The Thrive Center sponsors numerous programs throughout the year that enhance the community's awareness of its cultural richness. We encourage all campus community members to attend and engage with these events.
African Diaspora Celebration
January is almost here, and that means African Diaspora Celebration will be underway!
Join the African Student Association (ASA) as they organize a number of informative,
engaging, and fun events to better educate and bring together the Loyola community.
Check back for more specific information about what ASA has in store for January!
Asian Pacific Islander Awareness Month
Join the Asian Cultural Alliance (ACA) and the Middle Eastern South Asian Student
Alliance (MESA) in April as they celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Awareness (APIA).
Check back here for more information and details about what these student organizations
have planned for this important heritage celebration!
Black History Month
Every February, the Black Student Association (BSA) celebrates Black History Month
by organizing a variety of educational, social, and cultural events and activities
for the Loyola University community. Check back later for information about the terrific
events scheduled for February!
BSA Fashion Show
The Black Student Association (BSA) Fashion Show began in 1998 as a campus-wide event
to show Black culture, fashion and music through runway. Since 1998 the show has become
bigger and better! Students from all over campus participate as models to make the
show a success every year.
Caribbean Heritage Celebration
November marks the commencement of Caribbean Heritage Celebration (CHC). Each November,
the Caribbean Students’ Union (CSU) provides the Loyola community with a number of
educational, social, and cultural events to recognize this important month.
Latinx Heritage Month
Latinx Heritage Month (LHM) offers the Loyola community a chance to participate in
programs and events to celebrate Latinx heritage, nationally known as Hispanic Heritage
Month. Programs and events during National Hispanic Heritage Month take place from
Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Join the Association of Latinx Students (ALAS) as they take the
lead on engaging and educating the Loyola community.
Native American Heritage Month
Here at Loyola, November is when we celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Every
November, the Native American Student Association (NASA) offers the Loyola community
a series of thought provoking, educational, and engaging events to shed light and
awareness on the experiences of indigenous communities.