Marquette Mentors Newsletter January 2021               More than 100 program participants gather at Virtual Retreat to learn, connect On Jan. 14, Marquette Mentors hosted its first ever Virtual Retreat. More than 100 mentors, mentees, campus partners and mentee alumni attended the retreat hosted on a platform that allowed everyone to freely network around a “room” similar to professional events pre-COVID-19. Sessions included panel discussions and small-group tables highlighting topics such as the transition from Marquette to career, the importance of work/life balance and a day in the life of a mentor’s career. “I learned a great deal from the mentor panelists and my breakout sessions, especially since I don’t exactly know what I want to do career-wise,” says Mia Ketelhohn, engineering mentee (mentor Aleisha Jaeger, Eng ’03). “It was very reassuring to hear how career paths can change and how much success one can have with the right mindset.” Watch these Virtual Retreat sessions: “The Art of Networking” with mentors Emilio Arechaederra, Bus Ad ’85, founding principal, EA Global Solutions; Carlsbad, Calif.; Dr. Michael Martin, Arts ’94, psychology executive, VA Atlanta Health System, Atlanta, Georgia; and Nancy Korom, Nurs ’93, vice president and chief nursing officer, Children’s Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wis.     “Navigating Through Career Challenges” with mentors Belton Flournoy, Bus Ad ’03, director, Protiviti; London, John Collins, Comm ’01, general manager, Goodman Theatre; Chicago, and Mary Hunt, Arts ’72, co-director and co-founder, Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual (WATER); Silver Spring, Md.     M’Laya Sago is a communication mentee, mentee alumna and intern for Marquette Mentors. (Mentor Nancy Armour, Comm '93) "Five Questions With..." interviews highlighted by attorney mentor Johnson and engineer Helfert on Feb. 1 Last week’s “Five Questions With…” featured mentor attorney Tamara Johnson, Comm ’14, Law ’17, in New York City. She shared many insights, including her experiences at Marquette, the law school experience and how Marquette alumni helped with transition from New Mexico to New York. Engineering mentees and mentee alumni, don’t miss the Monday, Feb. 1, “Five Questions With…” Angie Helfert, Eng ’07, project manager at Mortenson in Portland, Ore. Registration is limited to the first 10 registrants, so reserve your space today to daniel.deweerdt@marquette.edu with “Five Questions With… ” Reservation in the subject line. Registration is available first-come, first-served.   Consider these mentor/mentee topics to help ensure successful outcomes For mentees - It's the halfway point of this year's mentor program. Refer to your agreed upon goals document. How are you and your mentor progressing toward the goals you initially set? Is it necessary to make an adjustment or two? - For your next conversation, add an agenda item to discuss how the partnership is progressing. What's gone well? What can be better? Be transparent to ensure a positive experience in the coming months. - Has your mentor reviewed your resume? - What are two professional development opportunities your mentor can suggest for you prior to the end of the semester? This could include a mock interview, contacting another program mentor, reviewing a resume or improving your LinkedIn profile. - Review the 2020-21 Marquette Mentors Online Directory to expand your network and learn from other mentors in your potential field of interest/place of residence following graduation. The online directory link was emailed to all program participants in November. For mentors - How are you and your mentee progressing toward the goals you initially set? Is it necessary to make an adjustment or two? - For your next conversation, add an agenda item to discuss how the partnership is progressing. What's gone well? What can be better? Be transparent to ensure a positive experience in the coming months. - What is your mentee doing now in preparation for summer or post-graduation to support their career objectives? - Many Marquette students are involved in service projects. What suggestions can you offer in terms of how you view volunteering as a professional? What are the positives? Any drawbacks?  - Review the 2020-21 Marquette Mentors Online Directory to contact a fellow mentor in your industry or area of interest and learn how they best support their mentee. Encourage your mentee to do the same. The online directory link was emailed to all program participants in November.   Save the date for second semester mentor and mentee Best Practices workshops and program finale Mentees and mentors are strongly encouraged to attend one of these upcoming workshops to share experiences, learn from one another and prepare for the final months of this year's Marquette Mentors. Plan to attend the Marquette Mentors Virtual Finale on Thursday, April 22, too. Look for details soon. Mentee Virtual Best Practices Workshops Tuesday, Feb. 9: 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. CT Tuesday, Feb. 9: 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. CT Wednesday, Feb. 10: 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT Thursday, Feb. 11: 7:30 a.m. - 8 a.m. CT Mentor Virtual Best Practices Workshop Tuesday, Feb. 9: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT Marquette Mentors Virtual Finale Thursday, April 22: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT In the News Katie Dowling, Health Sciences mentee, is serving as an optometric technician at Drs. Roy and Associates in Brookfield, Wis. (Mentor Dr. Laura Rosanova-Philipp, H Sci ’98)     Kayleen Helms, Eng ’88, has been named a recipient of the 2020 Society of Women Engineers Patent Recognition Award. She has served in Marquette Mentors since 2016. (Engineering mentee Emma Ludwig)     Len Kasper, Comm ’93, has been named Chicago White Sox radio play-by-play announcer. He has served in Marquette Mentors since 2014. (Communication mentee Dan Avington)           Share your new job, promotion, award or volunter role In the News. Send a one-sentence description with a headshot (no selfies, please) to Dan DeWeerdt.