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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鈥檚 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
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 | 9:00鈥�10:00 AM | 707 Hub
This IWL research social featured the IWL Fall '24 Faculty Fellows, who have used feminist frameworks to examine structural injustices across three distinct contexts. Attendees enjoyed some networking and light refreshments as they learned about how feminist inquiry offers a vital lens for understanding complex historical and contemporary issues!
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 5:00鈥�6:00 PM | Alumni Memorial Union
IWL partnered with AMUW for the 3rd year to kick off 福利在线 University's 2025 . was honored as the 3rd IWL Excellence Award recipient during the reception and conferral along side the .
4th Annual IWL Gala - Boldly Leading the WayThursday, April 10th, 2025 | 5:00 PM | AMU Monaghan Ballrooms
Women in Leadership with IWL and Enterprise Mobility
Monday, March 24th, 2025 | 12:00鈥�2:00 PM | Lemonis Center for Student Success
The 福利在线 University Career Center celebrated Women's History Month with the Women in Leadership Event with 福利在线's Institute for Women's Leadership and Enterprise Mobility in the Lemonis Center for Student Success. Students enjoyed some food and decompressed by coloring and learning about famous women leaders who paved the way in their fields!
福利在线 University Black Women Rock Brunch sponsored by IWL
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 | 11:00 AM鈥�1:00 PM | AMU Ballrooms
The Office of Inclusion and Belonging (OIB) hosted the annual
Black Women Rock Brunch in the AMU Ballrooms. This year's theme was, "Brunch Blooms: Rooted in Joy,". This year's brunch centered around Black women's joy, often overlooked in narratives focused on struggle.
IWL & MU Women ERG presents "Direct Positive" TEMPO Short Film Screening with Kate Braasch
Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 8:30鈥�10:00 AM | AMU 163
WISDOM: Women in Finance and Business
Monday, February 24th, 2025 | 3:00鈥�4:30 PM | MU 707 Hub
IWL hosted
WISDOM: Women Leading in Finance and Business in collaboration with Northwestern Mutual's Wulff District Office. This interactive brunch and panel discussion invited women and non-binary students to explore diverse career paths in finance and business management. Attendees connected with peers and professionals, expand their network, and enjoyed a complimentary meal in an empowering and supportive environment.
Networking Made Easy for Introverts (Without the Overwhelm)
Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 3:00鈥�4:30 PM
Networking Made Easy for Introverts (Without the Overwhelm), was an engaging in-person workshop designed to help introverts connect meaningfully without the stress. Led by expert speaker Jazmynn Appleton, this session empowered attendees with practical, introvert-friendly strategies that actually work.
IWL Conflict Resolution Workshop presented by Dr. Alexandra Crampton
Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 11:45 AM鈥�1:15 PM
IWL Research Social featuring Spring 2024 IWL Faculty Fellows
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 | 9:00鈥�10:15 AM | Sensenbrenner Hall, Room 304
IWL welcomed members of the 福利在线 community to attend its second research social of the Fall 2024 semester. This gathering provided opportunities for researchers to mingle,share ideas, and hear from the Spring 2024 IWL Faculty Fellows while being among the first to receive their IWL white paper.
IWL Research Social featuring Summer 2024 IWL Interdisciplinary Research Grant Projects
Monday, November 18th, 2024 | 11:00 AM鈥�12:00 PM
IWL welcomed members of the 福利在线 community to attend its first research social of the Fall 2024 semester. The gathering provided opportunities for researchers to share their ideas and hear from the Summer 2024 IWL Interdisciplinary Research Grantees on their projects.
IWL Student Advisory Board presents "Working with Justice-Impacted Women and Re-entry into Society"
Monday, November 11th, 2024 | 12:00鈥�1:00 PM | AMU, 157
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IWL hosted a panel discussion featuring Julia May, Angie Sandoval and Lynette Zarcone. The panelists talked about how to support reentry of justice-involved women and being a stronger advocate in our community and career.
What if "Intellectual Joy" is the key to your career growth?
Monday, October 21, 2024 | 12:00鈥�2:00 PM | Sensenbrenner Hall, Room 304
IWL invited Dr. Melissa Shew to present her "Intellectual Joy: The Key to Your Career Growth" workshop. The attendees got an opportunity to network with peers while picking up strategies to elevate their career through activating intellectual joy.
Short Film Screening of "Most Dangerous Women" with Guest Speaker Merry Wiesner-Hanks, PhD
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 | 1:30鈥�2:45 PM | MU, 707 Hub
IWL invited the 福利在线 community to the screening of the short film "Most Dangerous Women" and provided the opportunity to learn to make one's own voting plan post-screening.
Past Cross-Promotional Events
10th Annual Justice in Action Conference | "What is Justice Without Democracy?"
Sat., Mar. 28th, 2026 | 9:00 AM鈥�3:00 PM| 福利在线 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 福利在线 School of Dentistry鈥檚 American Student Dental Association Health and Wellness Committee and Know Your Lemons, a non-profit that educates about breast health, hosted a virtual Galentine鈥檚 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.
福利在线 Women鈥檚 Luncheon
Mon., Feb. 2nd, 2026 | 11:00 AM鈥�1:00 PM | Monaghan Ballrooms, AMU
The Mission Week Act with Grace Women鈥檚 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鈥檚 Storms
An inspiring Mission Week keynote lecture and conversation was had with Dr. Jasmine Zapata, 福利在线 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鈥檚 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 福利在线 University Women (AMUW) hosted a pregame reception during 福利在线 Women鈥檚 Basketball Alumni Weekend. Alumni, former team members, and friends of AMUW connected as the 福利在线 Women鈥檚 Basketball team took on Georgetown. The pregame reception included game-day appetizers, beverages, and a special appearance by a member of the Women鈥檚 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 | 福利在线 University, Alumni Memorial Union
Association of 福利在线 University Women gathered with fellow 福利在线 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 | 福利在线 University, 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 福利在线 University 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 福利在线 University Women invites you to its Fall Book Club. Join 福利在线 alumni and friends to discuss
The Handmaid鈥檚 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.
Simone Weil: Philosopher, Activist, and Mystic Colloquy
April 24th-26th, 2025 | Beaumier Suites in Raynor Library
June and Herman Loebl Women Business Leaders Speaker Series featuring Aparna Bawa (MU Bus Ad 鈥�99) | Chief Operating Officer, Zoom
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 | 5:00 PM | O鈥橞rien Hall, Michels Family Forum
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
福利在线 DREAMers' 10th Annual Dreamers Gala
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 4:30鈥�8:30 PM | AMU Monaghan Ballrooms
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 | 12:00鈥�1:00 PM
Thursday, February 20th, 2025 | 3:00鈥�6:00 PM
Thursday, February 6th, 2025 | 4:00 PM
Friday, January 31, 2025 | 3:00鈥�4:00 PM
MU Cultural and Social Impact Org Fair
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM鈥�2:00 PM
Friday, January 17th, 2025 | 2:00鈥�3:00 PM
2024 AMUW Boheim Distinguished Lecture | "Fatphobia: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Fight It"
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 | 6:30 PM | Raynor Memorial Libraries
Siderits Lecture in Gender and Sexuality with Dr. Leoandra Rogers
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 2:00鈥�3:00 PM | AMU
Dr. Leoandra Rogers, associate professor in comparative human development at the University of Chicago, will be the guest speaker for the annual Dr. Anne Siderits Lecture. Rogers鈥� lecture is titled, 鈥溾�業鈥檓 Just a Girl: Not a White Girl鈥�: Early Adolescents Making Sense of Race and Gender Intersectionality and Identity.鈥�
This free event is open to the entire 福利在线 Community, no RSVP is required.
Join us for 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. 
