Marquette Engineers Week 2026 | Feb. 16 - 21
Engineering Student Council, with support from the Opus College of Engineering, will host Engineers Week (E-Week) from Feb. 16 to Feb. 21, 2026. E-Week is part of a national celebration to honor the many ways engineers make a difference through their profession. This year’s activities include social and professional programming, giveaways and the return of Engineering Cake Wars!
Find a full listing of events and competitions below.
SEE PHOTOS AND A RECAP OF E-WEEK 2025
2026 Events Schedule:
Please note: Some events may be awaiting registration details or competition rules. Check back for additional updates in February and follow the Opus College of Engineering and Engineering Student Council on Instagram for more updates.
Monday, February 16
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Dress up theme: Pajama Day
Stay cozy on Monday with your best pajama fit.
Faculty Flip hosted by Engineering Student Council | 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Engineering Hall first floor
Enjoy a pancake breakfast made by your favorite engineering faculty and staff.
Root beers with Engineers Trivia hosted by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) | 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Engineering Hall 236
ASME will host trivia in Engineering Hall for all students to participate.
Students aged 21+ can also attend the alternate offering at Caffrey's Pub.
Beers with Engineers Trivia hosted by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) | 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Caffrey’s Pub (21 or older)
ASCE will host trivia at Caffrey’s Pub for students aged 21+. All students can also attend the alternate offering in Engineering Hall.
Tuesday, February 17
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Dress up theme: Decades Day
Pick a decade like the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s for style inspiration and to show your best fit.
Pickleball hosted by Builders Coalition of Marquette University (BCMU) and Engineers Without Borders (EWB) | 5 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Wellness + Helfaer Recreation MAC Court 5
Get competitive and have fun with a pickleball tournament hosted by BCMU and EWB.
Sign-up form – teams will compete in pairs. Participants may sign up as pairs or as individuals.
Hot Wing Contest with Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) and Society of Women Engineers (SWE) | 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Engineering Hall 136
BMES and SWE will challenge students to answer trivia questions while eating spicy chicken wings. All are welcome to attend as spectators. The first 10 sign-ups will be selected to compete.
Sign-up form – only competitors are required to register. Limited to 10 participants.
Wednesday, February 18
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Dress up theme: Marquette Spirit Day
Show your Marquette pride with your best spirit wear.
Engineering Resume Review hosted by Engineering Student Council (ESC) | 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Engineering Hall fourth floor atrium
Connect with engineering professionals for career advice and feedback on your resume. This is a great opportunity to prepare for the upcoming Career Fair.
Sign up forms will be made available during the week of Feb. 9.
Research Showcase hosted by Engineering Student Council (ESC) | 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. | Engineering Hall 136
Hear from current graduate and undergraduate students about their research and academic experiences. This event is intended to celebrate their work and showcase opportunities for students interested in research.
Engineering Tailgate hosted by Alpha Omega Epsilon (AOE), Sigma Phi Delta (SPD) and Triangle Fraternity | 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Engineering Hall lower level
Alumni, students, faculty and staff are invited to a tailgate party in Engineering Hall prior to the St. John’s vs. Marquette men’s basketball game. Food will be served!
Thursday, February 19
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Dress up theme: Rep your Department Day
Students are invited to show their disciplinary pride by wearing a color that corresponds to their department. Engineering Student Council has selected: biomedical engineering (white); civil, construction and environmental engineering (gold/yellow); electrical and computer engineering (light blue); mechanical engineering (navy).
Professional Panel hosted by Tau Beta Pi (TBP) | 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Engineering Hall 236
TBP will host a panel of alumni and professionals to share more about their organizations and life outside of college.
Pinewood Derby hosted by Marquette Eagle Racing | 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Discovery Learning Labs
Build, decorate and test your own pinewood derby car on a special ramp track created by Marquette Eagle Racing.
Engineering Cake Wars | 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Engineering Hall Discovery Learning Labs
The annual cake decorating contest returns to Engineering Hall! Students are challenged to decorate a themed cake without any store-bought tools. Students are encouraged to engineer and build their own knives, frosting tips, spatulas, cake cutters and more. Previous participants have made tools from 3D printing, laser cutting and simple household materials.
Sign-up form – teams of 3-5 are recommended, but there is no limit and solo teams are welcome. Some prizes are intended for 4 participants. Registrations will close on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Friday, February 20
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Dress up theme: Ugly Sweaters Day
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but you know an ugly sweater when you see one.
Breakfast Giveaway hosted by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Marquette Rocketry | 7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. | Engineering Hall lobby
Start your Friday with a free breakfast provided by IEEE and Marquette Rocketry.
Dodgeball Tournament hosted by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)| 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Annex Sports Court
The annual dodgeball battle is back! Join SHPE for some friendly competition in the Annex.
Sign-up form – teams will consist of eight participants. Participants can register as complete teams, partial teams or individuals. Individuals will be placed in teams.
Saturday, February 21
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Engineers Ball (E-Ball) | 7:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. | Turner Hall Ballroom
Join us for an evening of food, music and dancing to celebrate the end of E-Week!
Tickets required – stay tuned for more information and look to student emails for ticket opportunities.
Events last updated: Jan. 29
