Fall Semester Events

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O-Fest & Community Service Fair | September 4th, 2025

O-Fest offers students the opportunity to explore Marquette's student organizations by talking to organization representatives and signing up for organizations of interest. In addition, there will be a number of university offices and departments present to share information about various programs and services available to students at the university. For more information, please click here.

Connect + Serve | September 13th, 2025

Join us for a day of fun and service to honor our first responders and remember 9/11 by volunteering with Children’s Wisconsin Rally Round. We will need a mighty group of volunteers to power this event. Let's rally for the kids and families of Wisconsin! Register here.

Civics in Action Monthly Series: various dates

Democracy as a State of Being | Sept. 18th at 12 PM | AMU 162

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Focus on the Common Good | Oct. 23rd at 12 PM | AMU 163

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Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility | Nov. 20th Time TBD 

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Bravery Remembered: Honoring 9/11's First Responders | Sept. 20th, 2025

Join the Arrupe Center on a reflective trip to the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial in Kewaskum, WI as part of the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance.

This experience will honor the courage and sacrifice of first responders through remembrance, reflection, and conversation. Students will visit the memorial site and engage in meaningful dialogue about the lasting impact of 9/11. Limited to 50 participants. Transportation is provided. Register here.

Make a Difference Day | October 25, 2025

Make a Difference Day focuses on assisting older homeowners in the Milwaukee community in preparing their homes for winter. We are excited to invite student teams, clubs, and as many community members as possible to join us for this meaningful service event! Gather your friends and organizations to work together and make a positive impact in the Milwaukee community. Let’s come together to support those in need and foster a spirit of giving and community support! Register here!

Spring Semester Events

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MLK Connect + Serve | January 19th, 2025

Come learn more about the MLK legacy on MLK day 2025 in the Marquette Alumni Memorial Union. Meet new people and be immersed in your community while learning more about service and how you can contribute. There will be many activities offered such as card making, restoring book, and creating care kits that will all go toward the Greater Milwaukee Community. Join us on this day off and volunteer to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and serve our community. Register here.

Justice in Action: March 28th, 2025

The Justice in Action Conference (JIA) is a one-day student-focused conference to explore your role in service, community and social change. JIA is a time to develop new skills and knowledge on social justice, foster civic dialogue, and challenge perspectives on social systems. Learn more here.

Marquette Community Day of Service: April 18th, 2025

Marquette Community Day of Service, formerly Hunger Clean-Up, is our largest and longest-running day of service. Since its beginning in 1989, over 34,000 students, faculty, staff and alumni have served with community partners in the city.  Marquette Community Day of Service is one of the many ways we can connect with our mission and with Milwaukee through service.  

Marquette Community Day of Service is open to all members of the Marquette community. By serving, you can increase awareness, support and allocate resources for local nonprofits. Register here.

Marquette Cultural and Social Impact Org Fair | TBD

This is an opportunity for students to explore, learn about, and meet student organizations and community organizations focused on identity & inclusion, social impact, and service at the start of the spring 2025 semester. It’s never too late to find the organization for you or find something new! 

This event is brought to you by the Office of Inclusion and Belonging and the Arrupe Center for Community Service and Social Responsibility.