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University Christmas tree lighting
The Marquette Jesuit Community, Campus Activities Board, Alpha Sigma Nu, Department of Belonging and Student Affairs and Office of Marketing and Communication will co-host the university Christmas tree lighting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 4:45 p.m. in Westowne Square. The annual event will return to its longtime location on Westowne Square to celebrate the planting of a…

Biology seminar with Jennifer Schisa
Dr. Jennifer Schisa, professor of biology at Central Michigan University, will present “What makes a good egg? Regulation of mRNAs during oogenesis,” for the biological sciences seminar on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 4 p.m. in Wehr Life Sciences 111. The Biological Sciences Department’s Friday Seminar Series is supported by the Scholl Endowment. Eminent scientists are invited…

Blood drive in the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility
The Arrupe Center for Community Service and Social Responsibility will host a blood drive with Versiti as part of the university’s Blood Battle competition with Butler University on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility’s basketball court No. 4. Register online. Marquette and Butler are renewing…

Soup with Substance: Fathers of the Church to Biblical Science
The latest edition of Soup with Substance, “Fathers of the Church to Biblical Science,” will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in the AMU Lunda Room. This edition of Soup with Substance will explore how the African Fathers of the Church approached the reading and meditation of the Bible. Speaker Simon…

Should We Trust the Experts? with Marquette Civic Dialogues
Join Marquette Civic Dialogues for a panel and conversation on “The Politics of Science and Expertise” on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Sensenbrenner Hall 304. The panel will include: Free Ian’s pizza will be provided. Register here.

Women’s basketball vs. Wisconsin Blue and Gold Reception
Join fellow alumni and fans for the women’s basketball vs. Wisconsin Blue and Gold Reception on Saturday, Nov. 8, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Al McGuire Center’s Eagles Nest. Enjoy a generous assortment of appetizers, a cash bar and a special appearance from a women’s basketball coaching staff member approximately 45 minutes prior…

Walk with Blue
Take part in the next monthly walk with Blue, Marquette University Police Department’s community support dog, on Monday, Nov. 3, at noon. With the change in season, walks will be moved to the indoor track inside the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility. The Marquette campus community is welcome to join Blue for a refreshing 30-minute…

All Saints Day Mass
All are invited to join in the annual celebration of All Saints Day at Mass on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Chapel. The Solemn Feast of All Saints, celebrated throughout the Christian world, recognizes all the holy women and men who manifest God’s love for us and who serve…

Engineering Undergraduate Research Day poster session
The Opus College of Engineering will host its annual Undergraduate Research Day poster session on Friday, Nov. 7, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the fourth floor atrium of Engineering Hall. No registration is required to attend this celebration of undergraduate engineering research and discovery. Posters will be presented by students across all engineering…

Community Art and Wellness Retreat at the Haggerty Museum of Art
Be inspired, rejuvenated and reminded of the powerful role art plays in collective well-being at the Haggerty Museum of Art’s Community Art and Wellness Retreat on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The retreat will explore how the arts support personal and community well-being through a variety of engaging activities, including a…