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Happy Easter, Lions! May your day be filled with peace, love and hope, and reflection on the true meaning of Easter. Join us virtually for Easter Sunday service today at 1 p.m.: bit.ly/LMU_Easter : @ad.astra.per.aspera.i.guess

A blessed #GoodFriday to our LMU community. All are welcome to join LMU Campus Ministry virtually this afternoon for the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion: bit.ly/LMU_GoodFriday

Thank you to our healthcare providers, frontline and essential workers, and volunteers who've helped out at LMU's Vaccination Center, for protecting our Pride and keeping our community safe. #ProtectThePride : Loyola Marymount University Children's Center

No classes the rest of this week, Lions. Have a safe and relaxing Easter break.

The U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 #BestGradSchools rankings are out, and LMU’s graduate programs in law, business and education are once again ranked among the nation’s best, clinching spots on nearly two dozen lists.

When COVID-19 lockdowns began last March, Tomi Kufel ’23 flew back home to Poland. In the inspiring video reflection he produced, the LMU School of Film and Television student filmmaker shares what the pandemic has taught him this past year. #LMUTogether

The pandemic has revealed the fissures that we have in education settings and amplified all of them. Ernesto Colín, LMU School of Education professor, discusses the pandemic’s impact on America’s schools in the latest LMU Magazine Off Press podcast: bit.ly/LMU_EC

Jamil O’Quinn MFA ’21 is set to graduate this May but before he does, he's giving back to the LMU School of Film and Television community in a big way. For his latest endeavor, Jamil is bringing Black voices in entertainment to LMU with his "Black" in Business speaker series, which showcases high-level industry professionals of color and their career journeys: bit.ly/LMU_OQuinn Head over to LMU's Instagram Story today to see Jamil's day-in-the-life and learn more about the series: bit.ly/LMU_TakeoverJO

Join us in congratulating Aimee Uen, LMU’s next senior vice president and chief financial officer. SVP Uen brings with her nearly 20 years of experience, including 10 years of dedicated service in LMU’s Finance Division. Her successful track record and versatile leadership will advance LMU’s ambitious goals and enable the university to pursue its bright vision for the future: bit.ly/LMU_Uen

Pretty cool seeing NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Perseverance rover touch down on Mars yesterday. Even cooler: three LMU Seaver College alumni played a part on this historic mission! Kevin Recker ’82, engineering department manager at General Dynamics, shares: "For this program, my role was the engineering manager for the team that designed and built the SDST and X Band SSPA. General Dynamics has a long history with NASA and Jet Propulsion Laboratory ...(JPL) as we build the SDST The Small Deep Space Transponder this is one of the radio interfaces between NASA Ground Control and the spacecraft. We also build the X-Band Solid State Power Amplifier. This device amplifies the signals in the X-Band Frequency to reach other NASA receivers. The spacecraft is based on the successful Mars Science Lab Mission which delivered the Rover Curiosity to Mars in 2012 for which we also built the communication links. There are a couple of JPL Engineers on the mission also from LMU. We have a good contingent of very sharp engineers from LMU at General Dynamics. Sean Flynn '94 is Director of New Business for this area. Also Jim Russell '91 is a Systems Engineer and Deputy Program Manager for Engineering. Go Lions! : NASA/JPL-Caltech

Every day this week, drop by our Virtual Get Involved Fairs between 3 and 5 p.m. PDT to connect live with student organization leaders and explore the opportunities that await you at LMU: http://bit.ly/LMU_GetInvolved Monday, Jan. 11 | Recreation, Leisure, Club Sports, & Wellness Organizations Tuesday, Jan. 12 | Academic, Political, & Professional Organizations Wednesday, Jan. 13 | Service, Media, & Social Justice Organizations... Thursday, Jan. 14 | Intercultural, Religious, Arts, & Performance Organizations Friday, Jan. 15 | Sororities & Fraternities See more

New year, new semester. Happy first day of spring classes, Lions! Let's do this.

"As a first-generation student from Seattle, moving to Los Angeles last year to study marketing at LMU was a thrill, and even though COVID changed my college experience, LMU is a dream to attend!" - Deaborah Gebreyesus '23, LMU College of Business Administration marketing major Help support students like Deaborah by making a gift to the areas of LMU that mean the most to you: bit.ly/LMU_Deaborah

How can you celebrate the holiday season with LMU this year? Check out our site for: Virtual event info, including this Friday's ASLMU Christmas Tree Lighting! Holiday treat and drink recipes DIY crafts... New festive LMU Zoom backgrounds Get started lmu.edu/holidays2020/

We mourn the passing of Tommy Lasorda, ’15, Hall of Fame Los Angeles Dodgers manager, legendary baseball ambassador and LMU Lion. Lasorda joined the LMU family in 2015 when we awarded him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his venerable career and lasting impact on L.A. and the sports world.

Add a little LMU holiday cheer to your screens this season with our new Zoom backgrounds: bit.ly/LMU_HolidaysZoom #LionPrideFriday

"I haven't had to sacrifice one part of my passion for the other. I'm bringing in a little bit of art to the engineering, while also bringing engineering to the circus world." Find out how LMU Seaver College student Fosse Lin-Bianco '21 is combining his two passions of circus arts and science to give audiences a new perspective on the acrobatic movements that we see on stage: https://bit.ly/LMU_Fosse

The voting is over; now it’s all about the count. LMU Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts Prof. Michael Genovese and LMU Loyola Law School Prof. Justin Levitt discuss the state of the 2020 election and what’s ahead in the next presidential term: http://bit.ly/LMU_Election

Let’s hear it for our #LMU24 students and #TransferLions! Today we welcome the newest members of the Pride at LMU’s New Student Convocation and orientation events: lmu.edu/orientation

President Timothy Law Snyder, Ph.D., shares a message on today’s events in Washington, D.C.: We pray for national unity, an end to violence, and reaffirm our common humanity. As educators in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions, we reconcile our differences with courage and mutual respect. I have faith in our shared democratic values and believe peace and justice will prevail.

When the COVID-19 pandemic started, LMU's Marital and Family/Art Therapy Department immediately saw the need for its services increase. The department leapt into action, expanding its services to provide free or low-cost virtual therapy to some of Los Angeles' most marginalized communities: https://bit.ly/LMU_Telehealth

While we wait for the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, LMU is providing the following resources and events to support our students, faculty and staff during this time. Students: Post-Election Events | http://bit.ly/LMU_EXPhub Community of Care | http://bit.ly/LMU_CommunityOfCare ... Campus Ministry | http://bit.ly/LMU_Ministry Student Psychological Services | http://bit.ly/LMU_SPS Faculty and staff: Center for Ignatian Spirituality | http://bit.ly/LMU_CIS

Election Day is here, Lions. Still need to cast your vote? LMU’s Vote Center is open today from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT: https://bit.ly/LMU_VoteCenter #ListenEngageVote

Political polarization is rampant but election anxiety crosses the aisle between party differences. Cassidy Freitas ’08, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares seven tips to help keep you mentally healthy.

Lion Pride Friday, Halloween edition. Please have a safe weekend, Lions. We remind you to refrain from hosting or attending large gatherings, and find creative ways to celebrate safely. Your decisions affect the health of our community. #LionPrideFriday | #ProtectThePride

LMU is proud to serve as a vote center in the 2020 election, building on our long-lasting tradition of civic engagement. Starting tomorrow through Nov. 3, stop by the Roski Dining Room in University Hall to cast your vote in #Election2020: http://bit.ly/LMU_VoteCenter Hours:... Friday, Oct. 30 - Monday, Nov. 2 | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. #ListenEngageVote

Congratulations to Amir Hussain, chair and professor of theological studies at LMU, for being elected vice president of the American Academy of Religion, the largest scholarly society in the world dedicated to the academic study of religion:

Election 2020 is just one week away. Whether you vote by mail or in-person, show your civic spirit with our latest Zoom backgrounds. http://bit.ly/LMUZoom Shout-out to The Center for Service and Action for collaborating on these. #ListenEngageVote #Vote

In LMU Magazine's latest Off Press podcast, LMU political science Prof. Chaya Crowder offers insights on Black voter party affiliation and voting behavior in the 2020 election: http://bit.ly/LMU_ChayaCrowder

Ready to hone your skills as an impactful leader in your field? Join us for LMU’s virtual Graduate Open House Saturday, Oct. 24 to explore our programs in business, education, engineering, film and more. Check out the schedule and RSVP: http://bit.ly/LMU_GradOpenHouse

Why should LMU students join #ThePride networking platform? Ask LMU alumni for career guidance. Find mentors based on interests, industries, and campus involvement. Learn what skills are needed for your future career.... The Pride is your network of fellow Lions who are eager to support your professional journey. Join now http://bit.ly/ThePride_Students : Photo taken prior to COVID-19 health restrictions.

Meet Yasmin Sadaghiani ’22, an LMU transfer student and LMU College of Business Administration marketing major from Toronto. Yasmin, who transferred to LMU from Santa Monica College, is part of LMU’s Transfer Leadership Team, a group of students working toward creating a great experience for other transfer students at LMU. Yasmin manages social media content for the LMU Transfer Leadership Team and is planning events for transfer students to get connected to the LMU community.... She says, as a transfer, it can be very hard to get involved, so we're trying to make that a little bit easier. Learn more about LMU transfer student resources at transfer.lmu.edu. #TransferStudentWeek #TransferLions

LMU and The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies have signed a transfer admissions agreement that will enable Chinese students to receive guaranteed admission to select programs at LMU if they meet specific requirements. #TransferStudentWeek #TransferLions