Graduate Students
WISN Wisconsin Supreme Court debate at Lubar Center
WISN will host a debate between two candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court – Hon. Susan Crawford and Hon. Brad Schimel – at Eckstein Hall’s Lubar Center on Wednesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Limited tickets are available for the Marquette community. Register online by Friday, Feb. 28. Attendees are encouraged to arrive between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30…
Here Then, Here Now: a celebration of Black queer professionals
The Office of Inclusion and Belonging will host “Here Then, Here Now,” in honor of Black History Month on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in AMU 262. No registration is required. The event will highlight Black queer professionals in jobs and industries. Enjoy light refreshments, a donut bar and crafts as…
Grad School 101: a lunch and learn presentation
Admissions staff from the Graduate School will host “Grad School 101: an introduction to understanding, navigating and pursuing post-baccalaureate education,” on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Lemonis Center for Student Success. Staff will decode the jargon, explain the difference between undergraduate and graduate education, and explore reasons for pursuing a…
Engineering & Technical Career Fair, Feb. 19
Students will meet with representatives from a variety of industries to learn about co-op, internship and full-time opportunities in IT, Data Analytics, and Engineering disciplines: Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Civil / Environmental, Construction, and Mechanical. Students are encouraged to register for the fair on Handshake and browse the list of employers ahead of time.
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…