Fall 2023 Offerings

  • OCTOBER
  • NOVEMBER
  • DECEMBER

 

Shared Inquiry: The Gift of Listening

Mondays: Oct 2, 9, 16, 23

12 to 12:50 PM

(join when available, attendance of all sessions not required)

Virtual - link to join will be emailed

 

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Join us as John Pustejovsky, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Emeritus, leads us through this reflective experience of shared inquiry and discussion about what we have heard.

REGISTER FOR
SHARED INQUIRY

 


 

 Care for Creation Reflection & Social

Wednesday, October 4

3 to 4 PM

AMU Lunda Room, 2nd floor

 

 
sunlight beaming on nature

 

The Faber Center and Sustainable Marquette warmly invite you 
to this afternoon gathering.  As we remember the feast of St. Francis of Assisi and his tremendous love for creation, we come together to reflect on our own relationship with the natural world.  

Join us for this informal gathering. Wine & Cheese and other refreshments will be served. 

 

REGISTER FOR
CARE FOR CREATION REFLECTION

 

 


 

Men's Spirituality Forum

Thursday, October 5

12 to 12:50 PM

Faber Center, Schroeder Complex Rm 111

 
northern sunset near the lake

 

This gathering is an informal event for thoughtful conversation with colleagues, led by Dr. Michael Dante, Director, Faber Center for Ignatian Spirituality. Lunch will be served.

Registration coming soon

 


 

Marquette Women’s Lunch & Reflection 

Wednesday, October 25

12 to 1 PM

AMU 2nd floor, Lunda Room

 

scenic fall landscape

 

Taking time to make meaningful connections with other women can be inspiring, even life changing. We invite you to this space to do just that. The reflection will be led by Sr. Anne Arabome, SSS.

Registration coming soon.

 


 

Faber Center Silent Retreat

Friday through Sunday, Oct 27 - 29

Jesuit Retreat House, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

 

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Give yourself the gift of quiet time to refresh and renew your spirit. This free, silent retreat is an opportunity for our faculty and staff to reflect and be renewed. This year's theme will be 'To Love and Serve in Everything'. Join us as we tap into the Ignatian tradition and explore the spiritual wisdom it offers us today.

Greg Carlson, S.J.
This retreat will be led by Rev. Gregory I. Carlson, S.J.
,
Associate Professor at Creighton University and
Associate Director of the Deglman Center for Ignatian Spirituality


Check-in from 4 to 6 PM
Retreat starts at 5:15 PM with a Social in Loyola Lounge
Departure after lunch on Sunday

PLEASE NOTE:  Space is limited to the retreat house's capacity.

 

REGISTER FOR
FALL WEEKEND RETREAT




 


Men's Spirituality Forum

Thursday, November 2

12 to 12:50 PM

Faber Center, Schroeder Complex Rm 111

woodpecker on tree

This gathering is an informal event for thoughtful conversation with colleagues, led by Dr. Michael Dante, Director, Faber Center for Ignatian Spirituality. Lunch will be served.

Registration coming soon.

 


 

People of Color

Soul Food Lunch & Reflection

Monday, November 6

11:45 AM to 1 PM

AMU 2nd floor, Lunda Room

falling leaves background for title of session


We warmly invite you to this People of Color Lunch and Reflection in the spirit of Thanksgiving. This will be an informal gathering and a time to connect with colleagues. We hope to both feed your soul and offer some wonderful “soul food”!

 

REGISTER FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR
SOUL FOOD LUNCH & REFLECTION

 

 


 

One Thing Led to Another

Tuesday, November 7

12 to 1 PM

Raynor Memorial Libraries, Beaumier Suites

dominos in line starting to fall

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Faber Center invite you to hear the intriguing research and academic vocation journeys of our faculty and staff. Details and registration coming soon.

 


 

 

Touchstones: Stories of Hope & Inspiration

Friday, November 10

12 to 12:55 PM

Virtual - link to join will be emailed

 

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Join us as Dr. Jill Guttormson, 
Dean, College of Nursing, shares highlights of how her journey has impacted her life and work here at Marquette.

Registration coming soon.

 

Ignatian Wine and Cheese Reflection

Wednesday, November 15

 3 to 4 PM

AMU 2nd floor, Lunda Room

st ignatius graphic and wine & cheese


The Faber Center warmly invites you to join with colleagues for a time to reflect and socialize. Refreshments and snacks will be served. All staff and faculty are welcome.

Registration coming soon.

 


 

Men's Catching Fire Breakfast

Thursday, November 16

7:45 to 8:50 AM

AMU 2nd floor, Lunda Room and Virtual

sunrise background


Join other men of the Marquette community as Ron Smith, Editor/Project Director of the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, shares various experiences and aspects of his life and journey. As we listen, we’re invited to reflect on the deeper levels of our own journey and pause to consider more wholehearted living. Breakfast will be served for those attending in-person.

Link will be emailed for those joining virtually. Registration coming soon.

 


 

Thanksgiving Lunch and Reflection

Friday, November 20

12 to 1 PM

AMU 2nd floor, Lunda Room


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As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to gather with the community, share a meal, and offer thanks for the many blessings and gifts we have received. We hope you can join us.

Registration closes on November 6th.

 

REGISTER FOR
Thanksgiving LUNCH & REFLECTION

 


 

 

New Employee and Supervisor Reflection & Social

Tuesday, December 5

3 to 4 PM

AMU Lunda Room

faber center logo

We offer this time for our new employees and their supervisors to gather, reflect, and have some informal time together.

Registration coming soon.


 

Marquette Women’s Lunch & Reflection

Wednesday, December 6

12 PM to 1 PM

AMU 2nd floor, Lunda Room
 

winter fireplace with women graphic at bottom

Taking time to make meaningful connections with other women can be inspiring, even life changing. We invite you to this space to do just that. The reflection will be led by Sr. Anne Arabome, SSS.

Registration coming soon.

 


 

Men's Spirituality Forum

Thursday, December 7

12 to 12:50 PM

Faber Center, Schroeder Complex Rm 111

 

winter scene

This gathering is an informal event for thoughtful conversation with colleagues, led by Dr. Michael Dante, Director, Faber Center for Ignatian Spirituality. Lunch will be served.

Registration coming soon.

 


 

Morning Advent Reflection

Friday, December 8

10 AM to 12 PM

Virtual - link to join will be emailed

 

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Please join the Faber Center Team and other campus colleagues for a restful moment of prayer, reflection, and renewal as we begin our Advent journey.  This moment of prayer will offer us a unique opportunity to slow down and enter into the quiet and transformative mystery of Advent. The reflection will be led by Sr. Anne Arabome, SSS.

 

REGISTER FOR virtual
morning advent reflection

 


 

In-Person

Advent Half-Day Retreat

Friday, December 15

9 AM to 12:30 PM

We will begin with a light breakfast at Schroeder Complex

 

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As we move deeper into this Advent season we are coming closer to the gift of Christmas.  We will gather in person to pray and ponder over what gifts do our hearts need this year.  The morning will include some reflections, times of silent prayer, and sharing with colleagues. We hope you are able to join us.

 

REGISTER FOR in-person
advent half-day retreat