Jesuits – College Admission at Loyola

A Christmas Poem for LUC

By | December 26, 2014

On Christmas Day our campus was quiet,
all of the Ramblers back in their hometowns.
Mom’s cooking for a month–say goodbye to your diet.
Winter break is far from a let down,
who doesn’t love catching up with family and friends?
Frankly, it becomes exhausting.
Some of us will be sad when break ends,
But when we return we won’t stop talking.

The Jesuits will have a Christmas celebration.
Surely Sister Jean will come and spread cheer,
if of course she ever takes a vacation.
It’s hard to believe it’s the end of the year.
Come 2015 all the Ramblers will be rejuvenated,
ready for new professors and new classes–
We’ll see how much more knowledge can be accumulated,
and who will stand out among the masses.

Soon students will make their way back to the lake shore,
all their presents in tow.
We’ll gather in Gentille to watch the Ramblers score,
cheering for those points to grow.
I’ll bet there’s been some Christmas wishin’
for a winning season all around.
Our boys and girls are on a mission,
to bring home the victor’s crown.

So from one rambler to the rest, I hope this Christmas was the best one yet!

Our Jesuit Education

By | November 16, 2014

“We are Chicago’s Jesuit, Catholic University—a diverse community seeking God in all things and working to expand knowledge in the service of humanity through learning, justice, and faith.”

Loyola is a special university, for more reasons than are obvious to a visitor. As a student here I appreciate the ways Loyola incorporates caring for their students and its Jesuit heritage.

Building Community. The theme of our freshman orientation and a pillar of what Loyola believes in, building community is evident throughout this university. Students are encouraged by their advisors to join at least two organizations on campus to start meeting and befriending other students. Resident Assistants are huge advocates of bonding with the other people living on your floor, to ensure a fun, welcoming atmosphere in the residence halls. The university is encouraging to students of all faiths, while respecting and learning from all students in Loyola’s community.

Well-rounded Students. Providing students with a liberal arts education centered in Jesuit values means graduating as a well-educated and well-rounded member of society. Loyola provides students with numerous opportunities to serve the society we are a part of through acts of social justice. By the time graduation rolls around we will have a better understanding of the world around us.

Jesuit “Friends”. The Jesuits around campus that serve as priests, mentors, and professors are friends to everyone on campus. Whether they are helping with academics, faith, or life advice the Jesuits of Loyola are an important presence on campus. Loyola is also a part of the global network of Jesuit colleges and universities, providing students with invaluable connections.

I’m grateful to attend a university with such a clearly defined mission that I will carry with me the rest of my life. In the words of St. Ignatious of Loyola, “Go forth and set the world on fire”, with our Loyola education, I believe that we can.

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Loyola’s Annual Jesuit Jam

By Hannah Colborn | February 5, 2012

Loyola is the nation’s largest Jesuit university. Loyola’s Jesuits (the Jesuits are a specific order of Catholic priests) sponsor a men’s basketball game every year at Loyola’s now new-and-improved Gentile Arena. The “Jesuit Jam” of 2012 took place this past Friday when the Ramblers mens’ basketball team took on Cleveland State. The Jesuits gave away free swag and hosted a bunch of games and events during breaks in the game: a Jesuit dance contest and musical chairs game between the priests and a few student athletes. It was a really fun night!

Here is a peek at some of the photos I took that night for the Loyola Phoenix (All photos were taken by me!)

Loyola cheerleaders get rowdy to distract a Cleveland State free thrower.

A Rambler tries to get around a Cleveland player in the first half.

A Jesuit gets funky in the Jesuit dance contest during a break in play.

Loyola’s nationally-ranked dance team observes the halftime festivities put on by the Jesuits.

Players go head to head late in the second half.

Christmas On Campus!

By | November 29, 2011

We’re back from Thanksgiving break and life seems to be more hectic than ever! With final exams in two and a half weeks and many final papers to turn in before then, time management is essential to survive the crazy month of December.

Unfortunately, just because finals are coming up it doesn’t mean that other commitments and responsibilities no longer exist. One such commitment for me is our Christmas On Campus event this coming Saturday!

This year is Loyola’s first annual Christmas On Campus. Founded by Loyola students Nic Herman and Alex Boesch, it is an event dedicated to bringing Christmas cheer to elementary students in Loyola’s neighboring communities. Being a close friend of Nic and Alex’s, they presented me with the opportunity to be on a team of six Loyola students who would individually be in charge of different aspects of the event in order to get everything running smoothly.

I am in charge of getting about 150 Loyola student volunteers. These volunteers will be paired up with a child and they will basically hang out with them for the day. The event will be held in the Norville Center and the newly redone Gentile gym. We have different clubs and organizations from Loyola setting up booths for the children such as gourmet hot chocolate making and ornament decorating. Santa will make an appearance and singing and dancing groups from Loyola will perform.

None of this would be possible, however, without the help of the University. Nic and Alex worked closely with the Jesuits at Loyola and got their support for the event. They then went to higher administration and worked on getting the space and permission we needed.

Although it has involved a good amount of work, it will definitely be worth it to share Christmas cheer with the elementary students on Saturday. After all, isn’t that happiness the best part of the holidays? I think so.