Loyola University Chicago

University Staff Council

September 2022

Marina Hart Donahue

Title/s:  Administrative Assistant

Email: mhart6@luc.edu

About

Department/School/Division: Computer Science Department

Campus: Lakeshore Campus

Years at Loyola: 3 years

What is your favorite thing about working at Loyola? The community that Loyola creates for its faculty, staff, and students is probably my most favorite thing. Whenever gatherings happen, it always feels like a big family!

What is your most memorable achievement as a Loyola employee? I am not sure if this is considered an achievement, but anytime I am able help students succeed is a great achievement for me. Being here 3 years now, I have seen students thrive in the program, and go on to amazing careers. I am happy to have played a small part in their college success story!

What does Loyola's mission mean to you? Loyola’s mission is a constant reminder that the work that I do should always be with purpose and passion. It is great to see this mission constantly threaded into every department at Loyola, as well as the constant desire to grow and serve.

What motivates you to succeed each and every day? I feel motivated by my passions. I am passionate about helping others, my family, my friends, and the people that I get to work with and learn from every day.

Tell us how you show your Rambler pride: Not only are maroon and gold two of my favorite colors, but the Ramblers mascot is also like…the coolest mascot. I love wearing my rambler gear, especially when I hear about amazing successes of Loyola faculty, staff, and students!

Tell us something most people at Loyola would be surprised to know about you: I originally moved to Chicago to study improv and completed the Second City Conservatory program in 2019. I also spent 6 years as a professional actress prior to moving here.