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Extended: Online Registration for Alumni Weekend and Alumni BBQ
As of 9/17, fax or mail registration for Alumni Weekend Celebration and Alumni BBQ is officially closed. However, due to popular demand, online registration has been extended to Friday, Sept. 21. After 9/21, on-site ticket prices will be $100 for the Viva Las Vegas! reunion and $25 for the Alumni BBQ. Save money and R.S.V.P. online today! Just added: at the Viva Las Vegas! reunion dinner and dance, guests can enter a FREE drawing for a DirectTV equipment and program package (valued at $900), courtesy of Michael Ambrozewicz '03 and DirectTV. [read more]
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Kaplan Says LMU is Cutting-Edge
LMU has been named one of the "25 cutting-edge schools with an eye toward the future" in Kaplan's 2008 edition of "You Are Here: A Guide to Over 380 Colleges & Unlimited Paths to Your Future." [read more]
Beth Shaw '09 Breaks Down Borders Through Summer Grant
If summer is a time of relaxation for some students, it certainly wasn't for LMU junior Beth Shaw. Shaw spent her summer studying immigration at the Office of Peace and Justice, Catholic Charities in Phoenix. Her study was supported by the William Fitzgerald Summer Grant, which supports student internships and volunteer opportunities. [read more]
Welcome Class of 2011
LMU welcomed its freshman class on Aug. 27. These young men and women, 1,275 strong, arrived from as close by as Westchester High School and as far away as Bulgaria. The class is diverse, reflecting the values of the Jesuit and Marymount orders. More than 70 students are international, and 30 percent of the incoming class is from out-of-state, including students from Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee and Florida, among others. [read more]
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Warren Anderson '06 Takes Bronze Medal at Pan American Games
What thoughts would go through your head if you were standing on the podium in front of 100,000 people and were about to receive a bronze medal at the Pan American Games? "It's a surreal experience when you realize how far you've come, how much you've pushed yourself, and that all your hard work wasn't for nothing," said Warren Anderson '06, bronze medalist in rowing at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro. [read more]
Places Everyone, Places!
When Greg Reiner [CFA '98] accepted the position of managing director of The Actors' Gang, he never thought he would be instrumental in helping transform a small 99-seat theater into a professional theater company with a $1 million budget and tours to cities like Hong Kong, China, and Melbourne, Australia. [read more]
New Feature on LMU's LionJobs System
Career Development Services (CDS) fosters lifelong career fulfillment. Alumni are encouraged to log on to LionJobs to find and apply for positions. Expanded job types now means that LMU alumni can search for entry-level, mid-career, and executive-level jobs. Alumni employers may also list opportunities for fellow alumni and current students. [read more].
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Freshmen Honor Students Make a Difference Through De Colores Service Trip
As immigration and border issues continue to be debated in current events, students from LMU's freshmen honors program have a better understanding of these issues and are making a difference through De Colores, a community service and cultural immersion activity. [read more]
9/30: Volunteer Opportunity: 54th Annual Alumni BBQ
For over 50 years, alumni volunteers have hosted the Alumni BBQ for LMU. Help keep this tradition alive and sign up to be a volunteer. Contact Scott Brown '87 at sbrown@Inquira.com to join the crew on the grills. Volunteers receive free admission and a special "thank you" gift from the Alumni Association.
9/30: "Alumni Can" Make a Difference Food Drive: 54th Annual Alumni BBQ
Yes we CAN! "Alumni Can" Make a Difference at this year's Alumni BBQ. We will be collecting canned food to support the United Farm Workers "Citrus Freeze Crisis Relief." This year's harsh freeze that ravaged California's crops also ravaged the lives of an estimated 28,000 farm workers and their families in the San Joaquin Valley. [read more]
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9/20: The 96th Mass of the Holy Spirit
Robert B. Lawton, S.J., president of the university, welcomes the LMU Alumni Community to celebrate the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit in Sacred Heart Chapel at 12 p.m. In a time-honored tradition dating back to the first Jesuit and Marymount institutions of learning, the LMU community will inaugurate the new academic year with this annual celebration. A luncheon in the Sculpture Garden follows the liturgy. [read more]
9/25: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Asian Pacific Student Services (APSS) invites all alumni to join us for the LMU Asian Pacific American community mixer in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Please join us in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Collins Faculty and Alumni Center Patio on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. for music, paper lantern-making and delicious Asian food and drink. [read more]
9/26: Networking Event for Washington, D.C.-Area Alums
All D.C.-area alumni are invited to network with the California Congressional delegation and their staff. This event promotes all California institutions of higher education to the California Congressional delegation and staff. Hosted cocktails and appetizers. An alum representing LMU will be present at a table giving away promotional materials. [read more]
9/30: Tribute to Cheryl Grills, Ph.D., 5 to 7 p.m.
Alumni are invited to this complimentary dessert reception and tribute to Cheryl (Tawede) Grills, Ph.D., who was recently named chair of the psychology department in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts. This is a landmark appointment for Dr. Grills because she is the first African American woman to hold a chair position in the University's history. Dr. Grills is also celebrating her 20th anniversary as a professor at LMU. R.S.V.P. by Monday, Sept. 24.
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10/2: Screening of Left Behind
Alumni are invited to a free screening of the documentary Left Behind: The Story of New Orleans Public Schools, written and directed by Vincent Morelli '78. This gripping 90-minute documentary tells the story of three African-American high school seniors as they navigate through their final year of high school. [read more]
10/13: APSS Power Trip Series, 2 to 7 p.m.
Alumni are invited to join Asian Pacific Student Services (APSS) as they kick off the 2007-08 APSS Power Trip Series. On Saturday, Oct. 13, APSS visits Electric Lodge in Venice, CA for the world premiere of Ken Narasaki's "Innocent When You Dream," winner of the 2006 Pacific Rim Playwrights Award. After the play, we'll enjoy a Q&A with the cast as well as an early dinner. [r.s.v.p. now]
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Jason Sher Named Head Coach of LMU Tennis Team
After eight seasons with the UCLA men's tennis team, Jason Sher will now get the opportunity to lead his own program, as he was recently named head coach at LMU. Sher earned ITA National Assistant Coach of the Year honors in 2001. [read more]
9/30: 22nd Annual 3-on-3 Alumni Basketball Tournament
It's not too late to get your team together for the 22nd Annual 3-on-3 Alumni Basketball Tournament, Sunday, Sept. 30 in Hank's House (Gersten Pavilion). [read more]
10/2, 10/3 and 10/24: Meet LMU Head Basketball Coaches in Santa Ana, San Jose and on Campus
Hear head basketball coaches Rodney Tention and Julie Wilhoit give a team overview and answer questions about the upcoming season. They will be at three locations this year: Oct. 2 at Santa Ana Country Club, Oct. 3 at Silicon Valley Capital Club, and Oct. 24 at Hannon Loft on LMU's campus. Contact Mary Ann Lutat at 310.338.7849 or mlutat@lmu.edu for more info.
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Alumni Weekend News & Events
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9/29: Class of '82 Turns 25 This Year
The Class of '82 will celebrate its 25th reunion on Sept. 28-30 during Alumni Weekend Celebration! This reunion will bring together old friends and former faculty members with whom you shared both laughter and tears. If 25 years is enough time to pique your curiosity, then plan to attend the Viva Las Vegas! reunion dinner and dance. [see who's coming]
9/29: Gryphon Circle Reunion
As part of Alumni Weekend Celebration, all Gryphon alumnae are invited to a social luncheon and service event. [read more]
9/29: Phi Kappa Theta BBQ
All Phi Kappa Theta alumni are invited back for the 15th annual BBQ at The Bird Nest from 12 to 4 p.m. Family and guests are welcome. [read more]
9/29: Marymount Alumnae Reunion Tea
In celebration of the rich Marymount tradition, all Marymount alumnae will reunite for a special afternoon tea reception. Join Peg Dolan, R.S.H.M. '58 and Rene Harrangue '57 as LMU recognizes the members of the Marymount Class of '57, celebrating their 50th jubilee. [register now]
9/29: Attention All Student Workers and Big House Boys
Join all Student Workers, Big House Boys and their families as we celebrate the Student Workers 50th Anniversary during Alumni Weekend Celebration. R.S.V.P. today! [read more]
9/29: Belles Reunion Tea
All Belles are invited back to LMU for an Alumnae Tea as part of Alumni Weekend Celebration. The tea will be at The Hill, 4th Floor of the Malone Student Center. R.S.V.P. today! [read more]
9/30: 54th Annual Alumni BBQ
You're invited to join alumni, family and friends at the 54th Annual Alumni BBQ on Sunday Sept. 30. Enjoy Cold Stone Creamery ice cream, a live magic show, inflatable sumo wrestling, frozen margaritas, Iggy, our mascot and much more. Online registration has been extended until Friday 9/21. To see who's coming to this year's BBQ and to register online, click here.
9/30: KXLU 50th Anniversary
All KXLU alumni and friends are cordially invited to celebrate KXLU's 50th Anniversary. KXLU and the Alumni Association will host a dessert reception and open house from 1 to 3 p.m. during the Alumni BBQ. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 21. [read more]
9/30: Alumni Reunion Mass, Sacred Heart Chapel
Please join us in Sacred Heart Chapel on Sunday, Sept. 30 for the 10 a.m. Alumni Reunion Mass. Richard Robin, S.J. will be our celebrant for this Mass. The Alumni BBQ begins after Mass. [read more]
9/30: Sankofa Celebration, 3 to 5 p.m.
At the Alumni BBQ, connect and reconnect with alumni who have studied abroad in Ghana since 1993. Look for the African American Alumni Association signs at the Alumni BBQ for the meeting place.
Classes ending in 3 and 8: It's not too soon to begin planning your reunion!
Calling all movers and shakers from the classes of '03, '98, '93, '88, '83, '78, '73, '68, '63 and '58--next year is your reunion! Get a sneak preview of what's in store: plan to attend THIS year's Alumni Weekend Celebration, Sept. 28-30. [read more]
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Thich Nhat Hanh receives LMU's Doshi Bridgebuilder Award
Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, world renowned peace activist and author of 35 books, Thich Nhat Hanh was awarded the Doshi Family Bridgebuilder Award from Loyola Marymount University's Center for Religion and Spirituality Sept. 5. [read more]
Seaver College of Science and Engineering Reaches Record-Breaking Number of Female Students
LMU's efforts to attract and retain female students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors are paying off. According to national statistics, women make up only 25 percent of the STEM workforce. But today, 432 students, or more than 52 percent of those enrolled in LMU's Seaver College, are women. [read more]
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Saturday, 9/8 - Sunday, 11/18
Africa's Legacy in Mexico: The Photographs of Tony Gleaton
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Wednesday, 9/19
The 2007 Annual Bioethics Institute Lecture
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Monday, 9/24
Lecture: Ethics and the Whistleblower
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Wednesday, 9/26
Networking Event for Washington, D.C. Area Alums
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Friday, 9/28 - Sunday, 9/30
Class Reunions: Alumni Weekend Celebration
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Friday, 9/28 - Saturday, 9/29
Guitar Concert and Masterclass Series
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Saturday, 9/29
Student Workers 50th Anniversary
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Saturday, 9/29
Belles Reunion Tea
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Sunday, 9/30
Presentations on "Side by Side: Images of a Changing Los Angeles"
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Sunday, 9/30
Alumni BBQ
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Sunday, 10/28 - Saturday, 11/3
Bellarmine Forum
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Tuesday, 11/6
MAAA Scholarship Dinner
Cathedral Plaza
Los Angeles
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Alumni Benefit of the Month
Participate in an array of Los Angeles-area activities with discount tickets through LMU's Central Ticket Agency. To learn more about this "one stop shop," click here.
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