THE AVENUE WISCONSIN AVENUE AT DUSK Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee’s main thoroughfare, provides students access to internships, jobs and nightlife. Also depicted is Johnston Hall and Gesu Church. Today Johnston Hall is home to the J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication. OUR CAMPUS URBAN. MODERN. Marquette’s campus spans 94 acres and offers multiple areas for recreation and retreat from city life. The campus is truly an oasis in the middle of the city. JESUIT TRADITION EXCELLENCE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM A Marquette education challenges the mind. It also nourishes the heart and enriches the soul. We challenge students of all faith traditions to develop the goals and values that will shape their lives and careers. ENGAGED FACULTY Faculty that care for the whole student Marquette’s teacher/scholar model ensures faculty stay on the cutting edge in their field and share their discovery in the class room. With an average class size of 26 students, Marquette students have the opportunity to interact, collaborate and learn with faculty on a regular basis. BEYOND THE BOOKS THE EXPERIENCE FOR A LIFETIME Direct admission means flexibility and a fast start. Freshmen are allowed to start their major the moment they step foot on campus. The result: more time to explore your options and to perfect your craft. AUTUMN CHANGING MOODS As the weather cools down, the campus heats up. Autumn brings the beginning of the basketball season, mid-term exams and a full range of color on campus. GESU (JAY-ZOO) CATHOLIC CHURCH Built in 1893, Gesu Church is a Jesuit sponsored parish of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Marquette students are among the many who attend Mass in this symbolic center of faith life on campus. RAYNOR LIBRARY RESEARCH AND STUDY FACILITIES The Raynor Memorial Library is not only state of the art but also the center for undergraduate research on campus. The Raynor is a great place to read, study, or work on group projects. Students can even grab a coffee on the bridge that connects this digital facility with our traditional library. GOLDEN EAGLES FIRE UP MARQUETTE! Feel the thrill of Marquette basketball as we compete in the Big East conference. Including basketball, Marquette offers a total of eight division one varsity sports for students to participate in and cheer on. THE “AL” OUR HOME COURT Named in honor of Al McGuire, Marquette’s incomparable former men’s basketball coach, the Al McGuire Center is home court for the women’s basketball and volleyball teams and a practice facility for the men’s basketball team. STUDENT LIFE O-FEST AT THE ALUMNI MEMORIAL UNION At Marquette, the opportunities to grow go far beyond the classroom. The Alumni Memorial Union (AMU) boasts a coffee shop, bank, post office, spirit shop, chapel, and space for some of our over 250 student organizations. The AMU’s central location makes it the heart of student life. QUIET REFLECTION ST. JOAN OF ARC CHAPEL A French relic of the 15th Century, students regularly gather at the St. Joan of Arc Chapel. Marquette University offers many ways for students to step away from the business of life to reflect on a greater purpose. SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN FOR OTHERS Marquette students frequently volunteer locally, nationally and internationally through organizations like Hunger Clean-Up, Habitat for Humanity, and our popular South Africa service learning program. BREW BAYOU STUDYING OVER A CUP OF COFFEE Whether you’re dropping in for a cup of java, meeting a professor or listening to open mic performances, the Brew is always a popular spot on campus. With five locations, students are never far from a quick coffee or snack. AL’S RUN OVER 17,000 RUNNING FOR CHARITY “Help one kid at a time. He’ll maybe go back and help a few more. In a generation, you’ll have something.” —Al McGuire Championed by legendary former Marquette coach Al McGuire, this annual run has raised over $6 million for the Children’s Hospital Foundation. STAY AND PLAY THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON Marquette University guarantees housing and more than 90 percent of underclassmen live on campus. With so many students in the area there are plenty of opportunities for group study as well social events such as line dancing with the famous Klement’s Racing Sausages. ATHLETICS AT MU VARSITY. CLUB. INTRAMURAL. Marquette boasts more club and intramural athletic opportunities than any other Jesuit University. Students can access two indoor recreational facilities and a 13-acre outdoor track and field facility, Valley Fields. CAREER FAIRS STUDENTS JOB SHOP AT A CAREER FAIR Marquette helps students plan extensively for the next step after graduation. Networking, resume building, internships and interviewing skills are just a few of the services provided by the Career Services Center. GET IN THE SPIRIT MIRACLE ON CENTRAL MALL Miracle on Central Mall is Marquette’s annual Christmas tree lighting event. Students from across campus come to celebrate the holiday season (and to take a break from studying for finals). WINTER MARQUETTE STUDENTS LOVE THE SNOW Not even a “little snow” slows us down. The first snowfall brings an annual snowball fight, snow football, snowmen, and snow sculptures to our own winter wonderland. THE RIVERWALK EXPLORE DOWNTOWN The Milwaukee RiverWalk spans nearly 3 miles along the Milwaukee River through the heart of the City’s Downtown. A stroll down the RiverWalk includes views of historic Milwaukee architecture, and access to some of the city’s best restaurants, shops and nightlife. Eye-catching public art gives the RiverWalk the feel of an outdoor gallery. THE CALATRAVA MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM The Milwaukee Art Museum’s Quadracci Pavillion is the first Santiago Calatrava designed building in the United States. It features a 90-foot high glass-walled reception hall and a Burke Brise Soleil that can be raised or lowered to create a unique moving sculpture. GRADUATION HARD WORK PAYS OFF Marquette holds a University wide commencement at the Bradley Center downtown which is followed by a smaller ceremony for each individual college. This event is the culmination of the students time on campus while also marking the start of the next chapter in thier Marquette Experience..