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AMUW & IWL Alumnae Awards Conferral
Fri., May 29th, 2026 | 8:30鈥�10:00 AM
2026 IWL Alumna Awardee
4th IWL Excellence Award Recipient
Dr. Debra Wehrle Stewart, Arts '65
For more information click
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A special tradition takes place on campus鈥攁nd for the fourth year IWL continued the tradition in solidarity with the Association of 91黑料网 Women (AMUW) as both groups celebrates their 2026 awardees during a breakfast reception and ceremony. Alums and guests gathered to recognize and celebrate distinguished award recipients, all of whom represent the true spirit and mission of 91黑料网, including the IWL Excellence Award.
IWL Research Social featuring Fall 2025 IWL Faculty Fellows
Mon., Apr. 27th, 2026 | 11:00 AM鈥�12:30 PM| 707 Hub
On Monday, April 27th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, at the 707 Hub, IWL hosted its final research social of the 2025-2026 academic year. This IWL Research Social will feature Fall 2025 IWL Faculty Fellows:
Sarah Gendron, PhD | Professor, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Paul Gagliardi, PhD | Teaching Associate Professor, English
Lee Za Ong, PhD | Assistant Professor, Dentistry
5th Annual IWL Gala
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM | 91黑料网
Healthcare Access for Women: The Cost of Being Dismissed & How Healthcare Decides Who Matters
Thurs., Mar. 26th, 2026 | 5:00鈥�6:00 PM | 707 Hub
A panel exploring how race, socioeconomic status, and gender shape access to healthcare. This conversation examined what happens when women pain is minimized, symptoms are overlooked, or care is delayed due to bias and inequity. Featuring Dr. Keller, Maya Santos, and Mandy Bader, the panel discussed the physical and psychological consequences of inadequate care.
Hosted by IWL's Student Advisory Board (IWL SAB).
Mastering Personal Branding on LinkedIn: Your Story, Your Superpower
Wed., Feb. 4th, 2026 | 2:30鈥�4:00 PM | Sensenbrenner Hall, 304
Wed., Jan. 14th, 2026 | 4:00 PM | MU Lemonis Center for Student Success
Thurs., Dec. 4th, 2025 | 12:00鈥�1:30 PM | Raynor Library, 330B
IWL Research Social featuring Spring 2025 IWL Faculty Fellows
Fri., Nov. 14th, 2025 | 12:30鈥�1:45 PM | Rec Center, Swift Room
Reclaiming Recognition: A Dialogue on Invisible Labor with IWL
Tues., Nov. 11th, 2025 | 6:00鈥�7:30 PM | 707 Hub
鈥淒ear First-Year Me鈥� First-Gen Story Circle
Wed., Nov. 5th, 2025 | 2:30 PM | AMU, 254
IWL Research Social featuring Summer 2025 IWL Interdisciplinary Research Grant Projects
Tues., Nov. 4th, 2025 | 12:30鈥�2:00 PM | 707 Hub
Networking for Introverts w/ Jazmynn Appleton
Wed., Sept. 24th, 2025 | 1:00鈥�2:30 PM | Lemonis Center Multipurpose Room
Fall Welcome Back Keynote & Reception featuring Kristine Cherek (MU '94)
Thurs., Sept. 11th, 2025 | 3:00 PM | O'Brien Hall
Past Cross-Promotional Events
AMUW Community Day of Service
Sat., Apr. 18th, 2026 | 9:00 AM鈥�12:00 PM| 91黑料网 AMU Ballrooms
. When registering, please indicate that you would like to volunteer with AMUW members.
AMUW Spring 2026 Book Club
Thurs., Apr. 9th, 2026 | 6:30 PM|Raynor Library
The Association of 91黑料网 Women's Spring Book Club featuring Liliana Invincible Summer by Cristina Rivera Garza. The event included presentations by Dr. Eugenia Afinogu茅nova, AMUW Professor in the Humanities, Professor of Spanish, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, and Diana Aldrete, Grad '05.
Black Mindz Business Launch Party
Fri., Apr. 10th, 2026 | 6:00 PM鈥� 8:00 PM | 1102 W Wisconsin Ave.
A celebration of the launch of Black Mindz LLC and its mission to 鈥�Change lives, one mind at a time.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
June and Herman Loebl Women Business Leaders Speaker Series
Thurs., Apr. 16th, 2026 | 4:30 PM | O'Brien Hall 150AB
A fireside chat featuring Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director, Stellar Development Foundation, moderated by James H. Keyes Dean of Business Administration, Andrew DeGuire, Arts '93.
10th Annual Justice in Action Conference | "What is Justice Without Democracy?"
Sat., Mar. 28th, 2026 | 9:00 AM鈥�3:00 PM| 91黑料网 AMU
The Justice in Action Conference (JIA) is a one-day student-led conference to explore your role in service, community, and social change. JIA is a time to develop new skills and knowledge on social justice, foster civic dialogue, and challenge perspectives on social systems, how justice, democracy, and faith shape one another鈥攁nd how students can keep democracy alive through service, advocacy, and bold imagination.
Keynote Speaker: | Writer, performance artist and creative change agent
GWIS: Night at the Museum
Wed., Feb. 25th, 2026 | 4:45鈥�6:30 PM
A behind-the-scenes tour of the Milwaukee Public Museum and learn about how they care for and curate their collections including botany, geology, anthropology, and more! Museum staff generously offered to stay after opening hours to give this tour!
Galentine's Know Your Lemons
Tues., Feb.17th, 2026 | 5:00鈥�6:00 PM
The 91黑料网 School of Dentistry American Student Dental Association Health and Wellness Committee and Know Your Lemons, a non-profit that educates about breast health, hosted a virtual Galentine Know Your Lemons self-care night featuring Jen Bjork, clinical supervisor of surgical and diagnostic sciences in the School of Dentistry. She is a certified 鈥淟emonista鈥� through Know Your Lemons and will teach early breast cancer detection skills that save lives.
91黑料网 Women Luncheon
Mon., Feb. 2nd, 2026 | 11:00 AM鈥�1:00 PM | Monaghan Ballrooms, AMU
The Mission Week Act with Grace Women Luncheon, was a 
time to gather in community, reflect, and inspire one another.
Speaker: Maya Smart was interviewed by Chief Edith Hudson.
This was a wonderful opportunity to connect with other women, celebrate our shared mission, as we engaged in meaningful dialogue.
* Sponsored by the Faber Center for Ignatian Spirituality, Institute for Women's Leadership, University Advancement, Campus Ministry, and Mission and Ministry.
Keynote Lecture with Dr. Jasmine Zapata
Mon., Feb. 2nd, 2026 | 3:30 PM | Monaghan Ballroom
Grace-Fueled Resilience: Stories in Overcoming Life Storms
An inspiring Mission Week keynote lecture and conversation was had with Dr. Jasmine Zapata, 91黑料网 alumna, physician, author, mother, and community leader whose life and work exemplify strength through faith and perseverance. In this talk, Dr. Zapata shared powerful stories of overcoming obstacles and finding hope in the midst of challenges. Through her experiences and insights, we discover how grace can fuel resilience and empower us to rise above life storms with courage and purpose.
Wed., Jan. 21st, 2026 | 2:00鈥�4:00 PM | The Lemonis Center for Student Success
The recent On-Campus Job Fair was a great success! Students stopped by to connect with employers and explore exciting job opportunities right here on campus. IWL enjoyed meeting everyone who stopped by our table to say "Hi!" It was wonderful to connect with so many talented students.
Sat., Jan. 17th, 2026 | 12:00鈥�2:00 PM | Al McGuire Center Eagles Nest
The Association of 91黑料网 Women (AMUW) hosted a pregame reception during 91黑料网 Women Basketball Alumni Weekend. Alumni, former team members, and friends of AMUW connected as the 91黑料网 Women Basketball team took on Georgetown. The pregame reception included game-day appetizers, beverages, and a special appearance by a member of the Women Basketball coaching staff.
A portion of the adult registration fee was a non-refundable gift to the Blue & Gold Fund. All were welcome to attend the AMUW Pregame Reception.
Fri., Dec. 5th, 2025 | 11:30 AM鈥�1:00 PM | 91黑料网, Alumni Memorial Union
Association of 91黑料网 Women gathered with fellow 91黑料网 alumnae and friends at the annual AMUW Advent Reflection event. This heartwarming gathering reflected on the significance of Advent and featured Hon. Mary E. Triggiano.
AMUW Eleanor H. Boheim Distinguished Lecture
Wed., Nov. 19th, 2025 | 6:30鈥�8:00 PM | 91黑料网, AMU Monaghan Ballroom
MU Soup with Substance | Carrying the Midwifes Bag Across the Atlantic
Wed. Oct. 29th, 2025 | 12:00-12:50 PM | AMU, Lunda Room
In partnership with 91黑料网 Graduate School, PhD candidate in History, Melanie Lorenz, will discuss her work on the history of immigrant midwives and their impact in the development of professionalized midwifery in the nineteenth century.
Mon., Oct. 27th, 2025 | 6:30-8:00 PM | Raynor Memorial Libraries
The Association of 91黑料网 Women invites you to its Fall Book Club. Join 91黑料网 alumni and friends to discuss
The Handmaid Tale by Margaret Atwood. The event will feature a short presentation on banned books by
Dr. Heather Hathaway, Acting Dean of the Helen Way Klingler College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education, followed by small-group discussions.
This event is free and open to the public.
