Join us for Graduate Student Month

Monday, February 2

8:30 a.m. -
11:00 a.m.

Zilber Hall, 200

Coffee and Donuts

We kick off our week with some coffee and donuts to start off your week.

Tuesday, February 3

4:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Join the event here

Networking Is for Everyone

Networking is for Everyone: How to Hone Your Skills in Just 15 Minutes, is a short, virtual event designed to help graduate students develop strategies for connecting and networking with people and organizations they would like to learn more about. The first 15 minutes will be a recorded presentation, and the last 15 minutes will be a live Q&A session.

Wednesday, February 4

11:30 – 1:00 p.m.

Lunda Room, AMU

Teaching Assistant Appreciation luncheon

A luncheon to recognize and appreciate the time and dedication teaching assistants have given to educate others. 

Tuesday, February 10

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. 

Wellness + Helfaer Recreation

Yoga for graduate students

Join fellow graduate students for a yoga session dedicated to graduate students to reset and relax.

Wednesday, February 11

1:00 p.m. -
4:00 p.m.

AMU Ballrooms

Register to participate here

Graduate Student Poster Competition

 This event will showcase and celebrate the top contributions from both doctoral and master’s student research across campus. 

The purpose of this event is to:

• Demonstrate the breadth of research and creative projects of our graduate students.
• Promote graduate student engagement in research.
• Encourage interaction and discussion with other graduate students, faculty and peers.
• Connect with and discuss graduate student research with a diverse campus audience.

The top three doctoral level posters and top three master’s level posters, as determined by a panel of judges, will receive award certificates, and each will also receive up to $250 as a research travel award.

Thursday, February 19

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Zilber Hall 200

Snack Break

It doesn’t matter if you are feeling sweet or salty, stop by the Graduate School to grab a healthy snack, treat, soda or water to feed your mind and body.

Friday, February 20

4:00-5:30 p.m.

Weasler Auditorium

Three Minute Thesis Competition

Join Marquette University Graduate School for its annual Three Minute Thesis competition. Watch graduate students compete and present their research in three minutes or less using one slide and no animation. There will be an array of presentations from graduate students in various disciplines. See who will walk away with the coveted prize of $500. The winner will represent Marquette University in a regional Three Minute Thesis competition at the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools.

The seventh annual Graduate Student Teaching Excellence award winners will be announced along with the Graduate School Faculty Mentor awards. The faculty mentor awards recognize faculty who have excelled in the area of mentorship, with one award recognizing Faculty Research Mentorship and a second recognizing Faculty Professional Mentorship. Nominate a faculty member here.

The event is free and open to Marquette and the community. Join us to see what others are saying about graduate research.

Tuesday, February 24

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
RSVP here

Introduction to Grant Writing & Finding Funding for Graduate Students

Are you interested in exploring potential funding for you and your work but don't know where to start looking? And then what — how do you even write a grant? This event is for you!

Thursday, February 26

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
AMU 236

Campus Ministry Open House 

Students have an opportunity to meet Campus Ministry staff, learn about programming inclusive to all denominations, tour the space, and enjoy desserts, lemonade, and hot tea. No registration required. 

Friday, February 27

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Union Sports Annex

Graduate Student Organization (GSO) FREE Volleyball/Ping Pong Night

Join fellow students in light competitive play or just come to socialize! Refreshments available.