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Become a Global Citizen

Learning to Lead with Purpose

In June, the 2018-19 LMU Residence Hall Association (RHA) president Amada Reyes ’19, won the National Association for College and University Residence Hall President of the Year award. Reyes was also … Read more

Creating a Community of Cultures

Students performing in Global Citizen Day Celebration.

On the evening of Nov. 15, 2018, Loyola Marymount University community members gathered on Alumni Mall with souvenir passports in hand as they participated in the Office of International Students and Scholar’s (OISS) annual Global Citizen Day, held in partnership with ASLMU, Study Abroad and the Center for Service and Action. This event invited the LMU community to learn about international opportunities for study and service as well as engage with diverse cultural groups on campus, promoting interculturality and global consciousness among members and developing an understanding of what it means to Become a Global Citizen.

The plaza was full of life, color and music as booths and tables lined the square. As attendees collected “stamps” from each unique “destination” around the globe, they were introduced to the diverse collection of globally-oriented organizations and programs that all have found a home in the LMU community. Among them were international students, like Abbey Grosse ‘21, a communications and public relations major from Perth, Australia, who understands her engagement with a place so far from her home country as a responsibility in creating a broader worldview.

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From Indonesia to LMU

lmu oiss indonesia students

Adjusting to life on the bluff can be difficult for Loyola Marymount University’s 170 students from Indonesia, but as the largest population of international students at LMU, it’s just a part of helping their family and community back home.

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Another National Honor for Intercultural Facilitators

lmu intercultural facilitators

The Intercultural Facilitator Program at Loyola Marymount University has again been awarded national recognition for its efforts to establish authentic, thoughtful student engagement focused on sensitive topics around diversity and social justice.

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International at LMU

oiss international at lmu

Loyola Marymount University is home to a growing number of international students and scholars from around the world, and our international community brings experiences and interests as diverse as the countries from where they come.

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