Center for Ignatian Spirituality

Calendar of Events for Faculty and Staff

Open House at the Center for Ignatian Spirituality

Thursday, September 10, 2009, noon to 1:30 pm.

     As the new semester begins, we invite you to take a few moments to visit the Center, and share some pizza and cool beverages while you visit with other members of the faculty and staff.

     The beginning of the academic year is a rather intense time for faculty and staff, as well as for students. Our presence to one another is not only enjoyable, but a realistic form of support for our work together.

     Please let us know that you will be coming, by calling 338-1806, or by sending an email to ignacio@lmu.edu.
 

Come and See -
      Learn about the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises for Faculty and Staff

You are invited to meet with those who serve as guides for the Ignatian Exercises, as well as some of those who have already had the experience here at LMU. Three sessions are available:

Tuesday, September 8, at 12:15 pm,
      in the Marymount Center for Faith, Culture, and the Arts, UNH 3000             

Wednesday, September 9, at 2:00 pm,
      in the Center for Ignatian Spirituality, Leavey Center, Suite "I"

Thursday, September 10, at 8:00am,
     in the Collins Center

For more information about The Spiritual Exercises for Busy Persons,                     St. Ignatius  Michael Tang
see the web page:  For Busy Persons.

September 14 - 18: Guides will interview those interested in making The Spiritual Exercises for Busy Persons.

Questions? Answers.

For more than two years, Fr. Herb Ryan, Professor Emeritus of Theological Studies at LMU, has been sending email replies to theological or religious questions submitted by faculty and staff.

Ask Fr. Herbie is the name of this service offered through Fr. Ryan's association with the Center for Ignatian Spirituality. Fr. Ryan has a great facility for providing carefully considered pastoral answers to questions that faculty and staff send to him, questions that might not seem appropriate in a group or conversational setting, but questions of personal significance that have to do with religion and theology. A written question, submitted by email, allows time for a thoughtful response. Please contact Fr. Ryan at hryan@lmu.edu.

A Guided Tour of Campus "Places of Peace"
Tuesday, September 29, beginning at 12:15, and concluding at about 1:00pm, at the Center for Ignatian Spirituality.

     We will ride in six-passenger "VIP carts," visiting seven "Places of Peace" on the campus. A box-lunch will be provided at the end of the tour. Rides from the upper campus to the starting point can be arranged, and rides back to University Hall from the Center for Ignatian Spirituality will be available at the conclusion of the tour.

    View the Places of Peace. If you would like a printed copy of the small brochure, please contact us at the Center for Ignatian Spirituality.

“Interdisciplinary Learning: Educating the Whole Person.”

Noon to 1:00pm, Wednesday, October 7, 2009.  A presentation and dialogue with Father Robert Scholla, SJ, the Rector of the Jesuit Community.

A buffet luncheon will be provided.

    Father Scholla's intention is to follow upon Professor Wilkie Au's presentation of last spring, "The Vocation of the Teacher in the Ignatian Tradition.  

    This interactive session will take place at the Center for Teaching Excellence, co-sponsored by the Center for Ignatian Spirituality. Please let us know that you will join us by calling 338-1806, or by sending an email to ignacio@lmu.edu.  We will send an email reminder on Tuesday, October 6.

Fourth Annual "Living Life to the Fullest" - Cancer Awareness Faire
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

     An Organization Faire, open to students, faculty, and staff will take place on the Mall between The Von der Ahe Library and Foley, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, featuring tables where groups, including LMU's Cancer Mentoring Network members, will display services and programs related to cancer awareness.
     LMU Theater Arts alumni will perform short dramatic monologues based on interviews with those dealing with cancer, in Seaver 100, starting at 12:15 pm. A guest speaker the Angeles Clinic and Research Center will conclude the program.

     No reservations are necessary.

“Defining Moments"
Convo Hour, Thursday, November 5, 2009. A luncheon presentation by Professor Ellen Ensher, who will provide information and facilitate discussion about helpful and successful responses to crucial decision points or intense transformational experiences that often have powerful effects in our lives, including career choices.

     Ellen Ensher has been a management professor at the College of Business Administration since 1997. She focuses on teaching courses in the area of human resource management including mentoring and management and training and development.

     To make a reservation, please call 338-1806, or send an email to ignacio@lmu.edu. We will send an email reminder, and the upper campus location, on Wednesday, November 4.

Friday, November 13, 2009, 12:45pm - 4:00pm

     LMU faculty and staff are invited to a guided walk in the wetlands, with time for quiet reflection and prayer. A box lunch will be provided, and we will arrange for transportation.

     Bring walking shoes and a hat, as well as binoculars, if you wish.

    Our guide will be: John Dorsey (Associate Professor, Natural Science.)

    For more information, please see this web page: A Visit to the Ballona Wetlands.

     To make a reservation, please call 338-1806, or send an email to ignacio@lmu.edu. We will contact you to arrange transportation, and will also send an email reminder on Thursday, November 12.

      Faculty and Staff are welcome to join a select group of LMU musicians under the direction of John Flaherty and Tony Alonso for a pre-Christmas luncheon which will include not only an ambience of music, but an experience of prayer, song, and Scripture. An excellent community preparation for the coming holidays.

     Each of these luncheons is a separate event; both will include music, prayer, and reflection.

     To make a reservation, please call 338-1806, or send an email to ignacio@lmu.edu. We will send an email reminder, and the location, on the day before the luncheon.

A Weekend Retreat for Faculty and Staff
 Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School

Title: TBA

February 12 -14, 2010, at the Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, Palos Verdes

  Director: William Fulco, SJ, NEH Professor of Mediterranean Studies; Professor of Classics and Archaeology.

Last Updated: 9/24/2009