Beyond the School of Law’s recent accomplishments, there’s lots more happening at
Loyola University Chicago. Following is a snapshot of the latest Loyola news.
Top workplace
three-peat
For three years, the
Chicago
Tribune
has published a list
of Chicago’s Top 100 Workplaces,
and for the third consecutive
year, Loyola has been recognized
in the large-company category.
This year, the University is
ranked 21st.
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Loyola University Chicago Phonathon students celebrate their first million-dollar year.
Honoring the
‘game of change’
In 1963 (the year Loyola became the
only Illinois school ever to win the
NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball
Championship), Loyola was to play
Mississippi State University (MSU)
in the regional semifinals. However,
the all-white MSU squad was
frequently denied participation in
the postseason due to an unwritten
Mississippi law that prohibited
competition against integrated teams.
Loyola Head Coach George Ireland
was starting four African-American
Ramblers. Despite the prospect of
losing their jobs, MSU’s head coach
and president challenged the system
and allowed the team to face Loyola
at Jenison Field House, in a game won
by the Ramblers, 61-51. The game
changed college basketball and was
a milestone for civil rights. It was
recently named the No. 12 moment
in NCAA Tournament history by
ESPN.com.
This past December, Loyola
and MSU faced one another at
Gentile Arena for the first time since
that historic game 50 years ago.
Several members of the 1963 Loyola
and MSU teams gathered in Chicago
for the event. Loyola’s entire ’63
basketball team is being inducted
into the National Collegiate Basketball
Hall of Fame, the only team to achieve
that honor.
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UNIVERSITY NEWS
SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendar for the following School of Law events.
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Visit
LUC.edu/law
for event details.
The Loyola University Chicago Phonathon hit its first $1 million in annual
contributions last summer, and is on target to repeat the feat this year. The
University thanks the loyal alumni and friends who made this record year
possible. Keep your ears open for a phone call from a student—and please
show your support with a gift before June 30, the end of Loyola’s fiscal year,
at
LUC.edu/giving.
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Million-dollar milestone
2013
Re
union
Reunion 2013 is just around the corner
for the Classes of 2008, 2003, 1993, 1988,
1983, 1978, 1973, 1963, and our Emeritus
alumni. Alumni Relations is currently
putting together class committees and
needs your help! If you are interested in
helping boost attendance at Reunion
2013,
contact Alumni Relations at
or 312.915.6187
.
New date
SEPT.
28
Loyola Day
at the Cubs
Sunday, June 23
Join fellow Loyola University Chicago alumni for rooftop seats
to watch the Cubs take on the Houston Astros.
For more information and to register, visit
LUC.edu/alumni/cubs.
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FOUNDERS’ DINNER
Saturday, June 8
Join Loyola University Chicago for this annual dinner to honor an alumnus
or alumna of each of Loyola’s colleges and schools. For more information
and to register, visit LUC.edu/founders.
Location
Deerfield Golf Club
1201 Saunders Road
Riverwoods, IL
RSVP online
by Friday, June 21
LUC.edu/law/golf
Questions
Alumni Relations
Friday, June 28 • 8:30
AM
Are you up to the challenge?
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Location
Deerfield Golf Club
1201 Saunders Road
Riverwoods, IL
RSVP onli e
by Friday, June 21
LUC.edu/law/golf
Questions
Alumni Relations
Friday, June 28 • 8:30
AM
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Location
Deerfield G lf Club
1201 Saunders Road
Riverwoo , IL
RSVP online
by Friday, Ju e 21
LUC.e u/law/golf
Questions
Alumni Relations
312.915.6187
Friday, June 28 • 8:30
AM
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