American Themes in the AP Classroom for AP U.S. History and AP English

July 9-13, 2007

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Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), Loyola University Chicago is one of the largest of the 28 Jesuit universities and colleges in the United States. Loyola has four campuses, three in the greater Chicago area plus the Rome Center of Liberal Arts in Italy. Loyola's nine schools and colleges include: arts and sciences, business administration, education, graduate studies, law, medicine, nursing, social work, and adult and lifelong learning. Key characteristics distinguish Looyola University Chicago as a Jesuit Institution in the tradition of Ignatius Loyola including:

• Demonstrating care for the individual and compassion for others

• Pursuing excellence in academics

• Fostering in all women and men the spirit of serving others

• Promoting in our society a concern for justice and ethics