2026 CSJ Center Symposium

Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor: Modeling the City of Tomorrow

Monday, February 9 - Thursday, February 12, 2026

For over a century, Loyola Marymount University has empowered leaders in their pursuit to secure a brighter world for all. In light of today’s ecological crisis, we are asked to continue these pursuits with a new lens; one that heeds the Church’s call for transformative action and comprehensive ‘ecological conversion’ in response to the cries of the earth and of the poor. 

Like many universities of its size, LMU is not just a campus for learning and research, but a microcosm of the average American city, with residences, infrastructure, and commerce. Coupled with our location in one of the largest metropolitan regions in the United States, we are uniquely positioned to model real and substantive solutions for ecological renewal. In the 2026 CSJ Center Symposium, the university community and general public are invited to dream – of what the city of tomorrow can be, and how the university can model it today.

Call for Proposals

We are currently accepting proposals for the symposium. Please click the link below or here to view the form.

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