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Loyola University Chicago A Celebration of Students
Achievement, Scholarship, and Creative Works
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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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Creative Works

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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Scholarship

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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Achievement

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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Scholarship

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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More Events

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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Creative Works

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.

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Creative 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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Creative Works

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.

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Creative 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.

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Creative 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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Achievement

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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Achievement

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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Achievement

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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Scholarship

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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