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Whether fighting off procrastination with the Writing and Tutoring Center or dancing at The Queen’s Ball with the Swing Dancing Club, here are some upcoming events to check out on campus.
Men’s Basketball vs. SLU
February 13, 7:30 p.m., Gentile Arena
See Men’s Basketball in their game against SLU for Senior Night. The graduating class can join in on a Senior Celebration before the game in Damen Den. Find more details here.
Women’s Basketball vs. Saint Joseph’s
February 14, 6 p.m., Gentile Arena
Cheer on the Ramblers as they take on Saint Joseph’s.
Organ Concert Series: Tom Robak
February 15, 3 p.m., Madonna della Strada Chapel
Experience the pipe organ of Madonna della Strada with a free performance by Tom Robak.
Spring Bouldering Competition
February 16, 2 p.m., Halas Recreation Wall
Campus Recreation will host the annual bouldering competition at the Halas Climbing Hall. The competition includes beginners, intermediate, and advanced divisions, and climbers of all experience levels are invited to participate.
Living Oaks of Notre Dame Lecture by Lindsay Cook
February 16, 4 p.m., Cuneo Hall 311
The Medieval Studies Lecture Series continues with “The Living Oaks of Notre Dame: Carpentry in Medieval Paris,” presented by Lindsay Cook, assistant teaching professor of Art History and Architectural History at Penn State.
McElroy Shakespeare Event
February 17, 7 p.m., Newhart Family Theatre
Inspired by Loyola’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, join the Theatre Department and the Department of English for an interdisciplinary evening featuring live performances and a lecture.
Campus Ministry Social–Paczkis and Beads
February 17, 11:30 p.m., Damen Suite 217
Celebrate Fat Tuesday and the beginning of the Lenten season at the Campus Ministry February Social with traditional Polish paczki doughnuts, Mardi Gras beads, and games.
Ash Wednesday Services
February 18, all day, Madonna della Strada Chapel
Ash Wednesday liturgies will take place on all Chicago-area campuses throughout the day for members of the Loyola community celebrating Lent.
Leadership Conversation with Pablo Di Si
February 18, 8:30 a.m., Schreiber Center Room 22
Learn more about leadership skills at an intimate conversation with Pablo Di Si, Loyola alumnus, and an international business leader and retired President and Chief Executive Office of Volkswagen Group of America.
Crafting Your Luck: Lunar New Year
February 18, 12:30 p.m., Information Commons
Join the University Libraries in celebrating Lunar New Year with zodiac wheel and red envelope crafts, as well as a Chinese calligraphy lesson from Hong Chen, director of Chinese Language and Culture.
The Queen’s Ball
February 18, 6 p.m., Palm Court
The Loyola University Chicago Swing Dancing Club invites the Loyola community to step into the world of the Regency Era with a grand ball-inspired event.
Black History Month Celebration
February 19, 3 p.m., Damen Student Center
Join the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Division of Student Development for a celebration of community, wellness, and joy. All Loyola students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend.
University Partner Fest at The Art Institute of Chicago
February 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., The Art Institute of Chicago
As a member of the Art Institute of Chicago’s University Partner Program, Loyola students, staff, and faculty are invited to a free day at the Art Institute featuring art talks, a career panel, gallery experiences, art-making, and an exclusive reception. Show a valid Loyola ID at the University Partner Fest table (Michigan Avenue or Modern Wing) for free admission.
Martha Biondi: Chicago’s Anti-Apartheid Movement
February 23, 4 p.m., McCormick Lounge, Coffey Hall
The History Department will welcome Martha Biondi, professor of History and Lorraine H. Morton, professor of Black Studies at Northwestern, for the department’s fourth annual Black History Month event to discuss Chicagoans’ role in anti-apartheid efforts.
Long Night Against Procrastination
February 23, 7 p.m., Damen Student Center
Join the Writing Center and the Tutoring Center for a night of peer-to-peer support to prepare for midterms.
Cancer Research Night and Poster Session
February 24, 4 p.m., Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center
Explore a showcase of cancer-focused research across many disciplines, including an abstract competition for students and trainees, a poster session, and networking opportunities.
Men’s Volleyball vs. Northern Kentucky
February 26, 7 p.m., Gentile Arena
Support the Rambler Men’s Volleyball team as they take on Northern Kentucky.
Find more Loyola events on the University Calendar and LUCommunity.
