude with a Q&A portion.
This session will be led by:
Light lunch will be provided.
Student Success Dialogue: Beyond the Ban: AI-Equity, Policy Clarity & Restorative Pathways in Student Support
Thursday, Feb. 26th, 2026 |12:00 AM- 1:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
Join us for our first Student Success Dialogue of the semester, featuring a cross-unit conversation with Dr. Aesha Adams-Roberts, Writing Specialist & Adjunct Professor, EOP, Kate Junk, Math Specialist, EOP, and Emily Raclaw, Director, On Your Marq. Together, they will share insights from their work and perspectives that center equity, transparency, and restorative support in an evolving AI landscape.
Understanding Money Workshop
SESSION 1: Wednesday, Feb. 11th, 2026 | 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM| Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
SESSION 2: Wednesday, Feb. 18th, 2026 | 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
Build a stronger financial future with this Understanding Money workshop series presented by the Lemonis Center and the College of Arts & Sciences. Learn 6 ways to get out of (and stay out of) debt, how to build savings, explore 4 simple investments, and understand 401(k)s, IRAs, and smart money planning. Led by Bruce Miller (Economics, Dartmouth | MBA, Stanford), the series includes Budgeting Basics (Feb. 11) and Investing 101 (Feb. 18). Attend in person or online鈥攕essions are recorded. Pizza provided plus MU swag raffle for in-person attendees. Open to all students. Registration recommended.
Questions? kalyn.gackowski@marquette.edu
Open to all Students!
Douglass Day Transcribe-A-Thon
Friday, Feb. 13th, 2026 | 11:00 PM- 2:00 PM | Lemonis Center, second-floor open study area
The Marquette community is invited to participate in the 2026 Douglass Day Transcribe-A-Thon. Marquette will join institutions across the country in transcribing historical correspondence, articles, and other documents related to the Colored Conventions 鈥� a decades-long, nationwide Black organizing campaign in the 19th century that helped lay the groundwork for the Civil Rights era.
No special skills are required to participate. Attendees will use the official transcription platform to select a historical document, view its scanned image, and type the text as it appears. The work makes these materials searchable online while offering participants an opportunity to engage with and learn from Black history.
The event is hosted by Raynor Library, the Ott Memorial Writing Lab, and the Lemonis Center for Student Success.
Commuter Student Appreciation Week:
Goodie Bags for Commuters
Friday, Feb. 13th, 2026 | 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Ask Me Desk
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Open to all commuters!
Find the full list of Commuter Appreciation Week events here.
Commuter Student Appreciation Week: Career Center Open House for Commuters
Thursday, Feb. 12th, 2026 | 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Career Lab (4th Floor)
Come for the snacks, see our new Career Lab, and meet the Career Center staff.鈥�
Open to all commuters!
Find the full list of Commuter Appreciation Week events here.
Campus Partner Spotlight Series
Wednesday, Feb. 11th | 12:00-1:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
The Lemonis Center invites you to a collaborative discussion featuring Mary Janz, senior director of Housing and Residence Life, and Keli Wollmer, executive director of the 糖心viog官方网站 Medical Clinic. This session will provide insight into the clinical care and residential support each area offers to promote student success, strengthen connections, and foster holistic well-being.
Commuter Student Appreciation Week: Hot Cocoa & Cookies
Tuesday, Feb. 10th, 2026 | 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Commuter Lounge
Stop by and chat with The Klingler Arts & Sciences Dean and College Staff/Advisors -- and enjoy cookies!
Open to all students!
Find the full list of Commuter Appreciation Week events here.
Commuter Student Appreciation Week: Wings & Games
Tuesday, Feb. 10th, 2026 | 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
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Open to all commuters!
Commuter Student Appreciation Week: Monday, February 9 - Friday, February 13
Find the full list of Commuter Appreciation Week events here.
Fire to Inspire Research Talk: Imagining a more colorful future for LGBTQ+ journalism studies
Wednesday, Feb. 4th, 2026 | 1:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
Speakers: Patrick Johnson, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, Journalism Media); Phylix Asilevi (Grad Student, Communication)
Open to all!
Mission Week Event: Java with the Jesuits
Monday, Feb. 2nd, 2026 | 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM | Lemonis Center, 2nd Floor (in front of Ask Me Desk)
Join us in the Lemonis Center for Student Success for coffee and cookies and chat with members of our Marquette Jesuit Community.
* Sponsored by the Marquette Jesuit Community, Center for Teaching and Learning, Raynor Libraries, Lemonis Center for Student Success.
Audience: Open to all
Mission Week 2026: Feb 1-6
Find the full list of Mission Week events here
ZINE SLAM
Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 12:15-2:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
Join us to have, lunch, hang out, and make art. No prior knowledge of zines or special artistic abilities necessary. All are welcome!
ZINE SLAM is a low-key event hosted by visiting writer and maker, Dr. Jason Luther.
鈥攆or free!鈥攖o drop in, hang out, and contribute something to a collaborative : a DIY publication we'll print and circulate soon after.
All are welcome, including students, faculty, staff, and community members. So come and write! Draw! Cut and paste with provided materials! Or just visit, chat about zines, help others, and eat a free lunch.
This event is organized in connection with the and sponsored by the Lemonis Center for Student Success in collaboration with the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Haggerty Musuem, the English Department, and FAME: Friends and Alumni of Marquette English as well as Raynor LIbrary and .
If you like zines and similar things, we invite you to join us for additional free events on 1/28, including "" at 9 am and at 5 pm "," a conversation at the Haggerty about collaborating, publishing, selling, and archiving DIY art led by Jason Luther with Marc Fischer, Kirsten Leenaars, Liz Mason, and Milo Miller. We also invite you to come back on 1/29 and 1/30 for Registration is required and open through 1/20.
Vision Board Night
Wednesday, Jan. 14th, 2026 | 4:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
All are welcome.
On-Campus Job Fair
Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 2:00-4:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
Get an on-campus job! Connect with MU departments to explore various job openings for fall or spring semester. This student employment fair is for ALL enrolled 糖心viog官方网站 students! Come as you are. Professional attire and resumes are not expected at this event.
Lemonis Center Student Success Dialogues: Modeling Effective and Ethical AI Use for Students
Monday, November 17th, noon-1:00 p.m.
Multi-Purpose Room, Lemonis Center
This session highlights the vital role faculty play in shaping how students engage with generative AI. Presenters will share their experiences and strategies for modeling effective and ethical AI use, fostering responsible learning practices, and identifying best approaches for integrating AI into teaching and research.
Session will be led by:
- Dr. Lilly Campbell, Associate Professor of English
- Dr. Jenna Green, Teaching Assistant Professor of English, Director of Foundations Instruction