Presidential Centennial Guest Seriesbrings national speakers to Loyola

JANUARY 16

The Rev. James L.Heft, S.M., Ph.D.

President of the Institute for Advanced CatholicStudies at the University ofSouthern California

7 p.m.St. Charles RoomDanna Student Center

In his talk, “The Church,Bishops and Theologians: A Dynamic Tension,” Heftexplores the relationships,both historical and modern,among these three crucialsources for the life of the Church.

FEBRUARY 19

The Rev. Michael J.Garanzini, S.J., Ph.D.

President of LoyolaUniversity Chicago

7 p.m.St. Charles RoomDanna Student Center

In his presentation, “Makingthe Most of Every Crisis,”Garanzini discusses issuestrending in highereducation today, with aspecial emphasis on Jesuit-based academic institutions.

FEBRUARY 26

Cokie Roberts

Political commentator forNPR and ABC News, and New Orleans native

7 p.m.Roussel Hall

Roberts, daughter of the latecongressman Hale Boggsand former congresswomanLindy Boggs, will provide anhistorical account of NewOrleans politics touching onher family’s experiences andher own as a nationalpolitical correspondent.Roberts will also offer herperspectives on the recentpresidential election.

APRIL 17

Nicholas Carr

2011 Pulitzer Prize finalistand New York Timesbestselling author of TheShallows: What the Internetis Doing to Our Brains

7 p.m.Roussel Hall

Carr presents “The Mind inthe Net,” examining how our growing dependence on the Internet isinfluencing the way ourminds work, encouragingsuperficial skimming at theexpense of deep conceptualthinking. Carr’s talk is drawnfrom his book The Shallows:What the Internet is Doingto Our Brains.

For information about upcoming centennial events, go to www.loyno.edu/2012

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Loyola University New Orleans is celebrating its centennial with a series of events featuringacclaimed guest speakers, authors, and artists. The series provides an array of cultural,artistic, Catholic, and intellectual perspectives through events that support Loyola’s missionof providing outstanding holistic Jesuit education and serving the New Orleans community.

The Presidential Centennial Guest Series was developed by Loyola President Kevin Wm.Wildes, S.J., Ph.D., and well-known political couple and New Orleans residents Mary Matalinand James Carville. All events are free and open to the public.

A newsletter for the neighbors of Loyola University New Orleans SPRING 2013

UPCOMING EVENTSwww.loyno.edu/calendarTickets: available online atmontage.loyno.edu or by calling (504) 865-2074

JANUARY 31Lost Freedom in AmericaAn evening discussion with Judge Andrew P. Napolitano6 p.m., Roussel Hall, Free

MARCH 9Brian Blade with the Loyola Jazz Band4:30 p.m., Roussel Hall$10 general admission$5 students/faculty/staff

MARCH 17J.S. Bach’s The Art of FuguePerformed by pianist Father Seán Duggan ‘777:30 p.m., Roussel Hall, Free

APRIL 30 Opera Workshop

Great Britten: Celebrating the 100th Birthdayof Benjamin Britten!7:30 p.m., Roussel Hall$8 general admissionFree for students/faculty/staff/seniors

Loyola pumps morethan $160 millioninto area economy

Loyola University New Orleans continues tobe a major economic engine for New Orleans,infusing $160.4 million into the Greater NewOrleans and Louisiana economies during its2011 – 2012 academic year.

“Throughout its 100-year history, LoyolaUniversity has been an economic driver forthe New Orleans region. And now, as theentire nation faces an unsecure economy, thisfact remains: Loyola provides significanteconomic value to New Orleans,” said LoyolaPresident Kevin Wm. Wildes, S.J., Ph.D.

The university directly employs 1,203 people,as well as more than 200 contracted workers.Loyola contributed $65.2 million to theeconomy in employment, including $51.8million in after-tax payroll, $12.7 million infringe benefit disbursements, and $730,000 in state income tax revenue.

Last year, the university’s operations andexpenditures contributed $70.5 million to the economy, including $28.4 million onutilities, insurance, debt service, andmiscellaneous costs, and $17.9 million onsimilar expenses from grants and restrictedfunds. The remaining $24.2 million was spent on construction projects, such asrenovations to Monroe Hall and Cabra Hall.

Loyola also brings a significant economicboon to the city by attracting out-of-statestudents and campus visitors. The 2011 – 2012student body hit record levels with 5,178 total students, and of the $24.6 million spent by out-of-state students, approximately$6.3 million went to off-campus housing.

In 2011– 2012, a record 754 studentscompleted 920 service learning experiences,clocking in an astounding 23,253 hours ofservice which benefitted 56 differentcommunity partners for an in-kind value of $443,202.

Loyola’s purchase of Veritas Hall enhances its Broadway CampusLoyola University recently acquired the property known as Veritas Hall, located at 7300 St. Charles Avenue, formerly owned by St. Mary’s Dominican Sisters of Peace. The historic mansion was originally constructed in 1906 for the Fabacher family and waslater used as a library for St. Mary’s Dominican College. It was most recently used to housecollege records, alumni offices, and as a gathering space for Dominican alumni.

While the future use of the building is currently under consideration by Loyola, theacquisition of the property was instrumental in carrying out its facilities master plan, whichincludes enhancing and growing residential and social spaces for campus constituents.

Loyola began acquiring property from the Dominican Sisters in the mid-1980s followingthe college’s closure. In 1984, Loyola purchased the college’s library and its sciencebuilding, which were renovated and combined and now house Loyola’s College of Law.Additionally, the purchase included Greenville Hall, Cabra Hall, the president’s house, theformer convent now known as St. Mary’s Hall, and the Broadway Activities Center. TheDominican Conference Center was purchased by Loyola in 2009, and that site, along withthe site of the former president’s house, is the new home of the College of Law BroadwayBuilding. Loyola is currently renovating Cabra Hall, which was built in 1969 and is used as a residence facility for Loyola upperclassmen.

Loyola honors former principal with Integritas Vitae award Sister Imelda Moriarty, C.C.V.I., former principal of St. Catherine ofSiena Catholic School in Metairie, is the recipient of LoyolaUniversity’s 2012 Integritas Vitae Award, the university’s highest honor.

The Integritas Vitae Award is presented annually to an individual whoembodies the traits Loyola seeks to instill in its students, such as high moral characterand a commitment to selfless service. Past recipients include Mother Teresa of Calcutta,New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson, H’87, and the late Archbishop of New OrleansPhilip Hannan.

“I am highly honored to accept this prestigious award, especially from Loyola University,an institution responsible for sending out so many dedicated scholars to proclaim thegood news to the world. I am also very humbled, as I could count very many moredeserving candidates,” Moriarty said.

Born in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland, Moriarty came to the U.S. during World War II andentered the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Moriarty wasprincipal of St. Catherine of Siena School for nearly 30 years. Under Moriarty’s leadership, acapital campaign at St. Catherine’s raised funds to erect a multi-use building, which boastsan auditorium and nine spacious classrooms to house kindergarten and pre-kindergartenprograms. She spearheaded the reconstruction of the school gym and cafeteria buildingalong with the creation of an art and computer room. Moriarty was also responsible forbringing together the St. Catherine’s community to build a state-of-the-art playground.

OPERATIONS ANDEXPENDITURES$70.5 million

EMPLOYMENTACTIVITIES$65.2 million

ENROLLMENTACTIVITIES$24.6 million

PARDON OUR PROGRESS For more information about construction projects, please visit http://blogs.loyno.edu/progress

Cabra Hall, originally built in 1969 as aresidence facility for students at DominicanCollege, and now a residence for Loyolastudents, is well into its renovation. Duringdemolition work, the majority of the olddoors and plumbing fixtures were donatedto Habitat for Humanity. The renovatedbuilding will offer Loyola upperclassmennew workout, study, and common areas, aswell as updated furnishings, ergonomicroom configurations, and added security.It will also boast many environmentallysustainable features and will seek LEEDcertification upon its completion. Cabra’srenovation is on schedule to be finished byJuly 2013.

Monroe Hall’s renovation is on schedule.The long-term project is expected to becompleted in 2015 and will add 114,000square feet to the building. Monroe Hallhouses 40 percent of all Loyola classes and,due to space constraints, renovations aretaking place one floor at a time whileclasses continue in the building. Severaloffices have moved to accommodateconstruction work, and exterior scaffoldingwas constructed along the Calhoun side ofthe building to prepare for new façadework. Phase I interior renovations havebegun, which will require some interior andexterior demolition work. Exterior façadework will be ongoing for the next fewmonths.

Buddig Hall’s renovation is nearing thecompletion of Phase I. The residence hallon Loyola’s main campus receivedupgrades to its interior and new exteriorbrickwork and windows as well as a brandnew energy efficient HVAC system. Theelevator lobbies were equipped with newwindows, and windows were installed onthe southeast side of the building. Cleanup work has begun on the interiorand exterior.

Tickets and information are available online at montage.loyno.edu, or call (504) 865-2074.

There is nothingrational about the

economy, for Athensthe bailout has

arrived!

Playwright:Aristophanes

Jan. 30 – 31 at 8 p.m.

Feb. 1 – 2 at 8 p.m.

Lower Depths Theater$12 general adm.$8 Loyola stud./fac./

seniors/staff

An all-new musical thatbrings Molière into the

swinging '60s!

Adapted from The Miser by Molière

Book and Lyrics by Ricky Graham

and Sean Patterson

Mar. 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 8 p.m.

Mar. 10 at 2 p.m.

Marquette Theater$12 general admission$8 Loyola stud./faculty

seniors/staff

Loyola BalletApr. 26 – 27 at 8 p.m.

Roussel Hall

$12 general admission$8 Loyola students, seniors, faculty, staff

The WitnessNothing but the truth

Playwright: Ernest Ferlita, S.J.

This one-act playrevolves around theinterrogation of a

witness to the murderof six Jesuits and twowomen in El Salvador.

Apr. 10 – 11 at 7 p.m.

Lower Depths Theater

Donations welcome

SPRINGSENIORPROJECT

ONEACTFESTIVAL

Apr. 15 – 16 and Apr. 20 at 7 p.m.

Apr. 21 at 2 p.m.

Lower Depths Theater

Free admission

the

moneybox

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS DEPARTMENT OF

Kids and adults alike enjoyed Loyola’s annual Sneaux Day on December 5. Twenty tons ofmanufactured snow blanketed the MarquetteHorseshoe lawn, creating a winter wonderland for the Loyola community.

Tons of fun in the Sneaux

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