Milwaukee Events

MILWAUKEE EVENTS

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 

There is nothing like being in Milwaukee on National ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵDay! Put on your blue and gold and show your ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵpride with fellow fans at exciting events planned throughout the weekend in Milwaukee this year. . 

 

 

Saturday

College of Nursing Open House

Enjoy donuts with the dean under the atrium lobby and explore the newly opened home for the College of Nursing in the fully renovated Straz Hall.  Access to amazing learning and student community-building spaces and the Ascension Center for Clinical Simulation and Learning will be provided on your self-guided tour.  

10 to 11:30 a.m. CST – College of Nursing Open House 

David A. Straz, Jr., Hall  

1225 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Campus

Registration appreciated, but not required.

Direct any questions or special needs to the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Alumni Association at alumni@marquette.edu. 

National ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵDay Mass

Join fellow alumni during National ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵDay weekend for a special Mass. All are welcome! 

4:00 – 4:30 p.m. CST – Mass 

Church of the Gesu, Lower Church 

1145 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee 

Direct any questions or special needs to the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Alumni Association at alumni@marquette.edu.

ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵYoung Alumni Association Pregame Celebration  
(undergraduate alumni from 2010– 2024)

Young alumni, join us for National ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵDay at our very own Blue and Gold Beer Garden at the Baird Center’s Rooftop Ballroom. Hang out with friends in a vibey atmosphere, while enjoying yard games, a 360 photo booth, and delicious game day fare. 

Additionally, the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Alumni Association has limited tickets available for purchase for the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵvs. UConn game, available exclusively to those who register for the pregame reception at the Baird Center. See more details below.  

4:30 p.m. CST – Pregame Celebration 

Baird Center, Rooftop Ballroom 
405 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee 

Early-bird registration options: 
$35 per young alumnus/a and guests 
$20 per child (3-12 years) 
Free for children 2 and younger 

 

The registration fee includes a dinner buffet of game day fare and hosted beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. A portion of the registration fee will be considered a non-refundable gift to the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Milwaukee Endowed Scholarship Fund. 

Early-bird pricing ends at midnight on Sunday, January 26. The registration fee will then be $40 per young alumnus/a and $20 per child. Advance registration is strongly suggested. 

ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵMen’s Basketball vs. UConn 
7 p.m. CST - Tipoff 
Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee 

Tickets to the basketball game are not included in the reception price. 

ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Alumni Association has limited tickets available for purchase for the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵvs. UConn game, exclusively to those who register for the pregame reception at the Baird Center. Register today to receive a link in your confirmation email, allowing you to purchase game tickets before the deadline or sell out. Tickets are priced between $54 and $120 (before fees), with a maximum of four tickets available per person. The ticket purchase deadline is Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 by 7:00 p.m. CST. 

Direct any questions or special needs to the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Alumni Association at alumni@marquette.edu. 

 

National ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵDay Pep Rally and Pregame Celebration

Join ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵalumni, fans, and friends in Milwaukee to celebrate together before ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵMen’s Basketball faces UConn on National ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵDay! ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵwill take over the Baird Center’s Rooftop Ballroom and atrium space, with floor-to-ceiling skyline views of Fiserv Forum and downtown Milwaukee.  

Make sure to bring out the entire ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵfamily and enjoy face-painting and Marquette-themed activities! 

Additionally, the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Alumni Association has limited tickets available for purchase for the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵvs. UConn game, available exclusively to those who register for the pregame reception at the Baird Center. See more details below.  


5 p.m. CST – Pep Rally and Pregame Celebration

Baird Center, Rooftop Ballroom 
405 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee 

Early-bird registration options:  
$45 per alumnus/a and guests  
$35 per young alumnus/a and guests (undergraduate alumni from 2010 – 2024) 
$20 per child (3-12 years) 
Free for children 2 and younger 

The registration fee includes a dinner buffet of game day fare and hosted beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. A portion of the registration fee will be considered a non-refundable gift to the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵBlue & Gold Fund.  

Early-bird pricing ends at midnight on Sunday, January 26. The registration fee will then be $50 per adult, $40 per young alumnus/a and $20 per child. Advance registration is strongly suggested.  

 

ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵMen’s Basketball vs. UConn 
7 p.m. CST - Tipoff 
Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee 

Tickets to the basketball game are not included in the reception price. 

ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Alumni Association has limited tickets available for purchase for the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵvs. UConn game, exclusively to those who register for the pregame reception at the Baird Center. Register today to receive a link in your confirmation email, allowing you to purchase game tickets before the deadline or sell out. Tickets are priced between $54 and $120 (before fees), with a maximum of four tickets available per person. The ticket purchase deadline is Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 by 7:00 p.m. CST. 

Direct any questions or special needs to the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Alumni Association at alumni@marquette.edu. 

National ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵDay Black Alumni Association Game-watching Party

Join members of the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Black Alumni Association on National ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵDay at Elevate MKE for a game-watching party as ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵMen’s Basketball faces UConn. 

6:30 p.m. CST – Game-watching Party  
7:00 p.m. CST – Tipoff: ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵMen's Basketball vs. UConn 

 

Elevate MKE 
1131 N. Water St., Milwaukee 

Early-bird registration options: 
$20 per adult 

The registration fee includes evening appetizers and one (1) ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵcocktail. Soft drinks are complimentary. Cash bar available.   

Early-bird pricing ends at midnight on Sunday, January 26. The registration fee will then be $25 per adult. A portion of the registration fee will be considered a non-refundable gift to the Black Alumni Association, Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr. Scholarship Fund. 

Direct any questions or special needs to Rachelle Shurn at rachelle.shurn@marquette.edu.