Celebration of Students
Learning That Transforms Lives
Tuesday, April 19 - Sunday, April 24, 2022
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.
Feature Events
Scholarship
Virtual Undergraduate Research & Engagement Symposium
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | TBA | Virtual Event
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.” This year, we are hosting Loyola's Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium virtually from Tuesday, April 19 through Sunday, April 24, 2022.
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Jazz Showcase
Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. | Newhart Family Theatre, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
Performance by our Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos
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Undergraduate Research & Engagement Symposium Awards Presentation
Friday, April 22, 2022 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM | McCormick Lounge, Coffey Hall, Lake Shore Campus
Each year, we recognize outstanding undergraduate scholarship in research and community engagement and the faculty and graduate mentors and community partners who support and and facilitate undergraduate learning during the academic year. These awards will be presented on Friday, April 22 at 2:00 pm in McCormick Lounge, Coffey Hall, during the 2022 Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium to be held from Tuesday, April 19 through Sunday, April 24, 2022.
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Excellence Awards Ceremony
Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM | Sr. Jean Multi-Purpose Room, Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
Student Awards Ceremony involving multiple departments / areas of the university. Every year, outstanding Ramblers are recognized for their commitments to excellence in exemplifying Loyola's mission and values. The Excellence Awards Ceremony is a signature event within the university-wide Celebration of Students' Achievement, Scholarship, and Creative Works.
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Scholarship
Honors Senior Celebration
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM | 4th Floor, Information Commons, Lake Shore Campus
Interdisciplinary Honors Program Celebration for Graduating Seniors
Achievement
School of Education Awards Excellence Ceremony
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | Regents Hall, Lewis Towers, Water Tower Campus
There are up to 5 Excellence awards given to students each spring in the categories of teaching, research, and service. One or two past recipients are invited to give a Student School of EDTalk as part of the event.
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Evening Prayer in the Style of Taizé
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 8:00 – 8:30 PM | Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus
Achievement
Salute National Honor Society Induction (Student Veterans)
Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM | McCormick Lounge, Coffey Hall, Lake Shore Campus
Student veterans are invited to formally be inducted into the Salute Veteran National Honor Society.
Achievement
Sustain Loyola’s (b)Earth Day Party
Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Damen Den, Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
Celebration of year's sustainability accomplishments. Tabling of student orgs, music performances, awards and refreshments.
Scholarship
School of Communication Honors Reception
Friday, April 22, 2022 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Kasbeer Hall, Corboy Center, Water Tower Campus
Presentation of awards followed by a light reception.
Achievement
Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge
Friday, April 22, 2022 | 4:00 – 7:30 PM | Wintrust Commons, Schreiber Center, Water Tower Campus
Creative Works
Instrument Showcase II
Friday, April 22, 2022 | 7:30 PM | Mundelein Auditorium, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
Performance by our Percussion Ensemble & Wind Ensemble
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Achieving College Excellence Ceremony
Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 12:00 – 2:30 PM | McCormick Lounge, Coffey Hall, Lake Shore Campus
We will host an event honoring our graduating seniors. Students from all classes will be awards GPA awards as well. A celebration of first-generation, lower-income, and/or students with disabilities. Seniors will be featured as well as students who have attained a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Scholarship
Psychology Honors Ceremony and Psi Chi Induction
Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM | Virtual Event
Spiritual
Sunday Mass
Sunday, April 24, 2022 | 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus
Sunday Mass in Madonna della Strada Chapel, featuring the Schola Cantorum student choir.
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Scholarship Luncheon
Sunday, April 24, 2022 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Sr. Jean Multi-Purpose Room, Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
Selected student scholarship recipients, scholarship donors and key faculty and staff join together in a celebration lunch. Students share their Loyola story and donors are able to hear firsthand the impact of their scholarship gifts.