Commencement Week
Evening of Excellence
The Evening of Excellence provides an opportunity for graduate students to share their capstone projects, engage in scholarly discourse, and celebrate their scholarly accomplishments with an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students. The event is open to all Parkinson students, faculty, staff, and guests of graduating students.
Celebration of the Magis
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 Magis Awards recognize Parkinson graduates and their continual drive to learn more and be of service to the greater good. Exemplary undergraduate students will receive several prestigious awards and certificates. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate students’ accomplishments.
Commencement Ceremony
Open to graduates, families, friends, and the larger community. The Parkinson School Commencement will be held with Loyola's School of Social Work and include a congratulatory message from Dean Elaine Morrato, the School's student commencement speaker, and an invited keynote speaker.
Evening of Excellence
The Evening of Excellence provides an opportunity for graduate students to share their capstone projects, engage in scholarly discourse, and celebrate their scholarly accomplishments with an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students. The event is open to all Parkinson students, faculty, staff, and guests of graduating students.
Celebration of the Magis
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 Magis Awards recognize Parkinson graduates and their continual drive to learn more and be of service to the greater good. Exemplary undergraduate students will receive several prestigious awards and certificates. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate students’ accomplishments.
Commencement Ceremony
Open to graduates, families, friends, and the larger community. The Parkinson School Commencement will be held with Loyola's School of Social Work and include a congratulatory message from Dean Elaine Morrato, the School's student commencement speaker, and an invited keynote speaker.