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On the Ignatian Leadership Retreat you will find yourself:

• Meeting and becoming friends with other students who share your values.
• Exploring and enjoying the beautiful lake and grounds of the retreat center.
• Listening to peers share how the Ignatian focused pillars of ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵhave shaped their college experience.
• Spending time reflecting on how Jesuit ideals are found within your life.
• Sharing insights in small groups.
• Praying both alone and as a faith community.
• Relaxing away from campus to focus on yourself and God.
• Having fun!

$30 for all transportation, food and lodging for the entire retreat. Financial assistance is readily available; see the Retreat FAQ page for more information.

- Elkhorn, WI

Lutherdale is a camp/retreat center environment set on the Lauderdale Lakes waterfront. There’s abundant land to walk and explore, big sports fields and a large chapel. The retreat center features comfortable bedrooms, a full kitchen and several lounges for games, music and hanging out.

• Friday, August 30, 5:00 p.m.: Meet at Campus Ministry (AMU 236)
• Sunday, September 1, 11 a.m.: Retreat ends, depart for Marquette
• Sunday, September 1, Noon: Back at Marquette

• The Ignatian Leadership Retreat was the perfect opening event for my ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵexperience; helping ease me into making new friends for the first time in years. One of the many friends I made on the retreat will even be my roommate for next year. The retreat demonstrates Marquette’s Jesuit ideals of fostering a community for all.
  — Brennan
• ILR was an answered prayer for me. This was the perfect way to enter into a community of faith at Marquette. The people whom I met on this retreat continue to be some of my best friends and hold me accountable in my faith journey.
  — Elizabeth
• A great way to start off the school year and an amazing place to meet new people.
  — Michael
• My Ignatian Leadership Retreat was truly a wonderful and enriching experience, which positively influenced my first year at Marquette. Since I was coming to ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵfrom thousands of miles away, I wanted to embrace the new challenge with a retreat, which I believe is a great way to make friends and lasting connections. I felt very comfortable in the retreat setting and loved every minute. While I cannot guarantee that you will meet your best friends in the world, you will be surrounded by like-minded individuals who care for you and are embarking on similar journeys. 
  — Sean