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Things to do at Loyola: September 18–October 1

September 16, 2026

Catch a play, hear experts explore the moral implications of AI, enjoy events with loved ones at Family Weekend, and more, in the next two weeks.

Friday Night Flick: Howl’s Moving Castle  

September 18, 6:45 p.m.-9 p.m., Damen Cinema  

Join the Department of Programming for a screening of Howl’s Moving Castle, complete with snacks and popcorn.  

Quinlan Career Week  

September 21-25 

During the third annual Career Week, students can engage with alumni and the business community in a variety of events.  

Fall Faculty/Staff Meet and Greet at LUMA  

September 23, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., LUMA Third Floor 

Faculty are invited to stop by LUMA for an informal meet and greet with Museum Director, Hannah Lutchenburg, to learn more about the permanent collection of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque art and artifacts.  

Reflections on AI and Magnifica Humanitas  

September 23, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Coffey Hall 139 

This gathering of speakers will explore several key implications of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical and consider what they mean for the development and use of new technologies.

Pot-a-Plant 

September 23, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Damen Den 

Join the Department of Programming for an evening of decorating pots, planting succulents, and learning about how interactions with nature can be positive for brain health.  

“And It is the People Who Should Wield it” 

September 24-27, Underground Theatre 

Through the style of a Forum Theatre, this interactive play discusses social-justice issues in a townhall-style exploration of the everyday obstacles people face.  

Family Weekend  

September 25-27 

Celebrate this Loyola tradition through various events this weekend that bring together students, families, faculty, and staff.  

Women’s Volleyball vs. Virginia Commonwealth University

September 26, 1 p.m., Gentile Arena  

Cheer on the Ramblers as they take on VCU at home.  

Loyola Day at the Art Institute of Chicago 

September 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Art Institute of Chicago 

Students are allowed to bring up to ten guests and can receive free admission by showing their Loyola ID at the Art Institute.  

Men’s Soccer vs. George Washington University  

September 26, 7 p.m., Loyola Soccer Park 

Support the Ramblers as they take on GW at home.  

Clothing Swap with Restoration Club 

September 28, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., Institute for Environmental Science Room 110  

Join the Restoration Club for a clothing swap featuring a mending table where students can bring clothing needing minor repairs.   

Latin Dance: Styles from Latin America 

September 29, 8 p.m.-9 p.m., Crown Center Lobby 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with dance classes taught by the Latin Dance Club.  

Wellness Fair  

September 30, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Damen Student Center Second Floor 

Students are invited to learn more about the Loyola Wellness Center and celebrate all things wellness. There will be a flu shot clinic, HIV/STI testing, massages, wellness booths, giveaways, and more.  

Justice for Jehanne: The Tale of a Medieval Survivor Book Talk  

October 1, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., School of Environmental Sustainability Room 124 

Explore Medieval Studies with an engaging conversation led by Sara McDougall on her new book Justice for Jehanne: The Tale of a Medieval Survivor.

 

Find more events on the University Calendar and LUCommunity.