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More than $1 Million Raised for Peg Dolan, RSHM Campus Ministry Center
On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, Peg Dolan, R.S.H.M., whose influence has been felt by countless students and alumni for more than three decades, was honored for her example of service and commitment to Loyola Marymount University. More than 700 people, including members of Sister Peg's family and her friends, gathered at Regents Terrace for the dedication of the Peg Dolan, RSHM Campus Ministry Center. During the ceremony, university officials announced that $1 million had been raised toward the $5 million goal, an amount that will sustain and expand campus ministry programs. Click here to view photos from the event. To make a gift to the Peg Dolan, RSHM Campus Ministry Center, click here.
President's Convocation
President Robert B. Lawton, S.J., delivered his annual convocation address on October 14. "What's Past is Prologue: A Ten Year Retrospective" was the topic of this year's President's Convocation address. To view the Web cast, visit iLMU and go to the Featured Webcasts section.
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Hilton Distinguished Entrepreneur Lecture Series
Mark Kuli '91 will be the keynote speaker on Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. in Hilton 100. In his address Kuli, who started his printing business following the death of basketball star Hank Gathers, will give a detailed account of his humble beginnings as a student with big dreams in the entrepreneurship program. For details, contact Fred Kiesner at 310.338.4569 or fkiesner@lmu.edu.
Black Student Union Celebrates its 40th
President Robert B. Lawton, S.J., presented an award to the Black Student Union on behalf of LMU to mark the BSU's 40th anniversary and recognize the organization's commitment to service, leadership and social justice. Harold Brooks '70, the first BSU president; Veronika de Hayes '71, JD '76, a founding member of BSU, and the current BSU president Randi Willhite '10 were on hand to accept the award. Click here for more.
Young Entrepreneur Alumnus Takes Action Abroad
Bryan Cruz '07 is putting his business savvy to the test. Bryan has started a nonprofit that provides nutrition support to children in developing nations. For more, click here.
Help LMU Take the Lead in the West Coast Conference!
Last year, LMU was one of the few West Coast Conference schools that saw an increase in its alumni giving participation rate. Let's keep the momentum going and take the lead in the WCC this year! Alumni giving participation helps determine national rankings, as well as tells potential contributors that LMU is a university with an active and devoted alumni base. To make your gift today, click here. Go Lions!
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10/25: Sursum Corda Alumni Event
All Sursum Corda alumni are invited for a service project and luncheon with fellow alumni and current members of Sursum Corda. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
10/27: Presentation - Religion in Black Los Angeles
Join us for an evening of discussion and celebration of black religious life in Los Angeles. This event is part of the 2008 Bellarmine Forum. The Rev. Cecil "Chip" Murray and Bishop Gordon Bennett, S.J., will be a part of the discussion. Performances by LMU Voices of Joy Gospel Choir and Victor Bell and Halel Gospel Choir. Click here for more information.
10/30: Play - "Bounty of Lace"
"Bounty of Lace" is a play by Susan Merson about women in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. This reading of the play is produced by Jim Holmes and directed by Sister Judith Royer, C.S.J. The play will be followed by a discussion featuring the playwright and women from three faith traditions. This event is part of the 2008 Bellarmine Forum. Click here for more information.
11/2: LMU Open House
If you have high school-age children, especially seniors-to-be, you'll enjoy the annual Open House sponsored by LMU's Office of Admissions. You can learn all about the programs, opportunities and facilities that LMU offers its students. The Open House includes sessions on academics and campus life as well as tours of the campus and residence halls. Click here for more information.
11/13: Hawaii Alumni Happy Hour
Join us for a happy hour at the E & O Trading Company in Honolulu. Appetizers, raffle for alumni gear and YOU! Join us to reconnect with old friends, network with fellow alumni and unwind. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
11/14: AAAA First Alumni Holiday Mixer
The African American Alumni Association invites all alumni to a holiday mixer for networking and fellowship at the Custom Hotel. Click here for more information.
11/20: MAAA - Latinos for Education -
Scholarship Awards Dinner
Join us in celebrating the 2008-2009 MAAA scholars and 27 years of the Mexican American Alumni Association at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. For more information, go to http://alumni.lmu.edu/maaadinner.
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L.A. Alumni for Others Community Service Project
Alumni for Others will be tutoring eighth-graders for their high school placement exam. Join us for the first of six sessions on Saturday, October 18. For more information and to register,
click here.
Making It Count - 2008 Presidential Exit Poll
As voters across the country cast their ballots Nov. 4, a group of 180 specially trained students from Loyola Marymount University will be dispatched to polling locations throughout Los Angeles. Their mission is to canvass voters for a research project that will expand the voice of underrepresented minority groups in Los Angeles. For more, click here.
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Dean Michael E. Engh, S.J., Named President of
Santa Clara University
Michael E. Engh, S.J., dean of the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts at LMU, has been selected as the next president of Santa Clara University. For more, click here.
All Souls Remembrance
You are invited to send us the names of those you wish to be remembered. The names will be placed on the altar of Sacred Heart Chapel and your loved ones will be remembered in the daily celebration of the Eucharist during the month of November. For more, click here.
New Faces on Campus Strengthen LMU's Diversity
For the first time, LMU received admission applications from every state in the country! International representation is also higher than in recent years. The fall 2008 semester welcomed 2,323 new graduate, transfer and first-year students to LMU. For more, click here.
LMU Psychology Department Receives $895,000 Grant
Cheryl Grills, professor and chair of Loyola Marymount University's Department of Psychology, announced the launch of a center for applied research that has received an $895,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. For more, click here.
LCSLA Researcher David Ayón Provides Commentary on
VP Debates
David Ayón, senior research associate for The Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles, served as a political commentator for the vice presidential debate between Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska and her Democratic rival Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware on KMEX- TV, the Univision station in Los Angeles. For more,
click here.
Civil Engineering Assistant Professor Featured in Science Magazine
Jeremy Pal, assistant professor of civil engineering and environmental science, has recently co-authored two nationally recognized articles on the effects of climate change in North America. For more, click here.
Dean Shane P. Martin of LMU's School of Education Named 2008 Recipient of the Cahalan Award
Shane P. Martin, dean of Loyola Marymount University's School of Education, was selected as the 2008 recipient of the Loyola High School Cahalan Award. The award, named for Patrick J. Cahalan, S.J., chancellor of Loyola Marymount University, is presented annually to outstanding alumni of Loyola High School of Los Angeles for professional achievement, exemplary faith and integrity. For more, click here.
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Previews, Press and Tickets Build-up to Hoops Season
The days of taking some time off leading up to a college basketball season are long over, and it will be reflected in the weeks to follow for the Loyola Marymount men and women's basketball programs. LMU men's basketball Head Coach Bill Bayno and LMU women's basketball Head Coach Julie Wilhoit and their teams have busy schedules leading to the 2008-09 season, bringing Lion fans sneak peeks at the coming campaign. Click here for more.
Former Lion Jeff Walker Named Assistant Baseball Coach
Jeff Walker will return to his alma mater to serve as an assistant coach for the Lions baseball team. Click here for more.
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