Simone Weil: Philosopher, Activist, and Mystic Colloquy
Apr. 24th-26th, 2025 | Beaumier Suites in Raynor Library
Association of Marquette University Women and Institute for Women's Leadership Alumnae Awards Conferral
Wed., Apr. 23rd, 2025 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Union
IWL partnered with AMUW for the 3rd year to kick off Marquette University's 2025 Alumni National Awards Events. Dr. Jessica A. Sheetz-Nguyen (MU Grad ’99) was honored as the 3rd IWL Excellence Award recipient during the reception and conferral along side the 2025 AMUW Mary Neville Bielefeld Awardee Jessica A. Koth (Comm ’99).
4th Annual IWL Gala - Boldly Leading the Way
Thurs., Apr. 10th, 2025 | 5:00 PM | AMU Monaghan Ballrooms
Women in Leadership with IWL and Enterprise Mobility
Mon., Mar. 24th, 2025 | 12:00-2:00 PM | Lemonis Center for Student Success
The Career Center celebrated Women's History Month with the Women in Leadership Event with Marquette's Institute for Women's Leadership and Enterprise Mobility in the Lemonis Center for Student Success. Students enjoyed some food and decompressed by coloring and learning about famous women leaders who paved the way in their fields!
Marquette University Black Women Rock Brunch sponsored by IWL
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | AMU Ballrooms
The Office of Inclusion and Belonging (OIB) hosted the annual
Black Women Rock Brunch in the AMU Ballrooms. This year's theme was, "Brunch Blooms: Rooted in Joy,". This year's brunch centered around Black women's joy, often overlooked in narratives focused on struggle.
IWL & MU Women ERG presents "Direct Positive" TEMPO Short Film Screening with Kate Braasch
Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 8:30-10:00 AM | AMU 163
WISDOM: Women in Finance and Business
Monday, February 24th, 2025 | 3:00-4:30 PM
WISDOM: Women Leading in Finance and Business was hosted by IWL and Northwestern Mutual's Wulff District Office. This interactive brunch and panel discussion invited women and non-binary students to explore diverse career paths in finance and business management. Attendees connected with peers and professionals, expand their network, and enjoyed a complimentary meal in an empowering and supportive environment.
Networking Made Easy for Introverts (without the overwhelm)
Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 3:00-4:30 PM
Networking Made Easy for Introverts (Without the Overwhelm), was an engaging in-person workshop designed to help introverts connect meaningfully without the stress. Led by expert speaker Jazmynn Appleton, this session empowered attendees with practical, introvert-friendly strategies that actually work.
IWL Conflict Resolution Workshop presented by Dr. Alexandra Crampton
Thurs., Jan. 16, 2025 | 11:45 AM-1:15 PM
IWL Research Social featuring Spring 2024 IWL Faculty Fellows
Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 | 9:00-10:15 AM
IWL welcomed members of the Marquette community to attend its second research social of the Fall 2024 semester. This gathering provided opportunities for researchers to mingle,share ideas, and hear from the Spring 2024 IWL Faculty Fellows while being among the first to receive their IWL white paper.
IWL Research Social featuring Summer 2024 IWL Interdisciplinary Research Grant Projects
Monday, November 18th, 2024 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
IWL welcomed members of the Marquette community to attend its first research social of the Fall 2024 semester. The gathering provided opportunities for researchers to share their ideas and hear from the Summer 2024 IWL Interdisciplinary Research Grantees on their projects.
IWL Student Advisory Board presents "Working with Justice-Impacted Women and Re-entry into Society"
Monday, November 11th, 2024 | 12:00-1:00 PM | AMU, 157
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IWL hosted a panel discussion featuring Julia May, Angie Sandoval and Lynette Zarcone. The panelists talked about how to support re-entery of justice- involved women and being a stronger advocate in our community and career.
2024 AMUW Boheim Distinguished Lecture | "Fatphobia: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Fight It"
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 | 6:30 PM | Raynor Memorial Libraries
What if "Intellectual Joy" is the key to your career growth?
Monday, October 21, 2024 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM | Sensenbrenner Hall (Room 304)
IWL invited Dr. Melissa Shew to present her "Intellectual Joy: The Key to Your Career Growth" workshop. The attendees got an opportunity to network with peers while picking up strategies to elevate their career through activating intellectual joy.
Short Film Screening of "Most Dangerous Women" with Guest Speaker Merry Wiesner-Hanks, PhD
Thursday, October 3rd, 1:30-2:45 PM | 707 Hub
IWL invited the Marquette community to the screening of the short film "Most Dangerous Women" and provided the opportunity to learn to make one's own voting plan post-screening.
AMUW & IWL present Annual Alumna Awards 2024
May 29, 2024
2024 IWL Alumna Awardee
IWL Excellence Award
Sabina Bhatia, Grad '89
For more information click HERE.
IWL Spring 2024 Research Social
Monday, April 29th, 2024 | 9:00AM - 10:00AM | Sensenbrenner Hall
In celebrating and advancing interdisciplinary research, IWL gathered Fall 2023 fellows to present their work. The topics included "Intersection of Race,Gender,Science and Bodies", Interpretations of Saint Joan of Arc and Health Disparities.
Wisdom Brunch: Women Thriving in Male Dominated Fields
Mon., April 8th, 2024 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM | Marquette University 707 Hub
Paint the City Teal Day
April 2nd, 2024 | 8:00AM | Marquette University
3rd Annual IWL Gala
March 7th, 2024 | 5:00-8:30 PM | AMU Grand Ballroom
Register Here for the 3rd IWL Gala: Embrace Your Uniqueness at "Unapologetically You".Current Marquette students, faculty, and staff: For more information and to register, please go HERE.Visit the IWL Gala Information Hub for more details, and the links to register/sponsor!
Connect with Confidence: Networking for Introverts
Jan. 17, 2024, 1:00–2:30 PM | 707 Hub
Milwaukee Area Political Science Seminar
Fri., Dec. 1, 1:00 PM | Marquette University, Wehr Physics Building, Room 154
UW-Milwaukee, Marquette University & IWL joined to welcome and learn from Dr. Gladys L. Mitchell-Walthour.
IWL Research Social featuring Summer '23 IWL Research Grantees
Nov. 29, 12:00–1:30 PM | O'Brien Hall
Forward Thinking Research Symposium
Nov. 28, 1:00 PM | AMU Monagham Ballrooms
In celebrating research across campus, the ORSP Forward Thinking Research Symposium provided opportunities to learn more about work being done in other disciplines and fosters professional skills for students. Researchers made five-minute oral presentations — “elevator pitches” — of the work they want to do or have done. Awards were being offered to the top three presentors.
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Meet and Greet with our Leadership Development Coordinator, X'Zandria Weil
Nov. 15, 2023, 11:00–2:00 PM | AMU Brew
TEMPO Talks featuring "Milwaukee Women in the Workplace," an IWL study
Nov. 10, 2023, 12:00–1:00 PM | Virtual [Registration Required]
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Take Back the Night—Stand Up Against Sexual Violence
Oct. 26, 2023, 7:30-9:30 PM | AMU Monaghan Balls
Join the Center for Student Wellness and Health Promotion for Take Back the Night. Take Back the Night ia an international observance that aims to end all sexual violence through support, healing and education. The event will feature a candlelit vigil, a speakout, food, raffles, resources and support.
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Marquette's Fifth Annual Theotokos Lecture
Oct. 26, 2023, 4:00 p.m | Raynor Memorial Libraries
Dr. Nichole Flores, associate professor of religious studies at the University of Virginia, and Dr. Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones, assistant professor of theology and African and African diaspora studies at Boston College, will discuss the future of Mariology, the study of Jesus’ mother, as part of Marquette University’s 15th annual Theotokos Lecture.
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Milwaukee Film's 2023 Cultures & Communities Festival
Oct. 5-12, 2023 | Milwaukee, WI
IWL and Milwaukee Film during this year's eight-day convergence of groundbreaking films, distinguished speakers, and public forums designed to amplify diverse cultural expressions and celebrate community, convening multicultural, intergenerational audiences across southeastern Wisconsin through engaging events and compelling public conversations.
IWL Research Social featuring Spring '23 IWL Faculty Fellows
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 9:30–10:45 AM | 707 Hub
Join IWL to learn about the work of last spring's IWL Faculty Fellows, discuss ongoing research, and network with others involved with IWL. All are welcome. Light refreshments were served.
Past Cross-Promotional Events
June and Herman Loebl Women Business Leaders Speaker Series featuring Aparna Bawa (MU Bus Ad ’99) | Chief Operating Officer, Zoom
Wed., Apr. 23rd, 2025 | 5:00 PM | O’Brien Hall, Michels Family Forum
12th Annual Paint the City Teal Day & SAAM Community Events
Wed., April 2nd, 2025
Marquette DREAMers' 10th Annual Dreamers Gala
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 4:30-8:30 PM | AMU Monaghan Ballrooms
WiSH Seminar Series: Lin Bian, PhD
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 PM
Careers for the Common Good
Thursday, February 20th, 2025 | 3:00-6:00 PM
Mission Week Keynote Address 2025- Storytelling, Hope, and Healing for a Broken World
Thursday, February 6th, 2025 | 4:00 PM
Daniels Family Forum for Ethical Leadership in Business featuring Margaret Loebl
Friday, January 31, 2025 | 3:00-4:00 PM
Cultural and Social Impact Org Fair
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 11:00-2:00 PM
An Afternoon with UWM Distinguised Professor Emrita Merry Wiesner-Hanks, Author of Women and Reformations: A Global History
Fri., Jan. 17th, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Annual Symposium on Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
Tues., April 23rd, 8:30AM - 1:00PM | AMU Monaghan Ballrooms
Peacemaker in Residence and ‘Waging Peace in Vietnam'
Mon., April 15th, 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Raynor Library’s Beaumier Suites BC
Allies for Gender Equity Workshop
Thurs., April 11th, 3:30PM or - Fri., April 12th, 10:00AM | Zilber Hall 025
Loebl Women Business Leaders Speaker Series
Wednesday, April 10, 4:30 PM | O’Brien Hall
A fireside chat featuring Coreen Dicus-Johnson, Comm ’93, president and CEO of Network Health
Breaking The News Discussion and Panel
Tues., April 10, 5:00PM-7:00PM | AMU 254
Marquette Human Resource Management Lunch & Learn Series
Fri., April 5th, 2024, 11:30AM - 1:00PM | O'Brien Hall 150A
"Get to Know” Series: Joan Johnson
April 3rd, 2024, 12:15 PM | Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education
Whats Empowerment Discussion
Wed., March 26th, 6:00PM - 9:00PM | Sensebrenner Hall room 304
Justice in Action
Sat., March 23rd, 2024, 8:45am - 2:30pm | AMU 227
"How to Let Go: Managing Social Comparison and Imposter Syndrome"
Wed., Feb. 28th, 6:00-7:30 pm
Finding and Following Your North Star as an Educator Now: Workshop 1
Wed., Feb., 28th 12:00PM- 1:00PM | Raynor Memorial Libraries 330B
Boheim Lecture presented by Dr. Amina Gautier
Tues., Feb. 26, 5:30PM | Raynor Memorial Libraries Beaumier Suites
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GWIS - Graduate Women in Science Date Night
Mon., Feb. 26, 5:30 PM | Blu at the Pfister Hotel
Spudich Speaker Series
Fri., Feb. 23rd, 12:00PM | 707 HUB
For more details and registation click HERE.
The Brewed Ideas Challenge Application
Thurs., Feb. 1st - Feb. 11th | 707 Hub
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Mission Week Speaker Highlight: Alex Gambacorta
Tues., Feb. 6, 7:00PM | AMU Monaghan Ballrooms
"Bad for Me" Film Screening
Fri., Dec. 8, 6:00 PM | Tony & Lucille Weasler Auditorium
Telehealth Research Community
Thurs., Dec. 7, 11:00 AM | Henke Lounge, Alum. Memorial Union
Marquette Civic Dialogues Workshop: ‘How to Disagree Better’ with Bo Seo
Mon., Dec. 4, 5 PM | Alum. Memorial Union
Forward Thinking Research Symposium
Nov. 28, 1:00 PM | AMU Monagham Ballrooms
In celebrating research across campus, the ORSP Forward Thinking Research Symposium provided opportunities to learn more about work being done in other disciplines and fosters professional skills for students. Researchers made five-minute oral presentations — “elevator pitches” — of the work they want to do or have done. Awards were being offered to the top three presentors.
Click HERE for more information.
Women In Buisness Workship
Nov. 16, 2023 5:30-7:00 PM | Sensenbrenner Hall Rm 304
Dr. Rogers discussed key findings in the research on gender and negotiation and lead students through a series of interactive exercises, helping them identify their own negotiation style and providing them with tools and strategies for success. This 90-minute, student-centered workshop was open to students of all genders, and lunch was provided.
Gender, Sterotypes and Inequlaity Lecture, Marburg Memorial Lecture
Nov. 10, 2023 2:30-3:30 PM | Weasler Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Union
The goal of the Marburg Memorial Lecture was to provide a forum for the discussion of moral, philosophical and social dimensions of economic issues, as well as continue Professor Marburg’s commitment to the economic aspects of peace and justice. Marianne Bertrand
is the Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She has published many articles in these fields on topics such as: racial and gender inequality, discrimination, and the political economy of labor markets and firm behavior.
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Explorer Challenge Kickoff and Celebration
Wednessday, Oct. 11, 3:30–5:30 PM | 707 Hub
The goal of the Marburg Memorial Lecture was to provide a forum for the discussion of moral, philosophical and social dimensions of economic issues, as well as continue Professor Marburg’s commitment to the economic aspects of peace and justice. Marianne Bertrand
is the Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She has published many articles in these fields on topics such as: racial and gender inequality, discrimination, and the political economy of labor markets and firm behavior.
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Campus Forum
Oct. 5, 8:30 –10 AM & Oct. 9, 3:00 - 4:30 PM | AMU Monogham Ballroom
Campus forums have been scheduled to allow as many staff, students, and faculty as possible to provide feedback on the current draft of the next strategic plan that will carry the university into 2030. The forums was held in the AMU Monoghan Ballroom and refreshments were served.
A Piece of My Heart | a Marquette Theater performance
Sept. 29–30, & Oct. 5, 7–8 | Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre
The story of Vietnam, told by the women who served. The true stories of six courageous women and their struggle to make sense of a war that irrevocably changed them and a nation that shunned them. This powerful drama portrays each young woman before, during and after their tour in the war-torn nation.
Welcome Reception for Dr. Amina Gautier, 2023-2024 AMUW Women’s Chair in Humanistic Studies
Monday, Sept. 25, 4:30–6 PM | Sensenbrenner Hall, 304 (Eisenberg Room)
Hosted by AMUW, the Center for the Advancement of the Humanities, & Marquette English, the Marquette University community was invited to gather in welcoming
Dr. Amina Gautier back to Marquette as this year's AMUW Women's Chair in Humanistic Studies. Dr. Gautier is a scholar of 19th-century American literature and an award-winning fiction writer.
ADVANCE presented: Experiences of LGBTQ+ Faculty in STEM
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 4–6 PM | Marquette Hall, 200
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Actions Speak Louder: A Conversation with Author Deanna Singh
Monday, Sept. 18, 3–5 PM | 707 Hub
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Get to Know: Mary Triggiano
Tuesday, Sept. 12, 12:15–1:15 PM | Eckstein Hall
AMP hosted: Faculty Mentoring Sessions, presented by CIMER
Friday, Sept. 8 | AMU, Room 163
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HERE for more details.
Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) Social
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 4–6 p.m. | South Shore Beer Garden
Graduate Women in Science hosted fellow master’s and Ph.D. students at the South Shore Beer Garden for a happy hour social. Attendees connected with other graduate women in science to kick off the 2023-24 academic school year. Learn more about GWIS Milwaukee
here.
"Mud Row" | part of MKE Black Theater Festival
Aug. 10–27 | Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre
MUD ROW followed two generations of sisters in an area in the East End of West Chester, Pennsylvania called "Mud Row." While attempting to work through themes of race, class, love, loss and family, in order to break and bend generational patterns set before them. Mud Row is funny, heartfelt and up-lifting.
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