Lisa Nikolidakis holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Florida State University and is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing and faculty advisor of P.R.I.D.E.. Her best-selling memoir,

While recognizing that terms like "Hispanic" and "Latinx" denote many heterogeneous cultures, it is important to underscore the successes, challenges, and diversity of Latinx experiences in the context of culture, diplomacy, and law in New Orleans. The speakers in this series will discuss intellectually-riveting topics, such as the history of the New Orleans Mexican Consulate, the politics promoting immigration, journeys in academia, and other pressing issues, all within the Loyola and New Orleans communities. Join us!

The panel includes:

Loyola alumna Constance Paige Young '05 is a speaker, racial justice activist, and an advocate for crime victims. She is a survivor of multiple violent crimes, including the racially motivated car attack in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017. Constance now devotes her time to building a radically loving community in the here and now. Informed and transformed by a dynamic journey, she speaks about cultivating resilience through adversity, restorative justice, and informs others on how to best support victims of crime and their loved ones. 

Interim President Daffron will host a virtual welcome to answer questions from incoming students and their parents/caregivers.

Student Success Center will host a Student Success Center Panel for parents/caregivers of incoming students via Zoom. Here, parents/caregivers will learn valuable resources on how to support their students. The panel will cover the support networks and free services available to students on Loyola’s campus. It will also discuss common scenarios students face in their first year on campus and how parents/caregivers can help their students navigate these situations. There will be a chat function enabled, which will allow questions to be answered by a Loyola professional staff member.

Student Success Center will host a Student Success Center Panel for parents/caregivers of incoming students via Zoom. Here, parents/caregivers will learn valuable resources on how to support their students. The panel will cover the support networks and free services available to students on Loyola’s campus. It will also discuss common scenarios students face in their first year on campus and how parents/caregivers can help their students navigate these situations. There will be a chat function enabled, which will allow questions to be answered by a Loyola professional staff member.

The Career Development Center will host an informational session on the Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) at Loyola. This session will cover the rules, regulations, opportunities, and benefits available to eligible students. In addition, parents/caregivers will learn how to prepare their eligible students who are interested in seeking FWS Student Employment for the academic year. There will be a chat function enabled, which will allow questions to be answered by the Student Employment Coordinator. Recordings will also be available for parents/caregivers to access when it is convenient.

The Career Development Center will host an informational session on the Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) at Loyola. This session will cover the rules, regulations, opportunities, and benefits available to eligible students. In addition, parents/caregivers will learn how to prepare their eligible students who are interested in seeking FWS Student Employment for the academic year. There will be a chat function enabled, which will allow questions to be answered by the Student Employment Coordinator. Recordings will also be available for parents/caregivers to access when it is convenient.

Meet the Director of the Loyola Institute for Ministry, Dr. Tracey Lamont.

Meet the Dean of the College of Nursing and Health, Dr. Michelle Collins.