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Wed., May 7th, 2025 | 9:00-10:00 AM | 707 Hub

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Join IWL for a research social that features our Fall '24 Faculty Fellows, who have used feminist frameworks to examine structural injustices across three distinct contexts. Enjoy some networking and light refreshments as you learn how feminist inquiry offers a vital lens for understanding complex historical and contemporary issues!

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Simone Weil: Philosopher, Activist, and Mystic Colloquy
Apr. 24th-26th, 2025 | Beaumier Suites in Raynor Library

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Wed., Apr. 23rd, 2025 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Union

IWL partnered with A͸W for the 3rd year to kick off ͸'s 2025 .  was honored as the 3rd IWL Excellence Award recipient during the reception and conferral along side the . 

4th Annual IWL Gala - Boldly Leading the Way
Thurs., Apr. 10th, 2025 | 5:00 PM | A͸ Monaghan Ballrooms

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Women in Leadership with IWL and Enterprise Mobility
Mon., Mar. 24th, 2025 | 12:00-2:00 PM | Lemonis Center for Student Success

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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! 
 

͸ Black Women Rock Brunch sponsored by IWL
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | A͸ Ballrooms

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The Office of Inclusion and Belonging (OIB) hosted the annual Black Women Rock Brunch in the A͸ 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 & ͸ Women ERG presents "Direct Positive" TEMPO Short Film Screening with Kate Braasch
Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 8:30-10:00 AM | A͸ 163

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WISDOM: Women in Finance and Business
Monday, February 24th, 2025 | 3:00-4:30 PM

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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

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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

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IWL Research Social featuring Spring 2024 IWL Faculty Fellows
Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 | 9:00-10:15 AM

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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 

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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 | A͸, 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 A͸W 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

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What if "Intellectual Joy" is the key to your career growth?
Monday, October 21, 2024 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM | Sensenbrenner Hall (Room 304)

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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

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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. 

 

A͸W & IWL present Annual Alumna Awards 2024
May 29, 2024

2024 IWL Alumna Awardee

IWL Excellence Award

Sabina Bhatia
Sabina Bhatia, Grad '89
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IWL Spring 2024 Research Social
Monday, April 29th, 2024 | 9:00AM - 10:00AM | Sensenbrenner Hall

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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.

 


Mon., April 8th, 2024 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM | ͸ 707 Hub

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April 2nd, 2024 | 8:00AM | ͸

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3rd Annual IWL Gala
March 7th, 2024 | 5:00-8:30 PM | A͸ Grand Ballroom

Save-the-date Announcement: 2024 IWL Gala 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 .
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

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Milwaukee Area Political Science Seminar

Fri., Dec. 1, 1:00 PM  |  ͸, Wehr Physics Building, Room 154

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UW-Milwaukee, ͸ & 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

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Forward Thinking Research Symposium
Nov. 28, 1:00 PM  |  A͸ 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  |  A͸ Brew

Meet & Greet IWL Leadership Developlement Coordinator: X'Zandria Weil
 

 

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 |  A͸ 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 ͸’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

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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 (͸ Bus Ad ’99) | Chief Operating Officer, Zoom
Wed., Apr. 23rd, 2025 | 5:00 PM | O’Brien Hall, Michels Family Forum


Wed., April 2nd, 2025 

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Marquette DREAMers' 10th Annual Dreamers Gala
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 4:30-8:30 PM | A͸ Monaghan Ballrooms


Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 PM

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Thursday, February 20th, 2025 | 3:00-6:00 PM

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Thursday, February 6th, 2025 | 4:00 PM

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Friday, January 31, 2025 | 3:00-4:00 PM

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Cultural and Social Impact Org Fair
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 11:00-2:00 PM


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Fri., Jan. 17th, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 PM

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Tues., April 23rd, 8:30AM - 1:00PM | A͸ Monaghan Ballrooms

keynote speaker, Dr. Kaye Whitehead (https://www.loyola.edu/about/community/faculty/whitehead)


Mon., April 15th, 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Raynor Library’s Beaumier Suites BC


Thurs., April 11th, 3:30PM or - Fri., April 12th, 10:00AM | Zilber Hall 025
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Wednesday, April 10, 4:30 PM | O’Brien Hall

June and Herman Loebl Women Business Leaders Speaker Series
Coreen Dicus-Johnson headshotA 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 | A͸ 254

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Fri., April 5th, 2024, 11:30AM - 1:00PM | O'Brien Hall 150A

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April 3rd, 2024, 12:15 PM | Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education

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Wed., March 26th, 6:00PM - 9:00PM | Sensebrenner Hall room 304

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Sat., March 23rd, 2024, 8:45am - 2:30pm | A͸ 227

justice in action

 

Fri., March 8th, 12:30PM - 3:30PM | Marcus Performing Arts Center

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Tues., March 19th, 5:00PM | Alumni Memorial Union, Monaghan Ballroom
9th Annual Dreamers Gala 2024

 

"How to Let Go: Managing Social Comparison and Imposter Syndrome"
Wed., Feb. 28th, 6:00-7:30 pm

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Wed., Feb., 28th 12:00PM- 1:00PM | Raynor Memorial Libraries 330B

Finding and Following Your North Star as an Educator Now: Workshop 1

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

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Fri., Feb. 23rd, 12:00PM | 707 HUB 

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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 | A͸ Monaghan Ballrooms     

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"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

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Marquette Civic Dialogues Workshop: ‘How to Disagree Better’ with Bo Seo
Mon., Dec. 4, 5 PM | Alum. Memorial Union

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Forward Thinking Research Symposium
Nov. 28, 1:00 PM  |  A͸ 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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Women In Buisness Workship
Nov. 16, 2023 5:30-7:00 PM  | Sensenbrenner Hall Rm 304 

Dr. Rogers - Negotiation Flyer 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 

Marianne BertrandThe 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

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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 | A͸ 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 A͸ 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 A͸W Women’s Chair in Humanistic Studies 
Monday, Sept. 25, 4:30–6 PM |  Sensenbrenner Hall, 304 (Eisenberg Room)

Amina Gautier, PhDHosted by A͸W, the Center for the Advancement of the Humanities, & Marquette English, the ͸ community was invited to gather in welcoming back to Marquette as this year's A͸W 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 |  A͸, Room 163

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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 . 
Email kathryn.born@marquette.edu with questions.
 

"Mud Row" | part of MKE Black Theater Festival
Aug. 10–27 |  Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre
 
͸D 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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