October GSO Newsletter

When: Tuesday (10/28) @7-8:30pm In-Person at LNDL & Online via Zoom

About the event: "Propaganda and disinformation are polluting our digital spaces and fueling our divisions as a society. Even casual conversations can feel fraught in these times. People care deeply about these realities but often don’t know what to do about them".

What to expect: "During this Media Literacy Week event, social change and communications strategist Deanna Troust will explore these dynamics and share simple but powerful ways each of us can be part of the solution set in addressing them. Mallory Sofastaii, WMAR-2's consumer investigations reporter known for the "Matter for Mallory" series, will join Deanna and share about her process for reporting on real estate and other scams that have trapped Baltimore residents. The event will include a Q&A period with both speakers".

Register Here: Countering Information Manipulation: A Social Change Approach - LibCal - Loyola / Notre Dame Library

What: "Loyola University Maryland is participating this year in the AAC&U Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum, a year-long program that helps universities consider how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping teaching, learning, and the student experience".

Why: "Your perspectives on how faculty are using AI in courses, and how Loyola should prepare students to engage with AI in their courses and professions, are essential to our planning".

How you can help:

• Give students a chance to share their experiences and concerns about AI in their courses.

• Help our team understand what support students want faculty and the university to provide.

• Ensure that the student voice is central to Loyola’s approach to AI.

All graduate students at Loyola are invited to participate in these important discussions. Focus groups will be approximately 1 hour, held online.

When:

• Wednesday, October 29 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.

• Thursday, November 6 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.

If you are interested in joining this conversation, please email: gsedgwick@loyola.edu.

What: Keynote Presentation titled: “Science and Solutions for a (rapidly) Warming World”

About: "Cobb’s keynote presentation will explore recent evidence suggesting an acceleration in global warming rates and the need to invest in adaptation and resilience strategies while working to reduce fossil fuel emissions".

Who: Kim Cobb, Ph.D., director of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) at Brown University, will present the 2025 Grand Seminar lecture

Where: McGuire Hall

When: Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m.

The event, presented by Loyola’s academic division of natural and applied sciences, is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is strongly recommended for in-person and virtual attendance.

What: Hanway Lecture in Global Studies; Dr. Mukwege's talk is titled: “Global Demand, Enduring Violence: How the World’s Appetite for New Tech Fuels Conflict in the DRC.”

About: How the world is taking minerals and metals from the DRC for new tech, which is causing harm and conflict.

Who: Denis Mukwege, M.D., Ph.D., a gynecological surgeon and Nobel peace laureate from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Where: McGuire Hall

When: Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7p.m.

The event is free and open to the public but advance registration is encouraged for in-person and virtual attendance.

Loyola Notre Dame Library (LNDL) is hosting free events this month and for the rest of the semester. The events range from arts/crafts to informative lessons! Definitely check them out!

Here's the link to the classes being offered:

https://loyolanotredamelib.org/LNDL%20Newsletter/index.php/2025/09/16/fall-2025-pop-up-classes-do-it-for-the-plot/

GSO will be hosting a fun event in November! Make sure to keep up to date with all of our social media and emails!

Get in the Halloween spirit and volunteer for the Halloween Block Party on October 25th from 1-4pm! Sign up here to help throw a fun party for the local community! You can volunteer to run crafts or games. If you are part of an organization/club/group you can supply a trunk and give out candy.

A weekly all-level yoga class, open to all students and employees.

Class Description: An all-levels yoga class focused on the mind-body connection. Open to all students, faculty, and staff.

Location: Fava Chapel, first floor of Hammerman Hall (swipe access required)

Day and Time: Wednesdays, 12-12:45 p.m.

Equipment: Yoga mats and yoga blocks are provided. Please feel free to bring your own mat, if you'd like.

Other: Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing for movement (shorts, leggings, sweatpants, t-shirts, tank tops, etc.).

https://baltimore.org/visitor-guide/

- A new interfaith prayer space is now available for Loyola community members from diverse faith traditions. The space is located on the 2nd floor of Humanities Building in Room #213. For information, multi religious/spiritual needs or questions please contact, Saima Sitwat: ssitwat@loyola.edu

- An interfaith blessing to inaugurate the prayer space will be organized shortly. Meanwhile, Loyola community members are welcome to use the space for prayers and reflection.

Email: gso@loyola.edu

Instagram: @loyolamdgradstudentorg

Let us know if you have any questions, comments, concerns or if you would like to join our planning committee!