Jon Harguindeguy ’19 has focused on his artwork for several years as a way to get through hard times. After returning from a four-year service in the U.S. Navy, he returned to civilian life and wanted to provide for his family. In 2017, Jon started attending Loyola Marymount University to take his interest in art and turn it into a way to give back to others by studying art therapy and demonstrating what it means to Live a Life of Purpose.
Returning from military service to civilian life and transitioning to college life is not an easy endeavor. Which is why Loyola Marymount University’s Veteran Programs office, housed in Student Success, supports students in this transition by providing services and programs specifically for those who have spent time serving.
Veteran Programs collaborates with various departments and organizations to create a campus awareness of LMU’s veteran population. This week is Veterans Appreciation Week, LMU wants to honor, celebrate and create awareness of those students and alumni on campus who are also veterans. Ericka Salary ’19 came to LMU for the opportunity to work towards a career in the film industry and the support for student veterans.
Hayden Tanabe’s leadership journey started in the Residence Hall Association during his first year at LMU. By the time he was a senior, he was elected as the president of the Associated Students of Loyola Marymount University. Now as an alumnus, Hayden looks to build upon those experiences and continue his journey off the bluff.
Hilary Rucker chose Loyola Marymount University for its diversity of mind, body and spirit. She saw this, among other attributes she valued in LMU’s mission, reflected in student organization Working to Empower and Educate.
Taylor Brewer has dedicated herself to advocacy and giving back to her community. As part of the Oxfam Club at Loyola Marymount University, she found a community dedicated to social change.
Starting college was a scary experience for Micaela Hammond, but it was The Learning Community that made her first semester at Loyola Marymount University a successful one.
When Sarahn Sanfoka came to Loyola Marymount University, The Learning Community and Office of Black Student Services sparked her interest in the African-American community on campus. Now as a senior, she’s looking to inspire future students to continue to build that community.
The transition from the military to college is not always easy, but senior Joshua Williams has thrived at Loyola Marymount University thanks in part to its veterans support programs.
As another LGBT+ History Month at Loyola Marymount University comes to an end, the LGBT Student Services office continues to promote equality, visibility and inclusion on campus. As a gay student at LMU, Nelson Peralta has made such advocacy his goal.
As part of Loyola Marymount University’s Day of Dialogue, students came together with members of the Los Angeles Police Department for a conversation on race relations. For sophomore Kaelyn Sabal-Wilson, it was an empowering and eye-opening experience.