Graduate Students
TRIO Week with Educational Opportunity Program
In 1986, a congressional resolution stated that Saturday, Feb. 28, 1986, would be “National TRIO Day,” to honor the outstanding achievements of the Federal TRIO Programs nationwide. TRIO is a set of federally funded college opportunity programs that motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in their pursuit of a college degree. To celebrate this…
RISE: Social Justice and Solidarity Workshop
Join the Office of Inclusion and Belonging for a conversation with Vevette Hill-Nwagbaraocha, assistant director of campus ministry, about social justice and solidarity Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 5 p.m. in AMU 157. Students will consider the formation objective of their Ignatian education and what it means to be in solidarity with others — especially those…
Three Minute Thesis Competition
The Graduate School will host its annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition Friday, Feb. 21, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Weasler Auditorium. Watch graduate students compete and present their research in three minutes or less using one slide and no animation. Presenters will compete for a prize of $500 and will represent Marquette in…
Biological Sciences seminar to explore protein misfolding in neurodegenerative diseases
Dr. Martin Duennwald, associate professor at the University of Western Ontario, will present the Biological Sciences colloquium on Friday, Feb. 14, at 3 p.m. in Wehr Life Sciences 111. Duennwald’s talk, “Chaperoning misfolded proteins – heroes and villains,” will discuss cellular mechanisms underpinning the interplay of failing cellular protein quality control and protein misfolding in…
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences seminar on novel imaging techniques for breast cancer detection
Emily Corcoran will present a seminar in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences on Friday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. in Cudahy Hall 401. Her talk, “Impedance Tomography Techniques for Breast Cancer Detection,” will examine possible approaches to improve the usability of the emerging, non-invasive medical imaging modality, Electrical Impedance Tomography. Post-colloquium refreshments will…
Black Women Rock Brunch
The Office of Inclusion and Belonging will host the annual Black Women Rock Brunch on Saturday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the AMU Monaghan Ballrooms. This year’s theme is “Brunch Blooms: Rooted in Joy.” Black women’s joy, often overlooked in narratives focused on struggle, is a powerful act of resistance and…
Graduate student research poster competition
The Graduate School will host a research poster competition on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Raynor Library Beaumier Suites. The event will showcase and celebrate contributions from doctoral and master’s student research across campus. The top three doctoral-level posters and top three master’s-level posters, as determined by a panel of judges,…
‘Direct Positive’ film screening with guest panel
The Institute for Women’s Leadership and the Women of Marquette ERG will co-host a screening of the documentary “Direct Positive” on Thursday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in AMU 163. This screening will also provide registrants the option to attend virtually. The screening is free to attend; registration is required for in-person and…
Graduate Student Week
The Graduate School will host Graduate Student Week with in-person and virtual events from Monday, Feb. 17, through Friday, Feb. 21. The week includes events for promoting wellness and spirituality, community building and socializing, career networking, a research poster competition, tips for finding grant funding, the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, and closes with the GSO volleyball…
Amazing Faiths Dinner
All students are invited to an Amazing Faith Dinner on Monday, Feb. 17, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the AMU Lunda Room. Enjoy a free, Mediterranean vegetarian dinner, engaging conversations and a question and answer session with a diverse group of religious leaders. The event will also include time to talk and connect…