Loyola University Chicago Office of Civic Engagement

03/25/2021

Loyola’s NCAA run has given local businesses the jolt they needed after a difficult year!

After a brutal year for business, Loyola watch parties and Sister Jean gear could provide restaurants and shops with a much-needed jolt.

01/19/2021

The Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States reflect on our Gospel call to promote the common good in the public square. Learn more by clicking below!

Justice and Ecology Contemplation and Political Action: An Ignatian Guide to Civic Engagement The Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States reflects on our Gospel call to promote the common good in the public square. Download the PDF Here Introduction Letter from the President of the Jesuit....

01/15/2021

The City of Chicago is partnering with the Biden-Harris Administration for a National COVID-19 Memorial Service, titled "Brighter Together" to remember the lives lost to COVID-19. The virtual event will take place on Tuesday, January 19 at 6:00 p.m. CDT!

10/16/2020

Happening TOMORROW! Led by our very own Dean of Social Work, and others from UIUC, this State Wide Student Event, "Voting is Social Work" will offer insights on the importance of voter registration and voting both generally and for social workers, and provides practical information on voter registration, voting, and how to help commonly disenfranchised groups better participate in our elections. https://illinois.zoom.us/j/82939666717?pwd=THVxYW52SGJLNmE0QlAyQVFRSzZuQT09

10/09/2020

Meet our Neighborhood Student Ambassadors! They are helping students and residents live together in a safe and distant harmony. They are walking daily off-campus blocks surrounding the Lakeshore Campus and offering free hand sanitizers produced by Loyola Institute of Environmental Sustainability (IES), free disposable masks, and free COVID signs for businesses!

09/22/2020

Just in! 100% of our very own Rambler Athletes are registered to vote! However, the work has only begun. Visit AllintoVote.org or LUC.edu/Vote to take the pledge, create a voting plan, access resources, register to vote, request your ballot, and more. We need our ENTIRE Rambler community to participate, get informed and convert that to ACTION!

09/22/2020

The most common question we receive from our students, especially in light of COVID-19: Where should I register to vote?

We leave it up to them to decide where they would like to vote, depending on what local issues matter to them. But if they are stumped we hope that this guide will help!

09/22/2020

Today is the day! It's Day and we are here to help! Today is the day! It's and we are here to help you through the voting process!
Loyola University Chicago University Libraries will be holding one-on-one virtual drop in hours for students, faculty and staff who have questions regarding voter registration. We will also be posting helpful tips and information periodically throughout the day!! http://libguides.luc.edu/loyolavotes 🗳

09/18/2020

: We are now #8 in the NATION for voting pledges - up from our debut as #18 last week! Let's climb to the top, and finish this election season strong. Visit https://allintovote.org/take-the-pledge/ and pledge!

09/16/2020

The Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage will be hosting a virtual forum, called "There is no Catholic Vote - and it's Important" TOMORROW from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. CDT. To learn more and register, visit this link: https://rb.gy/krfpik

09/14/2020

Hey Ramblers! Check out this 51 State-by-State Voter Guide, put together by our partners at Columbia College Chicago! This tool will walk you through the entire voting process, from the beginning when you register, until you cast your ballot! Check it out: https://loyolauniversitychicago.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LoyolaUniversityPublicEngagementWorkingGroup/EXilfqOy_q1Ou1MCkKm3BBwBuDBvzh3lyNdr6M1zTWG2vg?e=VZjCIB