Avalancheros Comedy Group to Perform at Marquette
Posted: February 8, 2014 Filed under: Events | Tags: Avalancheros, Danny Pudi, Farley brothers, marquette, Marquette University Student Government, musg, National Marquette Day Leave a commentAn improv comedy group featuring Marquette alum and star of the NBC sitcom Community Danny Pudi will perform at 9 p.m. on Feb. 15 in the AMU ballrooms. The group, called the “Avalancheros,” will perform in honor of National Marquette Day.
The Avalancheros are comprised of several Marquette alumni and comedians who are now based in the Los Angeles area. In addition to Pudi, the Avalancheros feature Pat Finn, Chris Marrs, Kevin Farley and John Farley. The Farleys are brothers of the late Chris Farley, also a Marquette alum and comedian, who starred in several movies and on Saturday Night Live.
According to Kevin Farley, Avalancheros members first got their start in comedy while attending Marquette. Since then, they have each individually appeared in numerous television shows, movies and commercials, as well as performed at comedy festivals around the country.
The group has performed at Marquette several times since reconnecting through the acting community in Los Angeles. Their name is a nod to the Avalanche, a popular campus dive bar that closed in 1997.
The event is free and open to all Marquette students.
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MxMU continues tradition of great music on campus
Posted: February 6, 2014 Filed under: Events | Tags: concert, fever fever, girl talk, marrow, musg, mxmu, sara bareilles, unplugged Leave a commentWith all the great music brought to campus by MU Unplugged, it might be hard to remember all the talented musicians we’ve previously had on campus. In fact, many of the acts that Marquette has featured over the years have gone on to achieve fame and success.
Don’t believe us? Take a look for yourself.
Starting with the most recent, Hellogoodbye, the indie pop group known for their 2007 hit single “Here (In Your Arms)” came to Marquette in March of 2012. They even tweeted about it!
Stepping farther back in to musical guests of years past, MUSG welcomed Sara Bareilles in March of 2011. After her appearance at Marquette, Sara would go on to become a Grammy nominated artist, with her music featured on many TV shows and movies. Take a look at Sara’s Marquette performance here:
In April 2010, Girl Talk, famous DJ known for his mash-up style remixes performed at Marquette in April 2010 at our very own Alumni Memorial Union Ballrooms.
Girl Talk performing in AMU Ballrooms
And now, fast forward to 2014 the tradition of great music at Marquette continues. MU Unplugged, Marquette University Student Government’s coffee house concert series, resumes tonight with a three-part music festival – M x MU. Featuring great bands and Marquette’s own student talent, M x MU kicks off at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 and continues on Feb. 13 and 20 in the first floor lobby of the Alumni Memorial Union. Who knows, maybe one day you can say that you saw Marrow and Fever Fever before they made it big!
MUSG to host event celebrating African culture and cuisine
Posted: January 27, 2014 Filed under: Events | Tags: diversity, Food, free, marquette, marquette university, musg, Programs, Taste of Africa Leave a commentMarquette University Student Government and the African Student Association will host “Taste of Africa” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9 in Marquette Place in the AMU.
Spend the evening enjoying a sampling of diverse African foods as well as a DJ playing a mix of African music and recent hits. Featured dishes at this buffet of culture and cuisine include jollof rice, Nigerian tomato stew, brown chicken stew, efo/vegetable stew and fried plantains.
Also called “Benachin” meaning “one pot”, jollof rice is a popular dish in many parts of West Africa. Nigerian tomato stew and its aromatic spices are a welcome accompaniment to any meal or festive spread in Nigeria. Brown chicken stew is full vegetables that give it an attractive color. Efo/vegetable stew, a traditional Nigerian recipe for a stew of vegetables and greens in a tomato-based sauce flavored with chilies, rounds out the soupcategory. Of course, no taste of Africa could be complete without delicious fried plantains.
If you are looking to expand your cultural knowledge through food and music, come to Taste of Africa.
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Countdown to Shawn Johnson: Day 0
Posted: January 26, 2014 Filed under: Events | Tags: Olympics, Shawn Johnson, speaker series, Varsity, varsity theatre Leave a commentWe at MUSG have decided to celebrate the arrival of our very special guest, Shawn Johnson, with a five-day countdown. Using the flexibility, agility and athletic abilities of some of our very own MUSG members; we will present to you the five reasons why you should come see the Olympic Gold Medalist share her inspiring story in the Varsity Theatre on Jan. 30.
Tonight Marquette Welcomes Shawn Johnson!
Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Varsity Theatre. Free tickets are still available in the CLSI.
MU Unplugged begins 2014 with MxMU series
Posted: January 24, 2014 Filed under: Events | Tags: fever fever, free, marrow, musg, music, unplugged Leave a commentMU Unplugged, Marquette University Student Government’s coffee house concert series continues in 2014 with a three-part music festival – MxMU. Featuring great bands and Marquette’s own student talent, MxMU kicks off at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 and continues on Feb. 13 and 20 in the first floor lobby of the Alumni Memorial Union.
The three-week long music festival begins with indie rock group Marrow on Feb. 6. The newly formed four-part group just released their EP “Two” in December. Hailing from Chicago, Marrow lists Grizzly Bear, Thundercat and Deerhoof as major influences. Fans can look forward to their first full-length album set to release this year.
Excitement continues when MxMU returns on Feb. 13 featuring Fever Fever, an alternative rock band from central Ohio. Also a four-part group, Fever Fever prides themselves on bringing lots of energy to its live shows, bringing the music to life.
MUSG closes out MxMU on Feb. 20, with musical performances and spoken word poetry from students.
At all three sessions of MxMU, students can look forward to coffee, cookies and Marquette lemonade. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience musical talent from both inside and outside Marquette.
The events are free and open to all Marquette students, no tickets required.
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A Night of Marquette Mystery
Posted: January 23, 2014 Filed under: Events | Tags: activities, AMU, auditorium, campus activities magazine, frederick winters, IMPROVable, murder mystery, mystery, night of mystery, Weasler Leave a commentOn Saturday, Feb. 1, Marquette University Student Government will host a “Night of Mystery” at 9 p.m. beginning in the Weasler Auditorium.
Mystique will fall upon the university’s campus causing entertainers of enigma to arise, beginning with hypnotist Frederick Winters. This master of mesmerizing has performed over 2,000 shows, awing over 500,000 people. The 2010 Campus Activities Magazine best male performer is known throughout the country for his feature show.
After the hypnotic feat, students will make their way to Marquette Place in the AMU to join fellow students and detectives alike in an interactive murder mystery game. With the help of three comedian actors from Mission IMPROVable, students will join forces and solve the Marquette murder mystery.
In addition to the enigmatic entertainment, snacks and refreshments will also be provided throughout the night. The event is free and open to all Marquette students.
So whether you are a Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew or group of meddling kids come down to the Weasler on Saturday, Feb. 1, to uncover the truths and secrets that lie within a Night of Mystery.
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10 reasons Shawn Johnson is awesome
Posted: January 22, 2014 Filed under: Events Leave a comment1. She competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and won a gold medal when she was 16.
2. She can do this:
3. Iowa recognizes October 17th as “Shawn Johnson Day” state-wide.
4. She’s written a book.
5. She has master all of these faces.
6. She is a philanthropist supporting many charities. She even won $50,000 competing on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for an Iowa children’s hospital.
7. She can stretch her foot to eye-level.
8. She can even dance.
9. She can say she’s #1 …
10. … and actually mean it.
If you still don’t believe us, come meet her in person and see for yourself! Shawn will speak at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30 in the Varsity Theatre. See you there!
MUSG seeking 2014-15 Program Vice President
Posted: January 21, 2014 Filed under: Events Leave a commentMarquette University Student Government is seeking a Program Vice President for the 2014-15 academic year. Applications are currently available on the MUSG website and will be accepted until Friday, Jan. 24.
This paid position allows students the ability to gain experience planning large-scale events, working with a variety of different people in and outside of Marquette and managing a $260,000 budget. The PVP is responsible for overseeing all of MUSG’s events, as well as leading the MUSG Program Board.
Additionally, the Program Vice President is a member of MUSG’s Executive Board, which is responsible for helping to lead the student government in the its mission to represent and serve all Marquette undergraduate students.
“As PVP, you get to see all aspects of events the benefit the entire student body and positively impact campus climate. You also get to work alongside a great group of passionate people,” said current PVP Tyler Tucky.
Questions about the position or application process should be directed to MUSG President Sam Schultz at musg.president@marquette.edu.
Interested students are encouraged to obtain an application online at musg.mu.edu/getinvolved. Applications are due to the MUSG office by 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24.
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Former Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson to speak at Marquette
Posted: January 8, 2014 Filed under: Events | Tags: Gymnast, Gymnastics, marquette, Marquette Student Government, marquette university, Marquette University Student Government, musg speaker series, Olympics, Shawn Johnson, speaker series Leave a commentMarquette University Student Government will resume its speaker series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2014, in the Varsity Theatre with Olympic Gold Medal gymnast Shawn Johnson.
Johnson, a Des Moines native, rose to stardom as the media-dubbed “greatest hope” for American gymnastics in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Johnson, a two-time national champion, earned a Gold Medal in the Women’s Balance Beam in addition to three Silver Medals at the games. Following an appearance on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2009, Johnson suffered an injury that led to her retirement from competitive gymnastics in June 2012.
As the first speaker of the New Year, Johnson will inspire with her story of a challenging road to success, the pressures faced as a young woman and word-class gymnast and the lessons she learned in dealing with a career-ending injury.
Johnson will also speak about her work as a philanthropist and spokeswoman, and how she works as a role model through a mentoring program that teaches young gymnasts about nutrition, mental strength and motivation.
Tickets for the event will be available on Wednesday, January 22, and can be picked up in the Center for Leadership, Service and Involvement located on the first floor of the AMU in room 137.
Marquette students and staff must present their MUID in order to pick up their free ticket, and a number of public tickets will be available on a first-come, first- serve basis.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
All Marquette students and the surrounding community are invited to join MUSG in welcoming this Olympic star to share her remarkable story and learn how she strives to “be the difference.”
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Beat Finals Week Stress with Late Night Breakfast from MUSG
Posted: December 5, 2013 Filed under: Events | Tags: breakfast, finals week, Food, free, Late Night, musg, yum Leave a commentAll your favorite breakfast foods, served at an unusual breakfast time. That’s right, Marquette’s favorite finals week tradition – Late Night Breakfast – is back. Come on down to the AMU Ballrooms on Monday, Dec. 9 from 9 to 11 p.m. and enjoy a delicious, free meal from Late Night and the AMU.
The all-you-can-eat breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, tater tots, and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to grab some food before your all-nighter begins in Raynor, or use it as time to eat your feelings after the first day of exams. Feel free to bring along study materials and multi-task, or just stop by for a quick bite to eat before your next review session.
MUSG and Late Night are here for you this finals week. So bring some friends and enjoy the well-deserved free food.
This event is free, open to all Marquette students and does not require you to have a meal plan.
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