Loyola Loyal Day 2022
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FreeWe are called together by our shared vision to transform the world. Loyola Loyal Day is Loyola's own 24-hour day of giving designed to celebrate the loyalty of the Loyola community. Save the date and plan to celebrate our shared commitment to the university's mission by making a gift on Loyola Loyal Day.
If you'd like to volunteer and engage your class year to participate, please contact Garrett Lacour at (504) 861-5568 or gmlacour@loyno.edu.
Chicago Mardi Gras Happy Hour
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FreeChicago alumni, join us for a Mardi Gras happy hour! Tickets include jambalaya and king cake. A cash bar will also be available. Please consider making a gift to the Chicago Chapter Scholarship in conjunction with your event registration.
In accordance with City of Chicago guidelines, proof of vaccination is required for attendance at this indoor dining facility. In addition, masks are required when not actively eating or drinking.
Virtual Lunch and Learn: Conflict Resolution
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FreeThe Events Committee of Loyola's Alumni Association invites you to a virtual Lunch and Learn regarding conflict resolution.
Virtual Discussion with Author and Filmmaker Royd Anderson
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FreeJoin Loyola alumnus, author, and filmmaker Royd Anderson to discuss his latest work, "New Orleans Disasters: Firsthand Accounts of Crescent City Tragedy." A Q&A will follow directly afterwards.
To get an autographed copy of the book at a discount rate ($20) or for inquiries about purchasing Royd Anderson's documentaries, email rcand@mygrad.loyno.edu.
Meet the Author
Anne Levy: A Holocaust Survivor Speaks Truth to Power
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FreeIn commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, there will be a virtual talk by Anne Levy. Ms. Levy is a Holocaust survivor who confronted neo-Nazi, former KKK grand wizard, and Louisiana State Representative David Duke in the State Capitol regarding Duke's denial of the Holocaust. Ms.
Panel Discussion on Issues in Genetics and Society
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FreeBring your questions on genetics to be answered by the Honors Genetics and Society class. Find out: Are GMO foods safe? What does the new genome editing method (CRISPR) mean for the future of humans? Can we detect genetically engineered bioweapons? Is race a useful substitute for ancestry in medicine? Are designer babies ethical? What about 3-parent families?
International Education Week
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FreeThe Center for International Education will be celebrating International Education Week with a variety of events:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH
Study Abroad 101
Zoom, 1:00 - 1:45 PM
This virtual event is a general information session about all things Study Abroad at Loyola, presented by CIE's Study Abroad Advisor, Parjest. Study Abroad 101 will cover:
Fourteenth Annual Student Peace Conference
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FreeThis year’s Fourteenth Annual Student Peace Conference’s theme is “Navigating a Fragmented World: Concurring and Dissenting Opinions.” Presented both virtually and in-person, this year’s conference hones in on the divided nature of our globe. We aim to provide a platform to discuss, debate, and critique the differing opinions about some of the most pressing issues of our era: human rights, climate change, politics, economics, medicine, art, literature, and so much more. There is no fee involved for the conference, participation and all events are open to the public.
Chicago Alumni Chapter: Wolves on the Prowl Community Service Event
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FreeThe Loyola University Alumni Association invites Chicago-area alumni to participate in the 22nd Annual Wolves on the Prowl Community Service Campaign in Chicago from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 6.
Kelly Hall YMCA
824 N. Hamlin Avenue
Chicago, IL 60651
Volunteers will help sort, package, and distribute produce delivered from the Greater Chicago Food Depository to residents of the West Humboldt Park neighborhood. Please dress warmly, as the event takes place outdoors.
Coffee@CIE Presents: Pedro Benitez
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FreeJoin CIE for special Coffee@CIE on Wednesday, October 20 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM on Zoom. We'll be joined by Pedro Benitez ('15), Operations Manager at Cereza Coffee, for a discussion about Latin American Coffee and the Coffee Industry.