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The Welcome Pack: Loyola Traditions (Spring 2025)

The Welcome Pack

Subject line: Find Your Favorite Loyola Tradition

Send date: December 20, 2024

When you join the Loyola community, you also become part of the New Orleans community—a city steeped in customs and vibrant culture. 

 

As we prepare to celebrate some of our favorite and most sacred traditions for Christmas next week, we couldn’t think of a better time to share a few of the Loyola events and activities that bond us together as a community. Take a look at some of our favorite traditions on campus.

Only at Loyola

Wolf Pack Wednesday: On Wednesdays, the University Programming Board offers giveaways near the Iggy statue (pictured above) to those wearing maroon, gold, or Loyola gear! 

Class Beads: Each class at Loyola has different “class beads” that are given to them during the first semester. Traditionally, students wear their class beads at graduation. Beads are handed out during Convocation, but you can pick yours up from Student Life and Ministry by emailing Sydney Begoun at srbegoun@kcycar.com. 

Dressing Iggy: On special occasions, our statue, St. Ignatius of Loyola, is dressed in different t-shirts and accessories based on what is happening on campus.

Good Reasons to Get Together

Mass of the Holy Spirit: For centuries, many Catholic schools have celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit to ring in the start of a new school year. At Loyola, this celebration includes the many talents of our students and faculty.

Awakening Retreat: A time to get away from campus, meet new people, and grow deeper in your sense of belonging at Loyola and in your relationship with God, however you understand God to be. 

Third Friday: Loyola’s University Programming Board hosts interesting and one-of-a-kind events on the third Friday of every month during the school year. From Countdown to Carnival to Crawfish in the Quad to movie nights, you won’t want to miss these celebrations. Follow UPB on Instagram to get the latest updates!

Sneaux: Every year in December, the front lawn of Loyola is transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with 20 tons of real snow! (Yes, even in New Orleans.) Sip hot chocolate, get your picture with Santa, and have a snowball fight with your friends.  

A Habit of Helping Others

Homecoming Service: In the Jesuit tradition, Loyola strives to develop individuals who dedicate their lives to service for others. Each year, students come together at the start of Homecoming to complete service projects throughout the greater New Orleans community. 

Loyola University Community Action Program (LUCAP): LUCAP is a student-initiated, student-led volunteer service and advocacy organization open to all students. Students involved in LUCAP have opportunities for direct service and advocacy. 

These are just a few examples of the ways you can get involved on campus. The Department of Student Life and Ministry is here to help you find your path at Loyola—whether that’s taking part in a long-standing Loyola tradition or helping you start your own. 

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