What is Initium Week you might ask? Initium (latin for 'beginning') Week is a celebration
of our Greyhound pride and community, and a great way to kick off the 2025-2026 academic
year. The week is full of events, resources, activities, give aways, and more. We
can't wait to see you there!
Find more information and register for specific events on The Bridge. Just search events by title or filter by event tag "Initium Week."
Friday, September 5th
Welcome Back, Juniors!
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Quad
Let's jump into junior year! Kick off the season with food, fun, and fall vibes. Join
us for tasty treats, exciting giveaways, and classic lawn games as we welcome juniors
back in style.
Hosted by Student Government Association Class of 2027.
Thrive Center Block Party
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Student Center, 3rd Floor Common Space/Center for Intercultural Engagement
The Thrive Center welcomes you to the beginning of the school year with a Block Party!
Come meet our staff, learn about our office, our Thrive Center student organizations,
and have a chance to collect some of our giveaways and win prizes. Refreshments will
be provided!
Hosted by the Thrive Center.
Drag Bingo: Serve, Slay, Win!
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
McGuire Hall
Free Bingo. Fabulous Drag. Fun Prizes. What else could one ask for? Join us for a
night of entertainment and community where we'll be spilling the (iced) tea, chomping
on some petty popcorn, and screaming BINGO! You ready?!
Hosted by the Thrive Center.
Midnight Breakfast
10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Boulder 2.0
Feeling hungry after the first week of classes? Enjoy an early midnight snack of classic
breakfast food and unwind with new and old friends.
Hosted by the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement.
Saturday, September 6th
Club Kick Off
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location TBD
Calling all Club Leaders! It's that time of the semester again! Join us at Club Kickoff
to set yourself (and your club) up for success this academic year. There will be opportunities
for newer club leaders to learn the basics (club funding, The Bridge, etc.) and opportunities
for returning club leaders to learn something new.
Clubs are asked to ensure at least one representative from their exec board/leadership
is present at Club Kickoff. This representative is tasked with bringing knowledge
and information learned back to their leadership teams and organization at large.
Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
*Exclusive to current club leadership; invite was sent out.*
Hosted by the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement.
HAP Craft Night
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Green and Grey Cafe
Relax and make two childhood favorite crafts with HAP! Create-your-own colorful stress
relief that you can use all semester long. Snacks will be provided.
Hosted by Hound Activities and Programming Board (HAP).
SGA Welcome Back Carnival
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
McGuire Hall
Join SGA for a carinval in McGuire Hall to start the school year! The event will feature
carnival style foods, games, and attractions. You don't want to miss it!
Hosted by Student Government Association.
Sunday, September 7th
Might as Well Jump!: Messina at SkyZone Trampoline Park
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SkyZone
Jump, Jump, Jump Around! Come jump with Messina this weekend as we have secured two
buses to take up to 80 students off-campus to Skyzone. The trip is FREE but space
is limited, so be sure to pre-register.Hosted by Messina.
Monday, September 8th
Student Activities Fair
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The Quad
Tuesday, September 9th
Community Engagement Fair
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
McGuire Hall
Join us at the Community Engagement Fair where you can explore the various community
engagement, service, advocacy, and justice opportunities offered by the Center for
Community, Service, and Justice throughout our York Road and Baltimore community.
Meet community partners and find the right opportunities for you. Community engagement,
advocacy initiatives, and civic engagement are just a few of the opportunities at
Loyola where you can live out our Jesuit values of being a person for and with others.
Student leaders and professional staff will be available to share more information
about occasional/one-time and weekly service opportunities as well as advocacy opportunities
and courses you can take on-campus that offer service-learning opportunities. If you're
interested in learning more about ways to serve and connect to our Baltimore community,
you won't want to miss this event.
Hosted by Center for Community, Service, and Justice.
Men's Soccer Game vs. St. Francis
6:00 p.m.
Ridley Athletic Complex
Come cheer on the Greyhounds! Students are reminded that their student IDs are their
ticket and must be scanned at the gates for admission. Shuttles are available from
Newman and Boulder starting two hours before game time until one hour after the game
ends.
Hosted by Athletics.
Wednesday, September 10th
Rita's and Resources
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Quad
Join us for some end-of-summer fun with Rita's Italian Ice and an information fair
on the quad with on and off-campus resources! We will be joined by Title IX, Student
Health, Public Safety, Counseling Center, Turnaround, INC. and Mercy Medical Center.
Hosted by the McAuley Women's Center.
Govans Farmers' Market
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
5104 York Road
Loyola University Maryland’s York Road Initiative (YRI) will host the 12th season
of the Govans Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays from 3 – 6 p.m. between June and November.
The market is located in the parking lot of Loyola's Transportation and Public Safety
complex at 5104 York Rd. Check out a variety of vendors from fruit to bread to tacos!
Hosted by the Center for Community, Service, and Justice and the York Road Initiative.
Thursday, September 11th
Donuts and Drop-Ins
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Rizzo Career Center (First Floor of Fernandez Center)
Stop by the Rizzo Career Center for donuts and learn about the free services we offer.
Our staff will be available to answer questions, share Career Fair tips and tricks,
and we’ll be taking headshots.
Hosted by Rizzo Career Center.
Women's Soccer Game vs. George Mason
6:00 p.m.
Ridley Athletic Complex
Come cheer on the Greyhounds! Students are reminded that their student IDs are their
ticket and must be scanned at the gates for admission. Shuttles are available from
Newman and Boulder starting two hours before game time until one hour after the game
ends.
Hosted by Athletics.
Mobile Game Truck & Laser Tag
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Hillside (Thea Bowman Hall, Butler Hall, Hammerham Hall)
Join Residence Life and Housing for an evening of fun with a mobile game and laser
tag. Truck will be located in the Butler Lot, while Laser Tag will take place in the
grassy area in front of Thea Bowman Hall.
Hosted by Resident Life and Housing.
Friday, September 12th
Sophomore Cookout
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Campion Lawn
Welcome to sophomore year, Class of 2028! Meet your classmates, check out what Campion
has to offer, and enjoy lawn games and giveaways. Food will be provided, so come hungry!
*Exclusive to Sophomores.*
Hosted by the Student Governement Assocation Class of 2028 and The Office of Student
Leadership and Involvement.
Women's Volleyball Game vs. Georgetown
7:00 p.m.
Ridley Athletic Complex
Come cheer on the Greyhounds! Students are reminded that their student IDs are their
ticket and must be scanned at the gates for admission. Shuttles are available from
Newman and Boulder starting two hours before game time until one hour after the game
ends.
Hosted by Athletics.
Saturday, September 13th
Open Mic Night
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Starbucks
Get ready for a night full of surprises, creativity, and campus talent! As part of Initium Week, WLOY invites you to our Open Mic Night, a perfect pre-show vibe before the Wicked outdoor movie screening.
Whether you're a singer, musician, comedian, poet, or just someone with a cool talent to share, this is your moment to shine. Or, if performing’s not your thing, just come hang out and enjoy the show, there’s always something unexpected.
We’ll have everything you need: PA system, mics, music, and good vibes. You bring
the talent (or curiosity). Discover hidden stars on campus, and who knows, your roommate
might just steal the spotlight!
Hosted by WLOY.
Movie on the Quad: Wicked
8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
The Quad
Take advantage of the last of the summer weather with a showing of Wicked (2024).
Don't worry about bringing something to sit on-- arrive early to ensure you grab our
picnic blanket giveaway. Get ready to snack on themed food and drinks and Defy Gravity!
Hosted by Hound Activities and Programming Board.
*Rain location: McManus Theatre.*
Sunday, September 14th
Mass of the Holy Spirit
12:00 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Chapel
The Mass of the Holy Spirit is a celebratory welcome to the new school year and connects
Loyola to a tradition across Jesuit universities and institutions. We gather to call
on God's Spirit for inspiration in the upcoming academic year. The entire University
community is invited to pray together, celebrate the Spirit and rededicate ourselves
to Loyola University Maryland's mission and community. We celebrate our University's
diversity, and, together, look forward to a year of learning, engagement and relationship.
Hosted by Campus Ministry.
