Celebration of Students
Learning That Transforms Lives
Thursday, April 11 - Sunday, April 21, 2024
The Celebration of Students shares the story of the Loyola experience and demonstrates how integrated learning can transform students’ lives and communities. Cosponsored by Student Development and Academic Affairs, this week-long celebration honors the scholarly and creative excellence, outstanding co-curricular contributions, and inspiring civic work and service of Loyola’s students. It recognizes that relationships—among students, faculty, staff, and the wider community—are central to advancing learning and building community.
Many events are invitation only, however, some are open to the public including the Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium, performances by the Department of Fine and Performing Arts and events in Madonna della Strada Chapel. Please reach out to the academic events team in the Office of the Provost at events@LUC.edu with questions.
Feature Events
Achievement
Graduate School Interdisciplinary Research Symposium
Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. | IC 4th floor, Information Commons, Lake Shore Campus
The Graduate School and the Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC) host an annual interdisciplinary research symposium on the Lake Shore Campus organized around the diverse research methods exhibited in scholarly work. The symposium is a forum for Loyola graduate students to present their scholarly work. Any current graduate student within The Graduate School is eligible to submit a presentation. Monetary awards will be given based on research category and student’s program status.
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Excellence Awards Ceremony
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | Sr. Jean Multi-Purpose Room, Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
Every year, the Division of Student Development is proud to work with Arrupe College, Athletics, Career Services, Military Veteran Student Services, the Office of Sustainability, and Student Academic Services to coordinate the annual Excellence Awards Ceremony. At this ceremony, outstanding Ramblers are recognized for their commitments to excellence in exemplifying Loyola's mission and values.
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Instrumental Showcase
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 7:30 p.m. | Jo Ann Rooney Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
This second Instrumental Showcase of the spring, this performance features music from the percussion ensemble and wind ensemble.
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Jazz Showcase featuring the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos
Friday, April 19, 2024 | 7:30 p.m. | Newhart Family Theatre, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
This final jazz performance of the year showcases Jazz combos and the Jazz Ensemble.
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Undergraduate Research & Engagement Symposium
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. | Jo Ann Rooney Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
Each year, the Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium features presentations on undergraduate research and community engagement projects supported by LUROP fellowships, external programs, academic courses, service-learning experiences, internships, or community partnerships. The symposium engages the diverse ways undergraduate students advance Loyola’s Jesuit mission of “expanding knowledge in service to humanity through learning, justice, and faith.”
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Achieving College Excellence Spring Banquet
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. | Sr. Jean Multi-Purpose Room, Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
ACE (Achieving College Excellence) Spring Banquet / Senior Celebration is held every year to recognize ACE scholars' academic achievement and to send-off our seniors.
Achievement
Undergraduate Research & Engagement Symposium Awards Presentation
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 3:45 p.m. | McCormick Lounge, Coffey Hall, Lake Shore Campus
A celebration and recognition of students, faculty and community partners for their outstanding work in research, mentoring and community engagement.
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Honors Senior Celebration
Sunday, April 21, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. | Damen Den, Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
The Honors program recognizes the achievements of its graduating seniors with a special reception where dinner is served and award winners will be announced.
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Achievement
Phi Alpha Theta Induction Ceremony
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. | Schreiber 908, Schreiber Center, Water Tower Campus
The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society promotes and recognizes exceptional scholarship among high-achieving associate degree students. New Phi Theta Kappa members will be recognized and inducted into the Beta Phi Pi chapter of Arrupe College.
Achievement
Salute National Honor Society Induction (Student Veterans)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | Palm Court, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
SALUTE Induction Banquet for academically qualifying service members. SVA will present awards to community members including students, staff and faculty.
Spiritual
Evening Prayer in the Style of Taizé
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 8:00 p.m. | Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus
Weekly Prayer service. Features student leadership and participation.
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Military Science/ROTC Year-End Award Ceremony
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. | Palm Court, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
Award Ceremony to recognize the hard-work and accomplishments the ROTC cadets have achieved over the semester and year.
Scholarship
Sujack Ceremony
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. | IC 4th Floor, Information Commons, Lake Shore Campus
The Sujack Awards for Teaching and Research Excellence are the most prestigious teaching and research awards that a faculty member can receive in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Sujack Teaching Awards were established in 1994 by Edwin T. and Vivijeanne F. Sujack to honor two outstanding teachers each year in the College of Arts and Sciences. These awards focus on teaching excellence at the undergraduate level. In 2012, the Sujack Family established the Sujack Research Awards to recognize faculty who are conducting outstanding scholarship outside of the classroom. The categories of Master Teacher and Master Researcher have since been added to recognize continuing excellence in teaching and research.
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School of Education Excellence Awards Ceremony
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. | Schreiber 908, Schreiber Center, Water Tower Campus
Annual School of Education Faculty, Staff and Student Excellence Awards celebration.
Scholarship
School of Communication Honors Reception
Friday, April 19, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. | Kasbeer Hall, Corboy Law Center, Water Tower Campus
The School of Communication Honors Reception will include the distribution of student and faculty awards along with some brief remarks.
Scholarship
Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge
Friday, April 19, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. | Regents Hall, 16th floor, Lewis Towers, Water Tower Campus
The Abrams Challenge is an annual pitch competition for Loyola University Chicago students who want to envision, plan, launch, and scale eco-friendly ventures or products. Simulating a real-life entrepreneurial process, students will pitch their ideas to an esteemed panel of judges for the chance to win up to $20,000 in prize money.
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Sunday Mass
Sunday, April 21, 2024 | 10:30 a.m | Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus
Sunday Mass featuring student choir and participants.
LEARN MOREScholarship
Psychology Honors Ceremony and Psi Chi Induction
Sunday, April 21, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. | Palm Court, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts
A celebration of the accomplishments of the Psychology Department Honors Students.
Creative Works
Mass Reimagined
Sunday, April 21, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. | Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus
In conjunction with The EcoVoice Project, Ignatian Voices performs Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Mass for the Endangered, as well as the premiere of the Kyrie and Gloria from Dongryul Lee’s Missa Laudato Si.
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Sustain Loyola’s (b)Earth Day Party
Monday, April 22, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. | Damen Den, Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
End of year celebration of Loyola sustainability achievements focusing on student and student organization accomplishments.
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