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September 2024

  • Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off: Orgullo Hispano March 
    • Friday, Sept. 13, 12pm – 12:45pm, starts in front of St. Joan of Arc Chapel  
    • Join the Latin American Student Org (LASO) and the Hispanic/Latinx Employee Resource Group to celebrate Latinx pride on this march around campus! Flags, music and snacks will be provided. 
  • Fiesta de Noche  
    • Saturday, Sept. 14, 6pm – 10pm, Eckstein Commons (east of the AMU) 
    • Fiesta de Noche is a celebration hosted by Sigma Lambda Beta International fraternity Inc. Where we celebrate the beginning of Hispanic heritage. We have entertainment that shows traditional culture, we also have free cultural food and a live DJ.   
  • Latinas in Higher Education
    • Friday, September 27, 4:30-6:30pm, Marquette Student Wellness Center, 707 Building Suite #130D
    • Join Latinas Unidas as we reflect on the Latina educational experience and enjoy Anytime Arepa!
    • Sponsored by Student Wellness and Health Promotion and Office of Inclusion and Belonging
    • Contact: kayla.chavez@marquette.edu
    • Viernes, 27 de septiembre, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, en el Centro de Estudiantes (Alumni Memorial Union), Salón 227 
    • Vengan a convivir con otras familias de habla hispana. ¡Platicaremos, jugaremos Lotería (¡Habrá premios!), haremos arte, bailaremos y más! Habrá comida y bebidas. El evento es gratis y no requiere reservación por adelantado.
    • Para más información, comuníquese con nicole.h.meirose@marquette.edu (habla español) 
  • Tamale-Making Experience 
    • Wednesday, Oct 3, 5-7pm, Innovation Kitchen, second floor of the AMU 
    • Sponsored by Sodexo 
    • Registeration Only Event
      • Space is limited - register early! -EVENT SOLD OUT!
  • Latinx Alumni Panel: A Transformative Education Transforms Communities 
    • Wednesday, Oct. 9, 4-5pm, Lemonis Center for Student Success – 2nd floor Multipurpose room 
    • Join Latinx alumni to learn how they are using their Marquette educations to go and set the world on fire. 
    • Contact: marilyn.jones@marquette.edu  

October 2024

 

November 2024

  • Haudenosaunee Women Lacrosse Players: Making Meaning Through Rematriation: A Conversation with Dr. Sharity Bassett 
    • Monday, November 11, 7:00-8:30pm, Lunda Room of the AMU
    • Registration link
  • Soup with Substance
    • Wednesday, November 13, 12:00 PM -1:00 PM, Lunda Room of the AMU
    • The Marquette University Indigeneity Lab: Centering and Advancing Indigenous Research
  • Trans* Compassion Week 2024: November 18 - November 22
    • A week of events to acknowledge Transgender Day of Remembrance, Trans* Compassion Week recognizes anti-transgender violence and supports our trans* and gender-diverse students.
  • Flags in Their Honor
    • Monday, November 18, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Commons Quad
    • Place a flag to honor trans lives at the Commons Quad (between Ryanor Library and Lalumiere Hall).
  • Gender-Affirming Clothing Donation Drive
    • Tuesday, November 19, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, LGBTQ+ RC
    • We're collecting gender-affirming items and other clothing to support the trans* community. 
  • Tans* Day of Remembrance Vigil
    • Wednesday, November 20, 5:00 Pm - 6:00 PM, AMU 157
    • Join us for a solemn vigil honoring those lost to anti-trans violence. The vigil. All are welcome.
  • Film Showing and discussion
    • Thursday, November 21, 7:00 Pm - 9:00 PM, Cudahy 001
    • Marquette's Philosophy's social and Political Philosophy through Film Series presents, I Saw The TV Glow (2024). Join us for a discussion exploring queerness in cinema, framed by relevant philosophical ideas. snack provided.
  • Found Family Lunch and Discussion
    • Friday, November 22, 12:00 Pm - 2:00 PM, AMU 252
    • Celebrate community with us at the Found Family Lunch. Come to connect with friends, old and new and enjoy lunch!
  • Marquette University Men's Basketball - N7 Game
    • Saturday, November 30, 1pm, Fiserv Forum

December 2024

 

January 2025

 

February 2025

  • Black History Month Kick-Off: Soul Food Lunch and Celebration
    • February 3, 2025, 12:00-1:30pm in AMU 163
  • Marquette University Women's Basketball Black Fives Game
    • February 5, 2025 - 6:30pm in Al McGuire Center
  • National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Tabling 
    • February 7, 2025, 10:00am-3:00pm outside AMU Brew
  • Social Justice and Solidarity Conversation with Campus Ministry and RISE Program
    • February 18, 2025, 5:00-6:00 PM in AMU 157
  • Black Queer History
    • February 19, 2025, 1:00-3:00pm in AMU 140
  • Marquette University Women's Basketball Pride Night
    • February 19, 2025, 6:30pm in Al McGuire Center
  • Ebony Ball
  • Black Joy Exhibit
    • February 24-28, 2025, AMU Rotunda

March 2025

  • Black Women Rock Brunch: “Brunch Blooms: Rooted in Joy” 
    • Saturday, March 22, 11:00 a.m. - 1p.m., AMU Monaghan Ballrooms 
    • Black women’s joy, often overlooked in narratives focused on struggle, is a powerful act of resistance and a vibrant expression of resilience, self-love and the inherent right to happiness. This event is open to Marquette faculty, staff and students as well as the broader Milwaukee community.  Register online. 
  • Soup with Substance: Women’s History Month 
    • Wednesday, March 26, Noon - 1 p.m., AMU Lunda Room 
    • Join the Office of Inclusion and Belonging for “Her Story Her Legacy: Women Leaders Share Their Journeys,” a panel discussion. Marquette students will share their stories and journeys as women leaders on campus. A light lunch of soup and bread will be provided. No RSVP is needed. 
  • March Found Family Dinner 
    • Wednesday, March 26, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in AMU 254 
    • Join the Office of Inclusion and Belonging for this month’s Found Family Dinner: Defining Found Family. Found family dinners are a space where individuals can come together and bond in community over food and drink and tabletop conversations. No RSVP is needed. 

April 2025

  • Interactive Writing Workshop with Lexie Bean 
    • Wednesday, April 2, 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Lemonis Center Multipurpose Room
    • Come to the Lemonis Center Multipurpose Room for an Interactive Writing Workshop with Lexie Bean. Start off with a casual meet-and-greet at 4:00 PM, followed by a reading and writing exercise at 5:00 PM, all while enjoying light refreshments. This event is open to all students, staff, and faculty! Come join the creative fun! Food Provided!
  • First-Gen Friday
    • Friday, April 4, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in AMU 137
    • Whether you're preparing for an internship or entering the workforce after graduation, join us for an interactive event with a career counselor from the Career Center. We’ll cover resume tips, interview skills, and job search strategies. Be sure to bring your laptop for a hands-on resume activity to leave with a polished document ready to impress employers! This is a great opportunity to get personalized advice and set yourself up for success! Dinner provided!
  • Drag Bingo
    • Friday, April 4, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the AMU Ballrooms (3rd Floor)
    • Join us from 7:00–9:00 PM in the AMU Ballrooms for an evening of fabulous bingo and drag performances, proudly presented by Campus Activities Board in collaboration with the Office of Inclusion and Belonging. You all are more than welcome to tip the queens during Drag Bingo! We hope to see you there!
  • Community Conversations
    • Wednesday, April 9, 5 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Lemonis Center Multipurpose Room
    • Do you have questions or concerns about finding belonging and community when you start a new job? At this event, you'll have the opportunity to connect with professionals from different organizations and representing a variety of employee resource groups (ERG) that support employees who share similar experiences about race/ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Dress code: Come as you are! Informal to business casual are all appropriate for this event. Register on Handshake!
      Free refreshments and great conversations! 
  • Tea in the RC
    • Wednesday, April 9, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the LGBTQ+ Resource Center (AMU 140)
    • This event focuses on getting prepped for the Denim Day. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with tea, light refreshments, and creative conversation as you help design this year’s Showcase.
  • Pride Prom
    • Tuesday, April 22, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the AMU Ballrooms (3rd Floor)
    • Get ready for Pride Prom on April 22, 2025, from 8:00–10:00 PM at the AMU Ballrooms! Expect an exciting night featuring a DJ, photo booth, and delicious food. More information is coming soon! Pride Prom Court Nomination form is available here!
  • Crafting with Counselors
    • Tuesday, April 29, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the LGBTQ+ Resource Center (AMU 140)
    • Join the LGBTQ+ Resource Center and the Marquette University Counseling Center for our last Crafting with Counselors of the semester! This event will include canvas painting and conversations around mental health, community building, spring intentions, and self-care! Light snacks will be provided! We hope to see you there!
  • Denim Day Showcase
    • Wednesday, April 30, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Weasler Auditorium

    • Join us on Wednesday, April 30 at 7pm in Weasler Auditorium to honor Denim Day with a Showcase of talent from fashion to music and more. Denim Day is recognized on a Wednesday in April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Denim Day is longest-running sexual violence prevention and education campaign in history; Denim Day asks us all to make a social statement and fashion statement by wearing denim on this day as a visible means of protest the misconceptions that surround sexual violence. 

May 2025

  • Lavender Celebration of Graduates 

    • Lavender Celebration of Graduate is hosted by the Office of Inclusion and Belonging to celebrate undergraduate, graduate, and professional LGBTQ+ students and allies who are graduating from Marquette University. Lavender Celebration 2025 will take place on Friday, May 2, 2025 from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM in the Lunda and Henke Rooms in the Alumni Memorial Union (AMU). Following the ceremony will be a social reception.

    • Register Here by Monday, April 14, 2025.

  • Unity Celebration of Graduates

    • Unity Celebration of Graduates is hosted by the Office of Inclusion and Belonging and celebrates our graduating students of color and first-generation students and their journey to graduation at Marquette University. Unity Celebration is open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The ceremony will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 5:30pm in the Varsity Theatre with a reception to follow in the AMU Lunda and Henke Rooms.

    • Register Here by Monday, April 21, 2025.

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