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April 26, 2011 Issue
President's Forum focuses on continued effects of oil spill
As the anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill approaches, Loyola University New Orleans will host the 2010-11 President's Forum, "Oil and Water: Spotlight on the Gulf" on Wednesday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Monroe Hall's Nunemaker Auditorium.
WYES to premiere 'Freedom Riders' documentary at Loyola
Loyola University New Orleans will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the civil rights Freedom Riders by premiering the screening of a documentary of the same name on May 9, 7 p.m. in Roussel Hall.
John D'Arcy Becker named Adjutor Hominum award recipient
The Loyola University New Orleans Alumni Association has selected John D'Arcy Becker '61 as the 2010 recipient of the Adjutor Hominum Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Alumni Association.
Supporter donates artwork as permanent fixture in Sculpture Garden
Nia Terezakis, M.D., a well-known physician in New Orleans and highly respected art designer and collector, has donated a sculpture from her personal collection to Loyola University New Orleans. "Lilly," a kinetic sculpture crafted by acclaimed New Orleans artist Lin Emery, is the first art piece to become a permanent installation in Loyola's Sculpture Garden.
iLIVE recognized as Outstanding Campus Program
Loyola University New Orleans was awarded the prestigious 2011 Ignatian Medal for Outstanding Campus Program by the Jesuit Association of Professional Administrators last month at their annual spring conference, held this year at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pa.
Alumni weekend takes place May 13-15
Loyola University New Orleans Alumni Weekend will take place Friday, May 13 – Sunday, May 15. The weekend is held in conjunction with commencement events, allowing alumni to celebrate their Wolfpack pride alongside graduating seniors.
Book by law professor honored by American Library Association
"Facing Catastrophe: Environmental Action for a Post-Katrina World," a book by College of Law professor Robert Verchick, J.D., was listed as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title of 2010 by the American Library Association.
Brock named Louisiana Small College Player of the Year
Ryan Brock, a senior on Loyola University's men's basketball team, added to his season of accomplishments by being named the Louisiana Small College Player of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Basketball Coaches.
College of Humanities and Natural Sciences touts student successes
The College of Humanities and Natural Sciences at Loyola University New Orleans has several stand-out students that have achieved major successes this past semester.
Upcoming Events
Be sure to catch these upcoming academic and cultural events: MBA Open House
Senior One-Act Festival, presented by Loyola Theatre
Spring 2011 President's Forum - 'Oil and Water: Spotlight on the Gulf'
'Beyond Kabbalah: Recent Trends in the Study of Jewish Mysticism'
Loyola Late Night: Night of Jazz
Organ concert by Marcus St. Julien
'Les Mamelles de Tiresias,' an opera by Francis Poulenc
1718 Reading with Brad Richard
Loyola Jazz Band concert
Wednesday, April 27, 6 p.m.
Miller Hall, Room 112
Free
Wednesday, April 27, 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m.
Lower Depths Theater, C/M Complex
Free
Wednesday, April 27, 7:30 p.m.
Nunemaker Auditorium
Free
Thursday, April 28, 5 p.m.
The Mintz Center for Jewish Life/Tulane Hillel House, 912 Broadway
Free
Friday, April 29, 8 p.m.
Satchmo's
Free
Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m.
Temple Sinai Reform Congregation, corner of St. Charles Ave. and Calhoun St.
Free
Monday, May 2, 7:30 p.m.
Nunemaker Auditorium
Loyola community and all students free; $8 general admission
Tuesday, May 3, 7 p.m.
Nunemaker Auditorium
Free
Tuesday, May 3, 7:30 p.m.
Roussel Hall
Free
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