From: Office of Equity & Inclusion
Date: November 4
Subject: The IDEA Newsletter! | November, Issue No. 23


THE IDEA newsletter November 2025, ISSUE NO.23

The IDEA Newsletter

The IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Newsletter is a monthly newsletter that is designed to curate the diversity, equity, and inclusion educational opportunities and initiatives that help to improve campus climate at Loyola.

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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Meet the 2025-2026
Undergraduate Diversity Advisory Board

The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) amplifies undergraduate student voices on matters of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ). Student members serve as advisors, liaisons, and advocates who support the Office of Equity and Inclusion and the University’s mission of equity.

Diversity Advisory Board Responsibilities:

  • Serve as ambassadors and thought partners for the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI)
  • Collaborate with OEI, campus partners, and student groups to highlight and address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues affecting students.
  • Increase student awareness of DEIJ through support and promotion of relevant initiatives and resources across campus.
  • Utilize restorative practices as a proactive way to strengthen intergroup relationships and support community building.
  • Integrate the university's DEIJ Guiding Principles to approach decisions, with a consistent focus on equity and inclusion.
2025-2026 Diversity Advisory Board Members:
  • Alexis Piasecki
  • Andrew Haye
  • Autumn Plummer
  • Chloe Hamilton
  • Daniella Owusu Hayford
  • Ella Marfo Missah
  • Gabby Kelly
  • Ifeoma Ezeani
  • Josie Rider
  • Keaunna Johnson
  • La'Mon Perry
  • Leora Acheampong
  • Safina Yakcub
  • Sarah Flores
  • Silvia Gonzalez
For more information about the Undergraduate Diversity Advisory Board, please contact Rodney Parker, Ph.D., at officeoftheceio@loyola.edu.

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@LoyolaEquityInclusion

The Office of Equity and Inclusion is on Instagram! Follow us at @LoyolaEquityInclusion for updates, events, and insights on fostering an inclusive campus community. Join the conversation and be part of the journey towards equity and inclusion! 🌟

📢 Do you enjoy the IDEA Newsletter's "Campus Highlights and Events" section?
This section is now featured daily on the Office of Equity and Inclusion's Instagram Stories! View what campus-wide events are happening each day that foster engagement and open dialogue surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

👀⬇️ Take a peek at an upcoming post for November with an IDEA-exlusive caption!

Instagram post recapping the 2025 Diversity Reading Groups.

With the Diversity Reading Groups (DRG) wrapping up this week, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to members of the Loyola community who participated in and supported this effort. Your engagement and contributions have been invaluable; thank you for your support and commitment to these important conversations.

This October, 96 members of the Loyola community read and discussed nine books that center on themes of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the faculty, staff, and administrators who facilitated the DRG dialogues:
 
  • Saima Sitwat, Assistant Director of Interfaith and Ecumenical Ministry, Campus Ministry
  • Melissa Lees, Director and Sexual Violence Prevention, Education, and Response Coordinator of McAuley Women’s Center
  • Rhona Little, Director, Student Integrity and Restorative Justice Practices
  • Barry Dalrymple, Laboratory Manager, Department of Physics
  • Whitney Hobson, Assistant Director of Social Justice, Counseling Center
  • Emalee Quickel, Associate Professor and Director, Clinical Professional Counseling
  • Mary Ann Scully, Dean, Sellinger School of Business and Management
  • Christina Spearman, Assistant Vice President, Rizzo Career Center
  • Traci James, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Resilience, Center for Community, Service, and Justice
  • Laura McCormack, Associate Director for Liturgy and Music, Campus Ministry
  • Jenny Kinniff, Head of Archives and Special Collections, Loyola Notre Dame Library
  • David Carey, Doehler Chair and Professor, Department of History
  • Maddy Payne, Honors History Student
  • Elizabeth Dahl, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Terre Ryan, Associate Professor, Writing Department
Curious about which books have been featured in previous DRGs? Find the list on the Office of Equity and Inclusion’s Bridge page under the ‘Documents’ tab and in the ‘Group Folder.’

Please keep an eye out for the 2026 Diversity Reading Groups announcement; we hope you join the conversation!
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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 Safe Zone training sessions.
Informational flyer for the Africa Global Study Tour.

📅 Upcoming information sessions for the Africa Global Study Tour:

  • Monday, November 10, 2025 at 9:00 am and 7:30 pm
  • Monday, November 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm and 7:30 pm
  • Monday, December 01, 2025 at 12:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Zoom ID: 470 043 1150 | https://loyola.zoom.us/j/4700431150
Other dates and times available upon request at Rbishop-Monroe@loyola.edu
Flyer for the Transgender Day of Remembrance event.
Informational flyer for the Nourish and Rise Wellness Retreat.
Flyer for Cohn Hall Cafe.
📍 Every Wednesday at Cohn Hall's Common Space from 9:30–11:00 AM
Flyer for the CCSJ Connect tabling events.

A Note about SNAP Benefits

As you may already know, SNAP benefits are not being distributed in November, leaving millions of Americans without access to food. If you find yourself affected by this situation, please note the following resources:

These are trying times, and you do not have to face them alone. The Counseling Center offers a variety of mental health services to support the Loyola community at individual and group levels.
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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 November. ⬇️
How to Save the World in Two Hours on Tuesday, 04 November 2025 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

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How to Save the World in Two Hours

Clock Tuesday, November 4
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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This event is a two-hour interactive activity for students to work together to learn how to "save the world in two hours." The activity will provide first-year students real-world critical thinking skills, the opportunity to build new relationships, engage in outside-the-box thinking, practice teamwork, and public speaking as groups will present their ideas on how to save the world.

You will be broken up into small groups (4-5) upon arrival.

Sponsored by Messina & the Sellinger School of Business
A campus-wide event
5pm-7pm 4th Floor Program Room

Please do not register unless you're able to stay the whole time.
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ForeverGreen Thrift Store Clothes Sorting on Wednesday, 05 November 2025 At 11:00 AM. No image description provided

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ForeverGreen Thrift Store Clothes Sorting

Clock Wednesday, November 5
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Meet us in the Cohn Hall Common Space to help sort through our clothing donations for the ForeverGreen Thrift Store!
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Morgan Stanley x WIB on Wednesday, 05 November 2025 At 5:30 PM. No image description provided

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Morgan Stanley x WIB

Clock Wednesday, November 5
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Join Women in Business to gain insights from current Investment Banking professionals, expand your network, and Morgan Stanley have the opportunity to ask questions, receive advice, and get constructive feedback. INFORMATION PANEL, NETWORKING, AND RECRUITING
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Loyola x Kogod MS in Sustainability Management on Wednesday, 05 November 2025 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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Loyola x Kogod MS in Sustainability Management

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6:00pm - 7:00pm
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REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT ON HANDSHAKE!!

Join to receive more information regarding American University's Master's in Sustainability Management program. Learn about scholarship opportunities available exclusively to Loyola students. Alumni of both Loyola's Net Impact group and the Kogod Master's program will be joining the call to share with you.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance: Poster Making on Wednesday, 05 November 2025 At 7:30 PM. No image description provided

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Transgender Day of Remembrance: Poster Making

Clock Wednesday, November 5
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Join The Spectrum Experience to make posters in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance!
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Calm in a Bottle on Thursday, 06 November 2025 At 12:00 PM. No image description provided

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Calm in a Bottle

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12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Feeling overwhelmed?
Join us outside of Boulder to create your own
‘Calm in a Bottle’
Finding calm one bottle at a time, carrying peace wherever life takes you.
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OMGreyhounds x FIAT: Rosary Night on Thursday, 06 November 2025 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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OMGreyhounds x FIAT: Rosary Night

Clock Thursday, November 6
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join OMGreyhounds and FIAT to create handmade rosaries. The rosaries will be sold to raise funds that go back into supporting meaningful causes, turning your creativity into impact.
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Vision Board Night on Thursday, 06 November 2025 At 6:15 PM. No image description provided

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Vision Board Night

Clock Thursday, November 6
6:15pm - 9:00pm
Location pin FC*331, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Take a break from your busy schedule and dream with us ✨💭 Join Girls Who Lead for our Vision Board Night+Interest Meeting- snacks, prizes, and community included 🩷 Remember to bring a device and your Pinterest Board, we’re excited to meet you!
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Accents and Slang Expressions Around the Francophone World on Thursday, 06 November 2025 At 6:30 PM. No image description provided

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Accents and Slang Expressions Around the Francophone World

Clock Thursday, November 6
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Join French Club as we learn about the wide variety of accents and dialects in the Francophone World. Then, test your knowledge with by playing a game to see how well you can identify the origin of various accents and slang expressions.
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Cambodian Dance Workshop! on Thursday, 06 November 2025 At 7:30 PM. No image description provided

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Cambodian Dance Workshop!

Clock Thursday, November 6
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Join ACA for a night of dancing through culture at our Cambodian Dance Workshop! Cambodian Traditional Dance, known as Robam (របាំ) is a dance form that originates from the ancient empires of Cambodia. So get ready to feel the beat of Cambodian culture and dance the night away! Comfortable clothing recommended.
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ForeverGreen Thrift Store - Volunteers on Friday, 07 November 2025 At 10:30 AM. No image description provided

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ForeverGreen Thrift Store - Volunteers

Clock Friday, November 7
10:30am - 5:30pm
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Calling all ForeverGreen Team members! We are looking for volunteers to work shifts at the ForeverGreen Thrift Store, 11/7. Follow the meeting link below the location to sign up for a volunteer shift, or use this > ( https://studentsloyola-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/aathornton_loyola_edu/EQf5aOUmoDxFvNTHz7q5OJAB_X8HaKNwQtHzuW_zqc43Vg?e=RsgRzi )
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ForeverGreen Thrift Store on Friday, 07 November 2025 At 12:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

ForeverGreen Thrift Store

Clock Friday, November 7
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location pin McGuire Hall , Baltimore, MD United States
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The ForeverGreen Thrift Store is a student run, on campus thrift store with items donated from students and faculty. The proceeds will go to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation! https://www.cbf.org/
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Safe Zone Training on Friday, 07 November 2025 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

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Safe Zone Training

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Safe Zone at Loyola University Maryland fosters an affirming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans & gender non-conforming, non-binary, queer, pansexual, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQPIA+) members of the University community and their allies. In support of the University's mission to promote intellectual excellence and ethical leadership in the Jesuit tradition, Safe Zone at Loyola:

- Cultivates dialogue, understanding, and fellowship among all University community members around LGBTQ+ issues and contributions
- Sponsors designated Safe Zones around campus that offer safety, support, and confidentiality for LGBTQ+ students and their allies
- Offers training to faculty, staff, administrators, and students on how to fully welcome, support, and value LGBTQ+ people and perspectives in the University community

Becoming Safe Zone trained at Loyola is a three-step process. Training sessions should be completed in order and upon completion of Session 3, participants have the opportunity to sign a commitment to contributing to an affirming campus for LGBTQ+ members. When you see a Safe Zone decal on campus, it indicates that person completed the entirety of Loyola's Safe Zone program.

Some people complete the Safe Zone program over the course of a month, while many others choose to complete it over the course of a few years when they feel ready to take each step in the process.
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DIY Suncatchers on Friday, 07 November 2025 At 3:00 PM. No image description provided

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DIY Suncatchers

Clock Friday, November 7
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us to create your own suncatcher to brighten up your space!
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Net Impact Full Body Meeting on Friday, 07 November 2025 At 4:00 PM. No image description provided

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Net Impact Full Body Meeting

Clock Friday, November 7
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us for a great evening of;
Planning/voting on Club-Wide events next semester
Meeting with/Learning about subcommittees
Selecting the Club Event you want to work on
Learning about club-exclusive projects and internship opportunities
Enjoying good music and pizza!
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Greek Movie Night! on Friday, 07 November 2025 At 5:30 PM. No image description provided

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Greek Movie Night!

Clock Friday, November 7
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location pin Beatty 106, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Come join us for Greek Themed Movie with free food!!
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BSA's Soul Food Night on Friday, 07 November 2025 At 7:00 PM. No image description provided

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BSA's Soul Food Night

Clock Friday, November 7
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Bring your appetite and join BSA for our soul food night!!! Too tired to wait in line, don't forget to bring a canned good to skip the line, as all donated food will be our on-campus food pantry
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MESA Diwali on Saturday, 08 November 2025 At 7:00 PM. No image description provided

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MESA Diwali

Clock Saturday, November 8
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location pin McGuire Hall East, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Join MESA for a vibrant celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights! The evening will be filled with delicious food, art, music, and live performances, capturing the joy and warmth of this special festival. Come dressed in semi-formal or cultural attire and enjoy the beauty of South Asian culture and traditions! There will also be henna for $5-10 cash! Bring your friends and spread the word. You do not want to miss out!
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Soul Kitchen Sign Up on Sunday, 09 November 2025 At 12:00 PM. No image description provided

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Soul Kitchen Sign Up

Clock Sunday, November 9
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location pin Govans Presbyterian Church, 5828 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212, United States
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Prepare, Cook, and Serve over 50 meals for the community. Come volunteer and release your inner chef! (Make sure to log your hours on the Bridge!)
Contact ccsjonetimefood@loyola.edu if you have any questions!
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Shirley Temple Fundraiser slash Jollof Wars Tabling on Monday, 10 November 2025 At 12:00 PM. No image description provided

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Shirley Temple Fundraiser / Jollof Wars Tabling

Clock Monday, November 10
12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Want a sweet treat to motivate yourself for the rest of the week? Stop by ASA's Shirley Temple tabling and get yourself a refreshing drink! Also, stop by to learn about Jollof Wars and how you can participate!
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Write That Down: Chinese Calligraphy Pop-Up Class on Monday, 10 November 2025 At 4:00 PM. No image description provided

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Write That Down: Chinese Calligraphy Pop-Up Class

Clock Monday, November 10
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Learn how to write Chinese calligraphy! This class will teach both history and technique for practicing this art--no experience necessary!
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Pride Night at the Rockwall on Monday, 10 November 2025 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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Pride Night at the Rockwall

Clock Monday, November 10
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Join the FAC's Rockwall and LGBTQ+ Student Services for a Pride Climb Night! All skill levels are encouraged to attend, if you're an experienced climber or just curious about the intersection of the climbing and queer communities. Snacks and giveaways will be provided for climbers, as well as resources for LGBTQ+ students here at Loyola and in the greater Baltimore/Maryland community. Come out to have some fun, find a new community to be a part of, and learn about a new sport!
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Thanksgiving Candy Grams on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 At 11:00 AM. No image description provided

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Thanksgiving Candy Grams

Clock Tuesday, November 11
11:00am - 2:00pm
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The Student Government Association's Class of 2027 is thrilled to introduce Candy Grams—a festive initiative designed to spread joy and foster community spirit throughout our school! Candy Grams give students a sweet and personalized way to show appreciation, friendship, or encouragement to their peers. Each Candy Gram includes a treat of your choice and a heartfelt note written by you. Students will be contacted to pick up their Candy Grams on Thursday the 13th outside the Boulder Atrium.
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Glamour Gals Makeover on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 At 12:00 PM. No image description provided

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Glamour Gals Makeover

Clock Tuesday, November 11
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Our first makeover, it will be at the Gedco senior center to give them makeovers before their senior prom!
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Transgender Day of Remembrance Tabling on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 At 11:00 AM. No image description provided

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Transgender Day of Remembrance Tabling

Clock Wednesday, November 12
11:00am - 1:00pm
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We will be tabling to advertise and encourage the Loyola community to attend our TDOR vigil and resource fair on November 15th.
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Foods in Our Faiths on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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Foods in Our Faiths

Clock Wednesday, November 12
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Join Campus Ministry in the 4th Floor Programming Room for a night of storytelling & potluck to celebrate foods found in scriptures and holy texts!
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Bowman Afro-Zumba!! on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 At 6:30 PM. No image description provided

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Bowman Afro-Zumba!!

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6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Get your body moving and enjoy a fun night learning African dance moves! Class will be taught by dance company teachers and former Bowman RAs Glory Adeyemi and Augustina Oluwasola!

Snacks will be provided!
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The Spectrum Experience Movie Night: A Nice Indian Boy on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 At 7:30 PM. No image description provided

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The Spectrum Experience Movie Night: A Nice Indian Boy

Clock Wednesday, November 12
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Come join us for our biweekly movie night in the pride room for popcorn and a movie! This week we will be watching A Nice Indian Boy staring Jonathan Groff and Karan Soni. This film explores the complexities of sexuality and culture!
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PATH Homelessness Community Fair ( Volunteer shifts November 13th-15th; Event November 14th and 15th ) on Thursday, 13 November 2025 At 7:00 AM. No image description provided

EVENT

PATH Homelessness Community Fair (Volunteer shifts November 13th-15th; Event November 14th and 15th)

Clock Thursday, November 13 at 7:00am
to Saturday, November 15 at 7:00pm
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Volunteers are needed for a wide variety of tasks to support the Pathways for Assistance and Transition from Homelessness Community Fair. This is a two-day event (November 14th and 15th) hosted by a coalition of community organizations to reach people experiencing homelessness and poverty along the York Road corridor. The event is off campus, located at 5313 York Road (the Family Dollar lot near the clocktower).

The event is just under a 10-minute walk from the Eastside residence halls/5104 York Road lot shuttle stops or directly accessible via the MTA's City Link Red bus line.

**There are opportunities to serve on November 13th in preparation for the event. The location of those activities will be provided in shift descriptions**

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE THE VOLUNTEER WAIVER FOUND HERE: https://cglink.me/2hL/s91347

Event sponsors: Healthcare for the Homeless, the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services, Govans Boundary United Methodist Church, GEDCO, Govans Presbyterian Church, Loyola Center for Community, Service and Justice, Loyola Center for Neighborhood Resilience, York Road Improvement District, Baltimore City 4th District Councilman's Office
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Thanksgiving Candy Grams on Thursday, 13 November 2025 At 11:00 AM. No image description provided

EVENT

Thanksgiving Candy Grams

Clock Thursday, November 13
11:00am - 2:00pm
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The Student Government Association's Class of 2027 is thrilled to introduce Candy Grams—a festive initiative designed to spread joy and foster community spirit throughout our school! Candy Grams give students a sweet and personalized way to show appreciation, friendship, or encouragement to their peers. Each Candy Gram includes a treat of your choice and a heartfelt note written by you. Students will be contacted to pick up their Candy Grams on Thursday the 13th outside the Boulder Atrium.
RSVP
Transgender Day of Remembrance Tabling on Thursday, 13 November 2025 At 11:00 AM. No image description provided

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Transgender Day of Remembrance Tabling

Clock Thursday, November 13
11:00am - 1:00pm
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We will be tabling to advertise and encourage the Loyola community to attend our TDOR vigil and resource fair on November 15th.
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Artist Talk with Jaz Erenberg on Thursday, 13 November 2025 At 6:30 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Artist Talk with Jaz Erenberg

Clock Thursday, November 13
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location pin McManus Theatre, DeChiaro College Center W101, 4501 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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The Julio Fine Arts Gallery is proud to present an Artist Talk with muralist and 2025-2026 Artist-in-Residence, Jaz Erenberg. All Julio Fine Arts Gallery events are free and open to the public.
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RISE's Soulful Thanks: A Taste of History on Friday, 14 November 2025 At 10:30 AM. No image description provided

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RISE's Soulful Thanks: A Taste of History

Clock Friday, November 14
10:30am - 2:00pm
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Join R.I.S.E. this Thanksgiving season for “Soulful Thanks: A Taste of History”, a fun and flavorful tabling event that blends food, culture, and community! Test your knowledge with Soul Food History Trivia, learn about the roots and resilience behind iconic dishes, and enjoy free samples of soul food classics made with love.
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Baltimore Hunger Project Note Making on Friday, 14 November 2025 At 12:00 PM. No image description provided

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Baltimore Hunger Project Note Making

Clock Friday, November 14
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join the McAuley Women's Center to create notes of encouragement for students in Baltimore experiencing food insecurity.
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Greyhound Pitch Competition on Friday, 14 November 2025 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

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Greyhound Pitch Competition

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to Saturday, November 15 at 5:00pm
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Join the Simon Center for the fall 2025 Greyhound Pitch Competition powered by Y Center and sponsored by Loyola's Sellinger School of Business and Management and Natural and Applied Sciences division! This two-day program takes participants through the process of breaking down a complex problem, developing ideas, defining actionable solutions, and creating a business model for a venture.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil and Resource Fair on Friday, 14 November 2025 At 3:00 PM. No image description provided

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Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil and Resource Fair

Clock Friday, November 14
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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We welcome all members of the Loyola Community to join us for our 8th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil and Resource fair. Students of the trans and gender non-conforming community are invited to speak their truths as we remember members of the community who have been lost to anti-transgender violence and demand change for the future. Loyola and Baltimore organizations will be present for opportunities to connect and take action. The vigil will begin at 3pm followed by the community resource fair.
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EVENT

Mid-Semester Reflection

Clock Friday, November 14
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Join us for our Mid-Semester Reflection for weekly service participants! This semester, we're inviting a panel of community members from the sites we've been serving at to share their work, stories, and perspectives with a particular emphasis on racial justice. The event is on Friday, November 14, from 4:30-6:30 in the Hopkins Court Lounge. This event is mandatory for non-CELS participants, and highly encouraged for those in CELS classes!
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York Road Community Day: November 15th on Saturday, 15 November 2025 At 9:15 AM. No image description provided

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York Road Community Day: November 15th

Clock Saturday, November 15
9:15am - 12:00pm
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Come get your hands dirty with neighbors to accomplish projects to beautify and maintain our shared York Road community! Projects include maintaining street trees, planting new trees and flowers, painting, clean up and more! For more information contact Jeeda Hennawi at yricommercial@loyola.edu.
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Nourish and Rise Wellness Retreat on Saturday, 15 November 2025 At 11:00 AM. No image description provided

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Nourish & Rise Wellness Retreat

Clock Saturday, November 15
11:00am - 3:00pm
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All students are welcome to join us for this free wellness programming that centers the unique needs and experiences of women of color in our community. Experiences will include brunch, a yoga wellness practice, an aromatherapy sachet-making workshop, and a boundary identification and setting workshop.
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Soul Kitchen Sign Up on Sunday, 16 November 2025 At 12:00 PM. No image description provided

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Soul Kitchen Sign Up

Clock Sunday, November 16
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location pin Govans Presbyterian Church, 5828 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212, United States
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Prepare, Cook, and Serve over 50 meals for the community. Come volunteer and release your inner chef! (Make sure to log your hours on the Bridge!)
Contact ccsjonetimefood@loyola.edu if you have any questions!
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Sundaes on Sunday on Sunday, 16 November 2025 At 3:00 PM. No image description provided

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Sundaes on Sunday

Clock Sunday, November 16
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Come join the McAuley Women's Center for sweet treats and relaxation!
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Chosen Generation Worship Night on Sunday, 16 November 2025 At 6:45 PM. No image description provided

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Chosen Generation Worship Night

Clock Sunday, November 16
6:45pm - 8:15pm
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Join Chosen Generation and members of InterVarsity's Worship team for a night of worship and fellowship all centered around themes of God's character, His grace and mercy, and gratitude for all the God is and the gifts we receive from Him. Come for a night of prayer and exposure to the splendor of worship.
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Peace and Justice Lunch Talk -

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Peace & Justice Lunch Talk - "We're All Stories"

Clock Monday, November 17
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location pin CT*M113 (conference room behind Starbucks), 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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The “We’re All Stories” presented by Mary Beth Akre, Visual and Performing Arts, Professor, will exhibit the stories collected from members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community and the ten trans memorial portraits completed in honor of ten trans lives lost to violence.
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Serve Dinner at the Ulman Foundation on Monday, 17 November 2025 At 4:30 PM. No image description provided

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Serve Dinner at the Ulman Foundation

Clock Monday, November 17
4:30pm - 7:30pm
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Help cook and serve dinner to young adults with cancer at the Ulman House.
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Is the Declaration Dead at 250? Considering the Historical Legacy of the Declaration of Independence on Monday, 17 November 2025 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

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Is the Declaration Dead at 250? Considering the Historical Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

Clock Monday, November 17
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location pin McGuire East, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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To what extent do the principles of the Declaration of Independence live on in the age of Donald Trump? In the wake of the 2024 election, the Declaration’s grievances circulated online as evidence of the United States’s foundational anti-monarchical politics even as the newly inaugurated President declared that he would “restore truth and sanity to American history” by, in part, emphasizing the “unparalleled legacy of advancing liberty, individual rights, and human happiness.” The meaning of the Declaration of Independence remains very much contested 250 years after it was written. As we prepare to engage this text as a community for the 2026 Humanities Symposium, join experts from the History Department in a conversation about the historical legacies of the Declaration of Independence, its significance at the time, and its relevance today. Panelists include Dr. Janna Haider on citizenship and the law, Matt Mulcahy on the early Republic, and Dr. Oghenetoja Okoh on the global significance of the Declaration. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Andrew Israel Ross.
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Scientific and Sleuthy: A Forensics-Themed Escape Room ROUND 1 - Read Description on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 At 4:45 PM. No image description provided

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Scientific & Sleuthy: A Forensics-Themed Escape Room ROUND 1 - Read Description

Clock Tuesday, November 18
4:45pm - 6:00pm
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A forensics-themed escape room has made its way to McGuire Hall. It's a race-against-the-clock whodunnit as you and your team search for clues to try to find the killer. The experience takes one hour to complete and multiples of the same escape room will be run at once to maximize the amount of students who are able to experience it. This first round will begin promptly at 5:00pm. Please show up with your entire team to McGuire Hall at 4:45pm

Please register and show up in groups of either 5 or 6. 6 is the maximum per group. No exceptions. If you're registering with your entire Messina section, please expect to be in 3 different groups. We will NOT have time to find you a group for those registering solo. This is an event you should register in advance with a group - much like how you would if you and your friends were planning a trip to an escape room off-campus. Space is limited so if you register and then are unable to participate, please cancel your registration. Messina will be following up with those registered often in the month of November.

Please do not register for both Round 1 and Round 2. It's the same escape room and our vendor needs time to reset in between groups.
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Taste Of MESA on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

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Taste Of MESA

Clock Tuesday, November 18
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location pin Third Floor Student Center (CIE), 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Come enjoy a family style meal with your MESA family before Thanksgiving! For $10, you can enjoy a taste of each region across the Middle East and South Asia. Come with an appetite and leave with a full stomach.
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Scientific and Sleuthy: A Forensics-Themed Escape Room ROUND 2 - Read Description on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 At 6:45 PM. No image description provided

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Scientific & Sleuthy: A Forensics-Themed Escape Room ROUND 2 - Read Description

Clock Tuesday, November 18
6:45pm - 8:00pm
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A forensics-themed escape room has made its way to McGuire Hall. It's a race-against-the-clock whodunnit as you and your team search for clues to try to find the killer. The experience takes one hour to complete and multiples of the same escape room will be run at once to maximize the amount of students who are able to experience it. This first round will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Please show up with your entire team to McGuire Hall at 6:45pm

Please register and show up in groups of either 5 or 6. 6 is the maximum per group. No exceptions. If you're registering with your entire Messina section, please expect to be in 3 different groups. We will NOT have time to find you a group for those registering solo. This is an event you should register in advance with a group - much like how you would if you and your friends were planning a trip to an escape room off-campus. Space is limited so if you register and then are unable to participate, please cancel your registration. Messina will be following up with those registered often in the month of November.

Please do not register for both Round 1 and Round 2. It's the same escape room and our vendor needs time to reset in between groups.
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The Hanway Lecture in Global Studies on Wednesday, 19 November 2025 At 7:00 PM. No image description provided

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The Hanway Lecture in Global Studies

Clock Wednesday, November 19
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location pin McGuire Hall, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Denis Mukwege, M.D., Ph.D., a gynecological surgeon and Nobel peace laureate from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), will deliver Loyola University Maryland’s Hanway Lecture in Global Studies on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 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.

For more than 25 years, Dr. Mukwege has been treating survivors of sexual violence and women with severe gynecological problems at the Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which he founded. He serves as the president of the hospital and the Panzi Foundation, which together are renowned for their pioneering work in specialized responses to sexual gender-based violence, and their work in advocating for the rights and empowerment of Congolese women. Dr. Mukwege and his staff at Panzi Hospital and Foundation have helped to care for more than 87,000 survivors of sexual violence since 1999.

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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Freedom of Fabric Ballroom on Wednesday, 19 November 2025 At 7:30 PM. No image description provided

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Freedom of Fabric Ballroom

Clock Wednesday, November 19
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location pin SC*E300C CIE, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Step into the spotlight and walk your category to win a prize! Join us and our host, Loyola's very own Retra Celeste, for a night where fashion, self-expression, and community collide — celebrating the artistry and legacy of LGBTQ+ ballroom culture.
Find more info on the rules and category descriptions on our Instagram!
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JSA Game Night on Thursday, 20 November 2025 At 5:30 PM. No image description provided

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JSA Game Night

Clock Thursday, November 20
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Join JSA for playing games and fellowship! All are welcome!
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OMGreyhounds x Swiftie Society: Wood Portrait Workshop on Thursday, 20 November 2025 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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OMGreyhounds x Swiftie Society: Wood Portrait Workshop

Clock Thursday, November 20
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Get creative with OMGreyhounds and the Swiftie Society as we design and paint unique wood portraits of Taylor Swift. This is perfect for those that enjoy art, community, women empowerment, and Taylor Swift of course!
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Soul Kitchen Sign Up on Sunday, 23 November 2025 At 12:00 PM. No image description provided

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Soul Kitchen Sign Up

Clock Sunday, November 23
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location pin Govans Presbyterian Church, 5828 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212, United States
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Prepare, Cook, and Serve over 50 meals for the community. Come volunteer and release your inner chef! (Make sure to log your hours on the Bridge!)
Contact ccsjonetimefood@loyola.edu if you have any questions!
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Soul Kitchen Sign Up on Sunday, 30 November 2025 At 12:00 PM. No image description provided

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Soul Kitchen Sign Up

Clock Sunday, November 30
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location pin Govans Presbyterian Church, 5828 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212, United States
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Prepare, Cook, and Serve over 50 meals for the community. Come volunteer and release your inner chef! (Make sure to log your hours on the Bridge!)
Contact ccsjonetimefood@loyola.edu if you have any questions!
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