Updates as We Embark on the Spring 2025 Semester
As we welcome everyone back for class this week, we reiterate some updates and reminders shared in yesterday's LLS This Week Express and other advisories:
Support Impacted Community Members: You can help those impacted by the fires by giving to the LLS Emergency Fund, Food Pantry, and more. More information will be forthcoming about volunteer opportunities to provide other kinds of assistance.
Air Quality: The Air Quality Index for the LLS campus in zip code 90015 is currently good. We remind everyone that masks are available on campus at the Information Center, Security, Student Affairs, and Rains Library circulation desk.
Resources for LLS Students:
Resources for LLS Staff and Faculty:
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Loyola Anti-Racism Center Hosts Author
Whose Work Focuses on Police Power
The Loyola Anti-Racism Center will host acclaimed author Jessica Pishko for a talk at 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, in Burns Lounge. Pishko, author of "The Highest Law in the Land," is an independent journalist and lawyer who has been writing about the criminal legal system for a decade with a focus on the political power of law enforcement officials. Since 2018, she has been focused on American sheriffs and their role—past and present—in perpetuating mass incarceration and white supremacy as well as how sheriffs present a growing threat to democracy in this country. RSVP>>
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DEI LUNCH AND LEARN + WORKSHOPS
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DEI Spring 2025 Workshop Series
As the spring 2025 semester begins, we are thrilled to continue our education and capacity-building in furtherance of our efforts to promote inclusive excellence, build community and enhance dialogue across difference. The following workshops are available to all faculty, staff, and students. We look forward to seeing you there.
National Day of Racial Healing: Story Circle Training
Join us for a story circle, an engaging experience provided by the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Alliance through LMU's DEI office. After participating in the story circle, attendees will have the chance to learn from fellow faculty members about how they have integrated racial justice-oriented facilitation into their classrooms. Additionally, participants will receive training on how to lead their own story circle.
Location: University Hall, McIntosh 3999, LMU's Westchester campus
When: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Facilitators: Julia Wade & Jamal Epperson
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UndocuAdvocate 1.0
UndocuAdvocate trainings explore the challenges, rights, and resources available to undocumented immigrants, and they equip participants with knowledge on how to provide support and advocacy for undocumented individuals. The workshop is hosted in partnership by Undocumented Student Support Services (USSS), the Office of International Programs and Partnerships, and LMU's DEI office, the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. We cordially invite you to join us in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for undocumented students at LMU.
Location: Collins Center, LMU's Westchester campus
When: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2-4 p.m.
Facilitators: UndocuAdvocate LLC
RSVP>>
Generative Conflict: Part 4: Presupposition, Cognitive Distortions, and Multipartiality
In this workshop, attendees will learn about presupposition—the idea that people have preconceived ideas about something. The session will explore implicit biases and cognitive distortions, which are ways our brains can sometimes misinterpret information. You will have the chance to think about how these biases can play a role in your daily life and whether you want to be biased or not.
Location: Loyola Law School
When: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 12-1:30 p.m.
Facilitators: Julia Wade, Kat Brown, and Jamal Epperson
RSVP>>
UndocuAdvocate 1.0
UndocuAdvocate trainings are designed to learn about the challenges, rights, and resources available to undocumented immigrants as well as equip participants with knowledge on how to support and advocate for undocumented people. Join Undocumented Student Support Services, Office of International Programs and Partnerships, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as we cultivate a brave and supportive environment for undocumented students at LMU.
Location: Loyola Law School
When: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Facilitators: UndocuAdvocate LLC
RSVP>>
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Multicultural Center to Host Martin Luther King Jr. Tea
Join with faculty and students to reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. during a tea-and-conversation session to be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21 in the Multicultural Center.
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Stand Up and Be Counted: A Conversation on the Journey to Identity, Self-Respect, and Inclusiveness in Legal Profession
On Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Burns Lounge, join in Stand Up and Be Counted: A Conversation on the Journey to Identity, Self-Respect, and Inclusiveness in Legal Profession from 5-7 p.m. The session will draw on "Stand Up and Be Counted," the recently published memoir of Albert C. Lum, a Chinese American attorney who began practicing in Los Angeles in the 1960s and a co-founder of the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association. We will hear about Lum's trailblazing life and legal career, learn about the history of Chinese Americans in Southern California, and explore how our personal values inform our professional identity. Professor Nadine Tan, immediate past president of SCCLA, will be among the speakers. RSVP by Jan. 28>>
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Campus Climate Survey at LMU
From Jan. 22-Feb. 20, we will administer the campus-wide climate survey. The purpose of the survey is to gather data about the experiences and perceptions of the campus climate at LMU, including the overall climate, academic and workplace experiences, LMU mission and actions, health and wellness, and sense of belonging. Research shows that people (students, staff, and faculty) who feel connected to and supported by their campus communities have a higher likelihood of success in the classroom, in their personal lives, and in the workplace–every area of their lives. We’re inviting all students, staff, faculty, and administrators to participate. Our goal is to hear from everyone to ensure optimal results. For additional questions, please contact Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion Patricia Winograd at Patricia.JonesWinograd@lls.edu.
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Official law school events are noted above or summarized in the space below. Event coordinators are encouraged to use the LLS Events Calendar for events they want promoted broadly. Members of the LLS community should select "LOG IN WITH SCHOOL ID," which will prompt the system to use your single sign-on credentials to allow you to create posts. Note: You must select "Loyola Law School" in the department field in order for the event to display in the LLS roundup. Questions? Email us!
Upcoming event summary:
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How Sweet It Is
As seen on our @LoyolaLawSchool Instagram story earlier today, Associate Dean for Faculty Kevin Lapp greeted students donut holes as they entered campus this morning for the first day of spring semester 2025 classes.
And welcome back!
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