Category: Student Workshops

Passion for Politics

Passion for Politics

Jane Miller is a junior at Loyola University Chicago pursuing majors in political science and multimedia journalism. Originally from Seattle, she spent her fall semester in Washington, D.C. through Loyola’s Washington Program where she worked as a public affairs intern at the Brookings Institution, a prominent public policy think tank. In this role, Jane had …

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Public Citizen: A Progressive Consumer Advocacy Organization

Public Citizen: A Progressive Consumer Advocacy Organization

Meet Alejandra Portillo; she is a Political Science and International Studies major. Her interests include human rights issues; after Loyola, she plans to attend law school, focusing on international or immigration law and continuing her work in human rights advocacy. As a part of Loyola’s DC Internship Program, she interned at Public Citizen, a progressive …

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1G DESiGN: A Podcast and Storytelling Campaign

1G DESiGN: A Podcast and Storytelling Campaign

Ethan Chiu Pronouns: He/him/his Ethan is a second-year student studying Advertising/Public Relations with a minor in Non-Profit Management. Outside of studying, Ethan works at the Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs office with the STARS Mentorship program. Additionally, he serves as President of the Mixed Heritage Union, a space for multiracial and trans-racially adopted students on …

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Creating the Prototype of a Future Database

Creating the Prototype of a Future Database

James Edward Rubino is a Sophomore at Loyola University Chicago. His primary focus of the study is divided between preparing for medical school and that of history, with a particular interest in scientific, economic, medical, and Medieval history. While this is his first time presenting at a symposium, he is already no stranger to academic …

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Soccer Is More than Just a Sport in Peru

Soccer Is More than Just a Sport in Peru

During Spring break, Loyola men’s soccer team took a trip to Peru to become immersed and gain a better understanding of the Peruvian culture. Taiga Crenshaw is an EXPL – 292 student reflects on his experience:   Loyola Men’s Soccer Peru Trip   Over spring break, I traveled to Peru as part of Loyola Men’s …

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Mia Mone Garcia

Mia Mone Garcia

Meet Mia Mone Garcia; she is a senior studying Political Science from Santa Fe, New Mexico. She wants to pursue a career in the legal field. In her junior year, she applied to an internship at Beyond Legal Aid to gain a better understanding of the legal work attorneys were doing at nonprofit organizations. Beyond …

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