Mission 101
A workshop series for new LMU staff members
Want to learn more about LMU's mission and values?
Interested in meeting other new colleagues and forming relationships?
This four-part workshop series is designed specifically for new LMU staff members, in any area of the university and with any background. We'll learn a little bit about LMU and what it means to work here, get connected to more resources and programs across campus, and take plenty of time to build relationships and community with new and long-serving colleagues alike!
Modules include:
Do You Speak Ignatian? | Ignatian vocab and values
Reflecting on Our Roots | Where we come from, where we’re going
A Faith that Does Justice | Reflecting on mission and action
Informed, Formed, Transformed| Care of the whole person: self and others
These workshops can be attended in any order; no prerequisites or preparation required. All are designed for new staff members (in their first year or so of service at LMU).
Lunch is always provided!
2024-2025 Schedule
Mission 101 workshops are offered in collaboration with the Office of Mission and Ministry and Human Resources Learning and Development. Workshops will be held in the Human Resources Training Room in UH 1900.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
Mission 101: Do You Speak Ignatian?
Thursday, October 3 | 12pm-1:30pm | HR Training Room (UH 1900)
Mission 101: Reflecting on Our Roots
Spring 2025, date TBD
To register, sign in to Workday and navigate to Learning >> Discover, then select the workshop you wish to attend.
Questions or difficulties signing up? Email us at mission@lmu.edu.
Our Mission
LMU's mission statement and how we live it out
Mission and Ministry
More about Mission and Ministry, including more program offerings for staff, opportunities for service and spirituality, and interfaith resources.
Mission 101 FAQs
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All new staff members (Westchester, Playa Vista, and LMU Loyola Law School campuses) who are in their first 1-2 years of service. All are welcome, though, so if you're a longer serving staff member interested in joining us, please do!
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No! No previous experience, knowledge, or specific professional role or faith commitment is required.
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Each module will feature a brief presentation on a topic related to LMU's history, identity, and mission, followed by plenty of time for reflection and conversation on the theme of the workshop as it relates to our own personal and professional experience. Lunch is always provided, whether the workshops are held in person or remotely.
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Email Kat Brown, Director of Mission and Identity Programs, at katherine.brown@lmu.edu, and she will be glad to speak with you in more detail!