Office of Community Relations
Office of Community Relations
Serving as the administration’s community connection, the office encourages internal and external relationships that strengthen Loyola’s role as an Anchor Institution; promoting opportunities to strategically and intentionally use our human, financial, and spiritual resources to improve quality of life for Chicagoland residents, especially those most historically marginalized in our communities.
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News and Events
Jennifer Clark Honored with RPBG Presidents’ Award
On October 26, Loyola University Chicago Associate Vice President for Community Relations Jennifer Clark received the Presidents’ Award from the Rogers Park Builders Group (RPBG), recognizing her longstanding commitment to deeply rooted partnership and service in the community.
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Loyolans Join Multi-Faith Coalition Advocating for Detained Migrants
Institute of Pastoral Studies faculty members Peter Jones and Michael Okińczyc-Cruz and student Tiffany Swann-Covington traveled from Chicago to the Vatican with a multi-faith coalition advocating for detained migrants. Rooted in compassion, justice, and human dignity, their ministry received support from Pope Leo XIV. Read more at Vatican News and watch the NBC Chicago story.
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Tree and Campus Lighting Celebration Set for November 15
Loyola's annual Tree and Campus Lighting celebration returns on November 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Community Plaza. The event will feature hot chocolate, cider, a tree blessing by Father Thomas W. Neitzke, S.J., and remarks from President Mark C. Reed before festive lights are illuminated across Loyola's three campuses. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.
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