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Ramblin' Around Blog Intern
Community Relations is looking for a student to assist with our new Ramblin' Around blog!
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CTA Plaza Part-Time Summer Position
Community Relations is looking for a student to help with summer programming at the Loyola CTA Plaza!
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Update on the Improved Pearson Streetscape
This past spring, Pearson Street between State and Little Michigan Avenue began improvements as the City renovated the streets with infrastructure upgrades and streetscape elements. These enhancements were part of a comprehensive streetscaping project designed by the City of Chicago Department of Transportation in close cooperation with community representatives and Alderman Brendan Reilly. Here is an update on this project.
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School year comes to a close -Student Move out
Each year, more than 4,500 students move out of residence halls at the University’s Lake Shore and Water Tower Campuses. Nearly 3,000 other students who rent private apartments also prepare for their summer trip home or, if they are lucky, abroad.
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Loyola Continues Successful Partnership with Senn High School
Since the Mayor's Office announced the Senn High School and Loyola Chicago partnership in May, 2012, the relationship has born many fruit including scholarships and active involvement across university departments. Loyola is excited to award five scholarships to deserving students in the program. Since their partnership, both parties have experienced impressive outcomes.
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RSVP to Loyola University's Community Holiday Party
Join Michael J. Garanzini, S.J. and the Department of Community Relations for the annual Community Holiday Party. Loyola University Chicago is introducing the Community Action Scholarship. The beneficiary of this scholarship will continue to carry out the mission of Community Relations, by designing and implementing a community based project that will directly benefit the Rogers Park and Edgewater neighborhoods of the Lake Shore Campus.
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Students Ask for Divvy Stations Near Campus
More than 100 residents and students suggested site options during Divvy’s outreach, and 17 different stations were suggested. Divvy tallied most suggestions to CTA stations near campus, including the Loyola and Granville CTA Red Line stations. Chicagoans can now tell Divvy where they want to see new stations by suggesting sites on Divvy's website.
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Ireland's Grand Opening is a Slam-Dunk
Ireland's Pub enthusiastically opened its doors for business this past month. Ireland's now invites you to have a drink and a nosh with friends and faculty at Loyola's very first student run bar on campus! Ireland's is located on the lower level of the Damen Student Center and prides itself on being by Ramblers for Ramblers.
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800 Students Unleashed: Ramblin' Around
Last week, over 800 first-year students set out on a quest for tasty Roger’s Park and Edgewater bites. Little did they know, they would be embarking on a multicultural adventure traversing between four different ‘L’ stops in two of Chicago’s most diverse neighborhoods.
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Introducing the St. Ignatius Community Plaza
Results for the “Name Kenmore” contest are in and the street formerly known as Kenmore Avenue will now be called St. Ignatius Community Plaza. While the initial suggestion was simply St. Ignatius Plaza, the name has been slightly amended by the University and its president and CEO, Michael J. Garanzini, S.J., in order to be more inclusive of Loyola’s relationship with its host communities.
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Artisan Market Streeterville Back for its Fifth Year
The Artisan Market Streeterville will be held on Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ryan Atrium in the Northwestern University Lurie Research Center, 303 E. Superior Street. Admission is free and discounted parking will be offered two blocks south of Superior at 321 E. Erie Street.
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Student Neighbor Meet and Greet
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June through September
Enjoy free programming all summer long at the Loyola Station Plaza -
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School year comes to a close -Student Move out
Each year, more than 4,500 students move out of residence halls at the University’s Lake Shore and Water Tower Campuses. Nearly 3,000 other students who rent private apartments also prepare for their summer trip home or, if they are lucky, abroad. -
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Pearson Street Gets a Facelift
This past spring, Pearson Street between State and Little Michigan Avenue began improvements as the City renovated the streets with infrastructure upgrades and streetscape elements. These enhancements were part of a comprehensive streetscaping project designed by the City of Chicago Department of Transportation in close cooperation with community representatives and Alderman Brendan Reilly. Here is an update on this project. -
RogersEdge to present "Jumanji" for Movie Night on Devon
Come one, come all! You are invited to join us for an outdoor movie night on Devon! Bring a lawn chair, blanket, your friends & family and enjoy the screening of the family-favorite classic film, Jumanji, under the night sky. Pick up snacks and refreshments from your local neighborhood businesses. Popcorn will be provided. This event is FREE and open to the public. The first 50 people who arrive will receive a free gift. -
Important Information Regarding Student Move-In 2017
As we enter into the last months of summer, Loyola University Chicago is preparing for the 2017-2018 Academic Year. In two weeks, we will be welcoming a record class of 2700 first year students for a total of 4500 new and returning students to on-campus housing. As we have done during the past twelve years, we are sending this courtesy letter to inform you of the move-in activities taking place at the Lake Shore Campus on Monday, August 21 through Saturday, August 26, 2017. -
2017 Farmers Market Season Begins at Loyola University Chicago
The Loyola University Chicago Farmers Market returns for its seventh season on Monday, June 5, on the Loyola Plaza in Rogers Park. Located outside the CTA’s Red Line Loyola ‘L’ station, the market will feature local vendors and educational programming. The market will run through October 16. -
Loyola University Chicago Holds the First Northside Leadership Prayer Breakfast
Loyola University Chicago held the first annual Northside Leadership Prayer Breakfast at the Coffey Hall, McCormick Lounge in Rogers Park. Community stakeholders, parish leaders and clergy from Edgewater, Evanston, Rogers Park, West Ridge, gathered on Tuesday, September 20, at Loyola University Chicago’s Lake Shore Campus to hear from local lawmakers about new projects and programs in Cook County and City of Chicago. -
Pivot Arts and Loyola University's Department of Fine and Performing Arts Announce 2017 Arts Incubator Program
Pivot Arts and Loyola University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts (DFPA) are pleased to announce the fifth year of their performing arts incubator program for professional artists that includes mentorships for Loyola undergraduates. The program provides ensembles and artists time and space to develop original work that is innovative, collaborative and often blurs the boundaries between music, dance, theater and other disciplines. Students work alongside professional artists on each project. -
Loyola Joins America's Urban Campus Consortium
On January 11, 2015, interim University president John Pelissero signed a commitment for Loyola University Chicago to be one of the founding members of a consortium of 17 nonprofit colleges and universities in Chicago. -
RogersEdge Businesses are Ramblin’ Around with Deals & Viewing Parties!
In spirit of the Rambler Men’s Basketball Team advancing to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA March Madness Tournament, see which RogersEdge businesses are viewing the game & offering deals on 3/22!
