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The Lorian
English, education and eats
learned by hand gestures, facial expressions, and conversational tones how to Saturday morning, Oct. 12, Loras connect with the residents. alum, students, and faculty gathered “Sometimes it was simpler on the third floor of the ARC for to just lead me to the fallen guest speaker, Monica Shaffer. But shelf in the bathroom, but it before introducing her, Professor was more than that. Being of English Kevin Koch brought okay with mourning, sitting attention to a memorial tribute for with someone and letting writer and Loras alum Dennis M. them cry to you, sometimes Schmitz. even crying with them, not Schmitz, who passed on Sept. having the right things to say 12, 2019, in Oakland, California when they tell me their entire at the age of 82, was no less than family was murdered by their a gifted poet and talented writer. government.” Shaffer’s respect Koch praised his advocacy for and appreciation for culture is social justice and the environment, what motivated her to get up which is thoroughly integrated into every morning. his literature, as well as Schmitz’s She spent time as a crisis achievement of being named the counselor, helping women that first poet laureate of Sacramento, no one else wanted to, and was California, in 1994. Readers Andrew so moved by their experiences Auge (Professor of English), Donna t h at a f t e r t h e Je r e m i a h Bauerly (Professor Emerita of photo by MIKAILAH SHEALER Program she applied for Law English), and Valorie Woerdehoff Professor Andrew Auge of the English Department presents at the English Homecoming Breakfast. (retired Loras grant writer, poet, This is a homecoming tradition for the English Department, organized and put on by Professor Kevin School to study Human Rights with the hopes to create a and English alum) each shared a Koch. better, more supportive future piece of his work, reflecting on his for those that came to her. She captivating style with each word. will start her new journey in the Fall of 2020. “[His poetry] shifted a sense of what through that beauty, he also conveys his in America. She explained that even though her “There’s always going to be another literature could be,” Auge stated before childhood memories which communicate the complexities of life and captures his background didn’t necessarily support her person, ” Shaffer argued, “every time I took indulging the audience in “The Grand childhood and adulthood. journey, she gained the valuable experience the next step forward there was another Egress,” a poem utilizing P.T. Barnum’s After concluding the tribute, Koch of getting to be with the women and thing fighting against the commitment I circus atmosphere. His enthusiasm for the environment invited Monica Shaffer to the podium to exploring their faith together at Sarah’s… an have for quality and justice for everyone.” But her optimistic attitude, her love for also shone through Woerdehoff ’s reading share about her time in Minneapolis, MN Oasis for Women. The sanctuary, organized as a volunteer coordinator for the Jeremiah and run by a sisterhood, created a safe helping others, and her ability to sympathize of “Elms”, in which Schmitz addresses the declining tree population. Before beginning, Program. The projector to her left displayed atmosphere and protection from ICE, as with situations she’s never been in will, no she provided that 600 disease-ridden the words, “May peacemaking prevail on well as provided opportunities for women doubt, bring her to success so that she can Elm tree stumps still need to be removed earth today!” And with that, she introduced to share their stories of escaping horrors continue to walk beside those who are from Dubuque County alone, stressing us to the many ways in which she helped of their home countries. Communication struggling and provide support where it the importance of nature’s beauty. And victims of human trafficking readjust to life was difficult, Shaffer admitted, but she would otherwise be lacking. by MIKAILAH SHEALER staff writer
Upcoming Events by CELIA BALDERSON staff writer
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Mental Illness Awareness Week 14th-18th 3Stop around different areas on campus to learn more about mental health, how to live a healthy life, and how to help others struggling with mental health.
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NEXT WEEK (OCTOBER 2127) Holy Spirits and Biblical brews 3October 25 35 - 7 P.m. 3Pub 3There will be root beer and snacks for all who attend. There is a guest speaker that will be sharing their faith journey and life experiences. ■■ Pumpkin Painting 3October 25 37 P.m. 3Beckman Hall basement 3Grab your friends and come celebrate the spooky season by painting and taking home pumpkins. Unleash your inner Bob Ross! ■■
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DuBuddies Halloween party 3October 27 32 - 3 P.m. 3Ballrooms Loras College Dance marathon Halloween party 3October 29 36 -8:30 P.m. 3Beckman Basement 3Stop in to meet and spend time with LCDM miracle kiddos. Costumes are encouraged! DuBuddies bags tournament 3November 1 37 - 9 P.m. 3Graber Year Experience: Murder Mystery 3November 2 38 - 10 P.m. Choir Concert 3November 3 32 -3 P.m. 3Christ the King Chapel
