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Music as Trans-Boundary Language and Historical Memory

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This unique program, led by Loyola historian Dr. Benan Grams, will explore Middle Eastern history and the power of music to connect cultures, preserve historical memory, and inspire collaboration across disciplines.

Environment Program Roundtable: "Birds!"

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Join the Environment Program for the third Roundtable of our 2025-2026 series on December 4th from 12:30 to 1:45 PM in Monroe 152. We will be joined by Katie Rompf, MS, Adjunct instructor of Biological Sciences, and Steve Michalec, bird photographer, to talk about anything & everything birds! 

If you are unable to attend, make sure to check out the recording on our YouTube channel after the event.

The Statues Tell The Story: The Role of Louisiana in Statues of Spanish-Speaking Heroes

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Join us for a special presentation from Robert Gray Freeland about six of New Orleans' famous statues to Spanish-speaking historical figures, like Benito Juárez and Simón Bolívar, and their relationship to the city, to Spain, and to Latin and South America.

Robert Gray Freeland is a board member of the Friends of the Cabildo, a volunteer organization of the Louisiana State Museum. He also serves as Vice Chair of the Louisiana AMERICA250 Commission.

Stranger and Sojourner: Scripture's Migration Narratives

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Jacqueline M. Hidalgo, Ph.D.
   Jacqueline M. Hidalgo, Ph.D.

Art, Adaptation, Activism

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Sister Helen Prejean, the nation's foremost death penalty opponent, joins Catherine Anyango Grünewald and Rose Vines, the illustrator and author of the new graphic edition of the award-winning memoir, Dead Man Walking, for a conversation about capital punishment, social justice, and the power of story. Free books will be given to all who attend the event.

Environment Program Roundtable: "After Katrina”: Creating and Reclaiming Green Space

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Join the Environment Program for the second Roundtable of our 2025-2026 series on November 13th from 12:30-1:45 pm in MO 152.  We will be joined by Jennifer Van Vrancken, Jefferson Parish Councilwoman At-Large, Division A, and Jason Neville, Executive Director of Lafitte Greenway Partnership, to talk about creating and reclaiming green spaces in New Orleans post-Katrina. 

Ripple Effects of College Prison Programs

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Join JSRI for a panel discussion with The Ripple Effects of College Prison Programs author Taffany Lim and graduates of California State University's first Prison Graduation Initiative on Thursday, October 16th at 5:30 in the Octavia Room. Snacks will be provided!

Multicultural Student Affairs Leadership Symposium

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Join us to promote and advance equity and inclusion at Loyola University New Orleans by providing a forum for leaders to discuss strategies, share insights, and develop cross-cultural skills to build more inclusive and effective organizations and communities.

Katrina@20

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Join us in commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and fostering meaningful dialogue about the ongoing work of building a more equitable New Orleans.

Praying with Our Feet: Encountering God in the Margins

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Step into a transformative conversation with Dr. Ansel Augustine, distinguished Loyola Institute for Ministry alumnus, faculty, and author of the groundbreaking new book Praying with Our Feet: Encountering God in the Margins (Loyola Press, 2025).

In this compelling webinar, Ansel will take you on a profound journey through: