Thursday, July 23
Reunion Registration and Information
5 - 8 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Union, Second Floor
Check in at reunion headquarters to pick up your registration information and tickets for all events.
Educational Opportunity Program Ronald E. McNair Undergraduate Research Symposium and Reception
1:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Cudahy Hall
Undergraduate students participating in the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program this summer will
present their research at the 19th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Twenty students
will conduct oral presentations on a variety of research topics. A reception will follow.
EOP Pre-College Academic Exhibition
6 – 8 p.m.
AMU Ballroom, Third Floor
Upward Bound students will demonstrate what they learned in a wide variety of interdisciplinary projects:
Rube Goldberg Machines, Product Research and Development, Crime Scene Investigation, Roller Coasters,
Robotics, and Urban Farming. Award ceremony and student films at 7 p.m.
Night of Bowling, Burgers and Fun!
6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Union Sports Annex
The Union Sports Annex is a premier entertainment facility in the heart of the Westowne Business District. The Annex houses 12 lanes and the food is delicious! Please feel free to bring your family. Includes free cosmic bowling (please bring a pair of socks), drink specials and a discounted menu.
Hospitality Suite
9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Ambassador Hotel, Attaché Room
Every night of reunion weekend, the Ethnic Alumni Association will host a “hang-out” room at the Ambassador Hotel. Drinks, snacks, playing cards and more will be provided. All are welcome. |
Friday, July 24
Reunion Registration and Information
Noon - 8 p.m.
AMU, Second Floor
Check in at reunion headquarters to pick up your registration information and tickets for all events.
College of Health Sciences Department of Physical Therapy Course and Luncheon
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Course presents 2009 clinical updates and practice issues. Click here for a complete event description and to register online.
Reminiscing with Archives
Noon – 6 p.m.
AMU
Take a trip down memory lane browsing through the university’s of Hilltop and Tribune archives, photographs, memorabilia and other treasures from the past 50 years. Take in film footage documenting Marquette’s history — including the 1977 championship game — and be transported to yesteryear.
EOP College Division Career Day and Reception
1 - 3 p.m.
Marquette Hall, Room 404
EOP alumni will conduct small-group workshops with the 40th-anniversary freshman class during the five-week pre-freshmen summer program. Alumni will discuss their Marquette experiences, career paths and successes. A networking reception will follow.
Off-Campus Tours
Marquette will provide round-trip bus transportation to all off-campus tours. Tours meet on the east side of the AMU.
Lakefront Brewery
1 p.m. (bus departs at 12:30 p.m.)
MillerCoors
2:30 p.m. (bus departs at 2 p.m.)
Artasia Gallery & Museum: A unique gallery of one-of-a-kind Asian cultural artifacts and furniture.
2:30 p.m. (bus departs at 2 p.m.)
Campus Tours
Haggerty Muesum of Art
2 p.m.
One-hour walking tour of campus
3 p.m.
Al McGuire Center
4:30 p.m.
DINNER & DANCE TO THE DECADES*
The EAA celebrates the EOP's 40th anniversary
6 p.m.
AMU, Monaghan Ballroom, Third Floor
Attire: Summer chic or attire from your favorite decade.
Join your classmates for a night of celebration!
Delicious food will be served until 9 p.m. Cash bar.
FEATURING:
Glenn "Doc" Rivers, Arts '85
Head coach of the 2008 NBA world champion Boston Celtics
Marquette University Trustee
Arnold L. Mitchem, Ph.D., Grad '81
President of the Council for Opportunity in Education
First director of the Educational Opportunity Program
Marquette University Trustee
Congresswoman Gwendolynne S. Moore, Arts '78
U.S. House of Representatives
Wisconsin’s Fourth Congressional District
Comedian Rondell Sheridan, Sp '80, will auction an autographed Dwyane Wade jersey.
*Friday Night Kickoff Parties: Note that many reunion classes also are planning celebrations on Friday. Learn more |
Hospitality Suite
11 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Ambassador Hotel, Attaché Room
Every night of reunion weekend, the Ethnic Alumni Association will host a “hang-out” room at the Ambassador Hotel. Drinks, snacks, playing cards and more will be provided. All are welcome. |
Saturday, July 25
Reunion Registration and Information
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
AMU, Second Floor
If you did not have a chance to previously pick up your reunion materials, please check in for information and tickets to events.
Run or Walk the Marquette Mile or 5K
9 a.m. (rain or shine)
AMU, Room 227
Get ready for a brisk walk or run around Marquette’s campus. This one-mile or 5K trek through your old stomping grounds is sure to bring back memories and help energize you for a fun day ahead. Runners for the 5K line up first, followed by one-mile runners, then walkers.
NROTC Alumni Open House and Lunch
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Old Gym, 1532 W. Clybourn Street
Come visit and have lunch. Please respond to nrotc@marquette.edu or visit marquette.edu/rotc/navy/alumni.html.
Reminiscing with Archives
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
AMU
Take a trip down memory lane browsing through the university’s of Hilltop and Tribune archives, photographs, memorabilia and other treasures from the past 50 years. Take in film footage documenting Marquette’s history — including the 1977 championship game — and be transported to yesteryear.
EAA Brunch - Celebrating our Future: Marquette Students Today
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
AMU, Third Floor
Enjoy a delicious brunch and meet some of our brightest multicultural and EOP students. |
Back-to-School Open House
1 - 2 p.m.
Arts and Sciences
Cudahy Hall, First Floor Lobby
Business Administration
AMU, Room 157
Communication (including Journalism and Speech)
Johnston Hall, Room 303
Engineering
Haggerty Hall, Triangle Lounge
EOP
Marquette Hall, Fourth Floor
Health Sciences (Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Dental Hygiene, Exercise Science, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy and Speech Pathology)
Cramer Hall, Student Lounge
Nursing
Clark Hall, Terrace, Lower Level
Professional Studies
Cudahy Hall, Lower Level
 BLOCK PARTY
1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Central Mall
Find a sunny spot - there are plenty - for this weekend favorite. Enjoy music and delicious refreshments while catching up with old friends and faculty. Special appearance by comedian Rondell Sheridan, Sp '80, previously seen in Cory in the House and That's So Raven.
Children and parents are welcome to visit the family activity area sponsored by Marquette’s Krueger Child Care Center. |
Off-Campus Tours
Miller Park: Go behind the scenes and the Brewers' ballpark. Meet on the east side of the AMU.
11 a.m. (bus departs at 10:30 a.m.)
Campus Tours
One-hour walking tours of campus
10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
John P. Raynor, S.J., Library
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Al McGuire Center
Noon
M-Club Reception for Former Lettered Athletes
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Al McGuire Center
Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served, and a private tour will be given.
Honors Program Wine and Cheese Reception
3:30 – 5 p.m.
Coughlin Hall, Lower Level
(Entrance across from the Helfaer Theatre and adjacent to the Haggerty Art Museum)
ALUMNI BASH
6:30 p.m. – Midnight
Westowne Square
Put on your dancing shoes! Milwaukee’s own Speakeasy will set the mood for a night of dinner and dancing under the stars. Buffet until 9 p.m.
Cash bar with drink specials and complimentary soda.
Hospitality Suite hosted by EOP
11 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Ambassador Hotel, Attaché Room
Every night of reunion weekend, the Ethnic Alumni Association will host a “hang-out” room at the Ambassador Hotel. Drinks, snacks, playing cards and more will be provided. All are welcome. |
Sunday, July 26
Multicultural Mass
9 – 10 a.m.
Central Mall, Marquette campus
Featuring Milwaukee's renowned All Saints Church Gospel Choir. Hosted by the EAA.
Farewell Champagne Brunch
10 a.m. – Noon
AMU, Monaghan Ballroom
Say goodbye to friends and plan for the next reunion at this buffet-style brunch.
The Ethnic Alumni Association focuses its efforts on the needs of alumni and students of color from Marquette University. The association promotes networking opportunities for alumni and recruiting, mentoring and fund raising for scholarships on behalf of current minority students.
Book your hotel now!
The historic Ambassador Hotel is the host hotel for the Ethnic Alumni Association Reunion. Conveniently located just a few blocks west of campus, this newly restored art deco hotel boasts spacious rooms with modern amenities. Mention the Marquette University Ethnic Alumni Association Reunion and receive a special rate of $109 per night.
Ambassador Hotel
2308 W. Wisconsin Ave.
(414) 342-8400
www.ambassadormilwaukee.com.
