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May 9, 2019
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The Lorian
Building on a Legacy by BRIGID FLAHERTY staff writer On Wednesday, May 1, the Loras community was called together to celebrate the achievements, research, and discoveries of students and faculty. Many students, faculty members, and administrators had spent weeks or even months preparing for this day. At the sixth annual Loras Legacy Symposium, everyone was welcome to learn more and share their experiences and studies with others. Students crossed campus with laptops, notebooks, and posters in hand and headed for the ACC and the library. Some simply came for extra credit or an assignment and others to support their peers. This year, the ballrooms were not only filled with posters and presenters, but also artwork. There was once an art component when Loras College had an art department, but this year was the first time at the Symposium that Loras’ Art Club had a display. photo by CONTRIBUTED Representing Art Club, senior Maren NeilA poster group poses for a picture, (from left to right) Hannah Bernhard, Courtney son said that the display was a huge success Knight, Dr. John Eby, Morgan Muenster, Amelia Foley, and Brigid Flaherty and it received lots of positive feedback; Junior Erin Cain stated, “I’d just like to say message to this audience which was really and explain our research because that’s what how blessed I feel that I go to a liberal arts supportive and friendly. I feel now highly the day is all about. It was also cool because college, because we’re all encouraged to confident about doing it again in my home when I wasn’t presenting, I was able to walk follow our dreams and passions.” The arts university, and even more confident about around and see people who might not have were also represented by the Loras Players my English skills.” been psychology majors, but I got to see in Duprov- filling the room with laughter. Poster subjects and studies came in an what they were doing.” Presenters and spectators alike had their astounding variety: NAFTA, service trips, The lunch hour was a time for a bit of fingers crossed that the projectors across school lessons taught outside, engineering, relaxation for some students and faculty campus would cooperate as oral presenthe population change of Dubuque since members, though many still sought out tations filled rooms in the library and the the 1970’s, producing a book round-table discussions to learn more about ACC. The topics were arranged about Loras’ collection of mestudy abroad, internships, and service. Othin categories with a common At the sixth dieval manuscripts, Rock and er students and faculty members attended theme, but the presentations annual Loras Roll, as well as refugees and an awards banquet for the achievements were all unique. immigrants in the Dubuque and accomplishments of Loras students. Some of the topics were Legacy community. Students and There, Dr. Erin VanLaningham read “To the European parliament and Symposium, professors alike strolled be of use” by poet Marge Piercy, reminding populism, Prisoner of War everyone through the ballrooms listeners that things worth doing are well camps in Iowa and Iraq, helpthroughout the day, enjoying done, and that hard work is hardly ever easy. ing to connect the community was welcome refreshments and learning It often takes time, patience, and determinato nursing home residents, the to learn more about what students and tion to complete a difficult task. difference in abortion stances more and faculty were researching. Loras student assistant for the Legacy of the Presbyterian church and share their Senior Sophia Muzzerelli, Symposium, Molly MacDuff, says, “Being the Catholic church, and incluwho presented with her peers a part of Legacy Symposium for the past sion in sports to name a few. experiences about the influence of Catholtwo years has allowed me to showcase my Caroline Verden, studying and studies icism on parenting, stated, “I academic achievements as well as recogat Loras this semester from with others. presented at MPA in Chicanize my friends’ success. I think this day France, said “At the beginning go, which is a national conis incredibly important to campus because of this semester, Professor ference. We were on the first of the physical representation of what we Budzisz asked me to particiday at 8 a.m. so there wasn’t achieve and study at Loras. Knowing that pate in Legacy Symposium. I a chance to talk to people very much bewe’re accomplishing tasks that not only hesitated for several days, afraid of not because most everyone was registering for the positively impact the Loras community, ing able to communicate my ideas in front most part. So I liked Legacy because it is a but may impact the world as well is what of an American audience. After I presented, whole day where we got to talk to people makes Legacy such a success.” I felt empowered and glad I could convey a
Beating the weather to beautify Loras by BRIGID FLAHERTY staff writer
Loras College looks beautiful in any season: dotted with spring flowers, sizzling in the summer heat, draped in fall foliage, or blanketed in several inches of snow. However, it is not easy to keep the campus looking lovely. The maintenance personnel work throughout the year to upkeep Loras’ grounds and buildings, but once a year it’s time for the students to give back and lend a hand. Dozens of Duhawks descended on Wahlert Hall Sunday morning of May 5 at 9 a.m. The building was filled with students representing numerous organizations across campus, but also simply wishing to make a difference on an individual level. Many of the Loras students donned green ‘Du-Earth Week’ shirts, made of recycled polyester and organic cotton as they set out to beautify the campus. The main tasks
of the day were delivering and spreading mulch, as well as picking up trash after such a long and cold winter. In fact, Beautify Loras had been scheduled for April 28, but heavy snowfall late in the season made for a change of plans. Senior Ervin Yahr III said, “Beautify Loras is an opportunity for the students to give back to the campus community and say thank you to the maintenance. Every year we are able to come together and get done in three hours what would take at least a few days for maintenance to do. They are even helpful to us during the event, so it’s important that we thank them in some way.” The weather was much better and brighter on May 5, as the sun beat down and the temperature began to pass 70 degrees. Groups of students were seen around campus in baseball caps and sunglasses- a little sunburn is a small price to pay to make a difference.
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in Iowa City, and that has completely changed lives. It’s scary to think that 62 children enter a CMN hospital every minute, but it’s reassuring knowing others want to make this entrance as comfortable as possible.” First-year Lauren Krapfl said, “Lights, camera, action, we made so many miracles happen. Thanks to so many wonderful people my first-ever Loras College Dance Marathon was a success. We did not let the snow slow us down as we stood on our feet for 12 hours in honor of the children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. These children have been put A total of through some unimaginable $200,331.49 events in their was raised this lives and they year for patient are an inspiraand familytion for all of us. Together centered we l au g h e d , services at cried, and ‘Set the University the Scene’ all of Iowa while making 200,331.49 mirStead Family acles happen.” Children’s Rebecca Hospital. Nonnenmann, a first-year in the organization, said, “Dance Marathon 14 from beginning to end was absolutely life-changing. It’s just amazing how the Loras community came together to make 200,331.49 miracles happen all for the kids. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the miracle kiddos and their families made standing on our feet for 12 hours’ worth it. Hearing the stories of the scary stuff these kids have gone through, along with the passion that many people have for DM is absolutely inspiring and it is something I carry with me every day.” Being in the high honor of raising the largest sum of money donated per capita, Loras students continue to play a large role in helping those who are in need. This event attracts many people of different walks of life and brings them together for a common cause, collecting more and more support each year. For those who wish to get involved with this organization, keep a look out for Dance Marathon next year for its 15th run.
