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Major Minor of The Month
- Megan Lynch
- Senior
- Majors & Minors
- Major: Communication Studies Minor: Catholic Studies, International Studies, & Studio Art
- Hometown
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Why did you choose to become a CS Minor:
I became a Catholic Studies minor because I wanted to explore my faith in different ways. I’ve always loved Retreats and Campus Ministry, and I’ve had amazing experiences with these programs at Loyola, but Catholic Studies gives me a way to approach the big theological questions through interdisciplinary academics. I love that I can read a short story, experience a play, or delve into a religious text and they can all inform my faith (and I get class credit!).
What is a fond memory you’ve had as a CS minor:
I absolutely loved my All Things Ignatian class. It’s the class every Catholic Studies minor is required to take, and I took it with Dr. Murphy and Lauren Schwer who are both fabulous. I distinctly remember our retreat at LUREC – it was a mix of sitting in a circle discussing Ignatian spirituality with Father John Murphy and sitting in a circle playing mafia with each other. It was everything I love about Catholic Studies – deeply profound conversations, wonderful people, and a little bit of silliness.
Favorite Saint:
Margaret of Scotland
Career Goals and Aspirations:
I don’t have a distinct career that I’m working towards, but I know I want to interact with a lot of people, be creative, work in a hands-on environment, and make at least one person smile everyday. I’m pretty open.
Favorite Catholic Author:
Flannery O’Connor
Best Catholic Studies class taken at Loyola:
I took a Liberation Theology course with Dr. Miguel Diaz my sophomore year that was great! I wrote a paper about ecofeminist liberation theology and the cool part was that I actually knew what I was talking about. It opened my eyes to the idea of base communities and Church at a very local level, which I love.
Favorite Service Experience:
I was a Book Buddy through Open Books – I sat with first graders and read with them for a few hours a week. It was great to hang out with the kids who maybe
don’t get a lot of one-on-one attention, and help them fall in love with books the way I did when I was their age.
Most important idea of all time:
Charity
Most important invention:
I REALLY like toasters! But probably plumbing.
Inspiration to do Good:
Experiencing genuine connections with people, especially strangers.
Central idea of Catholic thought that intrigues you:
The connection between spirituality and the environment.
Favorite Movie:
Pride & Prejudice (2004, obviously)
Pet Peeve:
People talking over each other
Favorite Food:
Sachertorte
Favorite type of Music/ Favorite Song:
Bastille’s new album has been playing nonstop on my iTunes since it was released!
Any Body Piercings or Tattoos:
Just my ears!
Crazy fad went through in the past:
In 4th grade I wore a white polo shirt and a khaki skort to school every single day.
Qualities valued in a person:
Honesty, kindness, positivity, passion
If named the president of Loyola, what would you do as your first presidential act:
Promote the arts programs! I want students to be able to get into all of the plays, musicals, and concerts for free the same way we can get into most home sports games.
Nicknames:
Megsy Bogues (I don’t know why), Peg
Most Delicious Item at Portillos:
Italian beef
Pizza Topping:
Italian sausage
Favorite Season:
Fall! Knitwear weather!
Dream Travel Destination:
Iceland
Guilty Pleasure:
90’s girl music (Alanis Morissette, Michelle Branch, Vanessa Carlton)
Something you couldn’t give up if you tried:
Knitting
Favorite Green Vegetable:
Spinach
Meet anyone past or present, who would it be?:
Dave Grohl
If you could be omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, or omnibenevolent, which would it be?:
Is none an option? That’s too much knowledge/expectation for one person!
Favorite Olympic Sport (Summer or Winter):
Ski jump