ALLIANCE OF WOMEN PHILANTHROPISTSLMU’s newly formed Alliance of Women Philanthropists has invited journalist Gretchen Carlson to be the inaugural guest in their
Speaker Series on Wednesday, March 21.
Professor Adilifu Nama, a self-described sci-fi geek, watched "Black Panther" as a serious fan and as a scholar of culture. He sees relevance in the film's allegory to racial agency for our present churning state of popular culture. The superhero blockbuster presents a "vision of the world that challenges our imagination." READ MORE ►
Sport at the Service of Humanity Conference to be Held at LMU
The second regional Sport at the Service of Humanity conference comes to campus this summer, bringing together scholars, athletes, academics, clergy, and other guests with an interest in how sports can unite people and effect positive change in the world. It is co-sponsored by the West Coast Conference and LA84 Foundation. READ MORE ►
LLS honored L.A. County Board of Supervisors Chair Sheila Kuehl, a former Loyola Law School adjunct professor, with its Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Public Service Award, presented annually to an individual who embodies the qualities of Loyola alumnus Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. '62. READ MORE►
TRAFFIC ADVISORYRock, Roll and Run 5K on March 10 to Impact Traffic on Campus►
March 6 / Feed The Hungry / Sacred Heart Chapel, 11:30 a.m.
Every Tuesday, Campus Ministry and volunteers gather in front of Sacred Heart Chapel or in "The Cave" (the lower level of the chapel) to make and pack lunches. At noon, members of the LMU community drive to Santa Monica to share lunches with our neighbors who are homeless and hungry. For more info, please visit the webpage. MORE ►
March 7 / Photoshop: Layers and Masks Essentials / UNH 2342, 1:30 p.m.
ITS' workshop will help participants learn more about Photoshop's advanced features. Use layers to perform tasks such as compositing multiple images, adding text to an image, or adding vector graphic shapes. Masking layers is a valuable compositing technique for combining multiple photos into a single image or for removing a person or object from a photo. Register here. MORE ►
March 10 / Executive MBA Information Session / Hilton Center, Room 258, 10 a.m.
Prospective students are invited to attend an information session to learn more about our top-ranked program. Register here. MORE ►
NBC News, Feb. 28Loyola Law School’s Jessica Levinson discusses a Supreme Court case that highlights a clash between free speech and voter protections at polling places. MORE►
L.A. Observed, Feb. 27LMU’s Fernando Guerra blogs that city leaders should consider data on how residents view the LAPD and its policies before selecting a new police chief.MORE► The Hollywood Reporter, Feb. 23 Netflix has announced the premiere date and the lineup for the second season of The Hollywood Masters. MORE ► VISIT THE NEWSROOM FOR MORE MEDIA HITS►
Director Francis Lawrence on Campus
LMU #SFTV students had a great time at their on-campus #RedSparrow screening and Director Q&A Thursday night! Francis Lawrence and moderator @davekarger entertained audiences across the country during the live skype event!
To foster further dialogue about LMU's relationship to place, faculty and staff are invited to attend a luncheon on Thursday, March 22, focused on the most-recent issue of Conversations on Jesuit Higher Education. READ MORE ►
Busy Week on the Diamonds
On the fields and courts, the Lions have busy weeks ahead of them: the softball team opens the 30-game, 10-day LMU Tournament; the baseball team faces UCLA in Westwood and hosts Valparaiso over the weekend; and the men's and women's tennis teams are racking up victories. READ MORE ►
HUMAN RESOURCESWelcome to the New Employee Class of March 5!
From left to right: Jonathan Feinstein (Athletics), Marco Murillo (Academic Affairs), Larry McConnell (Facilities Management), Brian Rountree (Student Affairs), Joseph Archie (LLS), Nicole Lawson (Administration), Louis Kane (ITS), Angelica Loera (Academic Affairs) and Leonard Lamb (Seaver). Welcome to LMU!
