From: Office of Equity & Inclusion
Date: October 7
Subject: The IDEA Newsletter! | October 2026, Issue No. 29


THE IDEA newsletter October 2026, ISSUE NO.29
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The IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Newsletter is a monthly newsletter that is designed to curate diversity, equity, and inclusion educational opportunities and initiatives that help improve the campus climate at Loyola for all.

To read past issues of the IDEA Newsletter, please visit: 
https://www.loyola.edu/department/equity-inclusion/about/idea-newsletter.html
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For the 2026-2027 academic year, the IDEA spotlights section will feature 2-3 members of this year's Undergraduate Diversity Advisory Board (DAB).
Get to know some of Loyola's DEIJ student leaders! ⬇️
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Anayah Rosa

Loyola Career Ambassador (LCA)

Anayah Rosa is a junior at Loyola studying Political Science (B.A., Pre-Law track) and International Business (minor). Rosa is one of twelve Loyola Career Ambassadors at the Rizzo Career Center, providing career development, initial resume reviews, presentations, and other intake services to fellow Greyhounds. For the 2026-2027 academic year, Rosa has also joined the Undergraduate Diversity Advisory Board (DAB)!

Rosa felt compelled to apply to DAB because she believes that making everyone feel welcome and part of a community—factors Loyola emphasizes—requires ensuring every student is advocated for. Rosa sees DAB as a way for students to be directly involved in addressing campus issues and problems by bringing their own experiences, and those of their classmates, into conversation. As such, Rosa wanted to be part of a team that is dedicated to being a voice for those who may feel like they do not have one while also trying to make Loyola a better place than when Rosa arrived, stating, “We can't expect changes to be made if we remain silent.”

Rosa shares the spotlight, giving a shoutout to the THRIVE Center for Student Success—dedicated to supporting students holistically as they navigate college life—and the Rizzo Career Center—which helps students discover fulfilling career paths, prepare to present their best selves to the world, and maximize available resources.

Photo of Aminata Mamoudou Hernandez, a member of the 2026-2027 Ungergraduate Diversity Advisory Bord.

Aminata Mamoudou Hernandez

Vice President

Aminata Mamoudou Hernandez is a senior at Loyola studying Sociology (B.A.) and Peace and Justice Studies (minor). Mamoudou Hernandez is an Intramural Sports Supervisor at the Fitness & Aquatic Center (FAC), supervising intramural contests, evaluating officials, and providing event management and support to game officials. Additionally, Mamoudou Hernandez is President of the Peace and Justice Initiative, which explores the causes and consequences of violent conflict and systemic injustices, as well as the conditions that promote conflict resolution, peace, and justice. For the 2026-2027 academic year, Mamoudou Hernandez has also joined the Undergraduate Diversity Advisory Board (DAB)!

Mamoudou Hernandez felt compelled to apply to DAB as she wants to foster an inclusive campus where every student feels valued, respected, and supported. Mamoudou Hernandez’s passion for advocacy and DEIJ work is closely tied to firsthand experience; as someone from a marginalized background, she understands the importance of a university that recognizes students’ backgrounds, honors everyone's voices equally, and ensures they feel heard and respected. Outside of these passions, Mamoudou Hernandez also enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going to the movies, and reading good books.

Mamoudou Hernandez shares the spotlight, giving the THRIVE Center for Student Success—dedicated to supporting students holistically as they navigate college life, whether through mentoring, outreach, personal or professional development, or resource access—a shoutout!

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Below are links to initiatives, support networks, and campus updates that help to foster inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility across Loyola. ⬇️
Informational flyer for Julio Fine Arts October exhibition

Additional Visual and Performing Arts 2026 October Exhibitions and Production Lineups!

🎼 The Bald Soprano by Eugene Ionesco, directed by Adam Bernholdt, ’27
Presented by the Poisoned Cup Players
Thursday, October 22 – Sunday, October 25
McManus Theatre

🎷 Faculty Jazz Quartet
Featuring Barry Caudill (saxophone), Shawn Simon (bass), Mark St. Pierre (drums), and Dr. Anthony Villa (piano)
Thursday, October 29, 8:00 p.m.
Black Box Theatre

Orange flyer for the weekly Cohn Hall Cafe, featuring two clinking coffee cups.

Come learn how you can get involved in Campus Ministry and CCSJ through opportunities for spiritual growth, community-building, and service on and beyond campus.

📍 Wednesdays | 9:30–11:00 AM | Cohn Hall Common Space

Whether you stay and chat or grab and go, everyone is welcome. Coffee and community await!

The Keepers Food Giveaway banner; an initiative hosted by Loyola's Center for Neighborhood Resilience.

Join Loyola's Center for Neighborhood Resilience in handing out fresh produce to community members on Saturdays from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Enoch Pratt Northwood Library! Sign up for each weekend on Bridge; look for the banner in the Events tab.

This is a great volunteer opportunity to explore the local Baltimore community beyond campus grounds. The center is looking for about 6 volunteers each Saturday to join this service opportunity!

Logo for Student Made at Loyola University Maryland.

This pop-up tabling event gives student creators a platform to showcase their businesses. It connects vendors directly with customers, boosting exposure and sales for aspiring entrepreneurs.

📍 Boulder Atrium
📆 Every Monday from 12-3 p.m
➡️ October Dates: 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th

Loyola University Maryland Greyhound Ambassadors' logo; a four quadrant shield including a "G" and an "A" and a shilouette of a greyhound dog.

Loyola's Greyhound Ambassadors are hiring! Interested? Go to one of their information sessions to learn more about this amazing opportunity!

Greyhound Ambassador Info Session - Regular Decision #2
📆 Mon, Oct 19, 2026
⌚ 4 PM – 5 PM 
​📍 Admission Program Room (HUM 118B)

Greyhound Ambassador Info Session - Regular Decision #3
📆 Thu, Oct 29, 2026
⌚ 3:15 PM – 4 PM
​📍 Admission Program Room (HUM 118B)

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Loyola is host to a variety of training, activities, and events throughout the year, many of which foster engagement and open dialogue surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
Below are upcoming events taking place across campus this October. ⬇️
Women in Real Estate Luncheon and Panel on Thursday, 08 October 2026 At 11:30 AM. No image description provided

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Women in Real Estate Luncheon and Panel

Clock Thursday, October 8
11:30am - 1:00pm
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Join us for the inaugural Women in Real Estate Luncheon, a new initiative connecting Loyola’s real estate students with women who are leading and shaping the industry.

Students will be seated with real estate professionals for a panel discussion from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., open table conversation, and networking. Panelists will share their career journeys, discuss their experiences, offer advice, and help inspire the next generation of women entering real estate.

Moderator: Abby Glassberg, klnb Office & Flex Commercial Real Estate
Panelists: Terri Harrington, Olivia Millspaugh, Cynthia Newman-Lynch, and Sue Sollers


Directions to McGuire Hall.
McGuire Hall is located on the second floor of the Andrew White Student Center on the central Evergreen Campus of Loyola University Maryland. When walking through campus, head directly toward the central academic quad and look for the historic, Tudor-style Humanities Building standing in the middle of campus. The Andrew White Student Center sits adjacent to this area and features large windows that look right out over Diane Geppi-Aikens Field, so you can easily stroll past the quad, enter the student center doors, and take the elevator straight up to the second floor.
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EVENT

World Mental Health Day Tabling

Clock Thursday, October 8
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Pick up a fortune to brighten your day! Informing students of mental health resources on campus.
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Spectrum Experience Movie Night: The Birdcage on Thursday, 08 October 2026 At 7:30 PM. No image description provided

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Spectrum Experience Movie Night: The Birdcage

Clock Thursday, October 8
7:30pm - 10:00pm
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Come join us for our biweekly movie night in the CIE for popcorn and a movie! This week we will be watching The Birdcage staring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. This film explores the complexities of sexuality and culture!
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EVENT

Pie in the Face

Clock Friday, October 9
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Stop by to pie one of our ALAS E-Board members in the face to raise funds for Latin fest! 1 pie is $3 and 2 pies is $5!!
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Duck Duck Sparkle on Friday, 09 October 2026 At 3:00 PM. No image description provided

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Duck Duck Sparkle

Clock Friday, October 9
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Bedazzle a rubber duck. Spread some sparkle. Support breast cancer awareness.
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Coffee Shop Visit to Sophomore Coffee on Saturday, 10 October 2026 At 12:30 PM. No image description provided

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Coffee Shop Visit to Sophomore Coffee

Clock Saturday, October 10
12:30pm - 2:30pm
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Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday? Join the Loyola Coffee Club on Saturday, October 10th at 12:30 pm at Sophomore Coffee for some delicious coffee and great conversation!

Registration on the Bridge is required.

Plan to meet at Cohn Hall at 12:15 pm on October 10th, then we will head over in Motor Pool cars, together to Sophomore Coffee :)
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Sundaes on Sunday on Sunday, 11 October 2026 At 4:00 PM. No image description provided

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Sundaes on Sunday

Clock Sunday, October 11
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Join the McAuley Women's Center for Ice Cream Sundaes on October 11th!
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Migration Justice, Land and Mobility: A Community Panel Discussion on Monday, 12 October 2026 At 4:30 PM. No image description provided

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Migration Justice, Land & Mobility: A Community Panel Discussion

Clock Monday, October 12
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location pin 4th Floor Programming Room, Andrew White Student Center, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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In November 2025 the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops made clear the Catholic Church's responsibility in addressing the "vilification of immigrants" and called for a renewed commitment to human dignity, compassion, and meaningful immigration reform. Reflecting on this call on Indigenous Peoples’ Day allows us to see borders through a different lens. How may we, as members of a Jesuit, Catholic university community, deepen our understanding of the complex history of the land we stand on and respond to the realities of immigrant, migrant, and displaced communities in Baltimore and the United States?
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EVENT

BYO Hair Pins

Clock Monday, October 12
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join the Chinese club to personalize your own hairpin. Students will be able to choose from decorating an already constructed hairpin with charms or completely creating the base and pin from clay.
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Peace and Justice and Commitment to Justice Panel Joint Reception on Monday, 12 October 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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Peace and Justice & Commitment to Justice Panel Joint Reception

Clock Monday, October 12
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Join us for a catered reception open to all those attending the Commitment to Justice Panel event "Land & Mobility: Indigeneity & Immigration" from 4:30-6 pm in the 4th floor program room, or the Peace and Justice keynote talk "Beyond Reserves: Indigenous Peoples and Climate Justice" by Dr. Kyle Whyte from 6:30-7:30 pm in McGuire Hall West. This will be a great time to meet other people on campus and in the Baltimore community who are committed to migration justice, social justice, and environmental justice.
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Peace and Justice Bunting Keynote Event: "Beyond Reserves: Indigenous Peoples and Energy Justice" by Dr. Kyle Whyte

Clock Monday, October 12
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location pin McGuire Hall West, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Dr. Kyle White will be speaking on indigenous environmental activism in a Bunting keynote speech entitled "Beyond Reserves: Indigenous Peoples and Energy Justice"
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Peace and Justice Dinner with Dr. Kyle Whyte on Monday, 12 October 2026 At 7:30 PM. No image description provided

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Peace and Justice Dinner with Dr. Kyle Whyte

Clock Monday, October 12
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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All are welcome to join us for a free catered hot buffet dinner immediately following Dr. Kyle Whyte's Bunting P&J keynote talk "Beyond Reserves: Indigenous Peoples and Energy Justice." This includes faculty, staff, administrators, students, and community members. However, registration on the Bridge is required, so we know how many people to expect.
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Caribbean Karaoke on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 At 7:00 PM. No image description provided

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Caribbean Karaoke

Clock Tuesday, October 13
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Come join CSU for a night full of vocals, community, and fun!
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Popcorn, Poppi, and Patchwork on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

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Popcorn, Poppi, and Patchwork

Clock Wednesday, October 14
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us for a night of decorating trinket bowls with patchwork and enjoying treats!
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Bachata Night With CSU

Clock Wednesday, October 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join ALAS and CSU for Bachata Night! Come learn some bachata moves, enjoy great music, and spend a fun night dancing and connecting with friends no experience needed!
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Immersion Trip to L'Arche. October Break on Thursday, 15 October 2026 At 3:30 PM. No image description provided

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Immersion Trip to L'Arche. October Break

Clock Thursday, October 15 at 3:30pm
to Sunday, October 18 at 4:00pm
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Save the date for fall break!

Share with a vibrant community where people with and without intellectual disabilities live, learn, and grow together.

Through workshops, hands-on service, shared meals, and meaningful relationships, students experience the heart of L’Arche: mutual transformation, dignity, and belonging. This is more than volunteering—it’s discovering a more human way of being.

For more Information on L'Arche visit their website https://larche-gwdc.org/

Transportation, housing, orientation sessions, and meals will be provided.
Priority Registration by October 12 (More information will be given upon registration)
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Center for Hope Volunteering on Thursday, 15 October 2026 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

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Center for Hope Volunteering

Clock Thursday, October 15
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join the McAuley Women's Center to volunteer at the Center for Hope. We will be assisting with a resource fair and providing winter coats for attendees.
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Immersion Trip to Smith Island. October Break on Thursday, 15 October 2026 At 5:30 PM. No image description provided

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Immersion Trip to Smith Island. October Break

Clock Thursday, October 15 at 5:30pm
to Sunday, October 18 at 6:00pm
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Join us for a weekend on Smith Island with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation!

The trip kicks off with dinner on campus Thursday, October 15; we depart the morning of Friday, October 16 and return the evening of Sunday, October 18. You'll travel by ferry from Crisfield, MD to Tylerton — one of three watermen's communities on Smith Island — and stay at CBF's residential education center, housed in two of the village's original buildings. The program blends the island's culture with the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay, letting you experience a traditional watermen's society where people's livelihoods depend entirely on a healthy Bay.

Expect hands-on field investigations, mud between your toes, and conversations with island residents about the economy, culture, and future of their community. Space is limited, and every participant must bring a signed Health Form on the day of departure.

Contact immersion@loyola.edu with any questions

Learn more: https://www.cbf.org/facilities/smith-island-environmental-education-center/
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The Saint Study on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 At 6:30 PM. No image description provided

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The Saint Study

Clock Wednesday, October 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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In this event, we will study a saint every week to learn about their lives and how we can use their example to ultimately follow after Jesus. Through interactive studies and powerful applications, the goal is that anyone who attends this event will come out with a greater appreciation for God and a drive to do his will.
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Bsa's Spelling Bee on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 At 7:00 PM. No image description provided

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Bsa's Spelling Bee

Clock Wednesday, October 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Autocorrect can't save you now! Come to BSA's Spelling Bee and enjoy a night of competition, intelligence, and Black History! Compete in fun Spelling Bee rounds to win some awesome prizes!
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The Hanway Lecture in Global Studies on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 At 7:00 PM. No image description provided

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The Hanway Lecture in Global Studies

Clock Wednesday, October 21
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location pin McGuire Hall, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Raj Patel an award-winning author, filmmaker and research professor at the University of Texas, Austin will deliver Loyola University Maryland’s Hanway Lecture in Global Studies on Wednesday, October 21, at 7 p.m. in McGuire Hall. The event is free and open to the public but advance registration is encouraged for in-person and virtual attendance.

The Hanway Lecture in Global Studies is an endowed lecture series made possible by a gift from Ed Hanway, a member of the University’s Class of 1974 and member of the Board of Trustees, and his wife, Ellen.
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Hora de Café con Leche ( Beginners Session ) on Thursday, 22 October 2026 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

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Hora de Café con Leche (Beginners Session)

Clock Thursday, October 22
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Hora de Café con Leche is a conversational space where you can practice your Spanish (beginners) or build community with other Spanish speakers (advanced) while enjoying some delicious cafe con leche. Join us for our first beginners session of the semester! Come out and practice your Spanish in a safe, judgment free zone.
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MSA Movie Night: One Night in Miami... on Thursday, 22 October 2026 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

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MSA Movie Night: One Night in Miami...

Clock Thursday, October 22
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location pin Cohn Hall 133, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Join Loyola’s Muslim Students Association for a movie night featuring "One Night in Miami…"! Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as Malcolm X, Eli Goree as Muhammad Ali, Aldis Hodge as Jim Brown, and Leslie Odom Jr. as Sam Cooke, the film explores the powerful bonds between four influential figures and their conversations surrounding the Civil Rights Movement, faith, identity, and what it means to be Black in America.

Come enjoy an evening of film, community, and conversation with MSA!
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Fall Fest on Thursday, 22 October 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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Fall Fest

Clock Thursday, October 22
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join us for crafts, food, pumpkins and friendship!
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Visit Viva House! on Friday, 23 October 2026 At 10:30 AM. No image description provided

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Visit Viva House!

Clock Friday, October 23
10:30am - 1:00pm
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Join us for a visit to Viva House, a Baltimore Catholic Worker community rooted in hospitality, food access, and relationships with neighbors. Learn about their decades of community work, explore the realities and systems behind food insecurity, and spend time listening and building relationships. Transportation provided!
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Volleyball vs. Colgate ( Pride Game ) on Friday, 23 October 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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Volleyball vs. Colgate (Pride Game)

Clock Friday, October 23
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location pin Reitz Arena, 4501 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Come cheer on the Greyhounds in Reitz Arena! Admission is FREE. More details about Pride Night coming soon!

http://www.loyolagreyhounds.com/sports/2024/7/31/gameday-promotions
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Bay Advocacy Institute on Saturday, 24 October 2026 At 11:00 AM. No image description provided

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Bay Advocacy Institute

Clock Saturday, October 24
11:00am - 3:00pm
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REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS REQUIRED
Registration deadline: October 23

Raise your voice for clean water!

Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Bay Advocacy Institute for an engaging discussion on advocacy tactics, Maryland and Federal policy, and the critical role of oyster restoration in our community.

The Bay Advocacy Institute trains our next generation of environmental advocates to be knowledgeable and active community members in support of clean water.

Registration is open to college students and community members in the Baltimore region. Participants have the option to become a Certified Chesapeake Bay Advocate with CBF and will get access to additional events and opportunities.

Lunch, snacks, and CBF swag to be provided!
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ALAS Latin Fest - Noche De Havana on Saturday, 24 October 2026 At 7:00 PM. No image description provided

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ALAS Latin Fest - Noche De Havana

Clock Saturday, October 24
7:00pm - 11:00pm
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Join us for Noche en Havana, ALAS’ annual Latin Fest! Enjoy an unforgettable evening celebrating Latinx culture with great food, games, prizes, dancing, live music, and more!

We ask you to please come dressed in your best attire. (Semi-Formal)
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Behind Her Lens: Twilight on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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Behind Her Lens: Twilight

Clock Tuesday, October 27
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join us to watch some fantastic movies directed by women!
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Talisman Workshop

Clock Wednesday, October 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join the Chinese Club to learn about the history of talismans across cultures and to construct your own Chinese Fu talisman.
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The Saint Study on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 At 6:30 PM. No image description provided

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The Saint Study

Clock Wednesday, October 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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In this event, we will study a saint every week to learn about their lives and how we can use their example to ultimately follow after Jesus. Through interactive studies and powerful applications, the goal is that anyone who attends this event will come out with a greater appreciation for God and a drive to do his will.
RSVP
Hora de Café con Leche ( Advanced Session ) on Thursday, 29 October 2026 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

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Hora de Café con Leche (Advanced Session)

Clock Thursday, October 29
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Hora de Café con Leche is a conversational space for fluent/native Spanish speakers to build community with one another. Join us for our first advanced session of the semester!
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35th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation on Monday, 25 January 2027 At 6:30 PM. No image description provided

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35th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation

clock Monday, January 25, 2027
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location pinMcGuire Hall, 4501 N Charles St , Baltimore, Mary 21210 , United States
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Janai Nelson is President and Director-Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), the nation’s premier civil rights law organization advancing racial justice and equality. Nelson has spent nearly three decades fighting for racial justice as a renowned litigator and prolific legal scholar with specific expertise in election law.

In October 2025, Nelson argued Louisiana v. Callais before the United States Supreme Court, defending equitable congressional representation for Black voters in Louisiana and the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Nelson was also one of the lead counsels in Veasey v. Abbott (2018), a successful federal challenge to Texas’s voter ID law, and the lead architect of NUL v. Trump (2020), which sought to declare the Trump administration’s executive order banning diversity, equity, and inclusion training in the workplace unconstitutional before it was rescinded.

Nelson formerly served as Associate Director-Counsel, as a member of LDF’s litigation and policy teams, and in various other leadership capacities at LDF. Prior to joining LDF in June 2014, Nelson was Associate Dean for Faculty Scholarship and Associate Director of the Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights and Economic Development at St. John’s University School of Law, where she was also a full professor of law and served on the law school’s Senior Leadership Team.

Before entering academia, Nelson was a Fulbright Scholar at the Legal Resources Center in Accra, Ghana. Nelson began practicing law as the 1998 recipient of an NAACP LDF/Fried Frank Fellowship. A graduate of NYU and UCLA School of Law, Nelson clerked for U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Theodore McMillian and U.S. District Judge David H. Coar. Nelson regularly speaks as a civil rights, constitutional law, and election law expert in the media and at conferences and symposia nationwide. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Leadership Conference for Civil and Human Rights and a Trustee of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

Nelson’s leadership has been recognized nationally, and she is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Root 100, the New York University Distinguished Alumni Award, the M. Ashley Dickerson Diversity Award from the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL), the Metropolitan Black Bar Association’s (MBBA) Public Servant of the Year Award, and an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Suffolk University Law School.

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The event will also be live-streamed on YouTube, with closed captioning provided.

This event is part of the Peace & Justice Bunting Speaker Series and is free and open to the public, although advance registration is encouraged.

Celebrating its 34th year, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation is an opportunity for Loyola and the Baltimore community to come together and launch the spring semester and New Year with a shared inquiry into issues of social justice, politics, spirituality, and the legacies of race and racial justice in America.

The convocation is co-sponsored by the Office of the President, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Office of Peace & Justice, the Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice, Messina, and the African and African American Studies Program.

Persons with disabilities who may require special services should contact the Office of Disability and Accessibility Services at 410-617-2062 (TDD) or 410-617-2141 at least 48 hours before the event.
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