From: Office of Equity & Inclusion
Date: March 1
Subject: The Office of Equity and Inclusion's IDEA Newsletter!


THE IDEA newsletter MARCH 2024, ISSUE NO.11
Office of Equity and Inclusion IDEA Newsletter Jan 2023 Issue 3

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 opportunities, resources, and initiatives that help to improve the campus climate at Loyola. As a hub, the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) strives to become a University-wide resource for diversity, equity, and inclusion with many campus partners.

To read past issues of the IDEA Newsletter, please visit:
https://www.loyola.edu/department/equity-inclusion/about/idea-newsletter

Office of Equity and Inclusion
Updates

Interested in Joining the OEI Team?


Graduate Assistant for Inclusive Programming- The Office of Equity and Inclusion is seeking a graduate student who not only possesses a deep passion for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), but also has a strong commitment to advancing these values across the university. This position will provide the chosen candidate with a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience, while also contributing towards creating a more inclusive and equitable environment for all.

This assistantship is for the 2024-2025 academic year. The GA will work 225 hours per semester (approximately 15 hours per week), starting in August 2024 and ending in May 2025, for an hourly rate of $18/hour.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Graduate Assistantship website and/or Handshake. 

2024-2025 Undergraduate Diversity Advisory Board

The Office of Equity and Inclusion is looking for enthusiastic student leaders who are passionate about diversity, equity, and justice (DEIJ) to apply for a leadership position on the Undergraduate Diversity Advisory Board. As a board member, you will serve as an advisor, liaison, and problem solver who supports the Office of Equity and Inclusion and the University's mission of equity and inclusive excellence.

Applications are now open! Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 24, 2024.
For questions, please contact Rhona Little at rlittle1@loyola.edu.

The Silver Celebration!

Loyola University Maryland, The Office of Equity and Inclusion, and The LGBTQ+ Collective are excited to host the annual Silver Celebration: a joint ceremony honoring BIPOC, First-Generation, International, and LGBTQPIA+ Students from the Class of 2024.

Members of the Class of 2024 will receive an invitation with more information on Monday, March 11th, 2024.

Questions?
Please contact Rhona Little at rlittle1@loyola.edu

Safe Zone Trainings

Safe Zone at Loyola University Maryland fosters an affirming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans & gender non-conforming, queer, pansexual, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQPIA+) members of the University community and their allies. Becoming Safe Zone trained at Loyola is a three-step process and sessions should be completed in order.

Session 1: LGBTQPIA+ Awareness:

Session 2: Allyship (must have completed Session 1)

Session 3: Creating LGBTQPIA+ Affirming Spaces (must have completed Sessions 1 & 2)

For more information, please reach out to Rhona Little at rlittle1@loyola.edu.

IDEA Spotlights

 

In each newsletter, the Office of Equity and Inclusion highlights individuals within Loyola who are working to make our campus an inclusive and welcoming place for all people. In this edition, we are spotlighting Kristina Cardona Collins, Literacy Division Director for the Loyola Clinical Centers; Vera Pavlovich, Co-President for the Asian Cultural Alliance; Saima Sitwat, Assistant Director of Ecumenical and Interfaith Ministry; and Shaliq Cochran, Outreach Lead for the Diversity Advisory Board.

Kristina Cardona Collins, M.S. (she/her)


Literacy Division Director for the Loyola Clinical Centers

Kristina Cardona Collins is an Assistant Clinical Instructor in the Teacher Education Department. She is also the Literacy Division Director for Loyola Clinical Centers and the Literacy Graduate Program Co-Director. In her roles, she is responsible for teaching, advising, coaching, and leading undergraduate and graduate students in their development of becoming highly qualified, competent, and reflective teachers and school leaders. She also works to develop and implement community outreach and service initiatives related to literacy.

The resources that she shares the most are centered around literacy, particularly books that help both adults and children to relate to other experiences that may be different from their own. When people read, talk about, and write about their experiences while engaging with diverse texts and perspectives, it encourages essential discussions related to topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Ms. Collins stresses that through literacy, we can learn to understand both our differences and similarities, and more importantly, we come to realize that we are all humans. Her recommendations include:

  • Adult recommendations:
    • Feminist Fight Club: An Office Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace by Jessica Bennett
    • Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration by Tracey Michae'l Lewis-Giggetts
    • Articulate While Black by H. Samy Alim & Geneva Smitherman
  • Children and YA recommendations:
    • All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
    • Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
    • Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express by Holly Robinson Peete, RJ Peete, & Ryan Elizabeth Peete

Ms. Collins is a member of the School of Education Faculty Council and the Center for Equity, Leadership, and Social Justice in Education. She is also a former Ignatian Pedagogy Fellow. In 2014, she received the Loyola Literacy Educator of the Year.

When asked what motives her passion for DEIJ, she said,” My life experiences personally and professionally, in addition to the intersectionality of my identity, have shaped my perspective on DEIJ and my work as an educator. I believe educators have both the greatest responsibility and the biggest opportunity to disrupt and dismantle systems of oppression or sustain it. I am passionate about DEIJ because I see it as my vocation to assist pre-service and in-service educators to become more critically aware of their influence and impact, positively and negatively, in the lives of children who become adults in our society. DEIJ is not a one-and-done thing educators can check off their list. It is a daily practice of continual learning, unlearning, and evolution during this human experience to make life better for someone else. Ultimately, my primary goal is to have my child and all children grow up in a world that is a little more compassionate, accepting, and just because of my work.”

Vera Pavlovich (She/Her)

Co-President, Asian Cultural Alliance

Vera Pavlovic is a senior at Loyola University Maryland, majoring in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and minoring in Writing. She is currently serving as the co-president of the Asian Cultural Alliance (ACA) and has been on the board for three consecutive years. Alongside her fellow ACA board members, Vera has been able to spread education and love for various Asian cultures. She has enjoyed teaching the general body about traditional dances like tinikling and is excited to host Asia Fest this April!

Vera is currently in her second year of interning at CCSJ. As a service coordinator, she is responsible for recruiting, onboarding, training, and tracking volunteers for Soccer Without Borders, a community partner of CCSJ. The organization aims to connect underserved youth from around the world through soccer, which is a universal language. Vera's role allows her to connect with students, faculty, and Baltimore residents from diverse backgrounds.

She also works as a tutor and social media coordinator for the Writing Center on campus. In this role, she connects with students on a personal level and helps create an inclusive environment for all.

Vera was also honored with the 2023 Academy of American Poets College and University Poets Prize last year. She attributes her success to the support she received from both the Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and Writing departments, which have made her feel valued and included.

When asked what motivates her passion for DEIJ work, she said, “As a lifelong Baltimore resident, I did notice a slight disconnect between Loyola and Baltimore residents. I think it’s important to make students of every background feel like they deserve to be on campus and have a space, so I put effort into creating those spaces. I still remember my first time attending an ACA general body meeting and my first time attending a CCSJ open house. I felt so welcomed and wanted, and I hoped to extend that reception to students who might feel underrepresented. Along with creating space for all people, it’s just awesome to learn about people with different experiences and backgrounds from your own. During one day of pre-fall training for CCSJ, we reflected on personal values and Jesuit core values. One value that stuck with me was Finding God in All Things. To me that especially means that every moment and interaction is sacred. I’ve learned so much about and for others during my time at Loyola, and it’s increased my passion for DEIJ work even more.”
Shaliq Cochran wearing a blue button down while ditting infront of a blue background

Shaliq Cochran (He/His)

Outreach Subcommittee Lead, Diversity Advisory Board

Shaliq Cochran is a Senior at Loyola University Maryland, majoring in Data Science. He serves on the Undergraduate Diversity Advisory Board (DAB). Shaliq has been a member of DAB since his sophomore year, and currently serves as the lead for the Outreach team. Within this role, he is responsible for leading efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus through active outreach to student groups across campus. He also collaborates with fellow board members to develop and implement strategies for enhancing diversity and inclusion within academic programs and campus organizations. Shaliq previously served as lead for DAB’s Creative team, which was responsible for generating attention-grabbing ideas and designs that enticed the campus community to engage with DAB and the Office of Equity and Inclusion.

Shaliq also serves as an Evergreen Peer Mentor through the Office of Student Engagement. In this role, Shaliq serves as a mentor and role model for first-year students. He provides referrals for students needing academic, counseling, or social support. With the help of his Messina working group which consists of a faculty and staff member, they develop, implement, and evaluate social and educational assistance to first-year students, which incorporate their interests and needs. From his work as an Evergreen, he has seen many of his first-year students go on to thrive in their own leadership positions on campus.

When asked what motivates his passion for DEIJ, Shaliq said, “The driving force behind my passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice is that I am a people person to the farthest extent. Being a people person allows me to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and allows me to learn from each individual. From the day I started college here at Loyola, it has felt like home to me. Throughout my college journey, all I wanted to do was to make Loyola a place that could give that same feeling to others.”

Saima Sitwat (she/her)

Assistant Director of Ecumenical and Interfaith Ministry

Saima Sitwat serves as the Assistant Director of Ecumenical and Interfaith Ministry with Campus Ministry. In her role, she ensures that Loyola fosters a welcoming environment in which people of all faith traditions, and denominations feel a sense of belonging.

Within her first year at Loyola, Saima has led incredible efforts that have focused on formalizing support mechanisms for students from minority faith traditions on our campus, which include, Ecumenical Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, and other faith groups and spiritualities. One of these efforts includes the establishment of a temporary Interfaith Prayer Space at the Office of Campus Ministry.

Campus Ministry also has a schedule of upcoming celebrations of holidays from different faiths represented at Loyola. Some of the upcoming Holy Day celebrations include:

  • An opportunity to join Muslim friends for the breaking of fast (iftar) during Ramadan on March 20th, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
  • Jewish holiday of Purim on March 22nd at 4 PM in the Sellinger VIP Lounge.
  • Passover celebration on April 26th at 4 PM, in the Sellinger VIP Lounge.

Campus Ministry will also continue to have interfaith offerings, such as Foods in our Faiths event and Hope and Renewal Prayer Service (HARPS).
Their events are open to all and are a great way to learn about various faith traditions. Saima encourages everyone to come to these diverse faith-based and interfaith offerings and make use of the prayer and worship resources.

A native of Karachi, Pakistan, Saima holds an M.A. in English Linguistics from the University of Karachi, Pakistan, along with a Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) and Global Studies Certificate from the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to various interfaith boards and leadership positions, Saima has served as the first and only woman president of the Muslim Association of Pittsburgh (MAP).

Saima has worked as an independent writer and educator. She writes and facilitates conversations on race, religion, and identity politics. Her memoir American Muslim: An Immigrant’s Journey, has been shortlisted for the William Saroyan Prize International Prize for Writing at Stanford University Libraries and received an Honorable Mention at the San Francisco Book Festival.

When asked what motivates her passion for DEIJ work, she said, “I am inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s ideal of ‘Beloved Community’ which emphasizes the need for leveling the playing field for all. We cannot go back in time to turn back the clock on injustices of the past, but we can ensure that everyone feels welcome in their spaces today, whether it is on Loyola’s campus or in our country.”

IDEA Resources

Below are links to resources, initiatives, support networks, and campus updates, that help to foster inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility across Loyola. 

Mission Week

Mission Week celebrates the University’s Jesuit and Maryland heritage from March 17-23, 2024. Mission Week calls the Loyola community to reflect more fully with the University’s Ignatian mission and charism. Join us as we engage with events and activities related to our Loyola’s mission, as we look forward in the creation of a hope-filled future.

Below are some Mission week events to consider.

Here I Am performance
McManus Theatre
Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30pm (preview performance) and Wednesday, March 20 at 7pm

Written and performed by GU272 descendant Melisande Short-Colomb, Here I Am tells the story of her experience as a descendant of the men, women, and children who were sold in the 1838 GU 272 sale. Reserve tickets here for the performance. 

Lecture by Rachel Swarns
McGuire Hall West
Thursday,  March 21 at 6:00pm
"The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church"

Rachel L. Swarns is an acclaimed journalist, author, and NYU professor who investigates the history of American slavery, examining how we live with this history and how it shapes who we are today. Rachel’s most recent book, The 272, tells the story of the nearly 300 enslaved people who were sold by a group of America’s most prominent Catholic priests in order to fund what would become Georgetown University. Rachel follows one family through almost two centuries of enslavement, uncovering not only the stories of these forgotten people, but also how the legacy of the slave trade still shapes our institutions—from banks to universities—today. Register for "The 272" on the Bridge!

Maryland Day
Friday, March 22
Milestone Breakfast   9 a.m. | 4th Floor Program Room (Invitation only)
Mass  12:10 p.m. | Alumni Memorial Chapel
Convocation  2-3:30 p.m. | McGuire Hall 

Featuring Milch, Faculty Excellence, and AMDG Awards; Inauguration of SGA Officers, and special panel with moderator Dr. Milton Javier Bravo. See more details about Maryland Day here.

ALANA Services


MAN2Man: Join ALANA Services for their next MAN2MAN session of the Spring Semester happening on Tuesday, March 19th at 5 PM in the Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE). Questions? Contact Dennis at dvelez@loyola.edu

Sister to Sister: Be sure to mark your calendars and save the date for the next Sister to Sister session taking place on Thursday, March 21st from 5-6:30 PM. Questions? Contact ALANA Services at ALANA@loyola.edu.

Hora De Cafe Con Leche: Are you a native or fluent Spanish speaker? Are you looking for a place to practice your Spanish? Do you enjoy some cafe con leche? The next Hora De Cafe con Leche session will take place on Friday, March 22 at 3 PM in the SGA Conference Room (Student Center, Third Floor). Preguntas? Contact Dennis at dvelez@loyola.edu

25th Annual BSA Fashion Show

Please save the date for the 25th Annual BSA Fashion Show hosted by ALANA Services!

Body Image in College


In following the Jesuit value cura personalis, the Loyola Mental Health Task Force (MHTF) wishes to foster a community of care for everyone. Below are some helpful tips to to learn about what can impact someone's body image and the differences between body negativity, positivity, and neutrality!

For other resources around body image, please check out and share MHTF's Solace video series on body image, self-esteem, and social media located on the Counseling Center’s Workshop and Support Group page!

Women's Group

Join us for this weekly meeting of women identified graduate and undergraduate students. This group is designed to provide women of various identities opportunities to connect with each other for support, while learning and growing together. Through connection with others, you can learn new coping, relational, and life skills. All women identified students are welcome to do a screening. Please contact Julie Phillips, LCSW-C at japhillips1@loyola.edu for more information.

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Women of Color Wellness Retreat

Sunday, March 17
10:00 AM- 4:00PM
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Join us for the Women of Color (WOC) Wellness Retreat on Saturday, March 17, 2024 (10am-4pm) at Loyola's Timonium campus! This experience is intended for BIPOC students who identify as women (inclusive of cis, trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming). Retreat sessions will support attendees in 1) increasing the mind-body-spirit connection through mindful practices, 2) increasing awareness of physical health and wellness, 3) and connecting in community. Transportation is available (If you need transportation, please meet at the Boulder shuttle stop at 9:00am with departure time at 9:15am). Breakfast and lunch will be provided as well!

Each participant will also receive a Wellness Kit, including a journal, tote bag, and more self-care surprises!
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LGBTQ+ Resource Fair

Tuesday, March 19
12:00pm - 2:00pm
McGuire Hall, United States
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The 2nd annual LGBTQ+ Resource Fair will be held on Tuesday, March 19th from 12pm-2pm in McGuire Hall. Come join a celebratory space with on- and off-campus resources to support the Loyola LGBTQ+ community. Light refreshments provided! Come out and discover what resources Loyola, Baltimore, and Maryland more broadly have to offer your community!

Please reach out to Dr. Sunny Swift (he/they) at 410-617-2273 or eswift@loyola.edu for any questions! We’d love to have you!
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IgnatianQ Conference - Apply by March 1st!

Join the Loyola University Maryland delegation at the annual IgnatianQ Conference at St. Louis University, April 18-21, 2024!
 
IgnatianQ brings together the community of LGBTQPIA+ folks (and allies) at Jesuit universities from across the U.S. We are an affirming community, brought together in part by our common experiences of marginalization and exclusion. As LGBTQPIA+ people, we believe that our own desire for social justice and the Jesuit values that inform our education are forces that can and should work together for a more just and humane world. As we explore the intersections of sexuality, gender, and spirituality together, we strive to educate and empower the whole person. 
 
The 2024 theme of the IgnatianQ conference is "Queerly Beloved: An Intersectional Celebration of Queer Spirituality"
 
Due to limited available spots for participants, every participant will go through an application process. IgnatianQ 2024 applications live now!
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Interfaith Services


Campus Ministry honors, celebrates, and welcomes people of all faith traditions, spiritual practices, and beliefs. Our Interfaith Services provide opportunities for students, faculty, administrators and staff from diverse faith identities and backgrounds to come together to celebrate, learn from one another and develop relationships for hope, renewal and interfaith cooperation.

Please see below for a list of resources and upcoming events on campus and the surrounding areas. For more information, please contact Saima Sitwat, Assistant Director of Ecumenical and Interfaith Ministry, at ssitwat@loyola.edu.

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Harmony in Fasting: A Community Iftar Experience

Wednesday, March 20
6:30pm - 8:00pm
CIE Space (3rd Floor Student Center), 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Loyola’s Muslim Students Association (MSA), Middle East and South Asian Students (MESA), in partnership with the Office of Campus Ministry, invite you to join for Iftar: the breaking of day-long fast during which Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sundown, and dinner to celebrate the Islamic month of Ramadan. The event will feature a conversation on the significance of fasting by Sheikh Saad Baig, Resident Scholar at the Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB), a call to prayer and performing prayers at sundown and celebratory ethnic cuisine. All are welcome to join. Bring your curiosity and appetite.
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Campus Highlights and Events

Loyola is host to a variety of trainings, 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.

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Lent Tabling

Friday, March 1
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Come learn about the opportunities to connect with your faith this Lent on campus!
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Lenten Prayer Opportunities

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Join us for the following Lenten Prayer Opportunities that we are offering on Mondays at 8:00 PM starting February 19th and leading up to Easter! They are all happening at the Alumni Memorial Chapel.

Mon, Mar 11 at 8 pm Stations of the Cross
Mon, Mar 18 at 8 pm Taizé Prayer
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Library Speaker Series: NPR Correspondent Nina Totenberg

Wednesday, March 6
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us Wednesday, March 6th in the screening room for a hybrid book talk featuring NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg! Learn more about her nearly fifty-year friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her book "Dinners With Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships". 🎤

Register at https://zurl.co/0tQy
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Anxiety Toolbox - March 11, 18, 25 2pm - 3 pm

Monday, March 11 at 2:00pm
to Monday, March 18 at 3:00pm
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Anxiety Toolbox focuses on helping you understand anxiety symptoms and build skills to manage these symptoms. The sessions include modules dedicated to: (1) understanding anxiety, (2) introducing a method for slowing down and disentangling the experience of anxiety, and (3) developing alternative responses to anxiety. By the end of the workshop, you will have your own individualized plan for managing anxiety.
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Alcohol Awareness with the Shamrock Wheel! (Iggy's Market)

Tuesday, March 12
11:30am - 1:30pm
NT*IGGY's Ground Flr., 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Stop by and test your knowledge about alcohol usage, Loyola's alcohol policies, and learn ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day safely by spinning the shamrock wheel to win some prizes. Also, enjoy a delicious mocktail courtesy of the Office of Student Conduct and the Office of Student Support and Wellness Promotion.
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SAFE ZONE SESSION 1 - LGBTQPIA+AWARENESS

Tuesday, March 12
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join us for the first of three sessions to be SafeZone certified.
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2024 Roommate Mixer & Social

Tuesday, March 12
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Connect, mingle, and form lifelong bonds at Residence Life & Housing's Roommate Mixer and Social on February 27, 2024 from 6-9 PM!

Join us for an evening of fun as you meet potential roommates, forge new friendships, and navigate the exciting journey of finding your ideal living arrangement for the upcoming 2024-2025 Housing Application Process. Please feel free to come by yourself or with your roommate group at your designated class year times.

Class of 2027 (Rising Sophomores): 6 PM - 7 PM
Class of 2026 (Rising Juniors): 7 PM - 8 PM
Class of 2025 (Rising Seniors): 8 PM - 9 PM
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Humanities Symposium Student-Faculty Colloquia

Wednesday, March 13 at 8:00am
to Thursday, March 14 at 4:20pm
McManus , 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Faculty who are teaching this year's Humanities Symposium text, World of Wonders, will come together to discuss it. We will begin with opening remarks from a few faculty members followed by a discussion between students and faculty about the book. Please include the number of students you will be bringing by indicating the number of tickets. If your teaching time falls outside of the days and times of this year's colloquia, you and your students are welcome to come individually. Just let us know what time you the faculty member will be joining the group by selecting 1 ticket for that time period. Send any questions to Marian Crotty at mgcrotty@loyola.edu.
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Yoga in Fava Chapel

Thursday, March 14
12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Flow into serenity with an invigorating 45-minute yoga class! Embrace the power of breath and movement as you find your balance, strength, and inner peace. An all-levels vinyasa style yoga class focused on the mind-body connection. Open to all students, faculty, and staff.
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2024 Humanities Symposium Keynote Lecture

Thursday, March 14
6:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Aimee Nezhukumatathil, author of this year's Humanities Symposium text, World of Wonders, will deliver this year's keynote address "Remembering Wonder: A Reckoning." The event is free and open to the public.
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Catholic Hounds - Large Group Meeting

Thursday, March 14
8:30pm - 10:00pm
Campus Ministry Common Space, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Catholic Hounds Large Group Meeting. We will discuss Lenten observances of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving through the lens of Ignatian Spirituality. St. Ignatius writes about all of these things in the Spiritual Exercises. We will discuss how these insights for the retreat could carry over to our Lenten practices.
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Alcohol Awareness with the Shamrock Wheel! (Boulder Cafe)

Friday, March 15
11:30am - 1:30pm
SC*E Boulder Atrium , 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Stop by and test your knowledge about alcohol usage, Loyola's alcohol policies, and learn ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day safely by spinning the shamrock wheel to win some prizes. Also, enjoy a delicious mocktail courtesy of the Office of Student Conduct and the Office of Student Support and Wellness Promotion.
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Women’s History Month Art Party

Friday, March 15
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Celebrate Women's History Month with The Women's Center! Join us for our WHM Art Party and express yourself through coloring, friendship bracelets, and mini canvas painting. All are welcome!
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Stranger Things Watch Party

Saturday, March 16
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Join the Women's Center and Tabletop Club to watch Stranger Things and enjoy miniature painting and a waffle bar! All are welcome!!
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SafeZone Session 2: LGBTQPIA+ Allyship

Tuesday, March 19
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join us for the second of three sessions required to be SafeZone certified. Participants must have completed Session 1 (LGBTQPIA+ Awareness) before attending Session 2.
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Baltipreneurs Demo Day

Tuesday, March 19
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Please join us on Tuesday, March 19th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm for Baltiprenuers Demo Day in McGuire Hall on Loyola’s Evergreen Campus. We are thrilled to showcase this cohort of 12 phenomenal Baltimore companies, including 2 student ventures, to cap off our fifth annual accelerator program.
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LinkedIn Headshots for Students - 3/20/24

Wednesday, March 20
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Get Your LinkedIn Photos Taken During the LOYOLA READY Internship & Job Fair 2024.

Stop by the Rizzo Career Center table in the Hall of Fame area outside Reitz Arena on your way to or from the LOYOLA READY Internship & Job Fair 2024, on Wednesday, March 20, and have your LinkedIn photo taken in your business professional dress.
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Here I Am

Wednesday, March 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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HERE I AM

An acclaimed original production of The Laboratory for Global Performance & Politics at Georgetown University.

Written & Performed by Mélisande Short-Colomb, Here I Am weaves narrative, music, and multimedia imagery, inviting the audience on an experiential journey celebrating her 11 generations of maternal grandmothers and exploring her complicated relationship with the institution that enslaved her ancestors. Me´lisande Short-Colomb is a direct descendant of families sold into slavery by the Society of Jesus in 1838 to keep Georgetown University solvent, (The GU 272), and has been an anchoring member of President’s Task Force Examining Loyola’s Connections to Slavery.
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Yoga in Fava Chapel

Thursday, March 21
12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Flow into serenity with an invigorating 45-minute yoga class! Embrace the power of breath and movement as you find your balance, strength, and inner peace. An all-levels vinyasa style yoga class focused on the mind-body connection. Open to all students, faculty, and staff.
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Peace and Justice Bunting Talk: "The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church" by Rachel Swarns

Thursday, March 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Rachel Swarns will give the keynote talk entitled "The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church"
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Library Speaker Series: Madeline Miller

Thursday, March 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join us Thursday, March 31st in the screening room for a hybrid book talk featuring bestselling author Madeline Miller! Miller will chat with us about her body of work and her process of retelling Greek classics into modern epics in fiction. ✨

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Women's History Month: Movie Night

Friday, March 22
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Join us at the Women's Center to celebrate Women's History Month with our showing of "A League of Their Own". All are welcome!!!
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SafeZone Session 3: Creating LGBTQPIA+ Affirming Spaces

Tuesday, March 26
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join us for the last of three sessions to be SafeZone certified. Participants must have completed Session 1 (LGBTQPIA+ Awareness) and Session 2 (Allyship) before attending Session 3.
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Community Engagement Opportunities

Looking for ways to align your passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice with your extended community? Please check out the opportunities below for ways to connect with local businesses and organizations.

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Food Pantry at Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle School

Thursday, March 21
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle School, 820 E 43rd St, Baltimore, MD 21212, United States
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Participants will engage with the Walter P. Carter school community by distributing food items at their monthly food pantry.

***This event is held outside. Event details can be altered due to weather.***
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York Road Community Days: Spring 2024

Saturday, March 23 at 9:30am
to Saturday, April 20 at 1:30pm
York Road Initiative Office at 5104 York Road, 5104 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212, United States
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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 Jace Blehar at yricommercial@loyola.edu.
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HR Trainings and Workshops

Getting Comfortable with Conflict (Supervisors/Leaders) - In Person

Focus on exploring the origin of conflict and tension, identifying conflict management styles, and developing an understanding of the intent behind messages. This session will help leaders connect conflict management styles with a variety of personality types and consider ways to create a collaborative environment.

  • Date: March 5th
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 
  • Location: Evergreen Campus
  • Registration: Here

Employee Assistance Plan Overview - Webinar

Employees with job-related issues or concerns, who need an interpretation of University policies, workplace mediation, or conflict resolution services may request confidential assistance through Loyola's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The office also offers consultation to supervisors on improving work climate, employee performance, and team performance.

  • Date: March 19th
  • Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
  • Location: Webinar
  • Registration: Here


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