From: Office of Equity & Inclusion
Date: March 9
Subject: The IDEA Newsletter! | March, Issue No. 27


THE IDEA newsletter March 2026, ISSUE NO.27

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 for all.

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

Departmental and Student Organizations Edition

Welcome to March!

The shortest days of the year are behind us, and the cold times are close to follow. The onset of spring reminds us that, like nature, we can rise again and transform both individually and collectively.

Once again, the Office of Equity and Inclusion invites you to intentionally engage with March both at Loyola and in the Baltimore community.

Loyola is home to several departments and student-led organizations that share a common goal of promoting inclusion for all. Each organization approaches this goal in different ways: some focus on cultural celebrations, some on spirituality, some on providing resources/opportunities to facilitate access and success to certain career paths, and more.

For this month in particular, and to support your endeavors, check out these departments and student organizations' Instagram profiles for upcoming educational, celebratory, and interactive opportunities for all:
 
Title IX and Bias Compliance logo. Title IX and Bias Compliance
Instagram: @titleixbias_loyolamd
Committed to creating a campus community free from sexual violence and discrimination through a culture of respect, support, and accountability.
Logo for Disability and Accessibility Services, a department at Loyola University Maryland. Disability and Accessibility Services
Instagram: @loyolamd_das
Works to ensure students have equal access to Loyola programs and activities by eliminating barriers of any type (e.g., physical, programmatic, attitudinal, or electronic).
Logo for Fiat Women's Group at Loyola, a registered student organization at Loyola University Maryland. Fiat Catholic Women's Group (Registered Student Organization)
Instagram: @fiatatloyola
Through prayer, reflection, and service, Fiat seeks to create a nurturing space to explore unique gifts and contribute to the betterment of the Loyola community.
Logo for Girls who Lead, a registered student organization at Loyola University Maryland. Girls Who Lead (Registered Student Organization)
Instagram: @gwl.loyola
Connects students interested in leadership, public policy, entrepreneurship, and advocacy to collectively build the skills and confidence for shaping the future through local and national initiatives.
Logo for Leading Women of Tomorrow, a registered student organization at Loyola University Maryland. Leading Women of Tomorrow (Registered Student Organization)
Instagram: @lwtloyola
Motivates the next generation to pursue leadership roles in the public and private sectors by hosting workshops, discussions, and speaker events.
Logo for the LGBTQ+ Student Services under the Thrive Center, a department at Loyola University Maryland. LGBTQ+ Student Services [Thrive Center]
Instagram: @loyolalgbtq
Through an intersectional approach and intentional programming, student leadership, education, and outreach, students are offered holistic support, services, and celebration.
Logo for the McAuley's Women Center at Loyola University Maryland. McAuley Women's Center
Instagram: @mcauleywomenscenterloyola
Promotes an inclusive campus community through education, advocacy, and confidential support that honors the dignity and experiences of all students.
Logo for Mosaic: womxn of color initiative, a registered student organization at Loyola University Maryland. Mosaic: Womxn of Color Initiative (Registered Student Organization)
Instagram: @mosaicwoc
Fosters an inclusive environment that encourages sisterhood and lifelong friendships through engagement, campus resources, and providing support.
Logo for Society of Women Engineers, a registered student organization at Loyola University Maryland. Society of Women Engineers (Registered Student Organization)
Instagram: @swe_loyolamd
Works to enhance engineering-related problem-solving skills and provides faculty-connecting events, and is a source of information for pursuing STEM-related academic and career pathways.
Logo for The Spectrum Experience, a registered student organization at Loyola University Maryland. The Spectrum Experience (Registered Student Organization)
Instagram: @spectrumexperience_lum
Aplifes voices and visibility through advocacy, building and maintaining an all-inclusive community, education, and activism.
Logo for Women in Business, a registered student organization at Loyola University Maryland. Women in Business (Registered Student Organization)
Instagram: @loyolawib
Empowers students by enhancing professional confidence, providing resources for developing business and personal skills, and fostering a supportive networking community.
Logo for Women in Tech, a registered student organization at Loyola University Maryland. Women in Tech (Registered Student Organization)
Instagram: @loyola_wit
Focused on empowering the pursuit of STEM, particularly technology, by fostering friendships and a supportive community.
Logo for Loyola's Women's Pre-Health Society, a registered student organization at Loyola University Maryland. Women's Pre-Health Society (Registered Student Organization)
Instagram: @loyolawph
Supports students pursuing public health by offering resources and experiences that prepare them for their careers while also benefiting the Baltimore community.

Evergreen-colored banner with miscellaneous items and text that says "IDEA Resources"
Below are links to initiatives, support networks, and campus updates that help to foster inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility across Loyola. ⬇️
Infographic for spring semester Safe Zone sessions.
Informational flyer for applying to become a Student Integrity Ambassador.

Application closes March 22nd.
If you have any questions, please contact Rhona Little (rlittle1@loyola.edu)

Promotional poster for the Campus Ministry's
Spring-themed informational poster about the Cohn Hall Cafe, listing time and date with two clinking coffee cups in the center.
Promotional poster for the CCSJ's
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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. ⬇️
Queer Talk on Monday, 12 January 2026 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

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Queer Talk

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LGBTQ+ conversation space including student-led topics and intergenerational discussions! Biweekly from 5-6:30 on Tuesdays; dinner provided!
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Rooted: Grounded, Growing, and Grateful on Sunday, 08 February 2026 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

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Rooted: Grounded, Growing, and Grateful

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A monthly invitation to slow down, connect, and recharge. Sessions include hands-on self-care activities, small-group conversations to build connection, and guided reflection to support your well-being and personal growth.
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Ramadan Collection on Thursday, 19 February 2026 At 12:00 AM. No image description provided

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Ramadan Collection

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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset emboding humility, generosity, and gratitude. During this month, Muslims detach from worldly desires like food and water, but are also taught to give up other things like attachment to wealth and materialistic things. Charity is a central idea in Islam and is exemplified tremendously during Ramadan. Join the Muslim community by donating to the World Central Kitchen in partnership with CCSJ!
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"What We Do, We’ve Always Done", a solo exhibition by Bria Edwards

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Join us for a solo exhibition by Bria Edwards, curated by Lauren Davidson. "What We Do, We’ve Always Done" highlights the rich and often overlooked legacy of Black cowboy culture in Maryland and the surrounding region. Through paintings, photography, and video, Edwards offers an intimate look at Black riders, their traditions, and the landscapes that sustain them. Rooted in more than two years of immersive research, including conversations with riders whose stories span from before the Civil War to today, the exhibition celebrates Black leisure and the joy, pride, and resilience embedded in these traditions. Edwards challenges narrow narratives about who belongs in American cowboy culture, affirming the essential role Black horsemen and horsewomen continue to play. At its heart, the exhibition is both a celebration and a reclamation, honoring generations of Black riders whose presence has shaped community, culture, and a living American tradition.

All Julio Fine Arts Gallery programming is free and open to the public.
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WIB Write a Letter to Your Favorite Woman on Campus Tabling on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 At 10:00 AM. No image description provided

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WIB Write a Letter to Your Favorite Woman on Campus Tabling

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In honor of March being Women’s History Month, stop by our table to write a letter to your favorite woman on campus, whether it’s a friend, a staff member, a professor, or anyone who inspires you. The possibilities are endless!
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TSO Available Chair and Committee Position Information Session on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 At 3:30 PM. No image description provided

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TSO Available Chair & Committee Position Information Session

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3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Want to learn more about committee positions on TSO? Join us to explore opportunities and get involved!
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Hall Feud - Audience Members on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 At 8:00 PM. No image description provided

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Hall Feud - Audience Members

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8:00pm - 10:00pm
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This is the third event in the Hound Cup series. This game-show style event will pit our residence halls against each other as they battle it out to answer questions live. This Bridge event is for audience member attendance. You will still be eligible to win door prizes. If you would like to play and represent your hall, please contact your AC and sign up for the Bridge event labeled "Hall Feud - Participant"
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2026 Humanities Symposium Student-Faculty Colloquia on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 At 8:00 AM. founding fathers signing the declaration of independence

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2026 Humanities Symposium Student-Faculty Colloquia

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Life, Liberty, and the Unfinished Work of Democracy. Faculty who are teaching the Declaration of Independence paired with "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" by Frederick Douglass, will come together to discuss these texts. We will begin with opening remarks from a few faculty members followed by a discussion between students and faculty about them. Please include the number of students you will be bringing by indicating the number of tickets. If your teaching time falls outside the days and times of this year’s colloquia, you and your student 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 Dr. Billy Friebele at wefriebele@loyola.edu.
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WIB Write a Letter to Your Favorite Woman on Campus Tabling on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 At 10:00 AM. No image description provided

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WIB Write a Letter to Your Favorite Woman on Campus Tabling

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In honor of March being Women’s History Month, stop by our table to write a letter to your favorite woman on campus, whether it’s a friend, a staff member, a professor, or anyone who inspires you. The possibilities are endless!
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TSO Available Chair and Committee Position Information Session on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 At 3:00 PM. No image description provided

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TSO Available Chair & Committee Position Information Session

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3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Want to learn more about committee positions on TSO? Join us to explore opportunities and get involved!
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CCSJ Presents: Civic Circle on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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CCSJ Presents: Civic Circle

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6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Civic Circle is a space where we will have conversations on how immigration intersects with other civics issues like healthcare, education, labor, and more. We will collaborate with community partners to build context and discuss these issues. The program will culminate in an advocacy project where we can share a meal with our community partners and build long-lasting relationships.
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WIB Write a Letter to Your Favorite Woman on Campus Tabling on Thursday, 12 March 2026 At 10:00 AM. No image description provided

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WIB Write a Letter to Your Favorite Woman on Campus Tabling

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In honor of March being Women’s History Month, stop by our table to write a letter to your favorite woman on campus, whether it’s a friend, a staff member, a professor, or anyone who inspires you. The possibilities are endless!
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OMGreyhound Tabling Fundraiser on Thursday, 12 March 2026 At 11:00 AM. No image description provided

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OMGreyhound Tabling Fundraiser

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11:00am - 2:00pm
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Visit our table to purchase handmade icons and support meaningful work in underserved communities in South America. Every dollar raised goes to sponsors who provide essential resources and support where it’s needed most.
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2026 Humanities Symposium Keynote Lecture on Thursday, 12 March 2026 At 6:30 PM. No image description provided

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2026 Humanities Symposium Keynote Lecture

Clock Thursday, March 12
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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"Life, Liberty, and the Unfinished Work of Democracy"

A renowned scholar and public historian, David W. Blight is the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom and has written extensively on slavery, the Civil War, and historical memory. Dr. Blight will deliver the 2026 Humanities Symposium keynote on Thursday, March 12th.

Dr. Blight is Sterling Professor of History at Yale University and Director of the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition. He previously taught at Amherst College and has held distinguished fellowships at Cambridge University, the Huntington Library, and the New York Public Library. In 2020, Yale President Peter Salovey appointed him as chair of the Yale and Slavery Working Group. With his Working Group colleagues, Blight authored the book Yale and Slavery: A History, a narrative study of Yale’s historic involvement and associations with slavery and its aftermaths, published by Yale University Press in February 2024. He has served as president of both the Organization of American Historians and the Society of American Historians, and continues to shape public history through his books, public lectures, advisory roles, and consulting for documentary films.
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Hora de Café con Leche on Friday, 13 March 2026 At 3:00 PM. No image description provided

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Hora de Café con Leche

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3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Hora de Café con Leche is a Spanish conversational group for native/advanced speakers and for those looking to practice their Spanish. Join us for the second beginners session of the semester! Stop by, practice speaking Spanish and enjoy some cafe con leche.
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Rooted in Herstory on Friday, 13 March 2026 At 3:00 PM. No image description provided

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Rooted in Herstory

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Join the McAuley Women's Center to paint a flower pot in honor of a woman who planted something in you!
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First-Gen Retreat on Saturday, 14 March 2026 At 9:00 AM. No image description provided

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First-Gen Retreat

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We are inviting you to be part of one of the most meaningful first-generation student traditions at Loyola.

This retreat is free for all first-generation students at Loyola. We will provide transportation to and from Loyola's retreat house in Flintstone, Maryland. This retreat is an overnight event where we will come together to learn from one another, discern, reflect, and share our light within our community. Last year, the weekend was a transformative experience for our first-generation students, and we hope that you will consider joining us this year on March 14 & 15.
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Lenten Day Retreat on Saturday, 14 March 2026 At 9:00 AM. No image description provided

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Lenten Day Retreat

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9:00am - 4:00pm
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Join Campus Ministry for a day of retreat at the midway point of the Lenten season to reflect and grow in Loyola's faith community. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. This retreat will be on campus, meeting in the Cohn Hall Common Space, from 9 am - 4 pm on March 14th!

Email eekane@loyola.edu with any questions!
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SAGDAW: Sexuality and Gender Diversity Awareness Week on Sunday, 15 March 2026 At 6:00 AM. No image description provided

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SAGDAW: Sexuality and Gender Diversity Awareness Week

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SAGDAW is Loyola's annual LGBTQ+ Pride week. This week of events is a collaboration between LGBTQ+ Student Services and The Spectrum Experience. SAGDAW started in 2002 as a way for queer students to be visible on campus, educate the community on LGBTQ+ issues, and gather as a proud community.
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FREE Monthly Commuter Lunch on Monday, 16 March 2026 At 11:00 AM. No image description provided

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FREE Monthly Commuter Lunch

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11:00am - 1:00pm
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FREE lunch for all commuter students!
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Maryland Nurses Association Nurses' Legislative Night on Monday, 16 March 2026 At 4:00 PM. No image description provided

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Maryland Nurses Association Nurses' Legislative Night

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4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Nurses’ Legislative Night is the premier event for learning about advocacy and key legislative bills affecting nursing and healthcare in Maryland.

The next Nurses’ Legislative Night will be held in Annapolis, MD, at the Governor Calvert House, on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Dinner is included.
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Common Text Keynote with Angie Kim, author of Happiness Falls on Monday, 16 March 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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Common Text Keynote with Angie Kim, author of Happiness Falls

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6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Author of our common text, Happiness Falls, Angie Kim will be on-campus having a facilitated discussion followed by a Q & A segment from audience members. There will be an opportunity after the keynote to get your copy of Happiness Falls signed.

This event will not be livestreamed but will be recorded and shared.
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Mission Week Lecture Series with Archbishop William E. Lori

Clock Tuesday, March 17
4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Lecture: "Faith, Freedom and Friendship – Jesuit Lessons for America at 250"

Loyola University Maryland is honored to host the Most Reverend Archbishop William E. Lori, for an evening of conversation and fellowship, as part of our Mission Week lecture series. Join us for a reception and lecture, followed by a Q&A. Please RSVP via the Bridge
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Sellinger Scholars Women Designing the Future of Business Panel on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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Sellinger Scholars Women Designing the Future of Business Panel

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6:00pm - 7:30pm
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This panel discussion provides insights on how women in the workplace can celebrate and own their identities while navigating business organizations. We'll explore strategies for authentic self-expression, overcoming challenges, and fostering inclusive environments where women thrive. This conversation aims to empower women to confidently bring their whole selves to work and contribute their unique perspectives.

Join us in celebrating women in honor of Women's History Month!
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Peace and Justice Faculty Lunch Talk: The IBSA Irony: ( Un ) Realized Social Justice for Brazilian Trafficking Victims on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 At 12:00 PM. No image description provided

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Peace & Justice Faculty Lunch Talk: The IBSA Irony: (Un)Realized Social Justice for Brazilian Trafficking Victims

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12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Presented by Dr. Tania Rosas-Moreno, Communication and Media, Professor

Human trafficking is the world’s second largest criminal enterprise, occurring EVERYWHERE, even in every zip code here in the United States. This is because while drugs and arms can only be sold once, the human body can be sold repeatedly. Brazil, consistently ranked among the world’s top ten and is Latin America’s leading economies/economy, is also a world trafficking hot spot, but more so for labor trafficking than for sex. An award-winning telenovela, or television mini-series, has helped transition and mitigate this. Join us to learn how (news) media can be powerful allies and heroes in advocating for folks’ rights to and for their greatest possession: their bodies.
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Founders Forum - Ignatius and Islam: Uncovering Interfaith Intersections on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 At 4:30 PM. No image description provided

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Founders Forum - Ignatius and Islam: Uncovering Interfaith Intersections

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4:30pm - 6:30pm
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The Founders’ Forum is an annual Mission Week event that explores our Jesuit and Ignatian roots in conversation with contemporary issues and subjects. This year’s gathering will focus on St. Ignatius’s enduring fascination with Muslims and the meaningful and timely parallels that can be drawn between Islam and Christianity. Father Steve Spahn, SJ of the Jesuit community and Theology Department will sketch what we know historically of Ignatius’s desire to minister among Muslims. Dr. Jordan Denari Duffner, scholar of Muslim-Christian Relations, Interreligious Dialogue, & Islamophobia, will highlight fascinating intersections between Ignatian and Islamic spirituality.
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CCSJ Presents: Civic Circle on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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CCSJ Presents: Civic Circle

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6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Civic Circle is a space where we will have conversations on how immigration intersects with other civics issues like healthcare, education, labor, and more. We will collaborate with community partners to build context and discuss these issues. The program will culminate in an advocacy project where we can share a meal with our community partners and build long-lasting relationships.
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The Way of Ignatius- A Mission Week Morning of Retreat and Reflection for Employees on Thursday, 19 March 2026 At 8:30 AM. No image description provided

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The Way of Ignatius- A Mission Week Morning of Retreat and Reflection for Employees

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8:30am - 12:30pm
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A Mission Week retreat will afford members of the Loyola community an opportunity to spend a morning in conversation and reflection around some foundational themes from our Jesuit heritage. Sue Cesare and Frs. Tim Brown and Steve Spahn will direct the morning’s prayer, activities, and conversation. No prior experience or familiarity with St. Ignatius and the Jesuit tradition is required. All are welcome! Employees may be eligible to use their mission leave benefits for the work hours spent on retreat. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
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The Land Remembers: Landscape and Jesuit Slaveholding in Maryland, lecture and exhibit opening slash reception on Thursday, 19 March 2026 At 4:00 PM. No image description provided

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The Land Remembers: Landscape and Jesuit Slaveholding in Maryland, lecture and exhibit opening/reception

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4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Dr. Lynn Nehemiah, White Marsh Historical Society, and Dr. Laura Masur, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Catholic University, will discuss the complex historical legacy of Jesuit slaveholding in Maryland and how landscapes connected to the enslaved can carry forward traces of this violent past and inform contemporary discussions about institutional accountability. A reception and opening of the exhibit Reckoning and Renewal: Confronting Slavery and Its Legacies at Loyola University Maryland will follow the discussion.
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Women's History Trivia on Thursday, 19 March 2026 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

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Women's History Trivia

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5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us to test your women's history trivia, spend time with friends, and win some prizes!
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Baltipreneurs Demo Day on Thursday, 19 March 2026 At 6:30 PM. No image description provided

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Baltipreneurs Demo Day

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6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Join us to celebrate the impressive achievements and inspiring vision of the 2026 Baltipreneurs cohort with an evening of networking, pitches, and awards, including an opportunity to vote for your favorite as Audience Choice!

Baltipreneurs is fueled by the generous support of sponsors including TEDCO, PNC Bank, Gordon Feinblatt LLC, Command 31, and many others.
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Clothing Upcycling on Friday, 20 March 2026 At 4:30 PM. No image description provided

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Clothing Upcycling

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4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Join the ForeverGreen Team at our Clothing Upcycling event! Bring in pieces of clothing that you would like to repurpose, and we will bring the materials needed to give your clothing new life! Food provided...
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Festival Sing on Friday, 20 March 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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Festival Sing

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6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Festival Sing is a joint concert featuring many of Loyola's singing ensembles: the Loyola Chapel Choir, the Loyola Concert Choir, the Belles, the Chimes, the Greysounds, and the Chosen Generation Gospel Choir. Join us for a night of free music and fun!
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York Road Community Day: March 21st on Saturday, 21 March 2026 At 10:00 AM. No image description provided

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York Road Community Day: March 21st

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10:00am - 1:00pm
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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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Chinese Calligraphy Pop-Up Class on Monday, 23 March 2026 At 4:30 PM. No image description provided

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Chinese Calligraphy Pop-Up Class

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4:30pm - 5:30pm
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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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Civic Circle goes to Annapolis! on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 At 8:30 AM. No image description provided

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Civic Circle goes to Annapolis!

Clock Tuesday, March 24
8:30am - 4:30pm
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Civic Circle will be traveling to Annapolis for an Advocacy Day! We will be meeting with legislators and discussing how we can advance bills specific to our policy topics that we have discussed throughout the semester! The $20 you pay will be returned to you in Annapolis to cover the cost of your lunch.
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Peace and Justice Keynote talk:

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Peace & Justice Keynote talk: “Beyond Survival: Living the History of Rwanda,” Claver Irakoze

Clock Tuesday, March 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Claver Irakoze survived the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda as an 11-year-old boy. Today, he is a peace education activist, singer, songwriter, and author. This talk will explore his personal reflections on how Rwanda has navigated the painful journey of survival, national recovery, and reconciliation, and will invite the audience to see history as a “living memory” that people carry, transmit, and struggle with across generations.
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CCSJ Presents: Civic Circle on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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CCSJ Presents: Civic Circle

Clock Wednesday, March 25
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Civic Circle is a space where we will have conversations on how immigration intersects with other civics issues like healthcare, education, labor, and more. We will collaborate with community partners to build context and discuss these issues. The program will culminate in an advocacy project where we can share a meal with our community partners and build long-lasting relationships.
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Peace and Justice Lunch Talk: Teaching After Tragedy: How Rwanda Educates for Peace, Claver Irakoze on Thursday, 26 March 2026 At 12:15 PM. No image description provided

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Peace & Justice Lunch Talk: Teaching After Tragedy: How Rwanda Educates for Peace, Claver Irakoze

Clock Thursday, March 26
12:15pm - 1:15pm
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Presented by Claver Irakoze. In the aftermath of genocide and post genocide society, how do you teach children about the past without passing on hatred or fear, or at least minimizing such realities? This talk will explore Rwanda’s peace education programs, school curricula, and youth engagement models that help foster critical thinking, empathy, and civic responsibility. Through the lens of my work with Aegis Trust and Solid Minds, I will reflect on how education can prevent cycles of violence, and what the world can learn from Rwanda’s ongoing efforts to raise a generation that remembers differently, one that chooses peace over revenge. This topic aligns well with university students and educators interested in conflict prevention and restorative approaches to justice and trauma.
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Loyola Youth Fair Volunteer Sign-Up

Clock Friday, March 27
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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VOLUNTEER & TABLE SIGN-UP: Please Register for table using this link.


Join us at Loyola Notre Dame Library for a fun night of college exploration and games! The Future Greyhound's Youth Fair welcomes local 5-8 graders and families to engage with Loyola's many academic departments through hands on acitivities to foster early college enagegement and interest. There will be fun, prizes, and most importantly FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES for all!!
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Future Greyhounds Youth Fair

Clock Friday, March 27
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Join us at Loyola Notre Dame Library for a fun night of college exploration and games! The Future Greyhound's Youth Fair welcomes local 5-8 graders and families to engage with Loyola's many academic departments through hands on acitivities to foster early college enagegement and interest. There will be fun, prizes, and most importantly FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES for all!!

Please Register at this LINK!!!
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York Road Community Day: March 28th on Saturday, 28 March 2026 At 10:00 AM. No image description provided

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York Road Community Day: March 28th

Clock Saturday, March 28
10:00am - 1:00pm
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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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Little Portion Farming on Saturday, 28 March 2026 At 11:00 AM. No image description provided

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Little Portion Farming

Clock Saturday, March 28
11:00am - 4:00pm
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Join us on March 28th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM for an off-campus service trip to Little Portion Farm, a local farm dedicated to growing fresh food for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers will assist with hands-on farming tasks such as planting, harvesting, and preparing produce for distribution to those in need. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community, spend time outdoors, and learn more about sustainable food systems. Transportation will be provided, and we will be leaving from Newman Towers at 11:00 AM. Additional details will be shared prior to the trip.
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