I hope today finds you and your loved ones well. Here in New Orleans, the humidity is increasing, the days are getting a bit longer and flowers are in full bloom!! Our city is also quiet, for the most part, on the exterior but the interiors of our city--our hospitals, homes, and some businesses--are full of energy. Energy that ranges from the mundane daily chores and time management to the high, consistent pace of administering medical care and saving lives.
Here at Loyola, the energy in Student Affairs remains high as we continue to provide support and engagement experiences to keep our students connected to us and each other. This energy comes to life virtually through one-on-one or group meetings between coaches and athletes, Christian Life Communities and campus ministers, and community directors and residents, just to name a few. We’ve gone virtual in so many exciting ways, the creativity continues to astound me. For a sample of what that looks like, check out our Student Life and Ministry
virtual engagement page or visit our
virtual group exercise offerings hosted by our University Sports Complex staff.
Please keep in mind that our support services such as counseling, health, accessible education, and Title IX reporting continue to be available to our students. One easy way to navigate finding this information is by visiting our newly updated
COVID-19 searchable FAQ page. If you can’t find what you are looking for or want to have a conversation, we can do that too! Simply write to us at
studentaffairs@loyno.edu and we’ll be in touch.
I wish you a hope-filled Easter season and invite you to join in watching the upcoming Triduum masses broadcast from our on-campus chapel. That energy is sure to be calming and centering.
All my best,
Alicia A Bourque, Ph.D.
Chief Student Affairs Officer