Carson Miller

LMU Students Bring New Ideas to Clinton Global Initiative University

LMU Students Attend Clinton Global Initiative University

From October 19-21, ten Loyola Marymount University (LMU) students attended the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) conference at the University of Chicago, where they collaborated with over 1,000 other undergraduate and graduate student leaders from around the globe in finding solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues. Each year the Center for Service and Action works with students interested in submitting projects and sponsors ten students to attend to the conference. While sharing and developing their own unique ideas for change within the LMU community, the students also heard stories of those already making strides towards a better world and engaging in conservations with experts in an array of fields.

Jennifer Mendez, a graduate student and the Administrative Coordinator for LMU’s First To Go program, was one of the attendees. In attending CGI U, she hoped to gain insight into ways LMU’s First to Go program may better serve first-generation college students at LMU and other universities.

December marks both the close of the fall semester on Loyola Marymount University’s (LMU) campus and the start of the holiday season across the globe. This year Lions had the opportunity to reflect on what they have learned this semester and to celebrate holiday cultural traditions from around the globe as a community and further develop their understanding of what it means to Become a Global Citizen and Integrate Mind Body Spirit.

“Feel Good Finals” Helps Students De-Stress During Finals at LMU Library

Feel Good Finals with Buster LMU Therapy Dog

While it’s no secret that finals week can be a hectic five days, most students would agree that petting some furry friends or snagging a sweet treat can help to relieve the pressure of exams and deadlines. With this in mind, LMU’s William H. Hannon Library and the Fitwell Center partnered up once again to hold their bi-annual “Feel Good Finals” events in and around the library, providing those hard at work with ways big and small to relax and refresh their minds. The events included on-site massages on the third floor of the library, a cookie bar on Monday night as well as a free “Snack and Swag” cart.

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.

ROAR Studios Wins Big with Student Films

ROAR Studios, Loyola Marymount University’s student-run production house, gained national recognition from the College Media Association this past October, with student films winning awards in Best Entertainment Program and the 2018 Film Festival Award. The original comedic short “Coming Out,” written, directed and produced by ROAR’s Aoife Tejada 20’, won CMA’s Pinnacle Award for Best Entertainment Program, while the international film “The Veles Conundrum,” jointly produced with Patrick Reilly ’19 by ROAR and the Los Angeles Loyolan, was awarded the 2018 Film Festival award for long documentary.

Keeping the Campus Healthy

Nick Diaz is passionate about wellness, self-care and helping people maintain personal health.. As Loyola Marymount University recently participated in Body Image Awareness Month, the junior biology major answered five questions about being a personal trainer at the Burns Recreation Center and how fellow students can stay healthy.

LMU Students Bring New Ideas to Clinton Global Initiative University

LMU Celebrates Holiday Traditions Across Campus

“Feel Good Finals” Helps Students De-Stress During Finals at LMU Library

Creating a Community of Cultures

ROAR Studios Wins Big with Student Films

Keeping the Campus Healthy

Special Games Celebrates 40 Years

Families Live out LMU Mission for Weekend

LMU CARES Continues to Grow

Grant Helps LMU Recycle