Celebration of Students
Learning That Transforms Lives
Thursday, April 13 - Sunday, April 23, 2023
The Celebration of Students shares the story of the Loyola experience and demonstrates how integrated learning can transform students’ lives and communities. Cosponsored by Student Development and Academic Affairs, this week-long celebration honors the scholarly and creative excellence, outstanding co-curricular contributions, and inspiring civic work and service of Loyola’s students. It recognizes that relationships—among students, faculty, staff, and the wider community—are central to advancing learning and building community.
Information for each event is included below, including how to attend and register if needed. Many events are invitation only, however, some are open to the public including the Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium, performances by the Department of Fine and Performing Arts and events in Madonna della Strada Chapel. Please reach out to the academic events team in the Office of the Provost at events@LUC.edu with questions.
Feature Events
Creative Works
Jazz Showcase featuring the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos
Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. | Newhart Family Theatre, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
This concert will feature three of Loyola's jazz combos and the Jazz Ensemble.
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Instrumental Showcase II
Friday, April 21, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. | Jo Ann Rooney Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
This concert will feature Loyola's Percussion Ensemble and Wind Ensemble, as well as the Music Program's Artist-in-Residence Kaoru Watanabe.
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Undergraduate Research & Engagement Symposium
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. | Jo Ann Rooney Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
Each year, the Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium features presentations on undergraduate research and community engagement projects supported by LUROP fellowships, external programs, academic courses, service-learning experiences, internships, or community partnerships. The symposium engages the diverse ways undergraduate students advance Loyola’s Jesuit mission of “expanding knowledge in service to humanity through learning, justice, and faith.”
Achievement
Undergraduate Research & Engagement Symposium Awards Presentation
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 3:45 p.m. | McCormick Lounge, Coffey Hall, Lake Shore Campus
Recognition and award ceremony for student achievement.
Achievement
Achieving College Excellence Spring Banquet
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. | Sr. Jean Multi-Purpose Room, Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
ACE (Achieiving College Excellence) Spring Banquet / Senior Celebration is held every year to recognize ACE scholars' academic achievement and to send-off our Seniors.
Achievement
Excellence Awards Ceremony
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. | Sr. Jean Multi-Purpose Room, Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
Every year, the Division of Student Development is proud to work with Arrupe College, Athletics, Career Services, Military Veteran Student Services, the Office of Sustainability, and Student Academic Services to coordinate the annual Excellence Awards Ceremony. At this ceremony, outstanding Ramblers are recognized for their commitments to excellence in exemplifying Loyola's mission and values.
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Graduate School Interdisciplinary Research Symposium
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. | IC 4th floor, Information Commons, Lake Shore Campus
The Graduate School and the Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC) host an annual interdisciplinary research symposium on the Lake Shore Campus organized around the diverse research methods exhibited in scholarly work. The symposium is a forum for Loyola graduate students to present their scholarly work. Any current graduate student within The Graduate School is eligible to submit a presentation. Monetary awards will be given based on research category and student’s program status.
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Honors Senior Celebration
Sunday, April 23, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. | Damen Den, Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
Honors program recognizing the achievement of graduating students with a special reception.
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Achievement
Salute National Honor Society Induction (Student Veterans)
Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. | McCormick Lounge, Coffey Hall, Lake Shore Campus
The SALUTE Veterans Honor Society celebrates graduating high achieving student veterans.
Creative Works
The Old Man & The Old Moon
Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. | Newhart Family Theatre, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
The Old Man has filled the moon with liquid light each day for longer than any of us can recall. When the Old Woman sails west in search of a long-lost memory, the Old Man embarks on an epic quest to find his wife. PigPen Theatre Co.’s The Old Man and the Old Moon is a sea-faring fable of dusty promises kept, deleterious adventures taken, and the deathless forces that run our world.
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The Old Man & The Old Moon
Friday, April 14, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. | Newhart Family Theatre, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
The Old Man has filled the moon with liquid light each day for longer than any of us can recall. When the Old Woman sails west in search of a long-lost memory, the Old Man embarks on an epic quest to find his wife. PigPen Theatre Co.’s The Old Man and the Old Moon is a sea-faring fable of dusty promises kept, deleterious adventures taken, and the deathless forces that run our world.
LEARN MORECreative Works
Honors Recital
Friday, April 14, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. | Skowronski Music Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
The Honors Recital features a select group of our top instrumentalists and vocalists performing solo and chamber works.
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The Old Man & The Old Moon
Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. | Newhart Family Theatre, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
The Old Man has filled the moon with liquid light each day for longer than any of us can recall. When the Old Woman sails west in search of a long-lost memory, the Old Man embarks on an epic quest to find his wife. PigPen Theatre Co.’s The Old Man and the Old Moon is a sea-faring fable of dusty promises kept, deleterious adventures taken, and the deathless forces that run our world.
LEARN MORECreative Works
The Old Man & The Old Moon
Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. | Newhart Family Theatre, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
The Old Man has filled the moon with liquid light each day for longer than any of us can recall. When the Old Woman sails west in search of a long-lost memory, the Old Man embarks on an epic quest to find his wife. PigPen Theatre Co.’s The Old Man and the Old Moon is a sea-faring fable of dusty promises kept, deleterious adventures taken, and the deathless forces that run our world.
LEARN MORECreative Works
The Old Man & The Old Moon
Sunday, April 16, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. | Newhart Family Theatre, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
The Old Man has filled the moon with liquid light each day for longer than any of us can recall. When the Old Woman sails west in search of a long-lost memory, the Old Man embarks on an epic quest to find his wife. PigPen Theatre Co.’s The Old Man and the Old Moon is a sea-faring fable of dusty promises kept, deleterious adventures taken, and the deathless forces that run our world.
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Phi Alpha Theta Induction Ceremony
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. | Schreiber 908, Schreiber Center, Water Tower Campus
The Phi Theta Kappa honor society recognizes and encourage scholarship among high-achieving associate degree students. The inauguration ceremony recognizes new Phi Theta Kappa members from the fall and spring inductions.
Spiritual
Evening Prayer in the Style of Taizé
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 8:00 p.m. | Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus
Weekly Prayer service. Features student leadership and participation.
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Sustain Loyola’s (b)Earth Day Party
Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. | Damen Den, Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
End of year celebration of Loyola sustainability achievements focusing on student and student organization accomplishments.
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School of Education Excellence Awards Ceremony
Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. | Schreiber 908, Schreiber Center, Water Tower Campus
School of Education Student, Faculty and Staff awards.
Scholarship
School of Communication Honors Reception
Friday, April 21, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. | Kasbeer Hall, Corboy Center, Water Tower Campus
The School of Communication Honors Reception will include the distribution of student and faculty awards along with some brief remarks.
Scholarship
Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge
Friday, April 21, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. | Regents Hall, Lewis Towers, Water Tower Campus
The Abrams Challenge is an annual pitch competition for Loyola University Chicago students who want to envision, plan, launch, and scale eco-friendly ventures or products. Simulating a real-life entrepreneurial process, students will pitch their ideas to an esteemed panel of judges for the chance to win up to $20,000 in prize money.
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Psychology Honors Ceremony
Friday, April 21, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. | McCormick Lounge, Coffey Hall, Lake Shore Campus
This ceremony will recognize psychology honors students.
Achievement
Beta Gamma Sigma Membership Recognition Ceremony
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. | Schreiber 908, Schreiber Center, Water Tower Campus
This event celebrates the most recent Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees with a ceremony and light reception.
Achievement
Psi Chi Induction Ceremony
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. | Cuneo 002, Cuneo Hall, Lake Shore Campus
This event will serve as the Psi Chi Induction ceremony. Psi Chi is the international honors society for psychology students.
Spiritual
Sunday Mass
Sunday, April 23, 2023 | 10:30 a.m | Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus
Sunday Mass featuring student choir and participants.
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