Community Service and Action wants to connect with you!

Whether you are new to Loyola or close to graduating, CSA is here to connect with the local community through service and advocacy. Some ways we can help you get involved are:

• CSA Programs (one-time and ongoing)
• Contact with Local Organizations
• Information on other Campus Programs
• General Volunteer and Advocacy Resources
• Conversations on Post-Graduate Connections

 

Ignatian Heritage Month Student Art Contest

CSA invites Loyola students to reflect on Ignatian values through art during Ignatian Heritage Month. The contest celebrates student artistic endeavors as it draws upon the Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) set forth by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits): Caring for our Common Home, Journeying with Youth, Walking with the Excluded, and Showing the Way to God.

Submissions being accepted now here!

Submissions due Sunday, November 10.

Submission Guidelines:

• Students will submit photography, digital art, or photos of visual art in response to one of the Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) listed above.
  

• Along with the art submission, students will submit a brief statement (around 250 words) responding to the question: What inspired you to create this artwork, and how does it relate to the UAP you selected? 
  

• The submission form allows up to five files to be attached with the submission. If submitting multiple images for one piece of art, send them together in one form. If making multiple submissions, use a unique form entry for each one. 
  

• The submission form requires you to use Loyola login information in order to accept attachments.
  

• The submission form requests additional information about the student and the piece. 
  

• The piece can be an existing piece of artwork in your portfolio but must relate to a UAP. 
  

• The student submitting the entry must be the person who completed the piece of art.
  

• The artist must agree to CSA sharing the image on social media and printing/displaying the piece if selected. (Please note, not all pieces will be shared publicly.) 

Prizes will be awarded for First, Second, and Third place as well as for People's Choice.

Contact serve@LUC.edu with questions.

CSA Peer Workshop

Critical Allyship vs. Saviorism: The Difference Between Helping and Hurting
Wednesday, November 13
6-7pm, Damen 217

In this workshop, CSA student leaders Bahja Cumar and Lilly Sabolay will present their workshop from the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference. Learn about the concept of critical allyship both within the context of student leadership and in daily life. Explore how to use critical allyship as a tool to combat saviorism within yourself and within organizations. Join us for great conversation and pizza!

This workshop is hosted as part of Loyola's Ignatian Heritage Month.

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CSA Leadership Opportunities

The CSA also offers leadership opportunities for students. Any student is welcomed to apply but dedicated CSA volunteers with experience in our programs will be given priority. 

Applications for CSA Leader positions for AY 25-26 will open mid-Spring.

Contact serve@luc.edu with questions or concerns.

 

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CSA Peer Mentor Program

Are you interested in meeting other Loyola students who value service and justice? Are you looking for more connection and community on campus? Consider joining our CSA Peer Mentor program as a Mentee! Mentees will be matched with CSA Student Leader Mentors to build friendships together.

Matches agree to meet at least once a month one on one. Mentees will be paired with a Peer Mentor based on what they are interested in. There are limited spots for Mentees each Fall (opening again in Fall 2025) and not everyone will be matched, simply because we have limited Mentors available. Please email us if you are interested or have any questions serve@luc.edu