Upcoming alumni events
APRIL 2009
Tues., April 7
School of Education Alumni Reception
• 6–8 PM
• Klarchek Information Commons, Fourth Floor, LSC
Join Dean David Prasse, PhD, as the School of Education gathers with its alumni, staff, faculty, and friends. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as you reconnect with former classmates and network with other members of the SOE community.
Wed., April 15
Economics Alumni Reception
• 6–8 PM
• Kasbeer Hall, 25 E. Pearson, WTC
Join us for an evening sure to be filled with laughter as you reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty, and students. All economics alumni are welcome. For more information visit http://LUC.edu/alumni/business.
April 17–18
Loyola Rugby Alumni Classic
• Welcome Reception, Friday, April 17, at 9 PM Paddy Long’s, 1028 W. Diversey Pkwy.
• Alumni Match, Saturday, April 18, at 1 PM kick-off, Montrose Harbor at Wilson Ave. and Lake Shore Drive
• Post-match Social, Saturday, April 18, at 6 PM Black Rock Pub, 3614 N. Damen
$30 per person includes three hours of select beer, a buffet, and a donation. Raffle and
end-of-season awards will be distributed.
April 18–19
JFRC All Class Reunion 2008
John Felice Rome Center
All Class Reunion
• Reception/Dinner, Saturday, April 18 at Embassy of Italy
• Mass and Brunch, Sunday, April 19 Mass at Dahlgren Chapel (Georgetown University), Brunch at Urbana (Hotel Palomar)
JFRC alumni are welcome to Washington DC for a weekend of reminiscing and celebration. Details and registration online at http://LUC.edu/alumni/jfrc.
Sun., April 19
Pirates of Penzance
• 2 PM show
• 5:30 PM reception
See the Loyola Department of Fine and Performing Arts production of this Gilbert and Sullivan classic, directed by Sarah Gabel, with fight choreography by Chicago artist Matt Hawkins. Cost is $25 per person and includes ticket to the show in Mullady Theatre, CFSU, plus reception following the play at Uncommon Ground on Devon.
Thurs., April 23
So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur ?
• 6 PM
• Kasbeer Hall, 25 E. Pearson, WTC
Learn how to get started and estimate your potential for success with advice from established entrepreneurs. Hosted by the SBA Alumni Board. For more information visit http://LUC.edu/alumni/business.
Fri., April 24
School of Social Work Continuing Ed Workshop
• 3–6:30 PM
• Maryville Academy (1150 N. River Rd. Des Plaines, IL)
Learn about globalization and migration with SSW professor and Immigration Studies Institute Director Maria Vidal de Haymes, PhD. Join us for networking and professional development. CEUs available. Details at http://LUC.edu/alumni/socialwork
Sun., April 26
Dental Alumni Mass
• 9:30 AM
• Holy Name Cathedral (735 N. State, Chicago)
Please note that this event has been cancelled.
JUNE 2009
June 5–7
Half-Century Reunion
• Welcome Reception, Friday, June 5, at 7 PM, Kasbeer Hall, 15th Floor, 25 E. Pearson (WTC)
Kick off the weekend with a welcome reception to reconnect with friends and classmates. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. $15/person, cash bar.
• Mass, Sunday, June 7, at 10:30 AM, Madonna della Strada Chapel
• Brunch, Sunday, June 7, at 11:30 AM, Lake Shore Campus
Celebrate the liturgy of the Eucharist in Madonna della Strada and then enjoy a special brunch where you can meet and mingle with fellow classmates. Members of the Class of 1959 will be inducted into the Half-Century Club. All members of the Half- Century Club are welcome to attend both the Mass and brunch.
Sat., June 6
Founders' Dinner
6:00 pm cocktail reception
7:00 pm dinner
Lake Shore Campus
For more information, please call 312.915.7662. See this year’s awardees at http://LUC.edu/founders. All proceeds benefit the Presidential Scholarship Fund.
JULY 2009
Tues., July 7
Loyola Night at the Cubs
• 5 PM pre-game party at Goose Island Brewery
• 7:05 PM first pitch at Wrigley Field
Join us for this timehonored tradition! Come on out to the Friendly Confines for a night of fun with fellow Ramblers (and the Cubs). Cost is $45 per person (includes ticket to the game, food, and beer/wine/soda at the pregame party). Limit four tickets per alum.
Save the Date!
Family Weekend • Sept. 25–27, 2009
Save the date for a weekend packed with activities for all ages at Family Weekend 2009.
Plans for an Alpha Kappa Psi reunion and a 1968-72 Campus Life reunion are already under way. Have an idea for an event that you would like to see over Family Weekend? Contact Beth Kondrat at ekondra@luc.edu or 312.915.6189.
Career Services for Alumni
Tap into a variety of career services, job fairs, and networking opportunities. Alumni Association has partnered with Loyola’s Career Development Center and Career Management Services (for the School of Business) to provide alumni with lifelong career connections and resources.
Tues., April 21
Get a Financial Life Beth Kobliner, New York
Times best-selling author and financial journalist, will address critical personal finance issues from credit card debt and student loans to investing and long-term savings.
For more information, visit http://LUC.edu/alumni/career.