Marquette University Alumni Association National Board of Directors Fall Conference Preliminary Itinerary October 3 – 6, 2019

MUAA Purpose: Develop a passionate community of Marquette alumni in support of the university and each other.

MUAA National Board Purpose The MUAA National Board of Directors offers counsel and support to on alumni-focused issues and initiatives. National Board members share a passion for Marquette, serve as active and engaged alumni role models, and motivate fellow alumni to connect with Marquette in innovative and meaningful ways.

Thursday, October 3, 2019 Business Attire

Optional

3:30 p.m. Physician Assistant Studies Facility Dedication 507 N. 17th St.

7:00 p.m. Informal Board Gathering Blue Bat Kitchen 249 N. Water St.

Friday, October 4, 2019 Business Casual /Spirit Attire

7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Marquette Mentors Program Kick-off Alumni Memorial Union and Networking Breakfast Monaghan Ballroom As part of the official Marquette Mentors 2019-20 kickoff, alumni mentors and members of the Alumni National Board will join this year’s class of student mentees for networking, table conversation and a panel discussion to help prepare them with career preparation and life after Marquette.

9:00 – 9:20 a.m. Break (and transition) Alumni Memorial Union Room 163

9:30 a.m. Call to Order Micky Minhas, Eng ’89, President, MUAA National Board of Directors

Executive Director Updates Sarah Burkhart, Bus Ad ’03, Grad ’12

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Campaign, College of Business and Annual Giving Update Stacy Mitz, Senior Associate Vice President, University Advancement Joe True, Assistant Vice President, College Advancement and Athletics Amanda Lang, Director, Advancement Digital Strategy

Friday, October 4, 2019 (continued) Business Casual /Spirit Attire

10:45 – 11:30 a.m. Leave Your Marq: Elevating Alumni Communication and Outreach Brian Dorrington, Assistant Vice President, Advancement Communication Alyssa Klopatek, Engagement Director, University Advancement

11:30 a.m. Break (transition to Lunch)

11:40 a.m. Get to Know New Directors Luncheon and Round Robin Alumni Memorial Union Innovation Kitchen, 2nd Floor

40 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. Committee Meetings  Alumni Donor Participation (AMU 364)  Awards (AMU 370)  Governance (AMU 374)

1:20 p.m. Break (transition to AMU 163)

1:30 p.m. 360 Interview with Vice President and Director of Athletics, Bill Scholl Moderator, Mike Broeker, Deputy Director of Athletics

2:15 p.m. Break (transition to 707 Hub)

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Innovators on Tap Panel and Reception A podcast hosted by Chuck Swoboda, Eng ’89, and National Campaign Co-chair, brings listeners inside the minds of leaders who have inspired change in a variety of industries. Panelists include Paula Van Camp, engineering student, Efrain Torres, Eng ’19, and Nadiyah Johnson, Arts ’14, Grad ’16.

7:05 p.m. Men’s Soccer Game vs. St. John’s 507 N. 17th St.

Optional Reunion + Homecoming Activities 4:00 p.m. Bed Races 12th and

7:00/8:00 p.m. Friday Night Celebrations Various locations

Saturday, October 5, 2019 Casual/Spirit Attire

8:30 a.m. Ignatian Reflection St. Joan of Arc Chapel Dr. Kathy Coffey-Guenther, Arts ’85, Grad ’88, ’98 Senior Mission and Ignatian Specialist

9:00 a.m. Sacred Space Tour: Blessed Virgin Mary Grotto

Saturday, October 5, 2019 Casual/Spirit Attire

9:15 a.m. Break (and transition to AMU 163)

9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Alumni Memorial Union Room 163

9:40 a.m. Opening Business Micky Minhas, Eng ’89, President, MUAA National Board of Directors

9:45 a.m. MU Story Sharing: Tips and Techniques Nicole Singer, Comm ’06, Senior Director, Advancement and Campaign Communications

10:30 a.m. Volunteer Portal Demo Lexie Bradley, Assistant Engagement Director, Young Alumni Leadership Council

10:45 a.m. Committee Report-Outs  Alumni Donor Participation  Awards  Governance

10:50 a.m. Wrap-up and Adjournment Micky Minhas, Eng ’89, President, MUAA National Board of Directors

Optional Reunion + Homecoming Activities 11:00 a.m. - Noon Open Practice: Men’s Basketball Team Al McGuire Center

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Explore Marquette Various Campus Locations • 707 Hub • AHPRC • Bernice Shanke Greiveldinger Creative Content Level and Jeannie Hayes Green Screen room/virtual studio • Center for the Advancement of the Humanities • Educational Opportunity Program Space • LGBTQ Resource Center • Neuro Recovery Clinic • Opus College of Engineering • Physician Assistant Studies Building • Residence Halls

12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Block Party Central Mall

2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Fan Experience: Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the 2019-20 men’s and women’s basketball teams at the Block Party! Special autograph opportunities will be available.

Saturday, October 5, 2019 (continued) Casual/Spirit Attire

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. MU Alumni Bash Mezzanine Club Saturday, October 5, 2019 7:00 p.m. Homecoming Concert Fiserv Forum (gates open at 5:30pm; Alessia Cara with special guests Lovelytheband concert begins at 7pm)

Sunday, October 6, 2019

Optional Reunion + Homecoming Activities

8:00 a.m. EOP Morning Worship Service Parklawn Assembly of God 3725 N Sherman Blvd

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Lakefront Marathon 5K 200 N. Harbor Dr.

9:00 a.m. Reunion Mass Church of the Gesu Join a special Reunion Mass as we close out the week of celebration and Marquette spirit.

6:00 p.m. Homecoming Mass Church of the Gesu Join a special Homecoming Mass as we close out the week of celebration and Marquette spirit.