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Theotokos Lecture
Essayist, journalist and scholar Jonathan Malesic will deliver the Theotokos Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Sensenbrenner Hall. Can art combat digital distraction? Beyond focused contemplation, art offers models of attention. Mary, a paramount example in Western art, reveals attention is more than just focus; she’s also distractible for…

‘Hope in Health Care’ bioethics conference
Marquette will host a “Hope in Health Care” bioethics conference presented by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Guild of the Catholic Medical Association and the St. John Paul II Foundation, on Saturday, Nov. 8. Expert speakers from the University of Michigan, Georgetown University and the Catholic University of America will present on topics including…

‘Parallel Play: The Art of Science and the Science of Art’ Talk and Tour
The Haggerty Museum of Art will host a talk and tour titled “Parallel Play: The Art of Science and the Science of Art” on Friday, Oct. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program offers a behind-the-scenes look at artworks from the Spring 2025 “Parallel Play” exhibition. Dr. Deanna Arble, assistant professor of biological…

Gospel Choir presents CHRISTIAN JAAM
Experience uplifting music and meaningful fellowship as the Gospel Choir presents “CHRISTIAN JAAM: Jesus is Alive at Marquette” on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m. in the AMU Monaghan Ballrooms. No tickets are required. Attendees are encouraged to wear Marquette gear or represent their faith group.

Lubar Center’s Get to Know with Adam Procell
Marquette University Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education will continue its Get to Know series with Adam Procell, director of Milwaukee’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Eckstein Hall. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson recently appointed Procell to lead the…

Siderits Lecture
Dr. Anne P. DePrince, distinguished university professor in psychology and associate vice provost of public good strategy and research at the University of Denver, will deliver the annual Dr. MaryAnne Siderits Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in AMU 163. DePrince’s lecture is titled “Awareness Isn’t Enough: Leveraging Research to…

AMUW Fall Book Club
The Association of Marquette University Women will host a fall book club event featuring a short presentation by Dr. Heather Hathaway, acting dean of the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education, on Monday, Oct. 27, in the Raynor Library Beaumier Suites. Small group discussions will follow the presentation as participants…

Disappearance Jail Wisconsin discussion and workshop
The Haggerty Museum of Art will host a discussion and workshop about art and the impact of incarceration on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature artist Maria Gaspar; Dr. Robert S. Smith, director of the Center for Urban Research Teaching & Outreach; and members of the CURTO Education…

EOP presents ‘Americans Smell Good’ by Emir Cakaozo
The Educational Opportunity Program will host a screening of the film “Americans Smell Good” on Friday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. in Weasler Auditorium. This film combines the filmmaker’s story in the United States with people from different social, racial and ethnic backgrounds that he wouldn’t have met if he hadn’t come to this country. It…

Lunchtime Art Talk on ‘The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian’
The Haggerty Museum of Art will host a lunchtime art talk with Dr. Kirk Nickel, curator of European art, on “The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian” on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 12:05 p.m. to 12:25 p.m. Depictions of St. Sebastian have a reputation for being a bit sexy, and Jean-Simon Berthélemy’s painting of the Roman soldier’s…