Programming

Fall 2026

 

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On-Campus Job Fair

Wednesday, September 9 | 2:00-4:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room (M242B)

Get an on-campus job! Connect with MU departments to explore various job openings for fall or spring semester. This on-campus job fair is for ALL enrolled Marquette University students! Come as you are.

Professional attire and resumes are not expected at this event.

Check Handshake for more career-related events, updates, and additional information.


Academic Bootcamp with ARC

Thursday, September 10 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room (M242B)

Join the Academic Resource Center to learn some of the essential skills you need to be successful in college, including time management, study skills, and stress reduction.

  • Receive a free paper planner during the session (first come first serve)
  • Jimmy Johns sandwiches will be provided
  • Open to all students.

Register here


Fall Career Fair Prep Workshop

Wednesday, September 16 | 5:00-6:30 PM | Multi-purpose Room (M242B)

This session will help students prepare for a successful career fair experience. Students will learn actionable takeaways for career fair etiquette, preparation and appropriate follow-up. This is a great event for career fair first-timers! All undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to attend.

Check Handshake for more career-related events, updates, and additional information.


Student Success Dialogues: Giving and Receiving Professional Feedback 

Thursday, September 17 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room (M242B)

Join the Lemonis Center for our first Student Success Dialogue of the fall semester  on "Giving and Receiving Professional Feedback."

This session will be led by Dr. Melissa Shew, Associate Director of Teaching Excellence, Center for Teaching and Learning and Faculty Director,  Executive MBA Program.

Description:
We all regularly provide and receive a variety of feedback—in verbal conversations, in social media and other places online, in our classes, in our jobs, and even in conversations with friends. But, knowing how and when to give and receive feedback constructively and appropriately can be difficult. This student success dialogue is designed to address that difficulty by encouraging participants to identify their strengths and areas for growth in terms of giving and receiving professional feedback, foster positive feedback loops with others (employees, students, coworkers), and consider the strong upside to giving productive, constructive feedback—and receiving it as well.

A light lunch will be provided.

Register here


Churros and Conchas at the Lemonis Center

Friday, September 18 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Second Floor

Stop by the Lemonis Center for Student Success to enjoy delicious churros and conchas as we kick off Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month!

All are welcome.


Campus Partner Spotlight Series - Marquette Core Curriculum & University Honors Program

Tuesday, September 22 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room 

Join us as we spotlight the Marquette Core Curriculum and the University Honors Program. Both programs, which report to the Provost's office, serve undergraduate students in every college and major. Faculty from across the university teach both programs’ curricula. Dr. Michael Olson (MCC), Dr. Amelia Zurcher (Honors), and Dr. Lindsay Daigle (Honors) together will focus on the why behind the programs’ learning outcomes, some of the innovative initiatives happening, and opportunities for collaboration and connection across campus. The session will conclude with a Q&A portion.

A light lunch will be provided.

Register here

 
 

Thinking About Changing Your Major?

Tuesday, September 29 | 11:00-12:30 PM | Second Floor 

Considering changing your major or exploring a different college? Swing by to learn about the process and get your questions answered. An advising lead from each college (including Honors and EOP) will be available to provide guidance and answer your questions- no appointment necessary!

Sponsored by Advising (AWWFYS), Lemonis, and Career Center 

Open to all students.


Lemonis Center Lunch and Social for Commuters

Tuesday, September 29 | 11:00-12:30 PM | Multi-purpose Room (M242B)

Commuter Students: Come by for wings and pizza and stay for the fun activities! There will be coloring stations, cornhole, a pen making station, and much more!

Sponsored by the AMU and the Lemonis Center


October

 

Student Success Dialogues: Connecting Students to Campus Resources

Tuesday, October 6 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room (M242B)

Join colleagues from across campus for an engaging conversation focused on helping students access the resources and support they need to thrive at Marquette. The session will feature a panel discussion with representatives from several of the campus offices most frequently connected to students through MySuccess referrals, offering an opportunity to learn more about the services they provide, when and why referrals may be beneficial, and how advisors can effectively connect students with available resources. Participants will gain practical insights, strengthen relationships with key campus partners, and have the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences with colleagues from across the university.     

Panelists: 

  • Courtney Hanson, Director, Career Center   
  • Deanna Davis, Manager, Marquette Central   
  • Karli Stukenberg Director, Office of International Education
  • Jeanne Zanoni, Associate Director, Tutorial Programs, Academic Resource Center
  • Erik Albinson Director, Academic Coaching, Academic Resource Center

Register here!

 


Past programming:

 

You don't have to plan your success alone!

Wednesday, September 2 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Multi-purpose Room (M242B)

Plan for a successful fall semester with the Lemonis Center. Learn practical strategies to read your syllabi, organize your schedule, manage deadlines, and use both virtual and paper planners to stay on track. 

  • Pizza will be provided.
  • The first 25 students to register will receive a free paper planner during the day of event.
  • Open to all students.

Register here!


Lemonis Center for Student Success Open House & Scavenger Hunt- New Student Orientation

Friday, August 28 | 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM 

Stop by the Lemonis Center for Student Success to meet our staff and explore our spaces and resources through a fun and engaging scavenger hunt. Free snacks and giveaways.

All are welcome.


Lemonis Center Anniversary Celebration!  

Monday, August 31 | 11:30 AM-1:00 PM | Second Floor

Come celebrate our anniversary with us! Join us for cake, popcorn, and (of course) some delicious lemonade. 

All are welcome.


Student Art Exhibition

Thursday, April 23rd | 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM | Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)

Celebrate our student artists as we showcase their artwork! Stop by to enjoy refreshments as you walk through the pop-up gallery in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Lemonis Center for Student Success. We hope to see you there!

Funding for this program has been provided by the Career Center, the Division of Belonging and Student Affairs, the Lemonis Center for Student Success, Raynor Library, and Enterprise Mobility.


Lemonis Center Student Success Dialogues:
Success by Design: College-Based: Student Success Efforts (Part II)

Tuesday, April 28th | 12:00 PM | Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)

Join us for an engaging discussion as we explore how student success is being defined and supported across several colleges and academic success areas.

Presenters:

  • Jennifer Klump, Director of Student Success & Recruitment, College of Health Sciences
  • Laura Lindemann, Associate Director – Academic Advising, College of Engineering 
  • Tina McNamara, Assistant Dean – Advising & Student Services, College of Education 
  • Erin O'Brien, Director of Student Success and Recruitment, College of Communication 

Light lunch will be provided. Register here


Thursday, April 30th | 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM | Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)

Join us for a stress-free zone packed with everything you need to stay focused and refreshed!
The event will feature:

  • Free Food & Drinks
  • Therapy Dogs
  • Campus Resources & Info Tables
  • Quiet Study Space
  • Brief Massages (6:30 PM-8:30 PM)
  • Coloring and Puzzles

 Open to all students.


Campus Partner Spotlight: Burke and Urban Scholars: Past, Present, and Possibility

Thursday, April 16th, 2026|12:00 PM|Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)

April's Lemonis Center Campus Partner Spotlight will feature the Burke Scholars Program and the Urban Scholars Program. Burke Scholars has a 30-year history at Marquette, and Urban Scholars turns 20 this year, and both are part of the Community Engagement and Social Responsibility (CESR) pillar within the Division of Belonging and Student Affairs. Presenters will focus on the context (past), scholars’ trends and wins (present), and where both programs may be headed in the next academic year and beyond (possibility). This session will provide insight into two of MU’s mission-aligned anchor programs and how each incorporates excellence, leadership, and service. The session will conclude with a Q&A portion.

This session will be led by:

  • Hannah Francis, director, Burke Scholars Program
  • Warren Scherer, director, Urban Scholars Program

Student Success Dialogue: Beyond the Ban: AI-Equity, Policy Clarity & Restorative Pathways in Student Support

Thursday, Feb. 26th, 2026 |12:00 AM- 1:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)

Join us for our first Student Success Dialogue of the semester, featuring a cross-unit conversation with Dr. Aesha Adams-Roberts, Writing Specialist & Adjunct Professor, EOP, Kate Junk, Math Specialist, EOP, and Emily Raclaw, Director, On Your Marq. Together, they will share insights from their work and perspectives that center equity, transparency, and restorative support in an evolving AI landscape.


Understanding Money Workshop

SESSION 1: Wednesday, Feb. 11th, 2026 | 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM| Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)
SESSION 2: Wednesday, Feb. 18th, 2026 | 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)

Build a stronger financial future with this Understanding Money workshop series presented by the Lemonis Center and the College of Arts & Sciences. Learn 6 ways to get out of (and stay out of) debt, how to build savings, explore 4 simple investments, and understand 401(k)s, IRAs, and smart money planning. Led by Bruce Miller (Economics, Dartmouth | MBA, Stanford), the series includes Budgeting Basics (Feb. 11) and Investing 101 (Feb. 18). Attend in person or online—sessions are recorded. Pizza provided plus MU swag raffle for in-person attendees. Open to all students. Registration 
recommended.
 
Questions? kalyn.gackowski@marquette.edu 

Open to all Students!


Douglass Day Transcribe-A-Thon

Friday, Feb. 13th, 2026 | 11:00 PM- 2:00 PM | Lemonis Center, second-floor open study area

The Marquette community is invited to participate in the 2026 Douglass Day Transcribe-A-Thon. Marquette will join institutions across the country in transcribing historical correspondence, articles, and other documents related to the Colored Conventions — a decades-long, nationwide Black organizing campaign in the 19th century that helped lay the groundwork for the Civil Rights era.

No special skills are required to participate. Attendees will use the official transcription platform to select a historical document, view its scanned image, and type the text as it appears. The work makes these materials searchable online while offering participants an opportunity to engage with and learn from Black history.

The event is hosted by Raynor Library, the Ott Memorial Writing Lab, and the Lemonis Center for Student Success. 


Commuter Student Appreciation Week:
Goodie Bags for Commuters

Friday, Feb. 13th, 2026 | 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Ask Me Desk

Swing by the Ask Me Desk, say hello to our student staff, and grab your commuter goodie bag.  

Open to all commuters!
Find the full list of Commuter Appreciation Week events here


Commuter Student Appreciation Week: Career Center Open House for Commuters

Thursday, Feb. 12th, 2026 | 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Career Lab (4th Floor)

Come for the snacks, see our new Career Lab, and meet the Career Center staff.  

Open to all commuters!
Find the full list of Commuter Appreciation Week events here


Campus Partner Spotlight Series

Wednesday, Feb. 11th | 12:00-1:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)

The Lemonis Center invites you to a collaborative discussion featuring Mary Janz, senior director of Housing and Residence Life, and Keli Wollmer, executive director of the Marquette University Medical Clinic. This session will provide insight into the clinical care and residential support each area offers to promote student success, strengthen connections, and foster holistic well-being. 


Commuter Student Appreciation Week: Hot Cocoa & Cookies

Tuesday, Feb. 10th, 2026 | 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Commuter Lounge

Stop by and chat with The Klingler Arts & Sciences Dean and College Staff/Advisors -- and enjoy cookies!

Open to all students
!
Find the full list of Commuter Appreciation Week events here


Commuter Student Appreciation Week: Wings & Games

Tuesday, Feb. 10th, 2026 | 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)

Join us for a fun lunch break with games, delicious wings, and other tasty snacks. Stay as long as you’d like or just drop by for a quick bite!

Open to all commuters!

Commuter Student Appreciation Week: Monday, February 9 - Friday, February 13
Find the full list of Commuter Appreciation Week events here 


Fire to Inspire Research Talk: Imagining a more colorful future for LGBTQ+ journalism studies 

Wednesday, Feb. 4th, 2026 | 1:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)

Speakers: Patrick Johnson, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, Journalism Media); Phylix Asilevi (Grad Student, Communication) 
Open to all!


Mission Week Event: Java with the Jesuits

Monday, Feb. 2nd, 2026 | 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM | Lemonis Center, 2nd Floor (in front of Ask Me Desk)

Join us in the Lemonis Center for Student Success for coffee and cookies and chat with members of our Marquette Jesuit Community. 
 
* Sponsored by the Marquette Jesuit Community, Center for Teaching and Learning, Raynor Libraries, Lemonis Center for Student Success.  

Audience: Open to all

Mission Week 2026: Feb 1-6
Find the full list of Mission Week events here


ZINE SLAM

Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 12:15-2:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)

Join us to have, lunch, hang out, and make art. No prior knowledge of zines or special artistic abilities necessary. All are welcome!

ZINE SLAM is a low-key event hosted by visiting writer and maker, Dr. Jason Luther.

Register—for free!—to drop in, hang out, and contribute something to a collaborative zine: a DIY publication we'll print and circulate soon after.

All are welcome, including students, faculty, staff, and community members. So come and write! Draw! Cut and paste with provided materials! Or just visit, chat about zines, help others, and eat a free lunch.

This event is organized in connection with the Writing Innovation Symposium and sponsored by the Lemonis Center for Student Success in collaboration with the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Haggerty Musuem, the English Department, and FAME: Friends and Alumni of Marquette English as well as Raynor LIbrary and Macmillan Learning.

If you like zines and similar things, we invite you to join us for additional free events on 1/28, including "Beyond Blue Books: Collages, Zines, and Other Punk Reading Pedagogies" at 9 am and at 5 pm "Making Zines, Making Change," a conversation at the Haggerty about collaborating, publishing, selling, and archiving DIY art led by Jason Luther with Marc Fischer, Kirsten Leenaars, Liz Mason, and Milo Miller. We also invite you to come back on 1/29 and 1/30 for Artifact, the 8th annual Writing Innovation Symposium. Registration is required and open through 1/20.


Vision Board Night

Wednesday, Jan. 14th, 2026 | 4:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)

Vision board All are welcome.


 On-Campus Job Fair

 Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 2:00-4:00 PM | Lemonis Center, Multi-Purpose Room (M242B)

Get an on-campus job! Connect with MU departments to explore various job openings for fall or spring semester. This student employment fair is for ALL enrolled Marquette University students! Come as you are. Professional attire and resumes are not expected at this event.


Lemonis Center Student Success Dialogues:  Modeling Effective and Ethical AI Use for Students

Monday, November 17th, noon-1:00 p.m.
Multi-Purpose Room, Lemonis Center

This session highlights the vital role faculty play in shaping how students engage with generative AI. Presenters will share their experiences and strategies for modeling effective and ethical AI use, fostering responsible learning practices, and identifying best approaches for integrating AI into teaching and research. 

Session will be led by:

  • Dr. Lilly Campbell, Associate Professor of English
  • Dr. Jenna Green, Teaching Assistant Professor of English, Director of Foundations Instruction