October 2026 Commuters at Marquette Newsletter
10/20/2026
Commuter Event Calendar
There is a dedicated website for commuter events, check it often as new events will continue to be added to it!
Commuter Event Calendar
Student Experience Advisory Council
Marquette Students: Apply to Serve on the inaugural MU Student Experience Advisory Council
Are you passionate about improving the student experience at Marquette?
Do you want to help shape initiatives that support student belonging, well-being, engagement, and success?
Are you interested in a unique leadership role on campus?
The Vice President for Student Life, Belonging and Well-Being, Luis de Zengotita, is seeking applications for the inaugural Student Experience Advisory Council (SEAC), a new Marquette student advisory body for the division of Belonging and Student Affairs and division of Wellness + Recreation.
SEAC provides a meaningful opportunity for students to share their perspectives, experiences, and ideas directly with university leadership. Council members will help inform programs, services, strategic initiatives, and emerging priorities that impact the Marquette student experience.
- Provide feedback on student needs, opportunities, and challenges
- Advise university leadership on initiatives, programs, and services
- Elevate diverse student perspectives and lived experiences
- Strengthen communication between students and university leaders
- Help foster a culture of belonging, well-being, engagement, and continuous improvement
Who Should Apply
We are seeking up to 15 students from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, academic programs, and levels of campus involvement. Membership will reflect the diversity of the Marquette student experience, including undergraduate and graduate students, residential and commuter students, and students with varied identities and lived experiences.
Commitment
- Monthly meetings on Friday afternoons from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (must be available during this time)
- Term runs from November 2026 through May 2027
- Participation in ongoing events, dialogue and communication with university leadership and students throughout the year
- Council members receive leadership development opportunities, formal recognition for their service, and meals at designated meetings
Apply Today!
Applications are open to all Marquette students.
Application deadline: Friday, October 23
Notification of selection: by November 5
Questions? contact carie.hertzberg@marquette.edu
Massages @ Lemonis Center
Join for brief massages at the Lemonis Center in collaboration with Wellness & Rec and the Division of Belonging and Student Affairs. All massages are complimentary and within the DBSA LaB (M242A) in the Lemonis Center for Student Success!
- October 20: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- October 27: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- November 3: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- November 10: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- November 17: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- December 1: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- December 8: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- December 15: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Spring Parking Permits
Student parking permits for the spring semester will go on sale through a tiered system in November. Go to the student parking permit website for more information: /parking/parking-permits-for-students.php
10/6/2026
Events This Week
Tuesday, October 6
Commuter Connect: Ott Memorial Writing Center | 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | AMU Commuter Lounge
Stop by the Commuter Lounge to connect and learn about the Ott Memorial Writing Center!
Wednesday, October 7
Commuter Student Bowling Social | 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Union Sports Annex Bowling Alley
There will be wings and dessert provided! Come enjoy open bowling at the Annex!
Friday, October 9
Free Food Friday | 12:00 p.m. | AMU Commuter Lounge
Sponsored by the AMU, stop by the Commuter Lounge (AMU 139) starting at noon for free Qdoba! The food is limited. Come enjoy some food and get to know other commuter students.
Spring Parking Permits
Student parking permits for the spring semester will go on sale through a tiered system in November.
Commuter Student Research Project
Over the next two weeks, graduate students from EDPL 6200: Student Development in Higher Education are looking to recruit undergraduate commuter students to participate in an interview, sharing their unique experiences as commuter students at Marquette.
The interview will be one-on-one with a graduate student and can take place either virtually or in-person, depending on your preference and availability. The interview will last 60 minutes and, as a thank you for your time, you will receive a $10 VISA gift card when you participate.
Please follow to a Microsoft form to share your availability and sign-up to participate.
Commuter Student Association Event Interest Form
The Commuter Student Association (CSA) wants to hear from you! Please fill out the form to let them know what events you want or to suggest event ideas!