Our Mission
AMUW seeks to promote the interests of Marquette's past, present and future women students to link them in a common endeavor. AMUW provides opportunities for service with peers and strives to enhance women's educational and cultural opportunities. For more information on how to become involved with club activities, please contact AMUW President Rachel Monaco-Wilcox, Arts '99, Law '04, at rachelmonaco-wilcox@wi.rr.com.
Want to learn how the AMUW got its start? Read a brief history.
Our 2009-10 Annual Report is now online (PDF). Enjoy highlights and photos from our year.
Dr. Kristina Ropella, Eng '85, presented a beautiful seasonal reflection at the 2011 Advent Reflection Luncheon on Dec. 1. Enjoy it here (PDF).
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AMUW Events
AMUW events can be found on the MUAA Event Calendar. Just click on the event title for online registration. For questions or more information, please contact us at amuw@marquette.edu.
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for these exciting AMUW events:
SPRING EVENTS:
- Boheim Lecture: Dr. Kriste Lindenmeyer – Wednesday, April 18
Dr. Kriste Lindenmeyer, dean of Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University Camden, will speak about “Dreamers, the Occupy Movement, and Lessons from America’s 'Greatest Generation.’” REGISTER ONLINE
- Mary Neville Bielefeld Award Mass and Brunch – Saturday, April 28
REGISTER ONLINE and join us to celebrate our 2012 Bielefeld Award recipient, Janet Mallon Schwahn, Sp ’54, along with recipients of the Nora Finnigan Werra Faculty Achievement Award and the Ignatius Leadership Award.
- Spring Book Club – Tuesday, May 8
Join us to discuss Swimming in the Daylight by Lisa Paul, Law ’93. The author will speak at the event.
AMUW Scholarship
The AMUW Scholarship was established in 1991 by the AMUW Board of Directors, providing outstanding Marquette women who demonstrate financial need with a gift of $2,500 each for their senior year. Applications for the 2012-13 scholarships will be accepted through Feb. 15, 2012. Learn more about the scholarship and view the application form.
The Mary Neville Bielefeld Award
Established in 1965, the Mary Neville Bielefeld Award is presented annually to an alumna who has demonstrated outstanding loyalty to the ideals of Marquette. Nominate a fellow alumna.
AMUW Chair in Humanistic Studies
Established in 1963, the AMUW Chair in Humanistic Studies brings distinguished women scholars to Marquette to teach, lecture and interact with students.
The 2010-11 AMUW Chair in Humanistic Studies is hosted by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences and held by Dr. Vicky Unruh from the University of Kansas.
AMUW Officers
Rachel Monaco-Wilcox, Arts '99, Law '04, President
Elizabeth Westlake, Law '00, Vice President
Jane Kean, Nurs '74, Treasurer
Michelle Bedwell, H Sci '06, Secretary
Jessica A. Koth, Comm '99, MUAA Representative
Emily Schultz, Comm '04, Senior Engagement Officer
