Family Week Schedule of Events

Please use this campus map to help you navigate the Bluff!

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024

Wellness Wednesday Preview

11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Regents Grass

Join the Lion community for some relaxation time on the bluff! Wellness Wednesday features LMU's registered student organizations, departments, and programs showcasing their latest offerings on campus. LMU student-run businesses participate and show off their entrepreneurial skills! You can also purchase food, produce, clothing, and jewelry from small, local businesses in and around L.A.

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024

Family Weekend Check-In | 1-6 p.m. | Malone Student Center 112

Watch Party for Men's Basketball vs. Gonzaga 

5-8 p.m. | Alumni Mall

Join us for an on-campus watch party as the Lions take on Gonzaga at with food, fun, and Lion Pride.

Men's Basketball vs. Gonzaga 

6-8 p.m. | Gersten Pavilion

Tickets to this event must be purchased in addition to the overall Family Weekend package. A limited number of tickets are reserved for Family Weekend guests at $29/ticket. Additional tickets can be purchased directly through LMU Athletics.

LMU students do not need to purchase tickets in advance for the game if they want to sit in the student section. They simply need to show their student ID card at Gersten Pavilion. If students want to sit with their family, they must purchase a ticket.

Please note: Game time is subject to change due to the tentative nature of NCAA and WCC.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2024

Family Weekend Check-In | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Malone Student Center 112

Departmental Open Houses

9-11 a.m. | Participating locations:

• Charles Von der Ahe (VDA)
  • Alumni and Family Engagement | Alumni Center
  • Bookstore | VDA Basement Level
  • Career & Professional Development (CPD) | VDA 135
    
    
• Burns Recreation Center
  • Campus Recreation and Student Facilities
    
    
• Daum Hall
  • Academic Resource Center
  • Disability Support Services
  • Ignacio Student Support Services
  • Undocumented Student Support Services
    
    
• Leavey 6
  • Student Housing | Suite 101
    
    
• Malone Student Center
  • Campus Ministry | Malone 210
  • Ethnic and Intercultural Services (EIS) and the Office for International Students and Scholars | Malone 201
  • Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs | Malone 355
  • Recovery | Malone 113
  • Sorority and Fraternity Life | Malone 120
  • Student Affairs Dean's Office | Malone 301
  • Student Employment Services | Malone 355
  • Student Leadership and Development | Malone 101/103 
    
    
• North Hall
  • Student Media | Second Floor
    
    
• Sacred Heart Chapel
  • Campus Ministry | "The Cave"
    
    
• St. Robert’s Annex
  • Pam Rector Center for Service & Action (CSA)
    
    
• William H. Hannon Library

Visit various campus departments for coffee, conversation, and more to learn more about how each department supports your student.

Chef’s Table with LMU Dining

11 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Lair Marketplace

LMU Dining Services is hosting a Chef's Table event, featuring delectable samples of specialties
from Modern Recipe at the Lair Marketplace. This presents an excellent opportunity for parents
and families to engage with the management team, gain insights into campus dining, and
address any questions they may have about dining on campus.

Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Kawanna Leggett, Ed.D. Reception

11-12:30 p.m. | St. Robert's Grass

Join Senior Vice President Kawanna Leggett, Ed.D. and the senior leadership team for Student Affairs for an opportunity to learn more about the student experience, and upcoming student life highlights and priorities. The program will include the opportunity to engage with the senior vice president, dean of students, and Student Affairs leaders. Refreshments will be provided.

Tour of Stained Glass Windows in Sacred Heart Chapel

12:30-1:30 p.m. | Sacred Heart Chapel

Randy Roche, S.J. will guide a tour of the tall stained glass windows in Sacred Heart Chapel, with comments about their 12th-century arrangement and symbols, and the Coats of Arms of all the Jesuit Colleges and Universities in the U. S. that are integrated with the windows.

Campus Tours

1-2:15 p.m. | Meet at the Von der Ahe Welcome Center

This walking tour of campus is a perfect way to introduce LMU families and guests to campus so they can learn about the university culture. Go Lions!

Engage with Global-Local Learning at LMU

1:30-2:30 p.m. | Bruce Featherston Life Sciences Building Auditorium (FEA 120)

At LMU, Global Learning is more than just an essential educational goal; it is a deeply ingrained outcome rooted in our liberal arts tradition. Learn more about global learning at LMU, including study abroad opportunities, national and international fellowship opportunities, and other exciting programming such as the Sustainable Development Goals Student Ambassador program.

Friday - Jummah Prayer

1:30-2:30 p.m. | Muslim Student Prayer Room, Malone Student Center 202

Muslim Student Life invites our LMU parents and families to join us for our weekly Friday-Jummah Prayer service. We will have snacks and refreshments after the prayer so please stay afterwards and enjoy some time in community. All are welcome!

Igniting a Brighter Future with Career and Professional Development

1:30-2:30 p.m. | St. Robert's Auditorium

Engage with leaders in Career and Professional Development to learn about resources for your students and get all of your internship, job, and networking questions answered. This is a highly popular session with parents, so expect a packed house and engaging dialogue about the future of your Lions.

Meet and Greet with the Dean of Students

1:30-2:30 p.m. | The Living Room

Engage in an informal conversation with Dean of Students Terri L. Mangione, Ph.D.

CPD Parent Panel

2:45-3:45 p.m. | St. Robert's Auditorium

Join our distinguished LMU parents panel as they share invaluable insights on navigating the professional landscape. Gain firsthand perspectives on leveraging your network for internships and first job opportunities. Delve into the current job market dynamics and emerging career trends with our experienced parent panelists who will provide practical guidance for a successful start to your student’s professional journey.

• Audra Verrier, associate vice provost, LMU Career and Professional Development and panel moderator;

• Sam Kirby Yoh is a partner and co-head of Global Music at United Talent Agency;

• Annette Reavis. Annette is the chief people officer at CrossFit, LLC;

• Ed Avila is the vice president of global talent acquisition and people business partners at Alation;

• Jeff Prekker is CEO of BioPhase;

• Kim Rhodes is the director, employer engagement in the LMU Career and Professional Development.

LMU History: Key Stories and Events

2:45-3:45 p.m. | The Hill, Malone Student Center 460c

Join Randy Roche, S.J. to learn about LMU's history and gain insights from the past that still guide the university in the present.

Staying Safe, On and Off Campus

2:45-3:45 p.m. | The Living Room

A student's first time living away from home is a big deal! Hear from Campus Safety Services officers and emergency management professionals, and get tips for maximizing safety and well-being while living and learning on and off campus.

Academic Dean's Reception

4-5:30 p.m. | Locations listed below

Hear from your student's academic dean about their priorities and exciting academic highlights. The program will include the opportunity to engage with your Dean, some of your student's professors, and fellow families from each college and school.

• College of Communication and Fine Arts | Dunning Courtyard in the Burn's Fine Arts Center
• School of Film and Television | The Broccoli Theater in the Howard B. Fitzpatrick Pavilion
• Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts | VDA Family Suite, Hannon Library
• Seaver College of Science and Engineering | Bruce Featherston Life Sciences Auditorium
• College of Business Administration | Hilton 100, Hilton Center for Business

Senior Family Toast

5-6:30 p.m. | Roski Dining Room

Celebrate your graduating senior with other LMU families during Family Weekend. Join us for light bites and cocktail tastings as we toast our graduates and welcome them to the Alumni Association. Tickets are $60/guest. All guests must be 21 or over.

Family Weekend Shabbat Service

5-6:30 p.m. | The Hill, Malone Student Center 460c

Join LMU Jewish Student Life and fellow families for a festive Shabbat service and dinner.

24-Hour Film Competition

6-7:30 p.m. | Bruce Featherston Life Sciences Building Auditorium (FEA 120)

Join Mane Entertainment for a showcase of ten student films that were entirely created in 24 hours. A panel of judges will choose the top three winners based on production value, storytelling, creativity, and use of theme.

Lip Sync

7-9 p.m. | Drollinger Stage/Lawton Plaza

This annual event put on by LMU's Sorority and Fraternity Life focuses on competitive performances in a Lip Sync battle. It is a philanthropic event where each organization's philanthropy is highlighted, and the winning organization receives an award amount to donate to their philanthropy. Tickets to this event must be purchased separately from the Family Weekend package. Tickets are $12/LMU student and $20/family guest.

Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024

Family Weekend Check-In | 8 a.m.-noon | Malone Student Center 112

Java with the Jesuits

8-10 a.m. | The Jesuit Community

The Jesuit Community invites you to join them for an open house with coffee, tea, breakfast, and good conversation.

Living the Mission: A Panel Discussion with Student Leaders in Justice and Faith Programming on Campus

9:45-10:45 a.m. | St. Rob's Auditorium

Why does Jesuit education matter today? Learn from a panel of student leaders involved in programming from the Pam Rector Center for Service and Action and Campus Ministry about how their involvement has helped them grow as individuals and engage with the greater LMU and L.A. communities to ignite a brighter world.

Recovery Parent/Family Circle

9:45-10:45 a.m. | The Hill, Malone Student Center 460c

Join Recovery at LMU's Director Bradley Smith and Associate Director Angela O'Malley for a Parent/Family Circle where we share our experiences, successes, and challenges. This engaging conversation is available to parents, family members, alums, and recovery allies. The format will be an open conversational, roundtable session. Feel free to submit questions ahead of time via email to recovery@lmu.edu.

Understanding the Continuing Student Room Selection Process

9:45-10:45 a.m. | Bruce Featherston Life Sciences Building Auditorium (FEA 120)

Securing housing for the academic year can be a major stressor for families, especially in the L.A. area. This presentation by Student Housing will walk parents through the process for next year's housing (for continuing students), including essential timelines, milestones, and questions to ask your student. We want to share this information to be productive partners to empower your student for success.

Family Ties with ASLMU

10:30 a.m.-noon | Bell Tower Garden (Grassy area on the east side of Sacred Heart Chapel, nearest the bell tower)

Make a friendship bracelet and a connection with LMU's student government! From students in their first year to their final year, join us to hear about our unique perspectives and our diverse involvements as we welcome our Lion family members to campus.

Musical Canvases with Residence Hall Association

10:30 a.m.-noon | Bell Tower Garden (Grassy area on the east side of Sacred Heart Chapel, nearest the bell tower)

Join Residence Hall Association (RHA) to paint a picture of something that reminds you of your favorite song! RHA will also have music trivia questions every 15 minutes for a prize. Canvases and paint will be provided.

Town Hall with Provost Poon

11 a.m.-noon | Sacred Heart Chapel

Please join Executive Vice President and Provost Thomas Poon, Ph.D. for a special LMU Family Week Town Hall. Students, parents, and families will have an opportunity to learn more about the state of LMU and future plans. You will have a chance to submit questions in advance on the next screen.

Black Family Barbeque

noon-1:30 p.m. | The Mbongi Spot/Bird Nest

Join the Office of Black Student Services, The Learning Community (TLC), African American Alumni Association, Black Faculty Staff Association, and the Black student organizations at the Mbongi Spot for food, fun, and fellowship. Lunch will be included.

Connections and Community Lunch

noon-1:30 p.m. | Sculpture Garden

Join an opportunity to break bread over lunch with fellow Lion Families while also learning about the many ways students can become connected to the community on campus. This informal lunch will include a panel discussion with Student Leadership and Development and Student Housing staff, as well as resource sharing from LMU Restore about restorative justice practices and supporting conflict engagement.

Mane Entertainment Presents: Best Dance Crew

2-3:30 p.m. | Lawton Plaza/Drollinger Family Stage

LMU’s dance crews will go head-to-head and compete against each other to an audience, a panel of judges from the LMU Dance department and alumni. The audience will get a vote in which team wins, and the panel will select the winner based on the following criteria: choreography, presentation, performance quality, and technique.

Lion Spirit Showcase and Game Day Experience

3-6 p.m. | Alumni Mall

Experience Lion Pride at its best. This unique tailgate includes performances by some of LMU's most talented musicians, dancers, and comedians. There will also be some of L.A.’s most popular food trucks, interactive games, spirit squad, Iggy the Lion, and more!

Legacy Family Pre-Game Reception

4-5:30 p.m. | Dunning Courtyard in Burns Fine Arts Center

Join us for a fun evening of food, spirits, and great company before the men's basketball game against the University of San Francisco. We will honor our legacy families and cheer on our Lion team to victory.

Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024

Intercultural Mass

10-11 a.m. | Sacred Heart Chapel

An intercultural Eucharistic celebration for all in Sacred Heart Chapel.

Intercultural Reception

11 a.m.-noon | Sculpture Garden

Join for a reception including traditional celebrative entertainment following the intercultural mass. Food and light refreshments will be provided.