Mission Week

Sunday, 
March 16

Laudato Sí Mass
Presided by Fr. Timothy Brown, S.J with the Jesuit Community concelebrating. Community will be invited to take the Laudato Sí pledge.
11 a.m. | Alumni Memorial Chapel 

Monday, 
March 17

Common Text Keynote
Dr. Nicole Fabricant, author of Fighting to Breathe: Race, Toxicity, and the Rise of Youth Activism in Baltimore and Shashawnda Campbell, community leader and activist for environmental justice, will be in conversation with Dr. Kaye Whitehead of Loyola’s Karson Center for Race, Peace, and Justice. There will be plenty of time for questions from the audience as well as an opportunity to get Dr. Fabricant’s book signed. Register here for this event.
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | McGuire Hall

Tuesday, 
March 18

Commitment to Justice Lecture
Loyola Maryland's commitment to justice is rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church, which proclaims that the life and dignity of the human person is the foundational principle of its social teaching. As Pope Francis has shared, this principle calls us to recognize and celebrate the dignity of all people regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, talent, or birthplace.     

However, this vision of dignity has not been reflected in the lives of all women throughout the world. Too many women have been and continue to be marginalized economically, financially, socially, and professionally, while their gifts, intellect, and contributions have been devalued and at times disregarded. The pervasive effects of sexism have resulted in a spiritual impoverishment of humanity. How can we elevate the voices and experiences of women in ways that recognize and celebrate their inherent dignity?

We invite the Loyola community to listen carefully and courageously to the experience of women. The panel will bring together women to speak on intersectionality, disparities in health care, disparities in pay equity, and challenge us to be contemplatives in action. Register here for this event.
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | 4th Floor Programming Room 

Wednesday, 
March 19

The Way of Ignatius - A Mission Week Morning Retreat for Employees
This first annual Way of Ignatius employee Mission Week retreat will afford members of the Loyola community an opportunity to spend a morning in conversation and reflection around some foundational themes from our Jesuit heritage. Sue Cesare and Frs. Tim Brown and Steve Spahn will direct the morning’s prayer, activities and conversation. No prior experience or familiarity with St. Ignatius and the Jesuit tradition is required. All are welcome! Employees may be eligible to use their mission leave benefits for the work hours spent on retreat. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Employees can register here. 
8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 4th Floor Programming Room 

Inaugural Founders' Forum - The Scruples of St. Ignatius of Loyola: Exploring the Intersection of History, Theology, and Modern Psychological Science
The Founders' Forum is an annual Mission Week event that explores ourJesuit and Ignatian roots in conversation with contemporary issues and subjects through the expertise and experience of Loyola University’s own distinguished faculty. In this inaugural gathering, St. Ignatius’s struggle with scrupulosity will be explored in conjunction with the contemporary psychological understanding of and clinical approach to scruples. We hope the event will both deepen our understanding of our Jesuit heritage and our sensitivity towards an important mental health challenge. Father Steve Spahn, SJ of the Jesuit community and Theology Department will sketch what we know historically of Ignatius’s struggle with scruples. Dr. Gina Magyar-Russell of the Psychology Department will present the contemporary understanding of this disorder and how clinicians endeavor to treat it. Register here for this event.
4:30 p.m. Pre-Lecture Reception, 5 p.m. Lecture, 6:15 p.m. Post Lecture Reception | 4th Floor Programming Room

Thursday, 
March 20

Greyhounds Give
Loyola's giving day is an opportunity to support what you love about Loyola and our mission. By making a gift, all Greyhounds can help make a Loyola education possible for our students. Visit www.loyola.edu/give 

Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore:  A Shared Philosophy
Musical presented by Dr. Sudeshna Basu, Department of Mathematics and Statistics  with introduction by Dr. Suzanne Keilson, Department of Engineering
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Alumni Memorial Chapel

Celebrating Impact: Donor and Scholarship Appreciation Reception (Invitation only)
Celebrating Impact is an annual event that celebrates the impact of philanthropy at Loyola. The event acknowledges the generous support of Loyola benefactors who contribute to scholarships, academics, university programs, and also celebrates student scholarship recipients. For questions, please contact the Office of Donor Relations at donorrelations@loyola.edu.
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. | McGuire Hall

Ramadan Iftar Dinner: An Evening of Faith and Community
Loyola’s Muslim Students Association (MSA) and Campus Ministry invite you to a Ramadan Iftar, an evening dedicated to unity, learning, and community. This event brings together students, staff, and faculty from all backgrounds to experience the beauty of Ramadan and the tradition of breaking fast at sunset. As we gather, we’ll explore the significance of fasting in Islam, the meaning of Ramadan, and what this holy month represents for Muslim students on campus. The evening will include a shared meal at sunset, where we can enjoy traditional foods and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, spirituality, and our shared values. Whether you’re observing Ramadan or simply interested in learning more, you’re warmly invited to be part of this inclusive celebration of connection and understanding across faiths. 
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. | 4th Floor Programming Room 

Friday, 
March 21

• Maryland Day
  Milestone Breakfast  9 a.m. | 4th Floor Program Room (Invitation only)
• Mass  12:10 p.m. | Alumni Memorial Chapel
• Convocation  2 p.m.- 3 p.m. | McGuire Hall 

-Featuring Milch, Faculty Excellence, and AMDG Awards
See more details about Maryland Day here.