From: Office of Equity & Inclusion
Date: February 2
Subject: The IDEA Newsletter! | February, Issue No. 26


THE IDEA newsletter February 2026, ISSUE NO.26

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
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Photo of Dr. Carla Hayden and logo for the MLK Jr Convocation.

🚨 NEW DATE! 🚨

The 33rd annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Reception and Convocation, initially scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26, has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m. in McGuire Hall.

We hope to see you there!

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Departmental and Student Organizations Edition

As the second month of the year, February continues to embody themes of renewal and rebirth, marking the last full month of the winter season before the transition into spring. In February, outside the Gregorian calendar, many nations and cultures worldwide celebrate the start of the new year. It is also a time that marks the start of faith-based traditions that call for introspection, prayer, and faithful intention.

As many of us continue to find our footing, the Office of Equity and Inclusion invites you to intentionally engage with the month of February. To support these endeavors, check out these departments and student organizations for upcoming opportunities for all:
 
Title IX and Bias Compliance logo.
Title IX and Bias Compliance
University Department
Instagram: @titleixbias_loyolamd
Committed to creating a community free from sexual violence and discrimination at Loyola through a culture of respect, support, and accountability.
 
Loyola's Asian Cultural Alliance logo.
Asian Cultural Alliance
Registered Student Organization
Instagram: @loyolaaca
Promotes, educates, and celebrates with the goal of helping the Loyola community find their people on campus.
 
Loyola's Black Student Association logo.
Black Student Association
Registered Student Organization
Instagram: @loyolabsa
Promotes awareness and celebration through service projects, educational programs, social inclusivity, and self-exploration, while upholding the spirit of Jesuit ideals.
 
Loyola's Campus Ministry logo.
Campus Ministry
University Department
Instagram: @loyolacampusmin
Supports self-exploration, faith exploration, community building, and justice through providing opportunities for experience, prayer, reflection, and discernment.
 
Loyola's Chinese Cultural Club logo.
Chinese Cultural Club
Registered Student Organization
Instagram: @chinese_at_loyolamd
Host to a variety of cultural events, lectures, information sessions, and more.

Loyola's Jewish Student Association logo.
Jewish Student Association
Registered Student Organization
Instagram: @jsaloyola
Looks to contribute to creating more religious diversity at Loyola and providing fun and enjoyable spaces to celebrate personal and peers' religion(s).
 
Loyola's Middle Eastern and South Asian Alliance logo.
Middle Eastern and South Asian Alliance
Registered Student Organization
Instagram: @loyolamesa
Promotes awareness, understanding, and appreciation with the overarching goal of fostering a sense of community at Loyola and Baltimore.

Loyola's Muslim Student Association logo.
Muslim Student Association
Registered Student Organization; sponsored by Campus Ministry
Instagram: @loyolamdmsa
Focuses on curious learning, celebration, and fostering a sense of belonging on campus while partnering with and giving back to both the Loyola and Baltimore communities.
 
RISE Loyola's logo.
RISE
Registered Student Organization
Instagram: @riseloyola
Committed to reimagining inequity through storytelling, civic leadership, and collective action; sparking a generation that learns and makes history.

Karson Institute logo.
The Karson Institute
​​​​​​University Department
Instagram: @karsoninstitute
Dedicated to creating spaces for collaborative research, discussion, and exploring answers to America’s most urgent questions about inequality and injustice.

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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. ⬇️

Sexual Violence Prevention,
Education and Resource Survey

NOW OPEN - Closes Feb. 10, 2026

Loyola University Maryland remains committed to strengthening our efforts to prevent, educate about, and respond to sexual and gender-based misconduct. As part of this commitment—and in compliance with the Maryland state law—we invite all Loyola community members to participate in the anonymous Sexual Violence Prevention, Education, and Response Survey beginning Jan. 20, 2026. (Please note: Contractors are not included in this survey.)
 

Survey Details

Why Your Voice Matters
Your feedback helps us improve policies, prevention strategies, and support resources. This survey is conducted in compliance with the Maryland state law requiring institutions to collect and report results to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Both Loyola and the State of Maryland use this information to monitor trends and strengthen advocacy efforts. Previous survey data has led to meaningful changes, including expanded Title IX intake officers, increased outreach, and resources for underrepresented communities. Participation is voluntary, and confidentiality is of utmost importance—all responses are anonymous.

Incentives: Weekly Raffle Prizes!
As a thank you for participating, Loyola community members who complete the survey will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for a prize!

Weekly raffle drawings will take place on Feb. 4 and Feb. 10. Each drawing will include prizes for at least two students and one employee! Prizes include Legos, Meal Points, and Gift Cards.

To enter, community members may complete the separate entry form provided at the end of the survey. Please note: Raffle entry information is collected separately and is not connected to survey responses.

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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

Clock Monday, January 12 at 1:00pm
to Friday, May 8 at 4:00pm
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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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Sexual Violence Prevention Survey Tabling on Tuesday, 03 February 2026 At 12:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Sexual Violence Prevention Survey Tabling

Clock Tuesday, February 3
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location pin Boulder Atrium, 4501 North Charles Street , Baltimore , MD 21210, United States
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The Office of Title IX and Bias Compliance will be tabling to bring awareness to our Sexual Violence Prevention Survey and associated raffle.
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CCSJ Presents: Civic Circle on Wednesday, 04 February 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

CCSJ Presents: Civic Circle

Clock Wednesday, February 4
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.
RSVP
LoyolaVotes Ambassadors General Body Meeting on Wednesday, 04 February 2026 At 6:30 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

LoyolaVotes Ambassadors General Body Meeting

Clock Wednesday, February 4
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Join the LoyolaVotes Ambassadors for our February General Body Meeting as we share updates on our transition to a student Advisory Board beginning next fall, upcoming civic engagement initiatives, and ways to stay involved this semester. We’ll also discuss the upcoming advisory board application process. We encourage all students interested in civic engagement, leadership, or advocacy to apply! LoyolaVotes is a nonpartisan organization focused on promoting voting and informed civic participation, and all students are welcome to attend.
RSVP
LSNA Meeting: The Future Nurse and Healthcare Policy on Wednesday, 04 February 2026 At 6:30 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

LSNA Meeting: The Future Nurse & Healthcare Policy

Clock Wednesday, February 4
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Join LSNA for an informative discussion on recently passed federal healthcare legislation and its impact on patient care, healthcare access, and nursing education. We’ll explore how policy changes affect patients, nursing students, and the future nursing workforce, while providing space for respectful dialogue, questions, and student perspectives.
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Hope and Renewal Prayer Service on Thursday, 05 February 2026 At 10:00 AM. No image description provided

EVENT

Hope and Renewal Prayer Service

Clock Thursday, February 5
10:00am - 11:00am
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Campus Ministry invites you to our 9th annual Hope and Renewal Prayer Service (HARPS), an interfaith prayer service that celebrates the beginning of the Spring semester at Loyola with music and messages of hope and renewal from multiple faith traditions. Loyola's Chosen Generation Choir and Chapel Choir will be performing, in addition to campus community members. Please join in this celebration of belonging at Loyola.

Join us for brunch at the Cohn Hall common space following the prayer service! Doors open at 9:30 am, it is first come first serve seating.
RSVP
Sexual Violence Prevention Survey Tabling on Thursday, 05 February 2026 At 12:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Sexual Violence Prevention Survey Tabling

Clock Thursday, February 5
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location pin Boulder Atrium, 4501 North Charles Street , Baltimore , MD 21210, United States
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The Office of Title IX and Bias Compliance will be tabling to bring awareness to our Sexual Violence Prevention Survey and associated raffle.
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Boulder Food Recovery ( Food Recovery Network ) on Thursday, 05 February 2026 At 3:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Boulder Food Recovery (Food Recovery Network)

Clock Thursday, February 5 at 3:00pm
to Thursday, April 30 at 5:00pm
Location pin Boulder, 5104 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212, United States
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Join Food Recovery Network to help package food from Boulder Dining Hall to put in our community fridge. We meet at Boulder at 3pm and then take the food to the York Road Hut (5104 York Road) to package it to put in the fridge. This is a great volunteering opportunity to help end food insecurity in our community.

Make sure to follow @frnloyolamaryland on Instagram for more updates!

If you have any questions, you can email ccsjonetimefood@loyola.edu
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CCSJ Intern Information Session on Thursday, 05 February 2026 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

CCSJ Intern Information Session

Clock Thursday, February 5
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Are you considering an internship with CCSJ? Speak with our current interns to gain insight into their roles, responsibilities, and professional experiences, and learn more about the application process and other important details!
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EVENT

Black History Through Film: The Hate U Give

Clock Thursday, February 5
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Black History Through Film is a R.I.S.E. movie night series that uses storytelling on screen to explore the lived experiences, struggles, and resistance of Black communities across time. Through powerful films, we examine how history, identity, and systemic inequality shape everyday life, and how storytelling can be a tool for truth-telling, reflection, and action. Each screening invites students to not only watch, but to think critically, engage in dialogue, and connect the stories on screen to broader conversations about justice today.

Film Screening: The Hate U Give
This film explores police violence, youth activism, and the criminalization of Black life through the eyes of a young Black girl navigating grief, courage, and voice. It offers an accessible yet powerful entry point into conversations about racial injustice, media narratives, and the role of young people in movements for change.
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Hora de Café con Leche on Friday, 06 February 2026 At 3:30 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Hora de Café con Leche

Clock Friday, February 6
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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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 first beginners session of the semester! Stop by, practice speaking Spanish and enjoy some cafe con leche.
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EVENT

The Keepers Food Drive

Clock Saturday, February 7
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Join us in handing out produce to community members this Saturday from 9am-12pm at the Enoch Pratt Northwood Library! This is a great volunteer opportunity to explore our community. Below are the shifts for the food giveaway. We are looking for 4 volunteers to help out during all shifts if possible! This will be a weekly volunteering opportunity.

Email ccsjonetimefood@loyola.edu if you have any questions.
(Email if you need transportation)

1st Shift: 9-10 a.m. Unload truck
2nd Shift: 9:45-11 a.m. Serve at food tables
3rd Shift: 11-12:30 Clean up crew
RSVP
Weekly Practices on Saturday, 07 February 2026 At 2:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Weekly Practices

Clock Saturday, February 7
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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AfroNova Weekly Dance Practices bring energy, culture, and community together through movement. Each week, dancers of all levels come together to learn high-energy Afro-inspired choreography, build technique, and celebrate African and Afro-diasporic dance styles. Practices are a welcoming space to grow your skills, express yourself, and connect with others—whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer. Come ready to move, vibe, and dance it out 🕺🏾💃🏾✨
RSVP
Barbie Movie Night on Saturday, 07 February 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Barbie Movie Night

Clock Saturday, February 7
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join the McAuley Women's Center for a night of snacks, fun, and Barbie!
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Rooted: Grounded, Growing, and Grateful on Sunday, 08 February 2026 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Rooted: Grounded, Growing, and Grateful

Clock Sunday, February 8 at 1:00pm
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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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3pm Sunday Mass- Super Bowl Sunday on Sunday, 08 February 2026 At 3:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

3pm Sunday Mass- Super Bowl Sunday

Clock Sunday, February 8
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for Sunday Mass at 3 pm in the Alumni Chapel on February 8th!

Note: There will be NO 5 pm Mass.
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Sexual Violence Prevention Survey Tabling on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 At 12:00 PM. No image description provided

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Sexual Violence Prevention Survey Tabling

Clock Tuesday, February 10
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location pin Boulder Atrium, 4501 North Charles Street , Baltimore , MD 21210, United States
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The Office of Title IX and Bias Compliance will be tabling to bring awareness to our Sexual Violence Prevention Survey and associated raffle.
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Majors, Minors and Advising Fair on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 At 11:30 AM. No image description provided

EVENT

Majors, Minors and Advising Fair

Clock Wednesday, February 11
11:30am - 1:30pm
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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.
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Frederick Douglass Speaks On American Democracy on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Frederick Douglass Speaks On American Democracy

Clock Wednesday, February 11
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location pin McManus Theatre, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Join Frederick Douglass (reenactor Nathan M. Richardson) as he recalls his escape from slavery and how he taught himself to read and write, becoming one of the greatest Abolitionists in the 19th Century. Audience members will experience the power of Frederick Douglass’s iconic “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” speech in person, while gaining insight into the historical moment that shaped it and the public reaction it ignited.

Learn how his relationships with William Lloyd Garrison, John Brown, the Suffragists and Presidents Lincoln, Garfield and Grant significantly influenced the antebellum, universal suffrage, the civil war and reconstruction. Hear Mr. Douglass explain his evolving views on the founding fathers, the U S Constitution and American Democracy. Bring your own questions and leave with a deeper understanding of Frederick Douglass.
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CCSJ Presents: Civic Circle on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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CCSJ Presents: Civic Circle

Clock Wednesday, February 11
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.
RSVP
Peace and Justice Faculty Lunch Talk: Enduring Colonialism and Cultural Injustice: Inca Garcilaso de la Vega: Literary Genealogies of an Indigenous Intellectual in Nineteenth Century Peru on Thursday, 12 February 2026 At 12:15 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Peace & Justice Faculty Lunch Talk: Enduring Colonialism and Cultural Injustice: Inca Garcilaso de la Vega: Literary Genealogies of an Indigenous Intellectual in Nineteenth Century Peru

Clock Thursday, February 12
12:15pm - 1:15pm
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Presented by Dr. Thomas Ward, Professor Emeritus of Spanish

When the Spanish finally defeated Peru's ruling Inka class in 1571, the novel was banned, and Peru's first native-born writer Inka Garcilaso de la Vega was also eventually suppressed. In this, colonial subjects were not allowed to explore who they were, a cultural injustice. After Independence in 1821, writers solely began to perceive that they were no longer Spaniards; the long period of censorship had ended; and they were now free to read Cervantes's Don Quijote as well as Inca Garcilaso's Inkan chronicles. Discussing his new book, Thomas Ward will bring four of Garcilaso's nineteenth-century readers into focus as they established Garcilasian methodologies for recovering the strands of Peruvian-ness that had unjustly been covered over by colonialism.
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33rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Convocation - NEW DATE, 2 slash 12 slash 26 on Thursday, 12 February 2026 At 6:30 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

33rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Convocation - NEW DATE, 2/12/26

Clock Thursday, February 12
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location pin McGuire Hall West, 4501 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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Important Announcement!
With the new date of February 12th, please be sure to update your RSVP count if you can't make it.

Carla Hayden, Ph.D. will deliver the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation address at Loyola University Maryland on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in McGuire Hall West.

A lifelong advocate for literacy and public service, Carla Hayden, Ph.D., champions the power of libraries as spaces for connection, opportunity, education, and transformation. She is the former Librarian of Congress, served as president of the American Library Association, and led the Enoch Pratt Free Library as CEO for more than two decades. Hayden made history in 2016 when she was sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress—the first woman and first African American to lead the nation’s library. She reimagined the Library of Congress as a dynamic, inclusive institution that connects all Americans to knowledge, creativity, and history. Her leadership has focused on access, equity, and storytelling. Today, Hayden—who is a recipient of Loyola’s prestigious Andrew White Medal—is a senior fellow for the Mellon Foundation and continues to pursue scholarship, writing, and research.

The event will also be live-streamed on YouTube, with closed captioning provided.

This event is part of the Peace & Justice Bunting Speaker Series and is free and open to the public, although advance registration is encouraged.

Celebrating its 32nd year, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation is an opportunity for Loyola and the Baltimore community to come together and launch the spring semester and New Year with a shared inquiry into issues of social justice, politics, spirituality, and the legacies of race and racial justice in America.

The convocation is co-sponsored by the Office of the President, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Office of Peace & Justice, the Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice, Messina, and the African and African American Studies Program.

Persons with disabilities who may require special services should contact the Office of Disability and Accessibility Services at 410-617-2062 (TDD) or 410-617-2141 at least 48 hours before the event.
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TSO Sweetheart Station on Friday, 13 February 2026 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

TSO Sweetheart Station

Clock Friday, February 13
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Are you a transfer student in need of some extra affirmation and appreciation? Stop by our table to grab a goodie bag and learn more about what TSO is up to this semester!
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Galentine's Day with the Golden Girls on Friday, 13 February 2026 At 7:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Galentine's Day with the Golden Girls

Clock Friday, February 13
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Spend Galentine’s Day with the McAuley Women’s Center AND The Golden Girls! Enjoy friendship, community, and obviously Cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory!
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EVENT

The Keepers Food Drive

Clock Saturday, February 14
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Join us in handing out produce to community members this Saturday from 9am-12pm at the Enoch Pratt Northwood Library! This is a great volunteer opportunity to explore our community. Below are the shifts for the food giveaway. We are looking for 4 volunteers to help out during all shifts if possible! This will be a weekly volunteering opportunity.

Email ccsjonetimefood@loyola.edu if you have any questions.
(Email if you need transportation)

1st Shift: 9-10 a.m. Unload truck
2nd Shift: 9:45-11 a.m. Serve at food tables
3rd Shift: 11-12:30 Clean up crew
RSVP
Weekly Practices on Saturday, 14 February 2026 At 2:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Weekly Practices

Clock Saturday, February 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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AfroNova Weekly Dance Practices bring energy, culture, and community together through movement. Each week, dancers of all levels come together to learn high-energy Afro-inspired choreography, build technique, and celebrate African and Afro-diasporic dance styles. Practices are a welcoming space to grow your skills, express yourself, and connect with others—whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer. Come ready to move, vibe, and dance it out 🕺🏾💃🏾✨
RSVP
Legislative Advocacy Day on Monday, 16 February 2026 At 12:30 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Legislative Advocacy Day

Clock Monday, February 16
12:30pm - 8:00pm
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Passionate about environmental justice and sustainability? Want to be an environmental advocate but not sure how to start? Join the Loyola Office of Sustainability this spring for Advocacy Day!

Each spring, the Office of Sustainability collaborates with Maryland Catholics for Our Common Home to equip students with advocacy and lobbying skills, and then offers them the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Maryland General Assemby District 43 where Loyola is located. All students are invited- no experience necessary!

There are many environmental bills under consideration during the upcoming General Session with topics ranging from cleaner energy and less waste to more justice for impacted communities.

Advocacy Day will occur on the afternoon of Monday, February 16th (approximately 12:30-8pm). The event is free to students and includes roundtrip transportation to Annapolis and a meal.

Email Brigid Gregory, Director of Sustainability, to learn more and be added to this spring's group.
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Learn Mahjong on Monday, 16 February 2026 At 2:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Learn Mahjong

Clock Monday, February 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join the Chinese Club for an afternoon of playing Mahjong! A few Chinese department instructors will teach students the rules and general history behind mahjong, so that all students, regardless of their knowledge of mahjong and Mandarin, can play the game.
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CCSJ Presents: Civic Circle on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

CCSJ Presents: Civic Circle

Clock Wednesday, February 18
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.
RSVP

EVENT

"What We Do, We’ve Always Done", a solo exhibition by Bria Edwards

Clock Thursday, February 19 at 10:00am
to Friday, March 27 at 4:00pm
Location pin Julio Fine Arts Gallery, DeChiaro College Center W131, 4501 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
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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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CCSJ Intern Information Session on Thursday, 19 February 2026 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

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CCSJ Intern Information Session

Clock Thursday, February 19
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Are you considering an internship with CCSJ? Speak with our current interns to gain insight into their roles, responsibilities, and professional experiences, and learn more about the application process and other important details!
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EVENT

Black Voices, Black Ventures: An Entreprenurial Expo

Clock Thursday, February 19
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Join us for an entrepreneurial expo celebrating Black business owners from Baltimore and Black student entrepreneurs at Loyola. The event features light refreshments, networking, and a showcase of products, services, and creative ventures. Attendees will learn from the stories behind each entrepreneur’s work and the impact of Black innovation on our campus and community. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join us for this Black History Month celebration.
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Interfaith Retreat - Register by Monday, February 9th! on Friday, 20 February 2026 At 3:00 PM. No image description provided

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Interfaith Retreat - Register by Monday, February 9th!

Clock Friday, February 20 at 3:00pm
to Sunday, February 22 at 4:00pm
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Please join Campus Ministry and friends for a weekend of food, faith, music and building connections for a lifetime. Along the way, we will explore our deeper spirituality and learn from others. Our Interfaith Retreat offers this and so much more! Register by February 9th to reserve your spot!

Loyola Retreat Centers is nestled in the mountains of Western Maryland and provides a glorious experience for retreatments with artisanal foods and breathtaking views.

Loyola believes that cost should never prohibit a student from experiencing a retreat. Generous donors provide scholarships for any and all students who require support to attend a retreat. Please contact Saima Sitwat, ssitwat@loyola.edu, to request scholarship assistance.
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The Keepers Food Drive

Clock Saturday, February 21
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Join us in handing out produce to community members this Saturday from 9am-12pm at the Enoch Pratt Northwood Library! This is a great volunteer opportunity to explore our community. Below are the shifts for the food giveaway. We are looking for 4 volunteers to help out during all shifts if possible! This will be a weekly volunteering opportunity.

Email ccsjonetimefood@loyola.edu if you have any questions.
(Email if you need transportation)

1st Shift: 9-10 a.m. Unload truck
2nd Shift: 9:45-11 a.m. Serve at food tables
3rd Shift: 11-12:30 Clean up crew
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Frederick Douglass House and Art Museum Field Trip on Saturday, 21 February 2026 At 9:00 AM. No image description provided

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Frederick Douglass House & Art Museum Field Trip

Clock Saturday, February 21
9:00am - 4:00pm
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Join us for a unique experience exploring the life and impact of Frederick Douglass. The chartered bus trip will first take us to Frederick Douglass’ House (https://www.nps.gov/frdo/index.htm) in Washington, DC to explore the place where he lived from 1877 until his death in 1895. Here he composed some of his most impactful speeches.

Next, we will visit the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) – featuring the amazing 5-channel video piece Lesson of the Hour about Frederick Douglass by artist Isaac Julien (https://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/isaac-julien).

"Julien weaves together reenacted scenes from Douglass’ life and lectures, filming at his historic home in Washington, DC, and a restaged studio of famed Black photographer J.P. Ball (1825–1904) as he makes a portrait of Douglass. Images of contemporary Baltimore—the city where Douglass was enslaved and escaped from bondage in 1838—including footage of fireworks and protests in 2015 following the death of Freddie Gray, Jr. while in police custody, are interspersed as the struggle to make good on America’s promise of equality continues."

This trip is free. Tickets to Frederick Douglass’ House are Included. Students will be given money to eat lunch in Chinatown, DC. SAAM is a free museum. 
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Meal Ministry w slash Source of all Hope on Saturday, 21 February 2026 At 10:00 AM. No image description provided

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Meal Ministry w/ Source of all Hope

Clock Saturday, February 21
10:00am - 2:00pm
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Serve those in need with Labre & Source of all Hope at the Baltimore Basilica
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York Road Community Day: February 21st on Saturday, 21 February 2026 At 10:00 AM. No image description provided

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York Road Community Day: February 21st

Clock Saturday, February 21
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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Weekly Practices on Saturday, 21 February 2026 At 2:00 PM. No image description provided

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Weekly Practices

Clock Saturday, February 21
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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AfroNova Weekly Dance Practices bring energy, culture, and community together through movement. Each week, dancers of all levels come together to learn high-energy Afro-inspired choreography, build technique, and celebrate African and Afro-diasporic dance styles. Practices are a welcoming space to grow your skills, express yourself, and connect with others—whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer. Come ready to move, vibe, and dance it out 🕺🏾💃🏾✨
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CCSJ Presents: Civic Circle on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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CCSJ Presents: Civic Circle

Clock Wednesday, February 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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February Book Club on Thursday, 26 February 2026 At 4:30 PM. No image description provided

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February Book Club

Clock Thursday, February 26
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Join the McAuley Women’s Center for a discussion of familial dysfunction, beauty standards, and the legacy of slavery in Toni Morrison’s "The Bluest Eye".
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Conscious Consumer Workshop on Friday, 27 February 2026 At 3:00 PM. No image description provided

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Conscious Consumer Workshop

Clock Friday, February 27
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Curious about your Carbon Footprint? Want to learn about cool alternatives and brands to buy from to do good while looking good? Come hang with Net Impact to learn about how you can become a more conscious consumer and give back to the planet the next time you shop!
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The Keepers Food Drive

Clock Saturday, February 28
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Join us in handing out produce to community members this Saturday from 9am-12pm at the Enoch Pratt Northwood Library! This is a great volunteer opportunity to explore our community. Below are the shifts for the food giveaway. We are looking for 4 volunteers to help out during all shifts if possible! This will be a weekly volunteering opportunity.

Email ccsjonetimefood@loyola.edu if you have any questions.
(Email if you need transportation)

1st Shift: 9-10 a.m. Unload truck
2nd Shift: 9:45-11 a.m. Serve at food tables
3rd Shift: 11-12:30 Clean up crew
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Weekly Practices on Saturday, 28 February 2026 At 2:00 PM. No image description provided

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Weekly Practices

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2:00pm - 4:00pm
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AfroNova Weekly Dance Practices bring energy, culture, and community together through movement. Each week, dancers of all levels come together to learn high-energy Afro-inspired choreography, build technique, and celebrate African and Afro-diasporic dance styles. Practices are a welcoming space to grow your skills, express yourself, and connect with others—whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer. Come ready to move, vibe, and dance it out 🕺🏾💃🏾✨
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33rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Convocation - NEW DATE, 2 slash 12 slash 26 on Thursday, 12 February 2026 At 6:30 PM. No image description provided

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33rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Convocation - NEW DATE, 2/12/26

clock Thursday, February 12
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Important Announcement!
With the new date of February 12th, please be sure to update your RSVP count if you can't make it.

Carla Hayden, Ph.D. will deliver the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation address at Loyola University Maryland on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in McGuire Hall West.

A lifelong advocate for literacy and public service, Carla Hayden, Ph.D., champions the power of libraries as spaces for connection, opportunity, education, and transformation. She is the former Librarian of Congress, served as president of the American Library Association, and led the Enoch Pratt Free Library as CEO for more than two decades. Hayden made history in 2016 when she was sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress—the first woman and first African American to lead the nation’s library. She reimagined the Library of Congress as a dynamic, inclusive institution that connects all Americans to knowledge, creativity, and history. Her leadership has focused on access, equity, and storytelling. Today, Hayden—who is a recipient of Loyola’s prestigious Andrew White Medal—is a senior fellow for the Mellon Foundation and continues to pursue scholarship, writing, and research.

The event will also be live-streamed on YouTube, with closed captioning provided.

This event is part of the Peace & Justice Bunting Speaker Series and is free and open to the public, although advance registration is encouraged.

Celebrating its 32nd year, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation is an opportunity for Loyola and the Baltimore community to come together and launch the spring semester and New Year with a shared inquiry into issues of social justice, politics, spirituality, and the legacies of race and racial justice in America.

The convocation is co-sponsored by the Office of the President, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Office of Peace & Justice, the Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice, Messina, and the African and African American Studies Program.

Persons with disabilities who may require special services should contact the Office of Disability and Accessibility Services at 410-617-2062 (TDD) or 410-617-2141 at least 48 hours before the event.
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