Illustration by Barbara Gibson
If you enjoy historical documentaries with rich vintage photography and warm expert narration — and you relish your connection to Marquette — you will want to check out the Lalumiere Project, an exclusive online learning series designed for Marquette alumni and others who love the university.
Named for Rev. Stanislaus Lalumiere, S.J., one of Marquette’s earliest presidents, this three-part video series transforms history into an interactive journey. Session one covers Marquette’s first 50 years with esteemed history faculty members as guides. Session two features campus’ architectural evolution and sacred spaces. And the third explores Marquette as a trailblazer, including the university’s leadership in Catholic higher education in coeducating women with men.
“Marquette began as a dream for founder Archbishop John Martin Henni …. we wanted to bring that remarkable story to life through the Lalumiere Project.”
Tim McMahon
“In conversations with alumni, we are often struck by the individual and collective stories that make up our university heritage and history,” says Tim McMahon, vice president for university advancement. “Marquette began as a dream for founder Archbishop John Martin Henni and, as we dug deeper, we wanted to bring that remarkable story to life through the Lalumiere Project.”
Each session features brief narrated video modules with archival photos and embedded trivia. What was Marquette’s first organized sport? Which day of the week was “Recreation Day” for early students? The learning experience mirrors the feel of an academic course — without the exams or papers.
Alumni have called the series “endearingly informative” and “an unexpectedly wonderful way to broaden awareness of Marquette’s storied history.”
At marquette.edu/lalumiere-project, viewers can dive into one session or explore the entire series. Along the way, you’ll engage with historical content, test your knowledge and even earn a certificate of completion. As the university marks its 145th anniversary, watch Marquette’s earliest days come alive in this bold new way.
