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David W. Burcham, Dean of Loyola Law School, Named Provost of LMU
After eight years at Loyola Law School Los Angeles as the Fritz B. Burns dean and senior vice president, David W. Burcham was named to the newly created position of executive vice president and provost at Loyola Marymount University. Click here for more.
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LMU Alumna Backs Her Education Through First-Hand Experience
Vacation should be a time for rest and relaxation, not for finding a job. However, Erin Papworth '03, English major and business minor, did just that during an African safari in 2003. After getting into a political debate with a safari guide, Papworth realized that despite her interest in Africa she knew far too little about its reality. To her surprise, he offered her a job and lodging in exchange for her commitment to truly understanding the continent's problems. For more, click here.
Raymond Andrade '04 Has Experienced LMU from Two Very Distinct Perspectives
Raymond Andrade has experienced LMU from two very distinct perspectives: first as an undergraduate philosophy major, and now as a member of the Von der Ahe Library team. Recently, Andrade won the American Library Association's prestigious Spectrum Scholarship to aid his completion of a master's degree in library science. For more, click here.
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1/18: Wine Classic Deadline for Early Bird Registration
Register early for an unforgettable wine tasting event, featuring more than 150 wines. Meet with owners and vintners from 46 prestigious boutique California wineries. Early bird ticket price of $75 available until January 18. To register, click here.
1/25: Alumni Happy Hour in Carmel
The LMU Alumni Association and host Robert Feller '71 invite you to Happy Hour at the Running Iron on January 25. Join us to reconnect with old friends, network with fellow alumni and unwind. There will be appetizers and a raffle for alumni gear. To RSVP, contact Robert Feller at robfeller@yahoo.com or call 831.659.1766.
2/10: Movie Premiere from the Guatemala Literacy Program
LMU's Center for Service and Action will show a documentary about the Railroad All Stars to raise money for the MuJER program, a non-profit organization in Guatemala started by LMU Professor Jodi Finkel, Ana Moraga '05 and Tania Torres '05. For more information, contact Professor Finkel at jfinkel@lmu.edu. For more information about the MuJER program, click here.
2/12: Center for Accounting Ethics, Governance, and the Public Interest Distinguished Speaker Series
February's series features R. Chad Dreier '69, who will speak about "Ethics in Everyday Business." Dreier is the chairman, president and CEO of The Ryland Group, a Fortune 500 company. He is also the chairman of the Board of Trustees of LMU. Dreier, who has been a major contributor to LMU, established the R. Chad Dreier Chair in Accounting. For more information about the event, click here. RSVP at 310.338.4566 or ksegall@lmu.edu
2/21: 5th Annual LA Leaders, LMU Distinguished Alumni Award Reception
Mark your calendars now to attend the 5th Annual LA Leaders, LMU Distinguished Alumni reception at the California Club in downtown Los Angeles. This year's honorees are: Forescee Hogan-Rowles '81, president and CEO of the Community Finance Resource Center, Raul Salinas '82, partner at Adorno, Yoss, Alvarado & Smith, and David Zuercher '68, executive vice president and group head of Wells Fargo International and Insurance Group. Join the LMU Alumni Association as we celebrate these alumni and reconnect with the ever-growing Los Angeles LMU Alumni network. Space is limited. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
4/12-13: Loyola Rugby Celebrates 50 Years
Rugby alumni! Mark your calendars and save the date to celebrate Loyola Rugby's 50th Anniversary. The festivities will be held on the weekend of April 12-13, 2008, beginning with the traditional alumni match on Saturday afternoon followed by a formal banquet in the evening. For more information, contact Loyola Rugby at loyolarugby@gmail.com or the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@lmu.edu
9/26-9/28: Alumni Reunion Weekend - Class Reunions
Alumni who graduated in '03, '98, '93, '88, '83, '78, '73, '68, '63, and '58 - start planning NOW for your class reunion weekend, September 26-28, 2008. Join your friends and classmates in celebrating the memories of your days on campus. Whether you are celebrating a class reunion or a reunion with your college peers, teammates, fraternity or sorority, LMU welcomes you home. Click here today to volunteer to be on your class reunion promotions team.
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3/29 Save the Date for Two Alumni for Others Events
- Arizona region: St. Peter's Indian Mission School
For more information, click here.
- Los Angeles County: Holy Innocents School
For more information, click here.
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Calling All Sacristan Alumni!
For decades, students have served as sacristans of the university as members of the Sanctuary Society and its modern manifestation, the Ministry of Sacristans. As the 130th anniversary of the ministry approaches, we want to reconnect with our sacristan alumni. Were you a sacristan? Contact Danny Harper in Alumni Relations at dharper3@lmu.edu or call us at 310.338.4574.
In addition, save the date for Friday, May 2. We welcome alumni to join us at the annual Omega Mass & Dinner, a celebration that honors the graduating student sacristans. For more information about this event, please contact Campus Ministry at 310.338.2860 or visit http://ministry.lmu.edu
LMU Professor receives grant to fund 'The Science of Women's Rights'
Loyola Marymount University (LMU) history professor Carla Bittel has been awarded a $99,279 grant to fund a project titled "The Science of Women's Rights." Bittel was awarded the grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Science and Society Program to study a central figure in the history of medicine. For more, click here.
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Baseball: Songco Named to Wallace Award Watch List
LMU sophomore outfielder Angelo Songco was named to the 2008 Brooks Wallace Award Preseason Watch List in early January. Songco, the reigning WCC Freshman of the Year, 2008 preseason All-Conference selection and 2007 Freshman All-American, earned a spot on the prestigious list that will eventually determine the Player of the Year. For more, click here.
Swimming: LMU Continues Success in Alternative Hawaii Swim Events
The Lions participated in various open-water swimming events as well as a pentathlon. For more, click here.
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Saturday, Jan. 19
Guitar Concert and Masterclass Series
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Sunday, Jan. 20
Annual Children's Concert
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Thursday, Jan. 24
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
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Sunday, Jan. 27
Dance for Social Action: Bodies of Evidence, Bodies of Knowledge
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Wednesday, Jan. 30
Mission Day at LMU
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Sunday, Feb. 10
Wine Classic
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February 15-17, 2008
Family Weekend
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Save the Dates:
WCC Tournament in San Diego: March 6-10, 2008
President's Day: March 15, 2008
Golf Classic: May 19, 2008
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Alumni Benefit of the Month
Planning a trip with your family over spring break? Check out the following alumni discounts:
-The Parking Spot @ LAX
For more information, click here.
-Discount Event Tickets
For more information, click here.
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