2025 Us Here Now: Student Calendar
Us/Here/Now Programs for Students
Mass and Community
Sundays, Nov. 2, 9, and 16 | 10:00 am and 8:00 pm in Sacred Heart Chapel; 9:30 pm in Leavey Chapel
Join the entire LMU community for fellowship and prayer; refreshments and reception follow each 8pm liturgy in the Cave (lower level of Sacred Heart Chapel).
Open House and Meet & Greet with the Jesuits
Sunday, November 2 | 9:00 - 10:30 pm | LMU Jesuit Community
Ever wondered who lives in the Jesuit Community? Join us after mass to meet some Jesuits, grab some pizza, and get a tour of the Community!
Justice on Tap - Building Refugia: Renewal and Resistance in Difficult Times
Tuesday, November 4 | 4:30 - 6:30 pm | The Loft
Justice On Tap puts the “social” in "social justice" by uplifting the social justice work happening in our community and connecting with justice advocates on the Bluff and beyond. Dr. Jennifer Abe (PSYC, emeritus) will touch on what we can learn from the idea of refugia, a biological term for the hidden places where life can survive and thrive through periods of environmental instability. As well as the question of how the Ignatian tradition, as well as these lessons from nature, can help us locate sources of hope and places of nourishment in difficult times. Info and RSVP here.
Maxims and Donuts with the Sisters
Wednesdays: Nov. 5, 12, 19 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Alumni Mall
Did you know...? LMU is unique in the U.S. by having not one, but three sponsoring religious communities! Come by the CSJ table at Wellness Wednesday to learn about the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, their spirituality, and their work for justice and reconciliation on campus and beyond. Plus, grab a sweet treat!
Climate-Induced Displacement in Asia Pacific: A Moral Call to Action
Thursday, Nov. 6 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Location tbd
The CSJ Center for Reconciliation and Justice invites you to a presentation by Joe Hampson, S.J., regional director of Jesuit Refugee Service Asia Pacific, exploring the intersection of climate change, displacement, and forgotten refugee populations across the Asia Pacific region. Fr. Joe will share stories and insights that illuminate the moral urgency of climate-induced migration and its place within the framework of integral ecology as described in Laudato Si’. More info here.
Java with the Jesuits
Friday, November 7 | 9:00 - 11:00 am | Founders Pavilion (First Year Area)
Start your Friday off right with a fresh cup of joe; take it to go or hang for a few minutes and chat with the Jesuit baristas!
Sunset Procession and Examen
Monday, Nov. 10 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Bluff Labyrinth
Walk the Labyrinth with intention; reflect inward, then outward, inspired by the tradition of compassion and connection. Then process to the Tongva memorial for a sunset Examen: pause, reflect, and center yourself in a loving world through the Jesuit practice of the Examen. Live music and hot beverages provided.
Dear Neighbor...
Monday, Nov. 10 | 7:30 - 9:30 pm | Founders Pavilion
Come act out one of the core tenets of the Sisters of St. Joseph: "serving the dear neighbor without distinction." "The Dear Neighbor" means our neighbors on and off the bluff. Pack hygiene kits, write notes to recipients of Meals on Wheels in Santa Monica, and connect with the other residents in the first year area. Stop by and see your RMs, meet new people and learn a bit more about what it means to serve the dear neighbor without distinction! More info and RSVP.
Loft Night with the Jesuits
Monday, Nov. 10 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | The Loft
Ever met a Jesuit? Join some of our on-campus Jesuits as we celebrate Us/Here/Now with a social event at the Loft. Must be 21+ and have a Loft Membership; say hello to get (1) free drink ticket!
Postcard Advocacy at Wellness Wednesday
Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Alumni Mall
Act for justice: make sure your elected representatives hear your voice on issues that matter to you! Come to Wellness Wednesday to write a postcard to your reps that our delegation to the Ignatian Teach-in for Justice will carry to Washington DC and hand-deliver to Capitol Hill on November 17.
No Marymount, No Merger! Marymount History & Legacy
Thursday, Nov. 13 | 5:30pm | Marymount Center (University Hall 3000)
5pm light refreshments; program begins at 5:30pm
There are a number of Loyola Universities but we're the only Loyola Marymount. Where did the Marymount come from? What is the M in LMU? In honor of the birthday anniversary of Fr. Jean Gailhac, the founder of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), join us for a presentation of a student research project about the history of the RSHM, Marymount College, and the Loyola/Marymount merger, as well as what that Marymount legacy means for LMU today. RSVP appreciated.
South Central LAMP Day of Service
Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Off site (meet at flagpoles for carpool)
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in a day of service with South Central LAMP, a community partner co-founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. We’ll assemble meal kits from the collected food and then distribute them to local families facing food insecurity. Donate items at collection bins from Nov. 3-16 or bring them on Nov. 18. Requested donation items can be found here. RSVP to ensure transportation!
What Do You Do With a BA from College? What is Your Life Going to Be?
The Meaning & Purpose of an LMU Education, an Education for Meaning & Purpose
Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Marymount Center (University Hall 3000)
What does it mean to be an LMU student, in Los Angeles, at this particular moment in time, when the world can seem a big, scary place? How can you find your purpose, the difference that you will make in the world? How does an LMU education shape you as a person? We often talk about skills and outcomes, but an LMU education is more than just job training – it is an education that helps you create meaning the world, that helps you find your purpose, that informs the values that guide your life. Join faculty and students for a discussion of the meaning and purpose of an LMU education in a time of such change. Lunch provided! RSVP appreciated.
Let's Talk About Peace: Wellness Wednesday with Author Eric Clayton
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Wellness Wednesday (Alumni Mall)
In uncertain times, peace isn't just something we find elsewhere, it's something we practice here and now. Join us for an interactive Wellness Wednesday with Eric Clayton, whose new book Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness challenges us to befriend our inner struggles rather than fight them. Through conversation, art, journaling, and reflection, you'll explore what peace means to you and discover how faith can become a call to action in your own life. More info here!