October's Live Update Meeting
This will be on Wednesday, October 15th from 11:00am to 12:00pm. A calendar invite is coming if it has not already been sent. You can also access the meeting through this link.
Perspectives/CDI Updates:
No new updates but please set aside 5 minutes of a future enrichment to make sure all students do the pre-work before engaging in these Perspectives conversations.
The Enrichment Edit form should be used to inform of content updates, such as changing what module is being presented for the Curriculum Core Topics. It should also be used to provide date updates for pre-determined content, such as Course Registration.
If a working group is switching the order of when core topics are being presented (not including pre-determined curriculum content), an Enrichment Plan Edit form is not required.
Any member of the working group can submit the Enrichment Plan Edit form at any point in the Fall 2025 semester.
Module feedback form is live!
We know that many of our curriculum modules are new or recently updated so we are seeking your feedback on how they're going! This will be a form where you can share things like "module was too short," "module was too long," "module lacked activities," etc. You can find it under Enrichment Planning Resources on our website or by accessing the form directly through this link.
Messina Program Review Feedback
As part of Loyola’s strategic plan and operational excellence initiatives outlined in March 2025, the Messina program underwent a comprehensive review. The purpose of this review was to clarify the program’s goals so that Student Development and Academic Affairs can better determine the appropriate staffing structures and tools needed to evaluate its effectiveness. In April, external reviewers visited Loyola to meet with key stakeholders. Loyola received their written feedback, findings, and recommendations in June. Raven Williams, Dean of Student Success, and Michael Puma, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, have been tasked with sharing the report with campus stakeholders, gathering input, and assessing the feasibility of the recommendations. Final recommendations will be submitted to Dr. Cheryl Moore-Thomas and Dr. Deb Cady Melzer to confirm a preferred approach for the continuation or refinement of the Messina structure, along with strategies to measure outcomes more effectively. The report will be presented to the Cabinet in early December
Please contact Raven Williams Cuffee at rdwilliams@loyola.edu or Michael Puma at mpuma@loyola.edu if you have any questions about the Messina Program Review or this feedback form.
Need transportation to your Messina class outing? A reminder that all budget and transportation requests still must be submitted via the Logistical Request Form. Please revisit the slides from the August workshop regarding Messina budgets and Workday changes when submitting your first few requests. Please still allow approximately 3 days notice for budget requests. Please allow approximately 30 days notice for transportation requests. Contact Patrick Murnane at pmurnane@loyola.edu if you have a trip idea that's less than 30 days out prior to submitting,
Calling all readers Join the CommonTextcommitteeto choose the 2026-27 book! Everyone is invited: faculty, staff, students, everyone. We also want your book suggestions, no other commitment required. Suggest a book and/or join the committeeby filling out the CommonTextform. Please respond by Tuesday, September 30. For those who are interested in the committee: we will meet 3-4 times over the next six months, reading 3-4 books each before we make a final choice. If you like to read and talk about books, we want you!
Register now to be an Approved Motor-pool driver
During the academic year, members of the working group may want to request to drive Loyola Motor-pool vehicles. To obtain driver clearance, you must first register by going to the following webpage: https://loyola.agilefleet.com/_UserRegistration.asp.
If you already have a Agile Fleet Commander Profile, we encourage you to login and re-sign/renew the user agreement form and policies. We recommend working group members register or confirm previous registration before the start of the fall semester to ensure that you are approved to drive motor-pool vehicles before you place a Messina request. It can take up to 7 days to renew your registration. Once you are registered with motor pool you can submit a Messina Logistical Request Form to reserve your motor-pool cars (and charter buses)
Free Access to the Evergreen Museum & Library
We are excited to share that Loyola students and employees now have free access to the Evergreen Museum and Library! This historic site, which is located at 4545 N. Charles Street just north of Loyola’s Evergreen campus, offers not only a museum filled with art and culture but also beautiful grounds to explore.
Whether you’re looking for a meaningful community experience, a place to reflect, or simply a chance to enjoy nature, Evergreen provides a wonderful opportunity to connect, recharge, and practice wellbeing. Group tours of the museum are also available at no cost.
Take advantage of this new benefit and experience all that Evergreen has to offer!
Charm City at the Senator
Loyola is sponsoring free shuttles and a free screening of this documentary that follows residents of the downtown Baltimore section on Rosebank Avenue on their daily lives, both their struggles and joys. Their stories are told in conjunction with the Baltimore Police's stories as they connect with neighbors in the area, keeping them safe and trying to maintain professional behaviors. After the movie, Alex Long will address questions and comments from students as they come to see a part of Baltimore that they only read about. Our students will hear about the happy moments and the frustrations of Alex and his neighbors. This event is an opportunity for our students to discern and discover the stereotypes that falsely inform their judgments and to see why community is so important. This event is also a chance for our students to experience our York Road community. There is also ample material available for follow-up discussions in enrichments about systematic injustices that haunt some neighborhoods and find ways to make meaningful changes now and in the future.
Shuttles depart from Boulder and will continuously run on loop to the Senator Theatre and back from 5pm to 7pm and then from 9pm-10pm to shuttle folks back to campus.
STEM Career Fair
The STEM Career Fair 2025is an excellent opportunity for Loyola students to connect in person with top employers actively seeking to hire for full-time, part-time, and internship positions. Whether you're targeting specific companies or just beginning to explore career options, this event offers valuable insights and meaningful networking to support your professional growth.
Here is a link to Tips for A Successful Career Fair. It has helpful tips on how to prepare and attend the fair. Feel free to pass along to any and all students.
OAE Leader Applications are Open
As an OAE Leader, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Lead day and overnight outdoor programs such as hiking, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and rock climbing
Build community while fostering teamwork, growth, and respect for the outdoors
Gain valuable leadership, group management, and risk management skills
Participate in professional trainings and certifications (like Wilderness First Responder)
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll create transformative experiences for your fellow Greyhounds. While the position is volunteer-based, it comes with incredible benefits like extensive training opportunities, leadership development and the chance to earn up to 17 academic credits. Applications are open now and will close on September 29th!
Don't have much experience in the outdoors? Not a problem! What matters most is your passion, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
Join us at one of our Interest Sessions to get more information and chat with our current leaders.
Apply on the Bridge or with the link below: Apply today!!
Advising Help - Language Requirement
This sheet is helpful to all advisors and serves as a reminder that students need to at least attempt a language class at Loyola before trying to take it at a different college. Contact MLL or AASC if you have any questions.
VPA Fall Programming
KnoxRoxs: Autistic Joy: A Photozine Retrospective Exhibition by Jen White-Johnson
Monday, September 8 – Friday, October 10
Artist Talk & Exhibition Reception: Thursday, September 18, 6:30pm in the Black Box Theatre
Autistic Justice and Joy, A Disability Zine Making Workshop: Wednesday, October 8th, 5:30pm
Julio Fine Arts Gallery
Art & Spirituality: A Juried Exhibition
Wednesday, October 15 – Wednesday, November 19
Reception: Thursday, October 23, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Julio Fine Arts Gallery
Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Natka Bianchini
Presented by the Evergreen Players
Thursday, October 23 – Sunday, October 26
McManus Theatre
Piano Recital featuring Wan-Chi Su
Saturday, Nov 8, 7:00pm
Recital Room (College Center W040)
Seven Minutes in Heaven by Steven Levenson, directed by Leah Mazzuchelli, ’26
Presented by the Poisoned Cup Players
Thursday, November 13 – Sunday, November 16
Black Box Theatre
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo Concert, Mark St. Pierre, Director
Tuesday, December 2, 8:00 p.m.
McManus Theatre
2025 Visual Arts Capstone Exhibition Featuring the artwork of Visual Arts’ Senior Capstone students
Thursday, December 4 – Thursday, December 18
Opening Reception: Thursday, December 4, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Julio Fine Arts Gallery
Cantorei Concert, Dr. Clay Price, Director
Thursday, December 4, 7:00 p.m.
Recital Room (College Center W040)
Voice Studio Recital I, Julie Kurzava, Instructor
Sunday, December 7, 7:00 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Chapel
Voice Studio Recital II, Julie Kurzava, Instructor
Monday, December 8, 7:00 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Chapel
Chamber Ensemble Recital, David Lavorgna, Director
Tuesday, December 9, 7:00 p.m.
Recital Room (College Center W040)
Tavern Trips
Eileen Hiebler, Dave Belz, Matt Beverlin, Kate Tourison, & Lena DiVittorio took their respective Messina class to lunch this week at Mt. Washington Tavern.
If you have a photo from your Messina outing, please share with Patrick Murnane pmurnane@loyola.edu
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.
