We Are Marquette

Renee Piquette Dowdy shares her Marquette experience in her current role as Assistant Director of Student Staffing & Training and as a former Hall Director of Straz Tower. Dowdy discusses the Resident Assistant (RA) role, what makes the RA community at Marquette RAs different from other schools, the application process to become an RA and what to expect at the RA Information Session on Tuesday, November 27th at 8:30 pm in the AMU Ballrooms. We Are Marquette episode 37 Interview by Reece Harty

Amelle Aldurra loves the moment when the choir finishes singing and there's a quiet, magical pause in Mass. The senior psychology and pre-med student finds the experience of liturgical choir helps build friendships, reduce stress and strengthen spiritual lives. Amelle discussed serving as the liturgical choir's president and her love of singing with her friend, roommate and fellow choir member Kaley Rohlinger. We Are Marquette episode 36 Interview and editing by Kaley Rohlinger

ROTC Cadets Maggie Plaza and Lindsay Walter spent their summers in Oman and Mongolia through Army cultural exchange programs. In this discussion with each other, they share stereotypes of Americans they encountered, how they broke down cultural barriers and learned local customs and the value they saw in building bonds with people around the world. We Are Marquette episode 35 Interview and editing by Kaley Rohlinger

Jaison Banks, Arts '18, is a visual artist, award-winning student biology researcher and Army ROTC graduate who is commissioned in the U.S. Army as a Chemical Officer to defend against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear warfare and hazards. He is also the co-creator with his friend Ryan Barelli of the "I Too, Am MU" documentary, which amplifies and shares the honest experiences of students of color on Marquette's campus. Banks' artwork can be seen on Instagram at @erosh_mantis and a free screening of the documentary "I Too, Am MU" will take place Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 7 pm in the Weasler Auditorium. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-too-am-mu-tickets-50080841144 Photo of Jai Banks by Ryan Barelli. We Are Marquette episode 34 Interview and editing by Colleen Duvall

Kamille Fritz, Nursing '18, partnered with men's lacrosse coach Joe Amplo and coaches from the near west side to bring a nationally-recognized violence prevention program to Milwaukee. The Coaching Boys into Men program helps change social norms and behaviors regarding dating violence. Fritz helped run the program as the Center for Peacemaking's Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Awareness Program Coordinator for the Near West Side Partners team. In the program, 15 male sports coaches from the Near West Side attended the event where they learned how to use a playbook: A card series with 12 topics and conversations to be had over the course of the season. Coach Amplo attended in support and shared his experience with coaching and the major mentorship role of coaches. The program emphasizes healthy relationships, respect for others and the power of sports. Coaching Boys into Men is one of five recognized interventions by the CDC with data supporting its effectiveness in violence prevention. We Are Marquette episode 33 Interview and editing by Colleen Duvall

Father Ryan Duns, S.J., became an accidental YouTube star when he started uploading Irish TinWhistle music lessons for a class he taught at Fordham University. Today, his channel has had more than 5 million views and he regularly hears from viewers around the world. This fall he comes to Marquette as a new Theology professor. He has a challenge for Marquette students: Take your earbuds out and appreciate the sounds of the world around you. We Are Marquette - Episode 32 Interview, mixing and editing by Tim Cigelske

Marquette Theatre student Malaina Moore was inspired to write the play White Privilege after seeing a Facebook post that sparked discussion about what the term means to different people. Her play examines how the color of one’s skin can lead to a very different experience of the world. In this discussion, White Privilege assistant director A.J. Magoon, Comm '18, interviews Moore about the making of her work. White Privilege will run at the Evan P. & Marion Helfaer Theatre from Aug. 31–Sept. 2. Tickets can be purchased online: https://www.showclix.com/events/marquettetheatre We Are Marquette - Episode 31 Mixed and Edited by Tim Cigelske

Amber May is the Director of Diversity & Inclusion for Marquette's Dental School. In her role, she connects with students of color and creates space for all to listen and learn from each other. "I have learned the art of really trying to change a system rather than individually putting fires out," she says. We Are Marquette - Episode 30 Mixed and Edited by Colleen Yanke DuVall and Tim Cigelske Interview by Tim Cigelske

Rick Arcuri began his career at Marquette nearly 30 years ago as hall director in Schroeder Hall, where he learned from Father Naus. Today he is responsible for helping open Marquette's newest residence hall. *Note: Since the recording of this podcast, the building's name has changed from Wild Commons to The Commons We Are Marquette - Episode 29 Edited by Colleen Yanke DuVall Interview by Tim Cigelske

Marquette alumnus shares his fashion creativity on Instagram as @SubjectiveFashion, which he started after a student complimented his style. This summer, he's partnering with Summerfest for the #Dress4TheFest fashion campaign.

In her 25 years at Marquette, Mary Janz has overseen how residence life has become more attuned to students, which includes the opening of Wild Commons this fall. She reflects on being a parent of a Marquette student herself, the Jesuit values that pull the community together in times of crisis, and how Marquette strives to make housing a home.

Sarah Hauer, Comm '14, Grad '16, talks about getting outside her comfort zone in student media, working with Pulitzer Prize winners in Marquette's O'Brien Fellowship, working the Bachelor/Bachelorette beat, and trying new storytelling techniques at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel such as her newsletter, Be MKE.

Ben Zellmer, Health Sci '18, delivers his Commencement address to the Class of 2018. He quotes Jesuits and civil rights leaders to urge his fellow classmates to "engage the gritty reality of this world" and "make necessary trouble."

Feeling stressed by the semester workload? Dr. Michael Zebrowski talks about how Cú the Therapy Dog and the Counseling Center services can help students decrease their anxiety during the final weeks of the year.

From rooftop beehives to gardens to LEED-certified Wild Commons, Brent Ribble is involved in all of Marquette's green initiatives as the university's first sustainability coordinator.