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NBA legend Dwyane Wade to serve as Marquette’s 2022 undergraduate Commencement speaker
Thelma A. Sias to speak at Graduate School and Graduate School of Management ceremony Dwyane Wade, a three-time NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist and one of the 75 greatest players in NBA history who led Marquette to the Final Four in 2003, will serve as Marquette University’s undergraduate Commencement speaker on Sunday, May 22, at…
Students encouraged to complete papal survey by May 10
Marquette is participating in the #listeningchurch project, also known as the worldwide Synod on Synodality, being led by Pope Francis. Catholic communities around the globe are participating in this discernment process guiding the Catholic Church. The goal of Marquette’s participation in the #listeningchurch project is to welcome students to share with peers and others in…
Alpha Sigma Nu’s hot wings throwdown with President Lovell and Provost Ah Yun, May 4
Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society, will host the second annual Hot Wings Throwdown on Wednesday, May 4, at 12:10 p.m. Three participants — President Lovell, Provost Ah Yun and Alpha Sigma Nu Chapter President Thomas Fonseca — will face 10 questions and 10 hot sauces. The event will be livestreamed on Alpha Sigma…
Marquette Business students take first place at real estate competitions
Two teams of Marquette real estate students won major regional case competitions this past week, marking the first time ever that Marquette has swept both competitions in the same year. The NAIOP Minnesota Real Estate Challenge was held on Thursday, April 21, with Marquette taking the top spot after advancing past a preliminary round earlier…
‘Summer of Soul’ free screening, May 2
Marquette University Student Government, the Office of Student Affairs, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the English Department will host a screening of “Summer of Soul” on Monday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in Marquette Hall 300. Questlove’s instant classic, hailed upon its release as one of the best concert films ever…
Minorities and Philosophy mini-conference, April 30
Minorities and Philosophy will host a discussion featuring Dr. Marianna Ortega, associate professor of philosophy and women’s, gender and sexuality studies at Penn State University, on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Sensenbrenner Hall 304. The event will be divided into two sessions with a 20-minute break in between. The…
Celebration of the sacrament of confirmation is May 1
Five members of the Marquette community will receive the sacrament of confirmation on Sunday, May 1, at 6 p.m. in the Church of the Gesu. Rev. Michael Maher, S.J., adjunct assistant professor in the Department of History and Wells Street Hall Minister, will preside. All members of the Marquette community are invited to attend the…
Do-it-yourself laundry detergent workshop, April 29
Stop by the first floor of the AMU on Friday, April 29, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. to learn how to make your own low-toxicity three-ingredient laundry detergent from Marquette Sustainability interns. This event is free and all materials are provided, including six different Dr. Bronner’s scents to choose from. Prepare to take home…
HYPE Marquette hip hop showcase, April 30
HYPE Marquette will have its end-of-semester showcase Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m. in Varsity Theatre. The showcase will feature special guest performances from the UW-Milwaukee sister team as well as performing teams from across Milwaukee. Admission is free and no registration is required.
Spring 24-hour film race begins April 29
The Filmmakers Association will host a 24-hour film race beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 29, and running until Saturday, April 30, in Johnston Hall 107. This event is an opportunity for students of all majors to push themselves out of their comfort zone and accept the challenge of creating a short film…