Sienna Fitzpatrick

PHOTO: Joel Wintermantle Sienna Fitzpatrick works in a classroom at her urban agriculture internship. “No matter how much knowledge you gain, without sharing it through service to others it will never be as valuable as it can be,” she says.
Institute of Environmental Sustainability
Sienna Fitzpatrick
Sienna Fitzpatrick has taken to heart the Ignatian philosophy of being a person for others.
Throughout her time at Loyola, Fitzpatrick has been inspired to find ways to use her education to help others in need. On campus, she’s been involved with Student Environmental Alliance (SEA), the Restoration Club, the Grower’s Guild, and Loyola’s Retreat and Ecology Campus. During her time as secretary for SEA, she helped to build a productive, safe creative space where students from any discipline can explore ideas to improve the sustainability of our campus and talk about international environmental events and issues.
Fitzpatrick, who is majoring in environmental policy, has been equally active outside of Loyola. She has participated in habitat restoration as a Calumet restoration volunteer for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, but perhaps her most inspiring work has been providing English tutoring for adult refugees and ESL youth at the Rohingya Culture Center of Chicago.
“My relationship with the Rohingya people has opened my world to global issues of human rights, and working with their youth is a challenging, exciting way for me to understand the community and culture better,” she says.
Fitzpatrick says her service both on and off campus is an extension of her Jesuit education, which has inspired her to use her knowledge to better the lives of others.
“No matter how much knowledge you gain, without sharing it through service to others it will never be as valuable as it can be. There are many opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge, but the most valuable way to use it is to find a way for someone else to benefit, too.”

President’s Ball
On Friday, November 3, Loyola University Chicago celebrated the accomplishments of the 2017 President’s Medallion recipients. See photos from the annual ceremony and semi-formal event at Regents Hall and the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom. Photo Gallery
The 2017-18 President’s Medallion Recipients
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Arrupe College
Asia T. Singleton: A firm believer in service and new experiences
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Arts & Sciences
Ugochukwu Okere: An emerging leader committed to change
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School of Business
Mariaelena Morales: Focusing on sustainability and success
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School of Communication
Miriam A. Pierce: Dedicated to creating a better world for children
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School of Education
Armeen Sayani: A mentor and educator with big plans
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Continuing Studies
Kathryn M. Green: Touching lives at home and across the globe
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IES
Sienna Fitzpatrick: Putting her Jesuit education to work
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The Graduate School
Dakari Quimby: Making a difference in marginalized communities
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School of Medicine
Olivia A. Kalmanson: Helping her fellow students keep healthy
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School of Nursing
Christine Wimberly: Traveling the world to be there for others
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Pastoral Studies
Alessandra V. Menendez: Committed to faith and service
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St. Joseph Seminary
Joel Pius: A seminarian helping those without a voice
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School of Social Work
Charla Trubey-Hockman: A leader in the fight for social justice