A message from the provost on FERPA and more...
A message from the provost on FERPA and more...
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September 12, 2017
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Click here to read a message from Provost Thomas Poon, Ph.D.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST It is important that all of us have a working understanding of FERPA, the federal law that covers students’ records, as it affects every one of our students.

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BCLA | Click here to read more

GENOVESE WINS DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARD

LMU’s Michael Genovese, professor of political science, was awarded the 2017 Distinguished Teaching Award by the American Political Science Association. This is just the fifth time in the APSA’s history that it has conferred the award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to undergraduate education. 
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MarComm | Click here to read more

YOUR VOICE, OUR BRAND:
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

We need your help! Later this week, you will receive an email invitation to participate in an online survey about your perceptions of LMU. What are our strengths? What are our opportunities? In 10 minutes, your perspectives can shape the future of LMU’s brand development and marketing efforts. 
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FEATURED MEDIA HITS

HLN, SEPT. 5 Two LMU students who are also DACA recipients appeared on the program to discuss... MORE ►
LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS, SEPT. 2 Professor John Dorsey speaks about lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey... MORE ►
KABC-TV, SEPT. 5 LLS Associate Dean for Research Justin Levitt appeared live to discuss Attorney General Jeff Sessions' DACA announcement... MORE ►
KABC-TV, SEPT. 5 Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic Co-Director Emily Robinson '12 discusses the ramifications to Dreamers... MORE ► 
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MEDIA HITS ►
Featured Events

Sept. 13 / Bioethics Coffee Hour / Bioethics Institute
UNH 4500, 6 p.m.

The Bioethics Institute invites students, staff, and faculty to visit in an informal setting every Wednesday with some caffeine and casual conversation on bioethics topics. MORE ►

Sept. 14 / Mass of the Holy Spirit / Sacred Heart Chapel, noon

Join President Timothy Law Snyder, Ph.D., as we rededicate ourselves to the mission of Loyola Marymount University. Lunch will follow in Sculpture Garden. MORE ►

Sept. 14 / Mystery, Imagination, Catholic University /
Hannon Library, 3rd Floor, 5:30 p.m.

Introducing the Academy of Catholic Thought and Imagination’s yearlong theme, “The Idea of a Catholic University in the 21st Century,” and Alison Hobbs’ curated exhibit “Tales of Mystery and Imagination.” Reception will follow. MORE ►

Sept. 15 / 5th Annual Justice on Trial Film Festival /
Various venues and times

The Justice on Trial Film Festival is a showcase of the most compelling content in the criminal justice reform movement today. SEE FULL SCHEDULE ►

Sept. 15 / Constitution Day 2017 / UNH 3999, McIntosh Center,
3:15 p.m.

Guest speaker Ahilan Arulanantham will talk on “From 9/11 to Trump: Reflections on 15 Years of Immigrants' Rights Advocacy.” MORE ►

Sept. 16 / Annual LMU Yoga Day / Various venues and times

LMU's annual celebration of the Yoga tradition, experience, and its many expressions — past, present, and future. SEE FULL SCHEDULE ►

VIEW FULL EVENTS CALENDAR ►
University Bulletins

CONTRIBUTE TO HURRICANE IRMA
RELIEF EFFORTS ►


APPLY TO THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FELLOWS PROGRAM ► 


REGISTER FOR UPCOMING HR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS ► 

REMINDER TO COMPLETE A SHORT SURVEY FROM THE PROVOST ►

LEARN ABOUT THE BASICS OF MEDICARE ►


MEET CONTRACT HOTEL REPRESENTATIVES AT THE HOTEL AND TRAVEL OPEN HOUSE ►

READ THE FULL LIST OF BULLETINS ►
Conversation
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A SNAPSHOT FROM LAST WEEK'S
LIONS WITH DREAMERS RALLY


Do work that matters. Vale la pena. #DefendDACA #IStandwithDREAMers #LMU

@alealarconla 


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Celebration
Athletics | Click here to read more about the upcoming water polo tournament

TOP WATER POLO TOURNAMENT AT BURNS

The 17th-ranked Lions squad will co-host one of the premier invitational water polo tournaments, bringing 32 games over three days by 16 teams in two pools. Some of the country’s best water polo teams will compete at Burns Aquatic Center over Sept. 22-24. 
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Click here to read our faculty spotlight with David Berube '00

GET TO KNOW DAVID BERUBE '00

The clinical associate professor of physics gets personal with LMU this Week. "Every day is fun. Oftentimes, I'll have a bunch of students in my office and I will say, 'Can you believe I'm getting paid for this?'" 
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Mission and Ministry | Click here to read more

JESUITS FORM NEW PROVINCE

This past July, the former Oregon and California provinces of the Society of Jesus merged to form the Jesuits West Province, which spans ten Western states. Representatives of the Jesuit works gathered at LMU to reflect on how to collaborate to realize the new province’s vision. 
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Welcome to our new employees!
HUMAN RESOURCES WELCOME TO THE NEW EMPLOYEE CLASS OF SEPT. 5
In alphabetical order: Nicklos Bristol (Athletics), Tahnee Corea (Art and Art History), Daniel Draper (Hannon Library), Charles Gaylord (Admissions), Barton Gillette (Controller’s Office), Mary Hansel (International Human Rights Clinic), Susan Harbert (Center for Juvenile Law and Policy), Paul Kim (Admissions/Academic Affairs), Allison Lane (Student Leadership and Development), Sandra Menotti (Economics), Rebecca Okida (Student Housing) and Benjamin Wang (School of Education).
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