1. Our February Live Update Meeting will be on Monday, February 9th at 12pm. Please check your Outlook for the Zoom link.
Updates & Reminders
CARE Team Form:
The Messina Early Intervention form is no longer active. However, if you are concerned about a student's well-being or overall success, please share your concern through the CARE Team referral form.
Perspective Rosters & Walkthrough Videos:
Rosters should now be updated. If your roster hasn't been updated with any new students, please email Patrick Murnane. Reminder, there are two Perpectives conversations to facilitate this spring. If any working group member is unsure how to navigate these conversations, I have added a 10 minute video walkthrough tutorial for both spring Perspectives conversations. Hope these help!
New Spring Module Updates:
In the Messina Working Group Team, you will see a spring enrichment curriculum folder. In it, you will find multiple new or updated modules on: Goal Setting, CCSJ, Leadership & Engagement, as well as updates to Wellness 101 & Wellness 102.
Student Cash Advances:
Due to a recent change in SAS policy, Evergreens are no longer able to pick up cash advances for Messina outings. If needing a cash advance, it must be picked up by the mentor or faculty member.
Spring Enrichment Trips:
In keeping with Messina's Baltimore focus, enrichment outings should be focused primarily in the Baltimore area moving forward. Please reach out to Patrick Murnane with any concerns or questions.
Majors & Minors Fair Wednesday, 2/11
Discover Your Path at the Majors, Minors, and Advising Fair!
The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, the Academic Advising Support Center, the Career Center, and Messina are thrilled to co-sponsor the Annual Majors, Minors, and Advising Fair on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in McGuire Hall.
This exciting event offers students of all class years a convenient, one-stop opportunity to get answers to all their advising and academic planning questions—just in time for course registration!
Connect with Experts: Representatives from academic departments and offices will be on hand to discuss Loyola’s majors, minors, and graduate programs.
Explore Your Options: Juniors and seniors can discover graduate school opportunities, including Loyola’s 4+1 programs, while first-year students will gain valuable insight into the major declaration process and tips for sophomore-year course planning.
Win Big While You Learn! Participate in the Passport Activity for your chance to win one of these amazing prizes:
$100 Uber Eats gift card
$50 Starbucks gift card
$25 Barnes & Noble gift card (Loyola Bookstore)
Don't miss this opportunity to shape your academic journey and unlock exciting future possibilities. We’ll see you at the Fair!
SGA Oversight Committee
Interested in politics? Leadership? Fairness?
Committee members on the SGA Oversight Committee will serve as neutral and unbiased parties, helping to uphold SGA’s elections in monitoring the process and reviewing any potential violations of election policy. As SGA elections are quickly approaching, we would love to get this committee going. Scan the QR code to learn more.
VPA Spring 2026 Schedule
Can you give me a hand? a solo exhibition by our new Studio Arts faculty member, Prof. Beth Yashnyk
Monday, January 12 – Friday, February 13
Exhibition Reception: Thursday, January 15, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Julio Fine Arts Gallery
Fefu and her Friends by María Irene Fornés, directed by Alexis Piasecki, ’26
Presented by the Spotlight Players
Thursday, January 15 – Sunday, January 18
McManus Theatre
What We Do, We’ve Always Done a solo exhibition by Bria Edwards, curated by Lauren Davidson
Thursday, February 19 – Friday, March 27
Exhibition Reception: Thursday, February 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Artist’s Talk: Thursday, March 19, 6:30pm
Julio Fine Arts Gallery
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yabek, directed by Dr. Jim Bunzli
Presented by the Evergreen Players
Thursday, March 26 – Sunday, March 29
Black Box Theatre
2026 Annual Student Awards Exhibition Featuring the artwork of Visual Arts students from AY25-26
Monday, April 13 – Monday, May 4
Reception & Awards Presentation: Thursday, April 23, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Julio Fine Arts Gallery
Cantorei Concert Dr. Clay Price, Director
Tuesday, April 14, 7:00 p.m.
Recital Room (College Center W040)
One Act Plays directed by students in Directing II
Presented by the Evergreen Players
Thursday, April 16 – Sunday, April 19
Black Box Theatre
Concert Choir Concert Dr. Clay Price, Director
Saturday, April 18, 5:00 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Chapel
Voice Studio Recital I Julie Kurzava, Instructor
Sunday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Chapel
Chamber Ensemble Recital David Lavorgna, Director
Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 p.m.
Recital Room (College Center W040)
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo Concert Mark St. Pierre, Director
Thursday, April 23, 8:00 p.m.
McManus Theatre
Voice Studio Recital II Julie Kurzava, Instructor
Monday, April 27, 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Chapel
Upcoming Events
Students can register events through The Bridge (links below). View the Calendar tab of the Messina website for a complete list of events for the semester.
