Congratulations!

Our very own Emily Hoffmann has received the Pedro Arrupe award! 


This prestigious award was established to " recognize an outstanding student who exemplifies the spirit of a Marquette education by demonstrating significant leadership, as well as service within and beyond the Marquette community."  The award is named after Father Pedro Arrupe, SJ - "a man of simplicity, warmth and optimism, committed to serving the poor and leading others to explore the link between faith and justice."


Emily was nominated by a faculty member, and then underwent a formal interview process before being chosen as the recipient. 


Emily is being honored at mass tomorrow, September 23rd at  5:30pm in the Chapel of the Holy Family in the AMU. It would be great if a few of us could go to mass to support Emily!


Don't forget to give her a hug and say congratulations when you see her!! 


Let's get to know Emily a little better....

Year: Senior

Majors: International Affairs and Justice and Peace

Minor: Spanish Language and Literature

Plans for After College: Applying for programs and jobs now to work for a few years before returning for my Masters or JD

Dream Job: Working towards poverty reduction through education and resource distribution initiatives (domestically or internationally!)

Favorite MUGC Song: "Free" by Natalie Wilson and S.O.P.

Favorite Quote/interesting fact: "If you have come here to help me, go home.  If you have come here because you realize that your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together."

Congratulations Emily! We are all SO proud of you!

Oh Give Thanks!

We all say it every Monday...

"I love Gospel Choir!" or "I'm so happy to be here!" or "rehearsals give me the energy to get through my week!"

Every single one of these statements is TRUE! The energy and the spirit we bring to that room is honestly breathtaking. I am continuously impressed by the power and love we bring to life every single week, without fail.

This week seemed to be especially inspiring as we are gearing up for our first big performance of the year, this FRIDAY Sept. 23rd at the Inauguration! We sang through New Direction the first time, and absolutely nailed it! Not only did we hit every note and ring out on every harmony; but we had the spirit and the energy to really make the song come alive.

This week, I am giving thanks for Gospel Choir. I am so happy that I have the opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful group of people. I am thankful for the energy and the love that I leave rehearsal with every week. I am thankful for the support and kindness Gospel Choir always brings to my life. I am thankful for our director, and for every single person involved with our group; singers, musicians, and supporters.

Meet the President!

This year, I'm proud to say we will be doing a meet the E-board section!



 This week we will get to know our wonderful president, Callista Pappas!

Callista Pappas

Year in school: SENIOR!!!

Major/Minors: Elementary Education and Psychology

Dream Job: Teaching and Coaching Running

Favorite Song MUGC has done: "He's Able" -Hezikiah Walker

Favorite Part of MUGC: The Prayer and Support

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite quote: One can do no great things, only small things with great love." Mother Teresa

New Direction

MUGC is headed in a NEW DIRECTION this year!

We have started rehearsals, and we are sounding better than ever!

I am so excited to see what this semester brings for this group of warm people and beautiful voices! We already have a few exciting events both coming up and on the books!

This FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd, we will be performing at the Inauguration of the new President of Marquette University, Fr.Pilarz! We are so excited to get our voice out there, and to do our part in welcoming the new president! Here is a little taste of what we will be performing...





We are also proud to announce that we will be teaming up with PURE DANCE MARQUETTE for part of our fall concert! The plan is for PURE Dance to perform at our concert, and then we will get the opportunity to perform at theirs as well!

So SAVE THE DATE! MUGC Fall Concert is NOVEMBER 5th at 3PM!You will NOT be disappointed!