Contact: Megan Byas · mebyas@loyno.edu · 5048652589
Take the Loyola Get Fit Pledge this spring 2016 semester to make a commitment to a happier, healthier, more active you! The Get Fit pledge is a movement that begins in January and lasts all semester long. Find numerous ways in which you can participate in becoming more physically active. Whether you're a student, faculty, staff, or friend of the Loyola community, take this pledge to start your individual fitness journey today!
Contact: Haley Saucier · hbsaucie@loyno.edu
Location: Loyola University New Orleans Main Campus, 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La
The 8th Annual Student Peace Conference will take place April 18-22, 2016 at Loyola University New Orleans. The conference includes a keynote address, interactive lectures, panel discussions, student presentations, a fundraising gala with concerts, dance, poetry readings, a silent auction, and more.
The schedule of events are below:
Time: 11:30 am to 2 pm
Contact: Gordon Towell · gltowell@loyno.edu · 5048652164
Location: Jazz and Heritage Festival
Time: 12 pm to 12:30 pm
Contact: Ken Weber · kweber@loyno.edu · 504-865-3167
Location: Ignatius Chapel, 1st Floor, Bobet Hall
Daily Mass with a Jesuit priest.
Time: 12 pm to 1 pm
Contact: Megan Byas · Mebyas@loyno.edu · 5048653622
Location: University Sports Complex/ Freret St. Parking Garage, Main Campus
Step-n-Tone is a one hour class that covers all the components of a complete workout – cardio, strength training, balance and flexibility. And the step makes it easy for all levels to work out together from beginner to expert. No judging here - come out for some faith, fun and fitness with friends!
Time: 4 pm to 5:30 pm
Contact: Haley Saucier · hbsaucie@loyno.edu
Location: Whitney Presentation Room, Thomas Hall, Loyola University New Orleans Main Campus, 6363 St. Charles
A panel discussion will be held on "Outsider Narratives" as part of the 8th Annual Student Peace Conference.
Panelists include:
Moderator: Dr. Uriel Quesada
Time: 5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Contact: Megan Byas · mebyas@loyno.edu · 5048653622
Location: University Sports Complex/ Freret St. Parking Garage, Main Campus
A form of Hatha Yoga, Iyengar Yoga focuses on the structural alignment of the body through the practice of asanas, or poses. The aim is to unite the body, mind and spirit for health and well-being. Yoga increases strength, balance, and flexibility, and can be done by anyone of any age or body type. This is a progressive class, in that we will add more advanced poses over time. This is a Level I-II Class that can benefit beginners as well as yoga practitioners at all levels.
Time: 7 pm to 8 pm
Contact: Megan Byas · mebyas@loyno.edu · 5048653622
Location: University Sports Complex/ Freret St. Parking Garage, Main Campus
Unleash your inner dance star with this fun class! Featuring beat music and high-energy moves that will get you moving and keep you fit!
Time: 7 pm to 10 pm
Contact: Haley Saucier · hbsaucie@loyno.edu
Location: Nunemaker Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Monroe Hall, Loyola University New Orleans Main Campus, 6363 St. Ch
“Syria and Beyond Refugee Benefit” will take place April 20 from 7-10 p.m. in Nunemaker Auditorium in Monroe Hall. The benefit will include music, dance, food, and poetry with performances by the Crescent City Lotus Belly Dance Group; music by Elias Khalaf and Nidal Abirafeh, Johnny Azari, and Love Child; poetry by Andy Young and Khaled Hegazzi, FreeQuency, Edwig Talamet Talbayev and Teresa Villa-Ignacio, Khaled Zaytoun, and Zoreh Khaleghi. Cost is $5. Donations will be accepted and benefit The American Refugee Committee, Catholic Relief Services, and Doctors Without Borders.
Time: 9 pm to 9:30 pm
Contact: Ken Weber · kweber@loyno.edu · 504-865-3167
Location: Ignatius Chapel, 1st Floor, Bobet Hall
Daily Mass with a Jesuit.