Parkinson holds annual Celebration of the Magis
Recognizing graduates and their continual drive to learn more and be of service to the greater good.
The Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health acknowledges outstanding exercise science, healthcare administration, and public health students with its annual Magis Awards. Magis is a Latin word meaning "more" or "greater" and is related to the phrase "ad majorem Dei gloriam," the motto of the Society of Jesus and Loyola University Chicago. The awards recognize how honorees are always striving to do better and truly achieve magis.
The Spring 2023 Celebration of the Magis was held on Tuesday, May 9.
President's Medallion
Every year, the University honors one student from each school and college who exemplifies the aims of a Jesuit education: leadership, scholarship, and service. These students excel not only in the classroom but also in the world, and are dedicated to serving those around them.
- Public Health: Maya Roytman
Pride of Parkinson
This school-based award celebrates a President’s Medallion nominee who has demonstrated a deep commitment to leadership and service.
- Healthcare Administration: Farah Elhoumaidi
Dean’s Gold Medallion
The School’s highest honor, this award is presented to four-year students who exemplify Jesuit values and demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.
- Exercise Science: Miller Tennant
- Healthcare Administration: Vasilios “Bill” Janinis
- Public Health: Sydney Ross
Advocacy & Leadership Award
This award recognizes graduates who demonstrate who demonstrate loyalty to the philosophy of their program. Awardees demonstrate leadership abilities, as well as service to their community. Awardees advocate for quality healthcare that is accessible to those in need.
- Exercise Science: Caitlin Tarpey
- Healthcare Administration:
- Farah Elhoumaidi
- Laura Trinh
- Public Health:
- Sara Ruiz
- Tatiana Pasewark
Spirit of Saint Ignatius Award
This award is presented to a student or group of students who best exemplify the “Spirit of Saint Ignatius.” The awardees demonstrate a positive influence on their peers and the community, as well as demonstrate Jesuit values.
- Exercise Science:
- William Mottram
- Marley Wahler
- Healthcare Administration:
- Efstathia Diamond
- Vasilios “Bill” Janinis
- Jordyn McLean
- Adriana Monarrez
- Natalie Pabijan
- Savannah Rankin
- Laura Trinh
- Tsunami Keeton
- Laura Yacu
- Liam Thomas
- Public Health:
- Georgia Baker
- Ellen Beach
- Sophia Brittin
- Elizabeth DeLoreto
- Joaquin Guzman
- Tijana Nikolic
- Rose Thornquist
- Zachary Wilder
Internship Excellence Award
This award recognizes students who demonstrate exemplary commitment and accomplishment while completing their academic internship.
- Exercise Science: Roberto Xander Rivera
- Healthcare Administration: Jordyn McLean
- Public Health: Idiake Irumundomon
Other Undergraduate Awards
Honors Certificate
Exercise Science
- Lindsey Ahern
- Elizabeth Caldwell
- Jee Soo “Amy” Kang
- Olivia Knab
- Clara Marx
- Aly Rahmatullah
- Caitlin Tarpey
Healthcare Administration
- Joshua Boulanger
- Efstathia Diamond
- Hallie Dusharm
- Savannah Rankin
- Minha Siddiqui
- Liam Thomas
Public Health
- Sophia Brittin
- Elizabeth DeLoreto
- Idiake Irumundomon
- Sara Ruiz
Scholastic Silver Medallion
Exercise Science
- Lindsey Ahern
- Elizabeth Caldwell
- Jee Soo “Amy” Kang
- Olivia Knab
- Clara Marx
- Aly Rahmatullah
- Caitlin Tarpey
Healthcare Administration
- Joshua Boulanger
- Efstathia Diamond
- Hallie Dusharm
- Savannah Rankin
- Minha Siddiqui
- Liam Thomas
- Public Health
- Sophia Brittin
- Elizabeth DeLoreto
- Idiake Irumundomon
- Sara Ruiz
Public Health
- Georgia Baker
- Ellen Beach
- Abigail Doyle
- Joaquin Guzman
- Olivia Larson
- Mikaela Lies
- Tatiana Pasewark
- Sydney Ross
- Maya Roytman
- Naomi Shah
- Sophana Srisak
- Rose Thornquist
- Zachary Wilder