Photo/Video advisory: Marquette University to host media day for opening of Wellness + Helfaer Recreation, Jan. 30

Jan. 27, 2025

MILWAUKEE - Media are invited to attend a tour of the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility, Marquette University's recently reconstructed campus wellness and recreation building, on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Media will have the opportunity to see the completed facility, which opened its doors to students on Monday, Jan. 13, and conduct interviews with university and college leaders involved in the facility's development.

More information about the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility is available online.

Details:

• Date/Time: Thursday, Jan. 30, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Location: Wellness + Helfaer Recreation, 526 N. 16th St.
• Parking: Parking is available in the 16th Street Parking Structure (749 N. 16th St.). A map of the visitor parking structures can be found here.

Photo/video/interview opportunities:

• Carolyn Smith, M.D., former acting chief wellness officer and director of the Marquette Medical Clinic

• Lora Strigens, vice president for planning and facilities management
• Luis de Zengotita, chief wellness officer
• Students

Thursday, Jan. 30, is "Dress Like Shaka Day"

Also of note, this media day falls during Homecoming Week and Thursday's campus theme is "Dress Like Shaka Day." Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear Coach Shaka Smart's signature polo shirt over a long-sleeved shirt and khaki pants. This is not a dress code for attending media-though participation is welcome-but will create an additional fun aesthetic for the tour. Members of the media are welcome to stick around on campus for b-roll of the spirit day.

*Please note: To attend, media must contact Kevin Conway at (414) 202-9329 or at [email protected].