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Connect with Confidence: Networking Approaches for Introverts
Thurs., Oct. 1st, 2026 | 12:00鈥�2:00 PM | Lemonis Student Success Center
Her Future is Our Future: A Conversation about Girls' Academic Success & Well-Being in Wisconsin
Wed., Sept. 9th, 2026 | 4:00鈥�5:30 PM | Weasler Auditorium, 糖心viog官方网站
On Wednesday, September 9th, at 4:00 PM, and 糖心viog官方网站's gathered with the greater community in 糖心viog官方网站's Weasler Auditorium for Her Future is Our Future: A Conversation about Girls' Academic Success & Well-Being in Wisconsin.
This community gathering provided attendees insight into the experiences, challenges, and opportunities facing girls in Wisconsin today and how all youth can be better served, including important data related to:
- Girls' academic success
- Mental health and well-being
- Career readiness and future opportunities
- Opportunities for schools, employers, health professionals, and community leaders to take action
The event featured a panel discussion moderated by , Director of of the Lubar Center at 糖心viog官方网站 Law School; with several panelists, including , CEO of Girl Scouts Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE); , Interim President of Greater Milwaukee Committee; , Clinical Social Worker at Sixteenth Street; and Audrianna Dellemann; Girl Scouts Board Member and local Girl Scout.
AMUW & IWL Alumnae Awards Conferral
Fri., May 29th, 2026 | 8:30鈥�10:00 AM
2026 IWL Alumna Awardee
4th IWL Excellence Award Recipient
Dr. Debra Wehrle Stewart, Arts '65
For more information click
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A special tradition takes place on campus鈥攁nd, for the fourth year, IWL continued the tradition in solidarity with the Association of 糖心viog官方网站 Women (AMUW) as both groups celebrates their 2026 awardees during a breakfast reception and ceremony. Alums and guests gathered to recognize and celebrate distinguished award recipients, all of whom represent the true spirit and mission of Marquette, including the IWL Excellence Award.
IWL Research Social featuring Fall 2025 IWL Faculty Fellows
Mon., Apr. 27th, 2026 | 11:00 AM鈥�12:30 PM| 707 Hub
On Monday, April 27th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, at the 707 Hub, IWL hosted its final research social of the 2025-2026 academic year. This IWL Research Social will feature Fall 2025 IWL Faculty Fellows:
Sarah Gendron, PhD | Professor, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Paul Gagliardi, PhD | Teaching Associate Professor, English
Lee Za Ong, PhD | Assistant Professor, Dentistry
5th Annual IWL Gala
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 糖心viog官方网站
Healthcare Access for Women: The Cost of Being Dismissed & How Healthcare Decides Who Matters
Thurs., Mar. 26th, 2026 | 5:00鈥�6:00 PM | 707 Hub
A panel exploring how race, socioeconomic status, and gender shape access to healthcare. This conversation examined what happens when women鈥檚 pain is minimized, symptoms are overlooked, or care is delayed due to bias and inequity. Featuring Dr. Keller, Maya Santos, and Mandy Bader, the panel discussed the physical and psychological consequences of inadequate care.
Hosted by IWL's Student Advisory Board (IWL SAB).
Mastering Personal Branding on LinkedIn: Your Story, Your Superpower
Wed., Feb. 4th, 2026 | 2:30鈥�4:00 PM | Sensenbrenner Hall, 304
Wed., Jan. 14th, 2026 | 4:00 PM | MU Lemonis Center for Student Success
Thurs., Dec. 4th, 2025 | 12:00鈥�1:30 PM | Raynor Library, 330B
IWL Research Social featuring Spring 2025 IWL Faculty Fellows
Fri., Nov. 14th, 2025 | 12:30鈥�1:45 PM | Rec Center, Swift Room
Reclaiming Recognition: A Dialogue on Invisible Labor with IWL
Tues., Nov. 11th, 2025 | 6:00鈥�7:30 PM | 707 Hub
鈥淒ear First-Year Me鈥� First-Gen Story Circle
Wed., Nov. 5th, 2025 | 2:30 PM | AMU, 254
IWL Research Social featuring Summer 2025 IWL Interdisciplinary Research Grant Projects
Tues., Nov. 4th, 2025 | 12:30鈥�2:00 PM | 707 Hub
Networking for Introverts w/ Jazmynn Appleton
Wed., Sept. 24th, 2025 | 1:00鈥�2:30 PM | Lemonis Center Multipurpose Room
Fall Welcome Back Keynote & Reception featuring Kristine Cherek (MU '94)
Thurs., Sept. 11th, 2025 | 3:00 PM | O'Brien Hall
Past Cross-Promotional Events
TEMPO's 20th Annual Leadership Event
Thurs., Oct. 29th, 2026 | 11:00 AM鈥�2:00 PM | Baird Center
TEMPO鈥檚 annual Leadership Event returned for its 20th year and featured Geena Davis! This event brought together professionals from across the Milwaukee business community for an inspiring day of learning, connection, and growth. Attendees and sponsors return year after year to hear from nationally recognized thought leaders, engage with influential business and community leaders, and invest in their professional development, like Davis. Davis was honored with a second Oscar as the recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, in recognition of the work Davis has done over the decades to achieve gender parity onscreen in film and television.
Designed for professionals at every stage of their careers, the Leadership Event delivered meaningful takeaways for individuals, teams, and organizations alike. From Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations to entrepreneurial ventures and private firms, attendees leave empowered with fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and connections that extend far beyond the event itself.
Business Leaders Forum featuring Kathleen Hogan
Tue., Sept. 29th, 2026 | 11:45 AM鈥�1:30 PM | AMU Monaghan Ballroom, 糖心viog官方网站
Presented by the 糖心viog官方网站 College of Business Administration in partnership with Marquette Mission Week, this was a conversation with , Microsoft鈥檚 EVP, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. As Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Kathleen Hogan leads Microsoft鈥檚 enterprise-wide strategy and transformation agenda, mobilizing change across the company to accelerate its evolution into a Frontier Firm: one that is AI-powered, human-led, and continuously reinventing itself to create enduring impact. Registration required.
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Ideas Uncorked | Research. Relationships. Possibilities. hosted by MU鈥檚 Women and Family Health Research Collaborative
Thrus., Sept. 17th, 2026 | 4:30鈥�6:00 PM | Straz Hall, Room 551 (Nursing Faculty Lounge)
Join colleagues from across 糖心viog官方网站's Women and Family Health Research Collaborative for an afternoon of connection, conversation, & community. Hear brief updates on exciting initiatives, meet potential collaborators, & celebrate the research that brings us together. Enjoy wine, light refreshments, & the opportunity to connect with others in a relaxed setting.
Sponsored by the Women and Family Health Research Collaborative, a research community through the Office of Research and Innovation.
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Curious Power: Finding Equitable Food Access Solutions with Impacted Community
Wed., Sept. 16th, 2026 | 11:45 AM鈥�1:30 PM | AMU Monaghan Ballroom, 糖心viog官方网站
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糖心viog官方网站's Center for the Advancement of the Humanities will be co-sponsoring this Soup with Substance lunch featuring our Humanities Without Walls-Mellon Predoctoral Fellow, Karolyn Burns, on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, at noon, in the AMU Lunda Room. Presented by MU Philosophy Department's PhD candidate Karolyn Burns, "Curious Power: Finding Equitable Food Access Solutions with Impacted Community鈥� will focus on their collaborative research partnership they developed with Metcalfe Park Community Bridges supported through the Center's Capacity Milwaukee Fellowship this summer.
No pre-registration. Drop-in and come as you are for a light lunch and gathering with the MU community.
AMUW Community Day of Service
Sat., Apr. 18th, 2026 | 9:00 AM鈥�12:00 PM| Marquette AMU Ballrooms
. When registering, please indicate that you would like to volunteer with AMUW members.
June and Herman Loebl Women Business Leaders Speaker Series
Thurs., Apr. 16th, 2026 | 4:30 PM | O'Brien Hall 150AB
A fireside chat featuring Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director, Stellar Development Foundation, moderated by James H. Keyes Dean of Business Administration, Andrew DeGuire, Arts '93.
Black Mindz Business Launch Party
Fri., Apr. 10th, 2026 | 6:00 PM鈥� 8:00 PM | 1102 W Wisconsin Ave.
A celebration of the launch of Black Mindz LLC and its mission to 鈥�Change lives, one mind at a time.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
AMUW Spring 2026 Book Club
Thurs., Apr. 9th, 2026 | 6:30 PM|Raynor Library
The Association of 糖心viog官方网站 Women's Spring Book Club featuring Liliana鈥檚 Invincible Summer by Cristina Rivera Garza. The event included presentations by Dr. Eugenia Afinogu茅nova, AMUW Professor in the Humanities, Professor of Spanish, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, and Diana Aldrete, Grad '05.
10th Annual Justice in Action Conference | "What is Justice Without Democracy?"
Sat., Mar. 28th, 2026 | 9:00 AM鈥�3:00 PM| Marquette AMU
The Justice in Action Conference (JIA) is a one-day student-led conference to explore your role in service, community, and social change. JIA is a time to develop new skills and knowledge on social justice, foster civic dialogue, and challenge perspectives on social systems, how justice, democracy, and faith shape one another鈥攁nd how students can keep democracy alive through service, advocacy, and bold imagination.
Keynote Speaker: | Writer, performance artist and creative change agent
GWIS: Night at the Museum
Wed., Feb. 25th, 2026 | 4:45鈥�6:30 PM
A behind-the-scenes tour of the Milwaukee Public Museum and learn about how they care for and curate their collections including botany, geology, anthropology, and more! Museum staff generously offered to stay after opening hours to give this tour!
Galentine's Know Your Lemons
Tues., Feb.17th, 2026 | 5:00鈥�6:00 PM
The Marquette School of Dentistry鈥檚 American Student Dental Association Health and Wellness Committee and Know Your Lemons, a non-profit that educates about breast health, hosted a virtual Galentine鈥檚 Know Your Lemons self-care night featuring Jen Bjork, clinical supervisor of surgical and diagnostic sciences in the School of Dentistry. She is a certified 鈥淟emonista鈥� through Know Your Lemons and will teach early breast cancer detection skills that save lives.
Marquette Women鈥檚 Luncheon
Mon., Feb. 2nd, 2026 | 11:00 AM鈥�1:00 PM | Monaghan Ballrooms, AMU
The Mission Week Act with Grace Women鈥檚 Luncheon, was a 
time to gather in community, reflect, and inspire one another.
Speaker: Maya Smart was interviewed by Chief Edith Hudson.
This was a wonderful opportunity to connect with other women, celebrate our shared mission, as we engaged in meaningful dialogue.
* Sponsored by the Faber Center for Ignatian Spirituality, Institute for Women's Leadership, University Advancement, Campus Ministry, and Mission and Ministry.
Keynote Lecture with Dr. Jasmine Zapata
Mon., Feb. 2nd, 2026 | 3:30 PM | Monaghan Ballroom
Grace-Fueled Resilience: Stories in Overcoming Life鈥檚 Storms
An inspiring Mission Week keynote lecture and conversation was had with Dr. Jasmine Zapata, Marquette alumna, physician, author, mother, and community leader whose life and work exemplify strength through faith and perseverance. In this talk, Dr. Zapata shared powerful stories of overcoming obstacles and finding hope in the midst of challenges. Through her experiences and insights, we discover how grace can fuel resilience and empower us to rise above life鈥檚 storms with courage and purpose.
Wed., Jan. 21st, 2026 | 2:00鈥�4:00 PM | The Lemonis Center for Student Success
The recent On-Campus Job Fair was a great success! Students stopped by to connect with employers and explore exciting job opportunities right here on campus. IWL enjoyed meeting everyone who stopped by our table to say "Hi!" It was wonderful to connect with so many talented students.
Sat., Jan. 17th, 2026 | 12:00鈥�2:00 PM | Al McGuire Center Eagles Nest
The Association of 糖心viog官方网站 Women (AMUW) hosted a pregame reception during Marquette Women鈥檚 Basketball Alumni Weekend. Alumni, former team members, and friends of AMUW connected as the Marquette Women鈥檚 Basketball team took on Georgetown. The pregame reception included game-day appetizers, beverages, and a special appearance by a member of the Women鈥檚 Basketball coaching staff.
A portion of the adult registration fee was a non-refundable gift to the Blue & Gold Fund. All were welcome to attend the AMUW Pregame Reception.
Fri., Dec. 5th, 2025 | 11:30 AM鈥�1:00 PM | 糖心viog官方网站, Alumni Memorial Union
Association of 糖心viog官方网站 Women gathered with fellow Marquette alumnae and friends at the annual AMUW Advent Reflection event. This heartwarming gathering reflected on the significance of Advent and featured Hon. Mary E. Triggiano.
AMUW Eleanor H. Boheim Distinguished Lecture
Wed., Nov. 19th, 2025 | 6:30鈥�8:00 PM | 糖心viog官方网站, AMU Monaghan Ballroom
MU Soup with Substance | Carrying the Midwifes Bag Across the Atlantic
Wed. Oct. 29th, 2025 | 12:00-12:50 PM | AMU, Lunda Room
In partnership with 糖心viog官方网站 Graduate School, PhD candidate in History, Melanie Lorenz, will discuss her work on the history of immigrant midwives and their impact in the development of professionalized midwifery in the nineteenth century.
Mon., Oct. 27th, 2025 | 6:30-8:00 PM | Raynor Memorial Libraries
The Association of 糖心viog官方网站 Women invites you to its Fall Book Club. Join Marquette alumni and friends to discuss
The Handmaid鈥檚 Tale by Margaret Atwood. The event will feature a short presentation on banned books by
Dr. Heather Hathaway, Acting Dean of the Helen Way Klingler College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education, followed by small-group discussions.
This event is free and open to the public.
Principal Investigators: [above, left to right] 
What is Research & Innovation Week?
