Parkinson holds annual Celebration of the Magis

Recognizing graduates and their continual drive to learn more and be of service to the greater good.

The Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health acknowledges outstanding exercise science, healthcare administration, and public health students with its annual Magis Awards. Magis is a Latin word meaning "more" or "greater" and is related to the phrase "ad majorem Dei gloriam," the motto of the Society of Jesus and Loyola University Chicago. The awards recognize how honorees are always striving to do better and truly achieve magis.

The Spring 2023 Celebration of the Magis was held on Tuesday, May 9.

President's Medallion

Every year, the University honors one student from each school and college who exemplifies the aims of a Jesuit education: leadership, scholarship, and service. These students excel not only in the classroom but also in the world, and are dedicated to serving those around them.

Public Health: Maya Roytman

Pride of Parkinson

This school-based award celebrates a President’s Medallion nominee who has demonstrated a deep commitment to leadership and service.

Healthcare Administration: Farah Elhoumaidi

Dean’s Gold Medallion

The School’s highest honor, this award is presented to four-year students who exemplify Jesuit values and demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.

Exercise Science: Miller Tennant
Healthcare Administration: Vasilios “Bill” Janinis
Public Health: Sydney Ross

Advocacy & Leadership Award

This award recognizes graduates who demonstrate who demonstrate loyalty to the philosophy of their program. Awardees demonstrate leadership abilities, as well as service to their community. Awardees advocate for quality healthcare that is accessible to those in need.

Exercise Science: Caitlin Tarpey
Healthcare Administration:
- Farah Elhoumaidi
- Laura Trinh
Public Health:
- Sara Ruiz
- Tatiana Pasewark

Spirit of Saint Ignatius Award

This award is presented to a student or group of students who best exemplify the “Spirit of Saint Ignatius.” The awardees demonstrate a positive influence on their peers and the community, as well as demonstrate Jesuit values.

Exercise Science:
- William Mottram
- Marley Wahler
Healthcare Administration:
- Efstathia Diamond
- Vasilios “Bill” Janinis
- Jordyn McLean
- Adriana Monarrez
- Natalie Pabijan
- Savannah Rankin
- Laura Trinh
- Tsunami Keeton
- Laura Yacu
- Liam Thomas
Public Health:
- Georgia Baker
- Ellen Beach
- Sophia Brittin
- Elizabeth DeLoreto
- Joaquin Guzman
- Tijana Nikolic
- Rose Thornquist
- Zachary Wilder

Internship Excellence Award

This award recognizes students who demonstrate exemplary commitment and accomplishment while completing their academic internship.

Exercise Science: Roberto Xander Rivera
Healthcare Administration: Jordyn McLean
Public Health: Idiake Irumundomon

Other Undergraduate Awards

Honors Certificate

Exercise Science

Lindsey Ahern
Elizabeth Caldwell
Jee Soo “Amy” Kang
Olivia Knab
Clara Marx
Aly Rahmatullah
Caitlin Tarpey

Healthcare Administration

Joshua Boulanger
Efstathia Diamond
Hallie Dusharm
Savannah Rankin
Minha Siddiqui
Liam Thomas

Public Health

Sophia Brittin
Elizabeth DeLoreto
Idiake Irumundomon
Sara Ruiz

Scholastic Silver Medallion