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Welcome from the Director

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Director of Innovation

@ the 707 Hub

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The 707 Hub at Marquette University supports student founders, innovators, creators and entrepreneurs with mentoring resources, funding opportunities, creative outlets, makerspace trainings and various experiential learning endeavors.

 

The Hub is for students, by students. A place where any student from any background can connect, collide and collaborate.

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Don't let my profile picture fool you, it's from my brother's wedding - you'll never see me in a tie.

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You can also listen to what I had to say about the Hub on the Small Business Edge Podcast.

 

If you have any questions, thoughts or concerns - please email me.

Makerspace Interns

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Austin Healey

Hello there! I’m Austin Healey, a 4th year mechanical engineering student and an intern here at the 707 Hub. I’m a huge nerd from Star Wars to different anime, and I love making things here at the hub that reflect that. This space is a great opportunity for students to complete projects for class or learn a new skill and express themselves through creation! From clothing customization and creation to 3D scanning and printing, I’m here to help. Welcome to the Hub!

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Connor Schwarz

Hi, I’m Connor Schwarz, a  junior studying mechanical engineering and also a member of of the Naturals, the all male a capella group here on campus. I love to rock climb here in Milwaukee in gyms or outside at places like Devils Lake. What I love about the 707 Hub is all it has to offer students. With craft materials, creative spaces, embroidery machine, heat presses, and my personal favorite, 3D printers, there is so much available for students to use to create awesome projects for class or personal use. My favorite thing is when these ideas and creations are actually made into full blown student businesses that have some amazing products. Hope to see you around in the Hub!

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Will Squires

Hi my name is William! I am a Junior and I'm studying mechanical engineering. During my free time I love to design and make clothing apparel and sell them though my company "LazyBear Apparels" with the help of Student Made Marquette. If I'm not making clothes, my interests are F1, being outdoors and spending time with my friends.

Student Made Marquette Managers

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Bella Drewek

Campus Manager

My name is Bella, I am a rising junior pursuing a major in psychology! In my free time, you will likely find me reading a book at the Brew, working out at the Rec Plex, or on a long run around the beautiful city of Milwaukee! The 707 Hub is my favorite study spot on campus. I love all of the resources that the hub has to offer, but my favorite is definitely the craft supplies! My friends and I tend to make a mess with the glitter a lot of the time…sorry Patrick!

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Anne Naumann

Finance & Strategy Manager

My name is Anne, and I am a sophomore studying Accounting and Marketing! I love a lot about life, but in my opinion, nothing compares to a Marquette Basketball game, a colorful sunset, and a good chili cheese dog. (separately but would also be great together!) I love learning from my bright peers at the 707 Hub and growing in the entrepreneurial spirit!

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Lily McLaughlin

Community Engagement Manager

My name is Lily, I am junior studying psychology! Aside from spending time at the 707 Hub, I enjoy hanging out with friends and taking walks to the lake. I thoroughly enjoy all the resources the 707 Hub provides for students to build on creative ideas!  

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Jonalie Zamora

Website Manager

My name is Jonalie, and I'm a double major in Marketing and Information Systems! My favorite things in life are birds, flowers, my friends and family, and my boyfriend Robert! I love to dabble in all sorts of artsy things, so it's not uncommon for me to carry a bag of arts supplies around campus (mostly yarn)! My favorite part of the 707 Hub is all the creative minds that pass through; you never run out of fun stories at the Hub!

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Audrey Flavin

Content Creation +

Social Media Manager

Hi! I'm Audrey and I am the Content Creator for Student Made Marquette! I am majoring in Journalism and Political Science. I love that the Hub provides a place for students to explore their creativity!

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Katie Berthold

Events and Partnerships Manager

I'm Katie and I am the Events and Partnerships Manager for Student-Made Marquette. I am a junior majoring in both elementary education and sociology. I love the hub because it's a space in which students with common interests can come together to bring their ideas and hobbies to life!

Dorm Fund Associates

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Logan Meyer

My name is Logan Meyer, and I am majoring in Finance, Information Systems, and AIM – CFA Concentration with a minor in French. In my free time, I enjoy chatting with friends over coffee or reading a book. I joined the Dorm Fund because I want to use my financial skills to help Marquette entrepreneurs transform their ideas into businesses.

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Allan Fox

 Hello, my name is Allan Fox and I am a Sophomore studying Business Economics, Finance, and AIM with a CFA Investments concentration. I also minor in French, and am the Vice President of Profession Events for Delta Sigma Pi. I am from Onalaska, WI, and think the Dorm Fund is a great way to help aspiring entrepreneurs build their businesses.

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Sam Brooks

My name is Sam Brooks, and I’m a Junior studying Information Systems in the AIM program. I am also the president of the Marquette Log Rolling Club (Check us out @mulogrolling on Instagram and TikTok). I’m from Milwaukee, born and raised, so the Dorm Fund is a great opportunity to get involved with entrepreneurs in the area.

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Anne Naumann

My name is Anne, and I am a junior studying Accounting and Marketing. As a Dorm Fund Associate, I have the privilege of working with bright students to scale their businesses through the Dorm Fund investment and 707 Hub resources. My role is extremely rewarding, as I get to see firsthand the growth of my peers and their businesses throughout the process of investment.  I look forward to hearing students’ new and creative ideas and playing a small role on their journey!

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Sarah Sanchez

My name is Sarah Sanchez, and I am a Junior majoring in Accounting and Marketing from Chicago, IL. On campus, I am also the President of Beta Alpha Psi, an honor society for Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems students. What drew me to the Dorm Fund was the idea that as associates we have the opportunity to help fellow students grow and develop their ideas into successful businesses while being alongside them the entire time.

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$250,000

Seed Money

The Brewed Ideas Challenge and the Dorm Fund combined have awarded funding to almost 200 student founders totaling over $250,000!

AY 23/24 the 707 Hub hosted:

Six Hustling Sideways Podcasts 

avg. 20 in attendance

The Inaugural Spudich Speaker

over 50 in attendance 

The Brewed Ideas Challenge

  over 80 in attendance!

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Since 2018, 26 rising juniors and seniors have been on 5 trips to Silicon Valley!

Since launch in February of 2023, over 1300 items have been sold on the Student Made Marquette website totaling over $17,500 in sales, engaging 38 creators and a dozen student-managers!

$17,500

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This year, makerspace interns provided over FIFTY 30-minute training sessions for students and faculty wanting to learn how to use the equipment in the makerspace! 

Campus Engagement

Through programs, classes, events, internships,

mentoring and other resources, the 707 Hub

engaged with over 16% of the student

population at Marquette, representing

all colleges on campus.

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Klinger College of

Arts and Science

College of

Business
Administration

Diederich

College of

Communication

College of 

Health Sciences

College of

Nursing

Graduate School

Opus College

of Engineering

College of

Education

Law

School

The creation and expansion of experiential and entrepreneurial opportunities for students is only possible through gifts made by those who value the skill set and mindset that these experiences help develop. 

 

Make a gift today to support the 707 Hub. Choose "other designation" and type 707 Hub to support innovation and be the catalyst for students to act on an idea. 

 

Interested in learning more about how to make an impact with a gift? Contact Patrick Fay, Director of Development, by email at patrick.fay@marquette.edu or via phone at 414-288-3733 to discuss your giving options.

ALUMNI

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Below are links to a number of 707 Hub alumni. These student founders, innovators and entrepreneurs have either participated in the Brewed Ideas Challenge, The Dorm Fund, Mentoring, made use of our Makerspace,

or some combination thereof.

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The Idea for the 707 Hub came from students Sam Wesley and Creighton Joyce who wanted to create a place to collaborate with students from different disciplines. To help achieve this, they applied for Marquette University's Explorer Challenge. The 707 Hub was designed by students for students. Read more of Sam and Creighton's story here

Reservable Spaces at the 707 Hub

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The Conference Room

  • 8 people

  • Full A/V

  • Retractable walls

  • Business Model Canvas

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The Henke Terrace 

  • Outdoor space

  • Lots of seating

  • Outdoor whiteboard

  • Very sunny

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The Pitch Room

  • 75 people

  • Full A/V

  • Flexible seating

  • Stage 

Just a friendly reminder that the HUB is first and foremost a place for student creation, collaboration and innovation. While you may have a space reserved for your event, there may also be students working in the Makerspace.

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That's us!

That's us!

The 707 Hub at Marquette University is Powered by the

Kohler Center for Entrepreneurship and is under the

  umbrella of the Office of Research and Innovation

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