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Loyola University Chicago Opus Prize Award
Loyola University Chicago Hosting Opus Prize in 2021
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Opus Prize Award 2021

Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

During the Opus Prize Week, delegates will have opportunities to interact with faculty, staff, and students throughout our campuses.

Each day the nominees will have the opportunity to meet with classes to share their work and answer questions from members of all Loyola’s schools.   Select faculty plan to foster conversations around shared values and different ways of living out those values in caring for primary, secondary, and higher education as well as advocacy for those on the margins of society.

Please see below for more information on the wide array of events being planned throughout the week.

Monday, November 8

Luncheon with the Faculty and Staff Council Members

Faculty and Staff Council members are invited to a lunch and conversation featuring the three finalists for the Opus Prize. They will have a unique opportunity to meet delegates from the selected organizations and hear more about the life-changing work they do.

Dinner with members of the Maroon and Gold Society, Gannon Scholars and select members of Student Government

Tuesday, November 9

Visit to the Health Sciences Campus in Maywood

Health Sciences faculty, staff, and students will attend a program and reception featuring the nominees for the Opus Prize. They will have a unique opportunity to meet delegates from the selected organizations and hear more about the life-changing work they do.

Wednesday, November 10

Breakfast with Arrupe Students

Arrupe students, staff, and faculty will have a unique opportunity to meet delegates from the selected organizations and hear more about the life changing work they do while, in turn, sharing information about the Arrupe College model and impact.

Lunch with Baumhart Fellows

Mass with the three nominated organizations

Loyola leadership will attend a special Mass and Dinner which will give our leadership team the opportunity to meet, pray with, and enjoy dinner with the three finalists for the 2021 Opus Prize.

Thursday, November 11

Global Community Impact Lecture as part of the Loyola Scholar Series

Opus Prize Award Reception and Celebration

This final event of the week honors the three Opus finalists. A representative from each of the nominees will speak on behalf of their program and student ambassadors who participated in due diligence visits of each organization. 

Schedule of Events

During the Opus Prize Week, delegates will have opportunities to interact with faculty, staff, and students throughout our campuses.

Each day the nominees will have the opportunity to meet with classes to share their work and answer questions from members of all Loyola’s schools.   Select faculty plan to foster conversations around shared values and different ways of living out those values in caring for primary, secondary, and higher education as well as advocacy for those on the margins of society.

Please see below for more information on the wide array of events being planned throughout the week.

Dinner with members of the Maroon and Gold Society, Gannon Scholars and select members of Student Government

Lunch with Baumhart Fellows

Global Community Impact Lecture as part of the Loyola Scholar Series