Wolf Pack Wednesday: Loyola Traditions (Fall 2023)
Subject line: Find Your Favorite Loyola Tradition
Sent: May 31, 2023
When you join the Loyola community, you also become part of the New Orleans community—a city steeped in customs and vibrant culture.
Now that you’re part of the Pack, you can join in the events and activities that bond us together as a community. Take a look at a few of our favorite traditions on campus.
Only at Loyola
🐺 Wolf Pack Wednesday: Every Wednesday, the University Programming Board offers giveaways on the front porch of the Danna Student Center to those wearing maroon, gold, or Loyola gear!
⚜️ Class Beads: Each class at Loyola has a different “class bead” necklace that is given to them during the first semester. Traditionally, students wear their class beads at graduation.
👕 Dressing Iggy: On special occasions, our statue, St. Ignatius of Loyola is dressed in different t-shirts and accessories based on what is happening on campus.
Good Reasons to Get Together
🙏 Mass of the Holy Spirit: For centuries, many Catholic schools have celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit to ring in the start of a new school year. At Loyola, it’s also an opportunity to showcase the talents of our students and faculty.
🥞 Mass and Pancakes: This late-night pancake breakfast celebrates the end of the academic year with something sweet!
🎉 Third Friday: Loyola’s University Programming Board hosts interesting and one-of-a-kind events on the third Friday of every month during the school year. From carnivals to crawfish boils to movie nights, you won’t want to miss these celebrations. Follow UPB on Instagram to get the latest updates!
☃️ Sneaux: Every year in December, the front lawn of Loyola is transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with real snow! (Yes, even in New Orleans.) Sip hot chocolate, get your picture with Santa, and have a snowball fight with your friends.
A Habit of Helping Others
💪 Homecoming Service: In the Jesuit tradition, Loyola strives to develop individuals who dedicate their lives to service for others. Each year, students come together at the start of Homecoming to complete service projects throughout the greater New Orleans community.
💛 Loyola University Community Action Program (LUCAP): LUCAP is a student-initiated, student-led volunteer service and advocacy organization open to all students. Students involved in LUCAP have opportunities for direct service and advocacy.
These are just a few examples of the ways you can get involved on campus. The Department of Student Life and Ministry is here to help you find your path at Loyola—whether that’s taking part in a long-standing Loyola tradition or helping you start your own.