Prime Minister Julia Gillard increases the number of refugees Australia takes yearly to encourage migrants to use official, safer channels for asylum. This is part of her larger immigration reform package.
Archive for August, 2012
“CPS students show gains on ACT, Prairie State Achievement Exam” from the Chicago Tribune
CPS students show improvements in test scores which Mayor Emanuel credits to overall school improvement.
“Young women find voices – and inner leadership – in Bosnia and Herzegovina” from UN Women
A new program developed in Bosnia and Herzegovina is aimed at challenging prevalent gender stereotypes in these countries through trainings on volunteerism, leadership, women’s rights and democracy.
“Loyola teaches lakeshore stewardship by example” from What Our Water’s Worth (WOWW)
WOWW discusses Loyola’s sustainability plans, specifically our plan to reduce our campus’ stormwater contribution to the City of Chicago’s combined sewer system.
Law & Justice
By David Yellen, J.D.
Dean and Professor
School of Law
Concern with social justice comes naturally to a school of law. Social justice is not really possible without a vigorous and independent legal system. Lawyers, even when they are zealously seeking to advance the interests of a private client, play in important role in creating a just society…
“Philanthropist Wants to Be Rid of His Last $1.5 Billion” from New York Times
New York billionaire, Charles F. Feeney, discusses his plan to distribute the rest of his fortune to non-profit organizations, including those focused on medical care, immigration reform, education, criminal justice advocacy and peace-building.
“Following elections, proportion of Senegal’s female parliamentarians almost doubles” from UN Women
The number of female elected parliamentarians in Senegal’s National Assembly has almost doubled because of new parity laws.
“Niehoff student selected for Schweitzer Fellowship” from Nurses.com
Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing student – Melody Cibock – recently received the Schweitzer Fellowship to improve the health and well-being of a vulnerable Chicago community.
“Wounded I Am More Awake: Finding Meaning After Terror” from Chicago Tonight, WTTW
Watch as Loyola’s own, Professor Julia Lieblich, discusses her new book with co-author and psychologist Esad Boškailo on Chicago Tonight. Their book focuses on genocide and healing.
Teaching and Modeling Social Justice
“If one has knowledge, he shares it with the one who does not possess it.” These words from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola represent part of the paradigm evident in best practices of teaching at Loyola University Chicago. The idea of sharing knowledge is evident in our efforts to cultivate a recognition and commitment to social justice among our students.