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Dr. Zavala Interviewed by the New Books Network

By Loyola University on Wed, 03/11/2026 - 11:09

Matt Deaton Speaks about the Ethics Bowl

By Loyola University on Wed, 03/11/2026 - 10:49

Carl Henry Brans, longtime member of the Department of Physics, passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 90

By Loyola University on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 12:33

Creston “Mickey” King, longtime member of the Department of Physics, passed away on November 11, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 90

By Loyola University on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 12:08

Remembering Carl Henry Brans (1935–2026)

By Loyola University on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 10:42

Stargazing in the Azby Greenhouse

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Stick around after the greenhouse show to take part in the physics stargazing demo led by the physics department. Participants will have the chance to view the night sky through one of the physics department's powerful telescopes. All are welcome!

Greenhouse Gathering

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Join ENVA and three Loyola bands as they perform live in the Azby Greenhouse to close out Earth Week! The performances will also be streamed live to the Sustainability Fair in Palm Court and on the Loyola Environment YouTube Channel. Attendees can also enjoy a free tour of the Greenhouse facility. This is the only time the Greenhouse is completely open to the Loyola community, so don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore it.

 

Sustainability Fair

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Students for Environmental Action and the Environment Program will be hosting a sustainability fair in Loyola's Palm Court. Stop by for free food, upcycled clothing, activities, art, and more. 

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Nature Crawl

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Enjoy an evening adventure walk with Dr. Whitney Walkowski (Department of Biological Sciences and Environment Program) & Dr. Bob Thomas (Environment Program and Mass Communications), one of the foremost herpetologists in the southeastern Louisiana area and a longtime environmental educator and naturalist. Come to listen and investigate dozens of species of frogs and toads. Learn how to identify frogs by their vocalizations and see alligators’ glowing red eyes. Walkers are guaranteed to see all sorts of nocturnal critters.

GIS Conference - Earth Week

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Join us for Loyola’s annual GIS Conference, where students, faculty, and community partners explore how mapping and geospatial technologies help us better understand and solve real-world problems. Presentations and demonstrations will showcase innovative projects applying GIS to issues such as environmental sustainability, urban planning, crime analysis, and community resilience in New Orleans and beyond. Whether you are new to GIS or already working with spatial data, this event offers an engaging look at how maps transform complex data into insights that support informed action.